Slight NSFW.
It was barely after 8 o'clock and Emma was already at the firm. After last nights events she opted for an early morning so as to avoid Regina and her interrogation which she surely would have had to endure from her wife. She had set the alarm earlier than Regina's and when it went off she quickly hit the button in order to not wake Regina. A shower and a quick breakfast later Emma was ready to go. She had one quick tour around the boys' rooms and after ensuring that everything was okay she left…okay she fled.
When she arrived at the firm no-one else was there except for the cleaning ladies and some assistants who were always there before their bosses. Emma, not having had a proper morning coffee, made her first stop the small kitchen which, located annoyingly opposite from Jane's new office. Checking that she was alone she abandoned her briefcase on the floor and went for the coffee machine. As she was waiting for the coffee Emma opened her briefcase and took the folder with the new case in it. She grabbed a pen from the side pocket and sat at small chair near the door. Last night she hadn't had a chance to make more notes and hoped that Gold would delay their meeting giving her extra time to read the case more thoroughly.
''I didn't have you for an early starter Mrs. Swan.'' A voice startled Emma who immediately raised her gaze to meet eyes with the intruder. Jane was leaning on the door frame smirking at Emma's reaction. She was wearing a white fitted dress that hugged her body perfectly and her, apparently signature, black heels. One hand on her hip, and the other holding one leg of her black reading glasses, the other leg balancing across her plump, pink bottom lip. Snapping from her gaze Emma managed to find the words to reply.
''I'm not usually but I had to prepare for a meeting with Gold'' which wasn't exactly a lie but she wasn't about to admit last night's events to a practical stranger.
''I'm sensing there's more to that but I won't push,'' Jane replied honestly and moved inside the kitchen to pour some coffee. Silently Emma watched Jane search the counter to avail and begin opening cupboards, still searching. Emma remained silent as Jane reached for the sugar canister on the top shelf. She was struggling but Emma's attention was caught by the blondes white dress pulling tight around a certain region. She managed to snap out of it just in time to see the canister topple precariously at the edge of the shelf as Jane's fingers brushed the edge of it, failing to grab it. Realising that she couldn't get it without having an accident Emma stood up and grabbed the sugar for Jane who was now smiling with gratitude. "So those heels are more look than function huh?" Emma quipped smirking down at the shorter blonde. Jane smiled back. Emma moved back towards the table and lifted her mug, perching her ass on the table and taking a long sip of coffee. They stood in a comfortable silence sipping some coffee from their cups when Jane decided to speak.
''So everything's okay?'' She lightly asked.
''You said you wouldn't push.'' Emma reminded bluntly without looking up at the blonde.
Jane narrowed her eyes and then huffed childishly which made Emma chuckled and sneak a peek up at her.
''It's just...'' Emma contemplated a little; she was still mad at Jane for taking the position that she worked so hard to get. On the other hand she found it so easy to open her mouth and spilled her guts to the woman. Even with Regina, she was a bit hesitant at first, but the brunette didn't give up and broke through her walls helping her to open up. Shaking her head to clear her thoughts Emma looked up at Jane. She paused again, but seeing the blue eyes narrow in concern made Emma feel almost…safe? She allowed herself to continue, to test the water.
''Sometimes I feel like I'm not good enough with my children.'' Emma admitted, forcing herself to maintain eye contact.
''You have kids?'' Jane bluntly asked while her eyes widened with shock.
''Uhm'', Emma faltered, she didn't expect that reaction to her admission, ''Uh yeah, three actually. All boys. Fiffteen, eight and my little Bubbah is four'' Emma smiled brightly unconsciously at the thought of her three little monsters.
''Wow. I would never have guessed! Well I knew you were married but three kids?! Wow.'' Jane was completely shocked and Emma chuckled at that, and shrugged.
''I always wanted a big family. Though after giving birth to Henry, my first son, I told my wife that there's no way I was doing that again, so she agreed to carry the next one. And the next one.'' Emma's face lit up as she thought of the moment she and Regina had agreed to make a baby. Jane's face warped into a nervous expression, worried that she was about to offend Emma.
''Well to tell you the truth I'm not good with kids. My mother keeps bugging me about marriage and kids but it's not for me. Anyway what made you feel like that?'' Jane sensed that Emma could probably do with talking about it. Emma groaned at the change of topic, realizing that her earlier confidence had come back to bite her, but she answered anyway.
