Here's chapter 5 a little early. I might be really busy tomorrow and unable to post til really late so I'll post early. Hope you enjoy!

Phishing questions." So Cora was curious about me. "Though the time gap between the world she's used to and our world two women sharing a son…that was interesting to explain to her." For some reason my cheeks started to heat up. Cora thought we were a couple apparently. Though, I wouldn't mind being a couple. If anything, the past few days on this boat and when we saved the town shows that we can get along. We both love Henry and we want to spend time with him.

"I can imagine how that would be awkward for you to explain. And for her to understand." I thought back a moment. "Though, that does explain something to me."

"What?" Regina was curious and the look on her face was adorable.

"Ever since, I'm guessing you explained that to her, she always acted different around me." Regina's eyes got wide a moment. So I was right. Her mom did want us together. "Why do you think that is?"

"I don't know." I could tell she was lying. Did her mother want us together? It might explain why she's been acting so relaxed around me. And maybe I'm not crazy. I did feel something between us when we stabilized the trigger. If she didn't want to admit anything, that's fine. I don't want to ruin what we have going by pushing and prying. "Well, goodnight Emma."

"Night Regina." As I fell asleep I realized that was the first time she had ever said goodnight to me first. Not that that could mean anything but it was still nice.

After lunch we, once again, had nothing to do and I saw Regina watching over the water again. She was holding something in her hand when I walked up. "What's that?" Regina just clung to it tighter as she looked at me.

"It's my Mother's locket. It has a picture of us in it and then I put a picture of Henry and me on the other side. I cherish it. Especially since Mother is gone."

"Regina…" No sooner did I place a sympathetic hand on her back did the whole ship jolt and everyone fell. Regina scrambled across the deck after her necklace.

"No!" She was stopped by the side of the ship and I saw the piece of jewelry shine as it fell in the water. Before I knew it I had acted and jumped over the side diving after the locket. "Emma!" I hit the water hard and swam like my life depended on it. I never knew my parents until recently but I couldn't imagine losing them. The current was strong and it was hard to keep air in my lungs. Things started going dark when I felt something metal skim across my fingertips. I latched onto the chain and wrapped it around my wrist for safe keeping. When I hit the surface of the water everyone was watching the water.

"Emma!" Mary Margaret's voice was the loudest. I swam to the side of the ship and they threw a rope connected to a life ring. I held onto it tightly as they pulled me up and onto the ship. "Are you crazy?!" I laid on my back trying to catch my breath.

"Emma!" Regina knelt beside me. "Are you nuts? You could've been killed!" There was something in her eyes I couldn't place.

"I had to do it. I had to get your locket back." I lifted my hand and showed her the necklace.

"My locket…you found it." Regina's voice was shaky and her eyes were glistening with tears. "Thank…" She cleared her throat. "Thank you Emma." She unwound the chain from my wrist and I smiled.

"You're welcome." I sat up slowly. "Just put it around your neck from now on please." Regina rolled her eyes and smiled. I watched as she struggled with the clasp. "Here let me do it." She handed me the necklace and I was careful when I fastened it. "There you go."

XXX Later that night XXX

"Why'd you do it?" Regina walked in the cabin and took a seat.

"Do what?" I turned my head to watch her. She was holding the locket as it was around her neck. "Oh, I don't know. It seems special to you."

"It is very special to me. But you could've died. You had no idea you could find it in that current." I sat up and faced her.

"My body acted before I knew what I was doing. While I was in the water the air was getting knocked out of me and things were getting darker until the chain of your locket touched me. I was able to grab it and get to the surface."

"Oh God don't tell your parents that. They hate me enough already. If they knew you about drown on my behalf they would kill me."

"They won't lay a hand on you." She looked shocked at the seriousness of my voice. I looked away awkwardly and cleared my throat. I didn't realize Regina had moved towards me until I felt her hand cup my cheek. She turned my head so I'd lock eyes with her. Those eyes. Those dark, gorgeous eyes that I'd love to get lost in. Regina leaned in slowly and gently pressed her lips to mine. A shock of electricity flowed through me. I kissed her back slowly and ran my hand up her arm and tangled my fingers in her dark hair. "Regina…" My voice was breathless.

"Shhh." I did as she said and leaned back as she pushed. Regina deepened the kiss as she laid on top of me. I loved her weight on me. When she was comfortable I tangled both of my hands in her hair. Nothing else mattered to me in that moment. All I've ever wanted was this woman and here she is. Obviously she felt the same way. As she kissed down my neck I tugged at the bottom of her shirt. Regina leaned up to straddle my hips as I pulled her shirt over her head. She looked so beautiful. The contrast from her dark skin to the black lace bra made my breath hitch in my throat.

Regina smiled at my amazement and slipped my shirt off. "I've never done this before…with a woman." I was scared and nervous. I wanted to please her and not disappoint her.

"I know dear." That's all she said. Those three words put my mind at ease and when she kissed me again there was no hesitation on my part. Our hands roamed each others' bodies. When my hand hesitated over the clasp of Regina's bra she smiled into the kiss. "Don't be scared. I won't bite…too hard." With that I unclasped her bra and she threw it to the side. It wasn't much longer until all of our cloths were discarded. Each kiss got more passionate and when one of her hands went between my thighs I sighed into her mouth.