Do You Believe In Magic?

Chapter Four

The next morning, Regina and Quinn were a wonderful tangle of arms and legs. They were happy. The sunshine began to shine through the curtain and into their room.

"No," Quinn groaned.

Regina rubbed her eyes and picked up head. She looked at the clock and sighed.

"It's 10:30 in the morning, Quinn. I think we should get up. I'll make breakfast," Regina said she slid out of the warmth of the bed.

Before she walked out of the room, Quinn yelled, "Coffee!"

"Anything for you, my dear," Regina said and smiled.

Quinn rose from the bed and hopped into the shower and then got dressed. By then the aroma of coffee made her run down the stairs. She found Regina at the stove, as she flipped pancakes. She tossed one into the air and easily caught it.

"Good catch," Quinn admired which made Regina turn around with the frying pan in her hand.

"I don't get to do often. Henry's a Milk and cereal man."

Quinn walked over to Regina, kissed her cheek, and said, "I'll devour your pancakes." Regina would have laughed it off, but she felt Quinn's hand slide up from her knee to her upper thigh. She leaned back into Quinn and moaned loudly. "Ah, Quinn!"

Quinn connected their lips together as Regina turned around still in the kiss. She tried to keep the pan away from them so they wouldn't get burnt.

Quinn released Regina's lips with a pop and then searched for a coffee mug.

"Upper cabinet," Regina said as she chuckled. She put a pancake on Quinn's plate. Quinn sat down and grabbed her knife and fork. She cut a piece and immediately shoved it in her mouth. "This is great," she mumbled.

"Human bites," Regina suggested as she sat and watched Quinn as she had her coffee.

"No food for you," Quinn noticed.

"I'm not a breakfast gal," Regina said blasé about it.

"But it's the most important meal of the day," Quinn protested as she held up a piece of pancake which Regina didn't hesitate to take.

"You're mine, so I want you to take care of yourself," Quinn hoped aloud.

"I'm yours, huh," Regina said with a sly smile.

"Oh, I just thought. Maybe I'm wrong, um, um, um," Quinn said nervously as she thought that Regina might have had a second thought.

Regina bolted out of her chair and pulled Quinn's chair out. Quinn had her legs opened so Regina maneuvered herself in between them.

"Quinn, I'm yours and you are mine. Nothing is going to interfere with that," Regina said as she stared lovingly into Quinn's eyes. Quinn's hands wrapped around Regina's face as she connected their lips together. Their tongues thrashed about in each other's mouths.

"Regina," Quinn moaned as she gently placed her hands on Regina's backside. This made her giggle momentarily, but the kiss was never broken.

The sudden noise of the front door slamming was the culprit of their broken kiss. They didn't move away immediately. It took Henry to yell, "Hello? Anyone home?"

"In the kitchen," Regina said as she disentangled herself from Quinn.

"Oh, hey, how was the rest of your day," Henry said.

"Great. How was your time with…Emma," Regina asked her son.

"Great! She's so cool! Hey Quinn!"

Regina tried to brush that comment off, but even after all this time, it still stung.

"Hey. Henry," Quinn said as she extended her fist for a fist bump, which he returned.

"I won't interrupt you…I'll be upstairs…" Henry said as he began to walk out of the kitchen.

"Actually, Henry, we'd like to talk to you about something. Come sit down," his Mom said as she pushed out the chair for him.

"Sure what's up," Henry asked with a smile.

"Well, since Quinn arrived here yesterday…wow it hasn't been a full day yet," Regina realized and looked at Quinn who smiled. "Anyway, you probably know that Quinn and I have gotten close."

"How close," Henry asked because he recognized that his mother needed help.

"She asked me to be her girlfriend," Quinn joined the conversation.

"And what cha say?"

"I said, 'yes' of course," Quinn said happily.

"She knows everything?" Henry looked directly into his mother's eyes when he asked that question.

"Yes, Henry, Quinn knows everything," Regina said.