''It's just that I don't see them a lot due to my working hours and when I do, I spoil them rotten, probably because I feel so guilty. So yesterday I wanted them to have fun and play with me but after dinner the boys started fighting and Bubbah didn't want to have a bath and he was running all over the freaking house for over two hours and then my middle son threw up because he ate too much spicy food, which by the way my wife warned me about but I completely ignored her and finally Henry wouldn't even talk to me and when Regina,my wife, finally came home the house was a fucking stable and all three boys still very much awake!'' Emma was now well into rambling mode and Jane couldn't help but feel bad for the other woman. She reached forward and put her hand on Emma's forearm to stop her from saying anything else in one breath and squeezed a little. Emma after a while noticed the gesture and took a deep breath to calm herself.
''So you had a fun night!'' Jane joked and Emma laughed, realizing the extent of her outburst.
''You have no idea! What I meant to say is that I know they miss me and I miss them too, but when I'm with them I just feel useless. I feel like I don't even know my own kids.'' Emma confessed.
''I'm sure that's not true.I saw how your face lit up when you mentioned them before. Yes there might be times that you feel useless but to them you are perfect no matter what.'' Jane reassured Emma while smiling at breathed again feeling lighter than before as she wiped her face off a few tears that escaped during their talk.
''Thank you'' Emma whispered and looked at the other blonde with a small smile
''You're welcome Mrs Swan'' Jane said and started walking towards the she could exit the room Emma's voice stopped her.
''It's Emma'' and at that Jane smiled before leaving her alone.
Regina woke up at her usual time only to find out that her wife had already woken up. Confused she threw a robe on to protect her from the morning chill and went downstairs in search of her wife. When she entered the kitchen though she found her mother making breakfast and Henry playing with the youngest Swan. Regina cleared her throat as she spoke, tucking the robe tighter around herself.
''Mother what are you doing here?''
''Good morning to you too dear. I hope you slept well.'' Cora replied all too sweetly for Regina's liking.
''I mean, who opened the door for you?'' Regina elaborated her brain not fully awoken.
''Henry, dear'' and at that Regina turned her head acknowledging the other two brunets in the room. She walked towards them, kissed Henry lightly on the cheek and took Ezra from his arms. She tickled his belly but the boy was still in his sleepy state so simply squirmed a little, barely reacting. Regina helped him sit on his stool and asked all of them;
''Have any of you seen Emma this morning?''
''Nope'' Henry replied and continued ''She was gone way before I got up. I heard the car leaving at around 7.30.''
Regina tilted her head confused and went upstairs to retrieve her phone. She dialed Emma's phone and waited for her wife to answer. After a few seconds Emma finally picked it up.
''Good morning babes.'' Regina heard Emma saying in a cheerful tone.
''Good morning darling. Everything okay?'' Regina asked.
''Sure, everything's fine. Why do you ask?''
''Well for one you got up at who knows what time and you left pretty early, which is unusual for you.'' Regina explained.
''Oh yeah, I couldn't sleep so I thought why not get into the office early for once. Besides I have a meeting with Gold and I wanted to prepare a little,'' Emma said, she wasn't lying, just not telling the whole truth, but she still found herself hoping that Regina wouldn't push. She really didn't want to get into things again.
''Oh, okay then. I'll see you at dinner. Have a good day Ems. I love you.''
''I love you too.'' And then she hung up.
Relieved that Emma was okay, she had a quick morning shower and changed into black skinny jeans, a white button up and her favorite black YSL boots; a gift from Emma for her birthday last year. She applied some make up and ran a brush through her hair and after grabbing her purse she headed downstairs.
As she took a bowl she poured some milk and cereals and sat next to Colin who had finally woken up. Her mother finished cooking and after making a plate for her she sat at the table with the other Mills.
''So, what's your plans for today dear?'' Cora asked not-so-innocently and Regina narrowed her eyes.
''Why, what do you want?'' Regina replier with her own question.
''Can't a mother be interested in her daughter's plans?''
''Not with that face'' Regina sassed and Cora rolled her eyes.
''Fine. I had made plans with Zelena for a girls' day but she canceled last moment because she's too busy. So I was wondering if you would like to come with me?''
''No'' Regina simply said while continued eating her breakfast.
''Oh come on Regina it will be very fun. Mani-pedis, massages, martinis, what's not to like?''
''I promised to take Bubbah to the aqua park, and then I'm meeting Kat for lunch and shopping'' she stated.
''Can't you go another time?'' Her mother implored.
''No mother. I've been promising to take him there for two weeks now. Since I don't have to be at the clinic today is the perfect opportunity for us. You're welcome to join us though.''
''Ugh'' her mother groaned and continued ''You leave me no choice but to call your mother in law'' Regina spit her milk and looked at her mother, eyes wide from shock.
''You must be really desperate'' She teased.
