I recommend listening to Sam Smith's acoustic cover of Latch whilst reading this, that was my inspiration for the piece. Thank you all for reading and let me know what kinds of things you'd like to see; fluff, angry, happy, angst...let me know guys :) my Tumblr handle is Chelseadaggz if you're interested.

You lift my heart up when the rest of me is down

You, you enchant me even when you're not around

The feeling inside of her, filling practically every inch of her being, was breathtaking and so elating yet she hadn't realised just how affected she was until she met curious green eyes just a few feet away from her. Snow's brow was furrowed, her head tilted in confusion yet she was smiling in amusement at her daughter's light expression.

Darker green eyes crinkled in the corners with the sincerity of her emotions, her happiness, yet it wasn't just hers. Golden hair fell in soft curls over her shoulders, the loose ringlets bouncing slightly when she turned her head to find the source causing her own feelings to magnify.

It didn't take long to find her, it never did and though Emma desperately wanted to move closer, further into the brunette's orbit in which she floated blissfully, she remained where she stood for a moment longer simply watching and revelling in all that was Regina Mills.

If there are boundaries, I will try to knock them down

I'm latching on babe, now I know what I have found

3 years, 3 years it had taken them to finally realise what had been brewing since the moment Emma Swan had stepped into their small town and changed everything. Looks of loathing slowly turned into looks of longing, the bitter sting of words slowly forming into whispered confessions of a love stronger than any known to man.

I feel we're close enough

I wanna lock in your love

The tuxedo fit him well despite his ever stretching adolescent form, he was almost taller than Regina now, "almost but certainly not enough" she would remind them in her own small attempts to keep Henry, their son, as a child for as long as possible.

The diamond seemed to be winking at her, reflecting the fairy lights illuminating the night darkened backyard. Her left hand was resting lightly on Henry's shoulder whilst her right was clasped in his as they danced and laughed together, a sight that would have looked so shocking and strange not so long ago but now...now it was simply as it should be, mother and son loving each other in the way they should always have.

The thigh skimming black dress fit her well, suited her well as her body teased Emma, each turn from the pair dancing revealing more and then less of the figure the blonde loved so well. Dark hair, grown to fall just past her shoulders, curled lightly and danced to its own rhythm in the light breeze of the night. The swelling of her heart was both her own and the very woman standing before her, "may I cut in?" she placed her hand upon the one resting on Henry's shoulder, her fingers intertwining briefly with her fiancés before she pulled away to allow Henry to release Regina.

The brunette leaned in automatically to place a soft kiss upon her son's forehead before he ducked away from Emma's hand, it was a routine they often took part in and though he would never admit it, he hoped to continue their family dance for a long time to come.

I think we're close enough

Could I lock in your love, baby?

"You look beautiful," she breathed into her lover's ear as olive skinned arms wrapped around her neck, lithe fingers playing with the hairs at the back of her neck, lifting her curls slightly from the route as she played affectionately. Emma placed a gentle kiss to a blush reddened cheek before inhaling the very essence of the woman her arms were wrapped around, "I love you"

Regina pulled back to actually look at Emma, green eyes slightly glossy with emotion as a soft hand stroked across her cheekbone, dark eyes taking in her face as if seeing her for the first time, just as she always did. Foreheads came to rest together but not before a gentle kiss was placed to a fair skinned nose, "I love you too, my Emma"

She loved when the older woman called her that, actually called her hers though not in the sense of a possession but almost a prize...something she was proud to have. She was her home, the happiness and family she never thought she would have but yet here she was.

Now I've got you in my space

I won't let go of you

"You know you're mine forever right?" she breathed against scarlet painted lips as they swayed to the soft song playing in the background, the hum of their party guests fading into nothing as they lost themselves in one another. Emma's lips rose in the corners to match the ones she was focusing on, "like forever forever"

Dark eyes closed as the words washed over her before her soft smile turned mischievous, "forever's an awfully long time you know" she laughed lightly at the slight pinch Emma gave to her behind before her smile turned gentle once more, "and yet with you...it doesn't feel long enough"

Her breath was stolen at the sight of the sheer adoration filling amber eyes, her arms tightened around Regina's narrow waist as her mouth sought of her favourite spot just beneath the brunette's ear. The tender kiss she placed forced the woman to emit a soft purr as Regina turned her own head into Emma's, a position they were both more than familiar with. The sheer want and ache they felt for one another, even when holding each other close, never faded. Their burning desire almost dangerous in its extremity yet revered by all that stood witness to it.

Got you shackled in my embrace

I'm latching on to you

"Forever?" Regina breathed into fair skin without moving away.

And as the night drew in, the music died, the party guests left and the two remained entwined with one another, breathing the same air, feeding off the same elation, Emma could only thank whatever higher power there was for bringing her to this woman, her soul mate, her everything, her Regina.

"Forever"