Another short update in order to get the date ball rolling, I've read in a few fics the idea of sending flowers with specific meanings to get across feelings and whilst I adore it and think it allows the reader to truly feel the passion between the two I decided to use songs in order to do this.

The next chapter will include more of the lead up and then ultimately the actual date between our two. I hope you enjoy reading and please leave a review


She looked upon the scene once more, the day had been beautifully warm and so had been her inspiration for this night. The breeze was light and offered slight refreshment in the heated atmosphere surrounding her. Blonde curls danced around her bare shoulders as she set the finishing touches on the table in front of her. A white cloth dangled slightly over the edges as it held the white vase with a beautiful purple flower in. She smiled gently as she imagined the brunette's face each time she had received one of her gifts during the day with a small handwritten note from the blonde. Emma was desperate to show Regina just how much she had come to mean to her and so decided to give her the most special first date she would ever have…in her mind Emma was also kind of hoping it would come to be their last first date together or apart, she knew it was soon but something in her seemed to have latched on to the doctor from their very first meeting.

Sitting with a contented sigh upon one of the chairs placed outwards in order to watch the sun setting over the horizon later in the evening, she knew the last thing she would have to do was wait, wait for the woman who had cared for her for the last 12 months, wait for the woman who could stop her heart with just one glance and wait for the woman she was sure she wanted to spend the rest of her life looking after.


Earlier that day

"Okay Mr Lieberman, your stats seem fine this morning. Nurse Lucas will be with you shortly to give you your breakfast and most likely discuss the next stage of your treatment." She smiled softly at the barely conscious man before her, he really did seem quite harmless, she wasn't sure why Ruby fussed so mu-

Facing him once more she found a small grin plastered on his face and his hand resting upon her backside, she couldn't help the low chuckle as she gently placed the offending palm back across his own chest and left the room. Looking at the fob watch hanging from her uniform, she found it to be time for her own break. If she was honest she was more than glad to be working the morning shift rather than having the day off, she was sure without the distraction of work she would have gone insane with anticipation for her date with Emma.

Yesterday had been amazing, as had the night beforehand. She treasured the time she got to spend with the woman she had thought not so long ago she would have to let go of. The awkwardness at the end of their day alerted them both to the fact that they still had a lot to talk about in terms of their feelings, Regina had been tempted to kiss her goodbye but held off, it couldn't be a spur of the moment thing, it had to be special.

"Well, if it isn't big bad Doctor Mills," came the shout from down the corridor, sure enough the leggy brunette had just left the staff room with what could only be described as a shit eating grin plastered all over her face.

Regina couldn't help but recognize the title but for the life of her she couldn't place her finger on why, "and what's gotten you so happy today?" they stopped to converse meeting halfway. Ruby's grin never faltered as she revelled in the confusion on her friend's face.

"Oh nothing Doctor Mills, enjoy your day!" the last part of the sentence was thrown over her shoulder as she took off for her daily grope from the randy old man on her ward.

Regina chuckled as she watched the leggy brunette walk away before realization hit her, "hey! Have you been talking to Emma?"

"I don't understand what you mean Doctor Mills," Ruby tapped the side of her nose whilst giving a knowing smirk to the older brunette.

Butterflies danced within her stomach as the possibilities tonight held flitted throughout her mind, it looked as though Emma had confided to her colleague the details of their impending date. Regina would make it her mission to try and gain some information from her if it killed her.

Her stomach rumbled alerting her to the reason she was heading towards the staff room in the first place, the double doors swung open with ease as she breathed over to her designated locker. She inhaled deeply as she smelt something wonderful; it was definitely floral though she couldn't place her finger on where it could be coming from.

Turning the dial to the correct numbers, she pulled the lock open and swung the metal door back to reveal her lockers contents.

Her eyes fell first of all to the note leaning against a small, grey tape player with a cassette attached to it labelled 'you are my heaven', her brow furrowed as she picked up the small handwritten note and began to read.

Regina,

Don't be mad at Ruby for breaking into your locker, I kind of blackmailed her into doing it…well, I withheld food and promised to do worse if she didn't do as I asked…

Yep, I gots me some manipulation skills and I will most certainly be using those more often in the future ;)

The brunette chuckled at Emma's unrelenting humour but felt warmth blossoming in her chest at the sweet gesture.

Anyway, I know it's cheesy and do you know what? I don't care! I kind of made you a mixed tape…although…it's not really mixed if it's all separate right? Well, let's just say it is a mixed tape for the sake of it…I'm rambling, I'm sorry.

What I'm trying to say is that in front of you should be a cassette tape and player, I want you to listen to the song, the chorus especially – it reminds me of you as 'you are my heaven'. You've done so much more than any other ever would and you should ever have to. You are all I could ever hope for and more and it still shocks me that you could ever feel anything for me beyond that of which a doctor would their patient.

I can't say I enjoyed having cancer but…I wouldn't change anything, it brought me to you and allowed me to feel like I do now, on cloud freaking 9!

Throughout the day you shall be receiving more and more pieces to the puzzle that will ultimately become my mixed tape to you (I'm so 90's right now!)

You'll know when the time is right and where to meet me by the end of your shift, I would tell you to wear something spectacular but I know that whatever you do choose will pale in comparison to your breath taking beauty. I'm serious Regina – you are beautiful.

Emma x

She wiped at the tears that had begun streaming down her face before picking up the cassette player, with shaky fingers she pressed play and allowed the lyrics to wash over her.

A drop in the ocean

A change in the weather,

I was praying that you and me might end up together

It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert

But I'm holding you closer than most, 'cause you are my heaven.

It was just a simple verse yet it warmed every inch of her, it expressed everything she felt back for the blonde in 5 mere sentences, how was that possible? Tucking the note into her uniform pocket and placing the player back into her locker, she grabbed her purse and headed down to the cafeteria with a grin to match that of Ruby's, this was going to be incredible.