A/N: HI GUYS! Here is another chapter for you folks. I'm sorry if took me quite some time to post another chapter. I've been quite busy these past few weeks that I couldn't find time to write but now that I'm back I hope that this chapter was worth the wait. Enjoy!

Chapter 7: While you weren't here…..

Days have passed since they last saw each other and it's been like hell to go through a day without each other. Regina is still trying to adjust to a life without Robin but it's hard to live if the love of your life is far away from you. But she have to do this for the both of them. Honestly, she has forgiven Robin already but she still needs time to figure out what happens when she goes back to Robin. She needs an assurance that there will be no more of Marian but she knows that it will be impossible. The only way to get rid of that slut is to rip her heart out and crush it. YEAH, that sounds like a plan. If only I won't go to jail if I do that. Oh, but it will be so worth it. But I'm better than that. I won't let that slut destroy me. And most importantly I won't let her ruin what Robin and I have.

It is of those days where her day couldn't get any worse. Regina woke up longing for Robin and she realized that she is miserable because of her own decision. Now, she is suffering and it's all her fault! She pushes those emotion aside and get through her day without any problem. Or so she thought. Today she has a very early class and she hates 7 am class. Her professor in that class doesn't help too. Mr. Gold is a piece of work. He is always trying to find her mistakes. God, help her get through his class.

"Okay class, you are going to be partnered in two for you final project. And I want it to be perfect. Make no mistake or I will see you next year in this class again." Mr. Gold said with his famous smirk. He is not lying whenever he say that. If he say something he means it. The class went silent with the threat of their professor. He then start partnering them in two's and assign them with the topic of their report.

Regina is waiting for her name to be called and it seems like Gold is taking his damn time to it. I'm pretty sure that Gold will make me suffer. He will make sure that I should just wish that to die rather than finish his report. Yeah, that's what he will do. Please God, show me some mercy. And let Gold slip in the stairs instead.

"Okay, last but definitely not the least Regina Mills and Daniel Stable. And this will be your topic. Good luck." He said handing a piece of paper that contains their topic.

"You can now go to your partners and start discussing your report. And class don't kill yourselves." His evil smile. If only I could punch him in the face I definitely would do it.

She was brought back to reality when she realized there was someone standing in front of her. His eyes are blue, has a sandy hair and a smile that any girl would fall for but not her. He is definite what they call "the boy next door".

"Hi, I'm Daniel Stable, your partner." He looks nice. He has a charming smile. A smile that she thinks he use in every girl he meets.

"Hi, I'm Regina Mills. I'm sorry I was actually thinking of a plan to kill Gold." She said teasingly. And that earn him a laugh from him. A genuine laugh, and she thinks that he is a good person. Thank God, Gold doesn't hate me that much.

"I'm sorry, but you are funny and beautiful." He said with a charming smile. And turned Regina's cheek into bright red. She suddenly felt so shy. She cleared her throat and composed herself before she said

"Thanks. So should we plan on what we should do on our report? I really don't want to fail his class."

"I really don't want that too. So we should focus on this thing. Okay, no distractions." Regina can see the determination in his voice. And for once Regina felt like everything will be fine. She needed that. Now, that she and Robin are on a break she can't shake the feeling of everything in her life will be destroyed. But when Daniel said those words she felt like he would make sure that no matter how pain in the ass Gold is. They will be fine. They can do this. And it felt nice.

"Yeah, pass Gold's class is our main goal." She smiled at him. A true smile and not the smile she wears every day. He smiled back at her before he said

"Okay, our topic is…" they went on discussing their plans for their report. Regina felt so comfortable with Daniel. And it was so weird because this is the only time she noticed him. And she don't get comfortable with someone she just met. Well, they are in this class but she never had the chance to talk to him or to know him.

They were already comfortable with each other and Regina can tell that they will do fine in their report. And then they were interrupted by Gold's announcement.

"Okay, before I dismiss you I want to remind all of you that this report should be submitted in two weeks. So do what you have to do to pass my class. Class dismissed."

"Hey, do you want to get some coffee and talk some more? I mean if only you're free. "Daniel asked her with a smile. Regina can't help but smile back before answering

"Sure, I don't really have anything to do. I could use some company." She felt so easy with him. Daniel was so easy to talk to. And it's nice to talk to someone who doesn't know your problems and just talk.

"Great! I hope you don't mind if we don't go to the campus café I'm sick of going there. I found these new café right around the corner it's not that far and they serve the best donuts. You have to taste them!" Daniel said enthusiastically. Regina laughed at his excitement.

"Wow, you're so excited with donuts huh." She said teasingly. As they walk out of the room. Daniel smiled sheepishly before he admitted

"Well, they are the best. Just wait till you taste them." He winked at her. And lead her to walk out of the campus.

"If you say so. I can't wait." Regina said teasingly. She felt excited spending time with someone new. Someone who seem to understand her. Someone other than Robin. She pushes the thought of him for now and focuses on this guy that she is with right now. She can't let Robin distract her. She has to focus on herself. Regina has to let herself be free from the thoughts of Robin for a moment. She needs to forget about the sadness that she feels without him. She needs to breathe.

As they walk out of the campus they didn't see the man whose heart has been breaking every second. Robin just thought to see Regina after her class even if he has to hide because Regina specifically told him to keep his distance. And Robin respect her wishes. So he was there waiting for her to come out of the room. And see her that was enough for him to survive. Until he saw her beautiful face. She is always so beautiful. Bu she is not alone. His Regina is talking to a guy. A guy that he doesn't even know. And Regina was laughing to something that stupid guy said. They look so happy. His Regina looks so happy with another man.

That's why she wants to keep his distance. Because she found someone new. Regina doesn't love me anymore. She doesn't want to be with me anymore. She lied when she said that she will come back to me! It was all a LIE! Regina lied to me. She has been asking for space because she doesn't know how tell me that she doesn't love me anymore. That she won't come back to me anymore.

And with that Robin walked away with a broken heart. Regina gave up on him. She gave up on them. While he wasn't there she has been moving on. While he is hurt, she is starting to forget about him. Might as well he should give up on them too. He should forget about Regina. Since Regina forgot about him too. She moved on already. She is happy with someone else. Robin will give her the happiness she deserve by letting her go. Even if it kills him inside. He will do it for Regina. He will do anything for her.

He will let her go….

A/N: SO?! What do you think?! I hope you guys like the new chapter. I added Daniel to spice some things up. Next chapter would be more of Regina spending some time with Daniel. Getting to know each other and more… please don't hate me! I'm just trying to make it more interesting and exciting. And of course more drama. I promise it will be all worth it. I hope that's okay :) please don't forget to leave some reviews. I would like to know what you think of this chapter. Anything would be gladly appreciated and also leave some of your lovely thoughts. I would love to hear them…