"She did the fireball thing…and then to prove her point, she did the heart thing," Quinn said as she shivered from the memory.

"Eww, I'm not a big fan of that one," Henry said and shivered with Quinn.

"Man, you guys," Regina said jokingly.

"No offense, Your Highness, but it can be shocking if the person doesn't know you're gonna do that. why do you think I bolted?" Quinn said with a small smile.

If it were anyone else, Regina would have taken offense by the nickname. Even Henry flinched a little.

"I'm sorry….that was unfair of me to do," Regina said as she lowered her head in shame.

"Mom?" Henry blinked his eyes a few times because he never saw his mother like this. He liked it a lot.

Once his mother raised her head, Henry asked, "Can I ask a question?"

Quinn walked over to where Regina was and nonchalantly tried to grab her hand. Henry saw this and smiled.

"Shoot," Quinn said.

"So does this mean you're staying? For how long?"

"Quinn, do you want to take this one," Regina asked with a sly smile.

"Well, thank you, Regina. I intend on staying indefinitely. I, we, want to see where this new relationship is going to take us. I can't imagine my life without your Mom now that I've met her," Quinn said happily.

"She has that effect on people," Henry said and smiled at his mother.

Regina smiled brightly at her son.

"Where are you going to stay," Henry asked.

Regina jumped in and said, "Well, Henry, we wanted to know if you'd be okay with Quinn living here with us. As my girlfriend."

Henry jumped off the stool that he was sitting on and immediately hugged Quinn tightly. She returned the hug sincerely.

The two most important people in my life are right in front of me. Regina thought happily. A single tear fell down her face.

Henry noticed while in the hug. He pulled his mother in, which made all three people hug each other.

"Is that a yes?" Quinn asked and laughed.

"Quinn, I see how you are treating my Mom and I see how happy she is because of it. I'd be the worst son in the world if I denied my Mom that," Henry said emotionally.

"Are you sure you're not married with two kids?" Quinn joked.

They all laughed.

"Thank you, Henry," his Mom said with a tone of love in her voice.

"Thank you, Henry," Quinn said and hugged him again.

"Mom, could I talk with you for a minute?"

"Sure. You okay here, Quinn," Regina said to her two favorite people.

"I'll do the dishes," Quinn volunteered.

Regina nodded her head and walked away with her son.

"What's up?"

"I just wanted to talk to you," Henry said as he motioned for his mother to sit down.

"Oh, is it serious," she asked as she down with her legs under her behind.

"Nah, I wanted to check on you," Henry said with a smile.

"I'm fine, Henry, better than fine actually," Regina said sincerely.

"This isn't moving too fast," Henry asked.

"I don't think so," Regina said, "I gave Quinn the option of staying here or staying somewhere else and she chose here. I didn't persuade her at all. I like her a lot. I may even love her."

"Did you tell her that?"

"No, honey, not yet. I think she could be the one. She knows all that I did in the past and she hasn't run away. She chose to come back after I scared her. Knowing that she chose to be with me is something I'll never forget," Regina said flabbergasted.

"You sound surprised," Henry noticed.

"Honestly, being who I am and who I was, has taught me not to trust so easily. But with Quinn, it's a whole new experience. I come to her with my flaws and she comes to me with hers. We kinda met in the middle. I can't believe I'm having this conversation with you, Henry…"

"I'm not a little kid anymore, Mom," Henry said, "I get my morals from you. You taught me, by your example, what's appropriate and not appropriate. You did good, I think. Now, in my opinion, it's time for you to get your 'happy ending'!"

Regina hugged her son. "Are you sure you're okay with it?"

"Absolutely. Maybe we can make an arrangement with Emma for me to stay with her a few nights a week so that you and Quinn can be together doing whatever it is that you do."

"That sounds good," Regina said and smiled. "Henry, this is always your home. No matter what. You're top priority. I hope you know that!"

