CHAPTER 18

For the first week Robin was healing emotionally but he went to work at the diner on Wednesday for a mid-shift and took the whole week off from the center. He worked at "The Rabbit Hole" on Friday and Saturday and believe it or not he'd barely spent any time with Regina. He knew she was giving him space and he was being somewhat distant considering the recent events but he felt guilty. He'd spoken to Marian and thankfully she'd explained everything to Roland and he was actually excited about coming and staying at Regina's with him. He told his ex he would pick his son up on Friday and she didn't argue. She must have realized now wasn't the time to become jealous and difficult – enough had happened. Sunday he and Regina finally had a day off together and he wanted to cook her a special dinner to make up for his grumpy mood. When he came home from the bar Saturday night he'd gone straight to bed and she was already asleep. He didn't want to disturb her so he simply kissed her on the forehead and went to bed. When he woke she was snuggled against his side and her legs were tangled with his. He basked in the moment and hugged her tightly. She moaned and said something that sounded like "Too early," and turned over. He laughed and kissed her cheek and slipped out of bed. Once he went to the bathroom he pulled on a pair of boxers and a white t-shirt. He headed downstairs and put on a pot of tea and then searched her cabinets to see what he could find. He couldn't believe it when he found an actual waffle iron – no more Eggo's. He took sausages out of the refrigerator and then began to make the batter for the waffles. He knew the smell would bring her downstairs and about ten minutes later she sauntered in with a hand on her hip "You know as much as I love you're cooking – I'm going to get fat," she said.

He laughed "Nonsense, you're gorgeous and besides these are whole wheat waffles," he said.

She stood behind him and wrapped her arms around his stomach "You seem happy this morning," she said softly.

"I feel better," he admitted.

"I'm glad."

"Regina, I'm sorry. I know I've been a little distant this week and you don't deserve that from me after everything you've done."

She turned him around "Hey, you've been through something horrible Robin and you have every right to be upset."

"I know but you've been so kind to me."

"I care about you," she said matter-of-factly.

He smiled "And I you," he whispered.

She wrapped her arms around his neck "Besides, I think you'll find a way to make it up to me," she said as she leaned up for a kiss. She was initiating – Robin could tell. She forced his mouth open with her tongue and dove in. He pulled her body tightly against his chest and groaned as she ran her fingers through his hair. Their kisses became more heated and when she took a step back she said "I don't want breakfast." They were staring at one another and breathing heavily "Robin," she whispered. He unplugged the waffle iron and turned the heat off under the sausages.

She jumped into his arms and he placed her onto the kitchen island "Are we really doing this in here," he asked. She began stripping her clothes off and tossing them across the room "I'll take that as a yes," he said laughing.

She was swinging her legs once she was naked "I'm waiting," she teased.

"Shit," he said as he took everything off and let his clothes fall to the floor. She grabbed the back of his head and pulled him toward her again. Her lips cascaded over his and he carefully reached down and placed a finger inside her – she was already wet for him. She grabbed his hand and pulled his finger into her mouth and tasted herself – his mouth fell open. He watched as she sent him a sexy smile "What has gotten into you . . . Fuck," he said.

She smiled "Yes, that's what I want right now," she said.

He pulled her closer to him and then very carefully he placed his cock slowly inside her. She moaned and wrapped her legs around his waist "Oh' my God, you're so tight around me," he said. They began to move and she was moaning in his ear. It didn't seem that she would last long. His hands moved behind her and he gripped her ass. He hoped he wasn't hurting her. His legs were cramping and with every thrust her moans became louder and louder. Finally, she cried out that she was coming and she collapsed against his chest. He carefully took a step back from her and pulled out. They were sweaty and breathing heavily "Did I hurt you," he asked.

"No, of course not," she said. "Robin you didn't . . ."

He smiled "It's alright. It's not about that Regina." His eyes roamed over her body and he hugged her "You're so beautiful."

She whispered in his ear "I want to please you."

"You please me just by existing," he said seriously.

She jumped down from the counter and took his hand "Come with me." She dragged him naked to the family room and pushed him down on the couch "Don't talk just sit down," she said. She got down on her knees and Robin watched as she took his shaft into her mouth. He sat back and closed his eyes. He could hear her asking if it was good and all he could do was smile and nod. She took that as a sign and kept going. He ran his fingers through her hair and she moaned – she was enjoying herself.

He cleared his throat "Are you wet," he asked.

"Yes," she admitted.