''Taunt me all you want, I will go with her.'' Cora declared and Regina laughed. It was true that the two woman were completely opposite. Her mother in law was a sweet, too sweat for her liking sometimes, cheerful person whilst her mother was like the devil himself. It would be a miracle if both of them returned today in one piece.
''Fine, fine but please bring her back. I'll hate to explain to Emma how her mother was found locked up in a sauna room."
''Don't worry dear, If I wanted to kill her I would find much more enjoyable ways.'' her mother said and Regina wasn't completely sure if she was teasing her or not. Just to be sure, she warned her though.
''Mother, please promise you will behave!''
''I'm joking dear, your mother in-law will be just fine''. Regina sighed in relief and stood up to take the dishes to the washing machine.
''Henry, Colin the bus will be here in a few minutes'' Regina addressed her two sons who were still eating breakfast. Both boys nodded, though when Regina informed them of the time they sped up their eating. They've finished their breakfast just in time, as the bus driver was beeping at them. Regina guided the two boys to the porch and after kissing them both goodbye,at which she earned an ''ew'' from Henry, she waved them off to the bus. Returning back to the kitchen, she cleaned up a little and when she was ready, she helped Ezra dress up and the three Mills left the house.
It was lunch break and Emma found herself still sitting in her chair reading the new case. The meeting with Gold went really well and case would be surely a success. She raised her gaze from the papers and to the clock. Realizing what time it was, she pulled her glasses from her face and sat back in her chair sighing. Her stomach started complaining due to the lack of food. With a tilt of her head to relieve the tension she stood up and walked out of her office. On her way to the elevator she spotted Jane talking on the phone in the small lounge. When she noticed her presence she quickly hung up and walked towards Emma.
''Hey, did I interrupt or something?'' Emma asked a little suspiciously.
''Oh no, nothing like that. I simply did NOT want to deal with that'' she shrugged.
''Okay. So I'm going for lunch'' Emma said and at the same time her stomach growled which made both women laugh.
''Are you staying here?'' She asked seeing that the woman didn't move.
''Yeah, well I'm the new girl and I don't fancy lunch by myself." She shrugged, flicking through the file in her hand, trying to pretend she didn't care.
Emma felt a pang of guilt and without thinking she said, ''Would you like to join me? There's a really cool diner one street away, with burgers to die for which I visit pretty often.'' Emma elaborated, leaning back, grinning and tapped her stomach for emphasis.
''I don't know,'' Jane hesitated ''I have a bit of work to do and I don't want to intrude.''
''Nonsense. Besides I offered which means that you're more than welcome. Come on, you'll thank me after a blue-stack burger!'' Emma grinned and tugged the blonde towards the elevator.
''Are you always so sure of yourself?'' Jane teased as they entered the elevator. Emma pushed the button and answered.
''Only when it comes to food." She grinned, "And women.'' she winked and Jane blushed a little. Emma turned away abruptly to hide the shock on her face from that accidental addition.
''So who was at the phone?'' Emma asked quickly trying to cover her bluntness.
''Sorry, that's none of my business'' She apologized, again realising she was over-stepping. Something about this woman gave her mad verbal diarrhea.
''It's okay. My boyfriend, well ex-boyfriend actually'' she corrected and Emma felt herself become a little disappointed knowing that the other woman was straight.
''What happened?'' Emma prodded gently, as they exited the elevator.
''We broke up a few months ago. He said that he wanted to be alone for some time. Guess he changed his mind.''
''What about you? I mean, do you want him back?''
''Ι thought I did, but I don't know anymore. I still feel things for him but I don't know if I can go back to him.''
''Ι understand.'' Jane looked quizzically at Emma and she elaborated. ''Before I met Regina I was in a relationship with a guy. He was caring and really sweet and we had been together since high school. But after he found out I was pregnant, he fled. He said that he wasn't ready to be a father. I was so angry at him for giving up so easily. I mean I was scared too. I was barely eighteen years old with a baby and no-one to help me. My parents offered but I was hurting and very stubborn and I didn't want them to interfere with my life. Anyway after I gave birth to Henry he came back and told me that he made a mistake. I wanted so badly to take him back but I knew that this was only temporary. That he was just feeling guilty and wouldn't stick around. And I was right. He played the caring father for a bit and then disappeared again. I've never saw him again.'' Emma shrugged, internally amazed at her confession.
''Does Henry know about him?'' Jane asked turning to face Emma as they stopped outside the diner. Emma remained quiet and, like the gentlewoman she was, opened the door for Jane and guided them towards a booth at the very end of the diner. As they sat opposite to each other Emma answered Jane's previous question.