Henry nodded his head up and down in understanding. "Oh, by the way, my Grandma wanted to invite you and now Quinn over for dinner tonight. It'll be good for Quinn to meet some more people," Henry said.

"I'll ask her," Regina said.

"Ask me what?" Quinn asked as she walked up to the small group.

"Um, Henry's grandma, Snow…"

"Short for Snow White," Henry interrupted as Regina glared at him, "Sorry."

"Asked us over for dinner tonight," Regina finished.

"Wonderful," Quinn said happily.

"Okay, Henry, can you RSVP for us?"

"Will do," Henry said and then ran upstairs to his room.

When he disappeared, Regina pulled Quinn onto her lap. "Wee!" Quinn yelled.

"Did you just yell, 'Wee!?"

Quinn nodded her head and smiled. "Oh, I do need to talk to you about some things, but first…" Quinn pulled Regina into her and connected their lips again in a heated kiss. The ladies' tongues didn't thrash against each other this time. In fact they lightly massaged each other. In a few minutes they separated from the kiss.

"God, I can't wait to make love to you, dear," Regina said longingly.

"You can any time you want unless Henry's home. He doesn't deserve to hear that!"

"Agreed. So what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Couple things. First, can we arrange a time when I can get my belongings? My senior year of high school I was 'allowed' to move back in with my Mom so all of my stuff is at her house. I'd love for you to meet her, but I'm not sure if you could…"

"Leave Storybrooke?"

Quinn nodded her head.

"I magically made the curse back then. I'm the only one who can besides Henry and Emma. The rest of them are allowed to leave, but they'll lose all of their memories. It's like a clean slate for them. I don't hold anyone here against their will. But I don't know if I like the idea of you going back there without me, though. Not that I don't trust you. I just don't want you to be upset in any way…"

Quinn caressed Regina's cheek. "What do you suggest?"

"Let my driver go and collect your personal items, and maybe next month, we'll invite your mother to come visit?"

"Sounds good. I'll call her to explain later. The second thing is that I want to contribute to the house and to you and Henry. I want to earn my keep. I am thinking about getting a job. Don't know what. What's your unemployment success rate in this town, Madame Mayor?"

"Well, it's pretty high considering. But what would you like to do?"

"Um, do you have anything on your team open? I'd interview with whoever hires me. I don't want anything handed to me."

"I think Emma may need an assistant," Regina remembered.

"Oh cool, I'll ask her later," Quinn said. She sighed then and Regina picked up on it.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong. I'm not looking forward to calling my Mom. I don't want to hear it, but I have to," Quinn said.

"May I offer some advice? Not having the best relationship with my mother was always something I regretted. My mother killed my first love, after all. I tried, but I couldn't see past that. I held a grudge. I wish I could have been a better daughter. So forgive your mom for all that she has done and all that she didn't do. Okay?"

"I'll try. Do you mind if I call her now in our room," Quinn said.

"I like the sound of that…'our room'. Of course, dear. If she wants to speak with me, I'd be happy to. Just let me know."

Quinn lightly kissed Regina and then removed herself from her lap. Regina watched as Quinn walked up the stairs and into their room.

Once inside their room, Quinn retrieved her cell phone and found one missed call from Brittany.

"Not ready for that, B," Quinn said aloud.

She dialed her mother's number and in an instance she heard: Hello?

"Hi, Mom!"

Quinn where are you? Santana has been here so many times yesterday.

"She's supposed to be on her honeymoon…not surprising. She's pissed at me cuz I missed their wedding…"

on purpose?

"Yes, Mother, on purpose. I just couldn't support them. I know it's not like me, but for the first time in our relationship I put myself first and it has brought me to the most wonderful place. This is why I'm calling."

Where are you?

"Storybrooke, Maine. I've met someone and I think she might be the one," Quinn said lovingly.

Really? That quickly?