"Then ride me," he said as he pulled her on top of him "Now, I can play with you," he whispered as his mouth began moving over her breasts. He showed each one attention; moving his lips back and forth. She threw her head back and adjusted herself on top of him. Robin gripped her hips and begged her to move faster. She did what he asked; he wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tightly "Shit, My God," he practically yelled. Regina was moaning also and he reached down and played with her "My sexy minx you're going to come again," he said. She nodded and his words coaxed her to move faster "Fuck me," he said. "Fuck me Regina," he begged as his mouth came down on her breast. He felt his cock tighten and a few seconds later he was yelling her name and coming inside her. She also came and then collapsed against his chest. They were both breathing heavily; their foreheads touching "Oh' my God," he said as his fingers drifted down her back.

She carefully slid off him and then sat next to him "Yeah we're really fucking good together," she said as she placed her head on his shoulder.

He laughed "You are right about that milady."

"I'm hungry now," she admitted.

He kissed her forehead "In that case I will prepare you a meal that's fit for a queen." Once they'd eaten breakfast, showered and changed they were standing in the kitchen and she was washing the dishes "Regina, there's something we haven't talked about yet," he said.

"What's that," she asked.

"The fact that we haven't been using protection," he said.

"Oh' God Robin I'm sorry with everything that happened I forgot."

"Do you want to talk about it?" She turned off the water and they went back into the family room. They plopped on the couch and Robin put his arm around her.

She faced him "A year or so ago I found out I was going through perimenopause. My doctor told me I would have to go for fertility testing right away if I wanted to get pregnant. I wasn't in a good place. I wasn't sure if I was ready to have a child on my own and . . . fertility is very expensive."

"Regina, I'm so sorry."

"Don't be . . . I want you to know I'm clean. If you want us to go for testing together we can."

"No, I trust you babe."

"Does this change anything," she asked carefully.

"No, of course not," he said as he pulled her into his arms.

"I should have told you sooner."

"No, it's your body Regina."

"I know but I can't have children."

"This changes nothing," he said as he kissed her forehead and pulled her close.

"So, what do you want to do today," she asked.

"Well, my plan was to cook you an amazing dinner to thank you for putting up with my grumpiness. So, I thought we could go pick up a few groceries."

"What are you cooking for me tonight?"

"It's a surprise," he replied.

"Okay I can deal with that. Let's go," she said as she stood from the couch.

Robin loved to food shop because of course he loved to cook. Their little shopping trip took about two hours because they kept running into people they knew. Some of the kid's parents from the center were at the store and Regina watched as he laughed with them and talked. She could tell he was feeling better about things. He insisted on paying for the groceries with the money that he'd made at the bar and she let him. When they were finally home and putting things away she couldn't reach one of the cabinets and he helped her. She liked having someone tall around and she told him so "I like being here," he said as he kissed her and then grabbed her ass. She laughed and then shoved him and then they continued to put things away "I'm excited about Roland coming this weekend."

"Me too; I've missed him. Do you think he'll like staying here?"

"Yes, I'm sure he'll love it. I'm really glad Marian explained things to him. It makes things a lot easier for me," he said.

"I'm glad she's not being difficult," Regina said.

"Me too; I was worried."

Regina leaned back against the counter "I was wondering and if you don't want me to I completely understand . . ."

"Babe, what is it?"

"I'm just going to say it – can I go with you on Friday to pick up Roland?"

"You want to go with me?"

"Yes."

"What about the store," he said.

"I'll have it covered."

"I can pick you up there around two."

"Robin, are you sure you don't mind?"

"Why would I mind? I would love the company and Roland will be so surprised. Marian might be pissed . . ." Regina couldn't help herself she smiled and bit her lip "Wait, you want to piss her off," he said.

"Now, why would I want to do that," she said.

"Oh' I don't know? Maybe, to prove a point,' he said.

"What point would that be," she said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"That I'm yours," he said as he pulled her close.

She smiled "I like the sound of that; so can I go?"

"Yes, I would love that," he said as he took her mouth. He let go and then kissed her forehead "Now, stop flirting with me and take a glass of wine into the other room and relax."

"I'd rather watch you cook," she said. She sat at the island and watched him. Her mind wandered and she couldn't believe how fast time had passed. It was already basically summer and Roland would be finishing school soon. She hoped that he would be able to visit more often. She wondered if they should take a vacation to the beach or the lake and she wasn't sure if Roland knew how to swim. She didn't and wondered if Robin would think less of her. She looked up and he was staring at her "Sorry I spaced out for a minute," she admitted.

"What are you thinking about?"

"The Summer is almost here and I don't know how to swim," she admitted.

"Really . . . well I can teach you," he said.

"I don't know Robin."

"I'll teach you. It'll be fun and I'm sure both of us will benefit from it," he teased. Regina laughed and sat back and drank her wine. Life with Robin was definitely becoming interesting and she loved it.