''He knows that he has a father. He knows his name and stuff and he tried to find him but it was futile. After that he gave up, besides it's not like that he doesn't have two loving parents, and a father figure.''
''I see,'' Jane replied and took the menu from Emma to scan the options. Two minutes later the waitress came and took their orders, a blue-stack burger with fries for Jane and a grilled cheese for Emma. They both wordlessly agreed to continue the conversation a little lighter than before and began talking about the last wonderfully awful movie they'd watched.
A few minutes later their food arrived and before they started eating Emma commented
''You're so gonna love that. The blue-stack is my favourite but I was so craving greasy, melty, cheesy-goodness today! You know those days when you just need to feel your arteries clogging?!"
Jane laughed, ''We shall see'' she replied while winking slightly at Emma. Emma felt a heat coming to her cheeks and ducked her face to hide it. However the next sound from her lunch partners mouth had her completely unprepared. When Jane took the first bite of the burger a small moan escaped her lips and Emma's head snapped up.
''God, this IS awesome,'' The other woman commented while savoring every bite. Emma felt uncomfortably aroused by the other's woman's vocals and sipped some water in a lame attempt to cool off the sudden heat she felt.
''I told you, you'd like it'' Emma replied smugly after returning from her mini haze.
''Still trying to take credit?'' Jane asked as she raised her perfectly shaped eyebrow.
''Uh huh'' .That was all Emma managed to form and Jane laughed.
''I didn't have you for someone who'd lose her words'' Jane teased.
''Well I'd surely make you lose yours.'' Emma rambled and cleared her throat, what was wrong with her today?!
''Even the greatest lawyers suffer a loss of words sometimes.'' She replied properly, but a smirk sneaked through.
''Hmm that never happened to me though.'' Jane sassed.
''Never say never,'' Emma responded and wink again. Their little flirting game was interrupted by the waitress who brought the bill. Jane moved to grab her purse but Emma stopped her. ''I invited you so I'll pay.''
Jane tried to persuade Emma otherwise but she was adamant. Finally she agreed to let the other blonde pay.
''I could have paid'' She pouted and Emma found it too cute.
''I know. Sure, next time's on you?'' She offered.
''Fine.'' The blonde relented and Emma grinned at her.
When they finished their meals they both stood up and exited the diner. They made their way to the firm in comfortable silence. Arriving finally at their floor Jane turned to face Emma who was staring at her shoes.
''Thank again'' Jane said and without another word she walked towards her office adding a little sway to her hips, making Emma extremely…hot. She groaned and almost ran to her office, in case someone should spot her and want to talk.
Closing the door behind her, Emma closed her eyes and sighed. She grabbed her phone from her pocket and dialed Regina's number. After a few rings the brunette picked up.
''Where are you?'' Emma asked not bothering with greetings.
''I'm having lunch with Ezra and Kat why?'' Regina answered.
''How about having a little trip to your wife's office?'' Emma asked suggestively.
''To do what?'' Regina replied a little confused, completely missing the lust in Emma's voice.
''Oh well, you know, I did get a new couch that we haven't tested out yet. Or do you prefer over the phone? I had a meeting cancel so I have plenty of time.'' Emma offered, her voice lowering to a deep, sultry whisper.
''Emma, darling are you okay?'' Regina questioned.
''No. I'm horny.'' She replied bluntly, and at that Regina rolled her eyes.
''Oh give me some credit darling, I know that. Well, I hope a bit of phone sex will suffice'' Regina suggested seductively and Emma's face lit up.
''Okay you first!'' Emma exclaimed not able to contain her excitement.
''Okay, uhm just let me get out of under-age ear shot" Regina winked at Kathryn and left the diner, turning the corner down a deserted ally.
"Emma sweetie, you still there?"
"Oh yeah, I'm here." Emma replied, slouching down in her desk chair slowly gliding her hand down her stomach, allowing it to rest between her legs.
"Imagine me sitting in your chair, wearing that black halter-neck dress that you love… and my glasses. I'm not wearing any underwear. You come back after a very, very long meeting with Gold and you want nothing else but to go home and have a relaxing bath. But when you see me like that you start having other…ideas. I'm beckoning you to come closer and you comply. I stand up and starting kissing your neck. My hands are travelling north. I unbuckle your belt and open the buttons of your trousers, I ease my hand inside your boxers and let my fingers...'' Regina pauses.
''And?'' Emma enquired, snapping out of her imagination.
''And… the rest is up to your imagination! Goodbye my love'' Regina laughed and quickly hung up before Emma had a chance to protest, leaving her soaking wet and even more frustrated than before.
I'm a tease I know :/