"Regina has been there for me when I truly needed someone. I feel at home in her arms. I want to, I deserve to, see where this is gonna take me. I didn't call to get your blessing, but I'd like for you to be at least happy for me. I want you to know that some people are coming to the house in the next few days to pick all of my belongings. I'm staying here for as long as Regina wants me in her life, which I hope is forever."

Can I meet her? Talk to her?

"Sure, hold on," Quinn said and went to open the door. She almost collided with the woman that has stolen her heart.

"Hey, my Mom wants to speak with you." Quinn pressed the speaker function so she heard the conversation.

Regina took the phone from Quinn and confidently said, "Hello, Mrs. Fabray. It's nice to speak with you."

Hello, Regina. My daughter didn't tell me your last name…

"Mills…Mayor Regina Mills."

Oh, hello, Madame Mayor...

"Regina, please."

Thank you for taking care of my daughter. I'm sure she told you why she left Lima.

"Yes, she did. Santana, is that her name, doesn't deserve the amazing woman that Quinn is. In my humble opinion she never did."

I agree with you. Did she tell you about her past?

"Yes, ma'am…"

Judy…are you okay with her it?

"Judy, I am not a person to judge someone's past. I've had an 'interesting' one myself. I think that this is what makes Quinn, Quinn. It's her ability to overcome and thrive that attracts me to her the most."

So she's staying in Storybrooke? Where will she be staying?

"She has decided to stay with me and my adoptive son. She made this decision totally on her own. I merely made it an option to her," Regina said and squeezed Quinn's hand.

Oh you have a son? Will you be crowded?

"Not at all, Judy. Yes, I adopted Henry right after his birth. He is one of the best parts of my life. We have plenty of space and it is my honor to have your amazing daughter live with us."

What's the other part? I expect her to contribute to you and your household…

"Why your beyond beautiful daughter, of course! And Quinn and I have already spoken about this and it was decided that she'll get a job here. Judy, I promise you that I will protect her. She's one of my priorities now," Regina said. She blew Quinn a kiss.

Thank you Regina. I can't stop her from making decisions, but I feel that she made the best decision ever by honoring her heart and getting away from negativity in her life.

Quinn raised her hands up and yelled, "Woo hoo! Thanks for saying that, Mom!"

You're welcome honey. When you finally get settled in, I'd love to come to see you and meet you and your son, Regina.

"Quinn and I spoke about that possibility too. Maybe sometime next month. The men who will be arriving at your house are very nice. They work for me so they'll be quick in removing her belongings.

Oh okay. Sounds good. Quinn is there anything you'd like me to relay to Santana if she shows up again?

"No, nothing. She doesn't deserve to know. I think our friendship is over. I'm too happy right now to really care. If she calls or shows up, tell her that I'm happy."

Okay, you got it. I'm proud of you. Love you, Quinn.

"I love you too," Quinn said.

It was nice to speak with you, Regina!

"It was my pleasure. Looking forward to meeting you," Regina said and then Quinn's Mom hung up the phone.

Regina threw it down on the bed and immediately picked Quinn up and into her arms.

"Was that so hard?"

"Nope cuz I have you," Quinn said and dipped her head down to kiss Regina.

There was a knock on the door. Henry timidly opened it. "Oh, sorry, um, dinner's at four!" then he slammed it shut. Both women laughed hysterically at the look of horror on Henry's face.

"That's my boy," Regina said and smiled. She placed Quinn down and looked in her closet. "Do you have any casual clothes, baby," Regina asked.

"Um, nothing suitable for this type of dinner, sweet cheeks," Quinn said and smiled.

Regina stopped in her tracks and thought about what she had said, "I called you, 'baby'. And you called me, 'sweet cheeks' which I need to veto right now."

"No sweet cheeks," Quinn fake pouted.

Regina shook her head. "Think of another one."

"Ok, I will," Quinn said as Regina held up an outfit and aksed, "How's this?"

"Great. My legs are cold any way. Thank you," Quinn said and smiled.

A little while later, Henry, Regina, and Quinn were standing outside Emma's apartment door.

Knock...knock

Regina timidly knocked on Emma's door.

Why did I agree to this? Why am I going to subject Quinn to this? She wanted to. Regina thought to herself.

Before she could turn around Emma swung the door open.

"Hey kid!"

"Hi Emma!" Henry said excitedly and hugged her.

Emma looked up at Regina and politely said, "Regina..."

Regina nodded her head at her.

"Who's this?"

"Oh, I'm sorry...this is my..."

"I'm Quinn, Regina's girlfriend!" Quinn said and extended her hand out and Emma shook it.

"Come on in!"

Regina held back as Henry ran in followed by Quinn. Regina placed her hand on the small of Quinn's back and whispered, "Sorry I hesitated. I didn't know if you wanted people to know."

"I want the whole world to know!" Quinn whispered back. She quickly walked into the apartment with a warm smile.

A few minutes later, they were all around the table.

"Where are you from?" Snow asked.

"Lima, Ohio," Quinn answered.

They all looked at each other.

"It's okay, no one knows where that is," Quinn said with a smile.

They chuckled.

"How'd you get here," Charming asked curiously.

"Luck," Quinn replied and stared at Regina who smiled. She reached for her hand and Quinn squeezed it tightly.

"Is this serious?" Emma asked as she witnessed the hand holding.

"Yes," Regina defensively said.

"Well, I, for one, think it's wonderful," Snow said to defuse the situation.

"So, Quinn…you're the newest town folk here?"

"Yes, I am honored to be," Quinn said with a smile. She threw her arm around Regina's shoulder to calm her down.

Regina loosened up and sat back against the chair.

"Actually, Emma…"

Emma shifted her attention to Quinn. "What's up?"

"I hear that you might need an assistant. I'd like to interview for the job, if I may?"

"Yes, actually I am. You're hired," Emma said and looked at Regina who nodded her head.

"I'm flattered, but please don't hire me just because I happen to be the mayor's girlfriend. Consider me based on my skills. I love people, so answering calls is easy. I type pretty fast. I can do all the secretarial duties," Quinn informed Emma.

"Well, I think you're too qualified. I'd be dumb not to hire you after all that," Emma said and extended her hand for a handshake.

Quinn blushed and shook Emma's hand.

"Perfect," Regina said happily.

"Thank you. I want you all to know that I feel privileged to be here so I'll do whatever I have to 'fit in'. I hope this will be my home for a very long time," Quinn said happily. She twisted in her seat and gave Regina a kiss on her cheek.

"When can you start," Emma asked.

"Is tomorrow too soon?"

"I like her," Emma said and smiled.

"Anyway, Emma we have another question for you," Regina said and looked at Henry.

"Oh, oh, yes, we do," Henry nervously said.

"What's up," Emma said and looked at her son.

"Would you be okay with me spending more time with you here?"

Emma immediately smiled, but then looked at Regina. "Um, as long as it's okay with your Mom."

"It's fine," Regina said sincerely. "I want this transition to be great for all of us. This arrangement allows all of us to get to know each other more."

"Wonderful," Snow said as she clapped her hands.

They had a civil and fun dinner after that. After they had desert which Quinn brought the three of them went home.

"I'm going to go to sleep," Henry said. He hugged his Mom first and then he hugged Quinn.

"Good night, Henry," they both said together.

A little while later, Regina and Quinn walked hand in hand up the stairs to their room. They changed first and held each other in bed. Quinn was the bigger spoon that night and found it was amazing to hold Regina in her arms.

"So how was your second day, baby," Regina asked lovingly.

"It was great because I spent it with you, my love," Quinn said.

"I like that…'my love'…"

Quinn sighed.

The next day, Regina's drivers were off to Lima, Ohio to collect all of Quinn's personal belongings with Quinn's Mom's help. They left in the very early hours of the morning from Storybrooke and returned very late at night.

What they didn't know was that they inadvertently brought back an unwanted visitor.