Robin walked into the stables with the intention of asking Regina to go for a ride with him, then he heard Will cheering and scowled. He walked out into the paddock to find Will leaning against the fence while Regina rode a large red stallion bareback around the obstacle course. She wore a black long sleeved skin tight riding jacket with matching pants and black and white riding boots. She wore no helmet, it wasn't really needed and she was smiling. She was dazzling.

"Hello Hood." Will said without turning around.

Robin came to stand next to him and crossed his arms, both of them watching Regina. "Scarlet."

"What can I do for you?"

"There are several things you could do, but all them end with me bashing your face in."

"Rude." Will said.

"Do you love Regina?" Robin asked.

"Indeed. She's an amazing woman with a wonderful heart."

Robin slowly nodded, smiling as Regina rode around two barrels at top speed.

"Do you love her?" Will asked.

"Of course." Robin said at once.

"Hmm."

"What?"

"Nothing, just that I thought if you loved someone, you don't break their heart."

"I had to go, Marian needed someone to help her. And you, I asked you to take care of Regina, not sleep with her."

Will shrugged. "It's not like you were here to do anything about it. You can't leave a woman for 7 months, heartbroken and lonely after everything she's been through, and not expect someone else to see the beauty and light within her." Will looked at him. "Regina deserves happiness. If that's with you, then fine, by all means. I just want her to be happy. Doesn't mean I won't fight for her."

Robin frowned slightly and looked up as Regina trotted towards them.

"Hey Forest boy." She leaped down and pulled the reigns over her stallion's head and stroked its side. "Something you needed?"

"I was actually going to ask you if you wanted to go riding but I can see you already got your workout for today." He smiled and she returned it. "Perhaps, another time?"

"Perhaps." She said. "Will Scarlet."

"Yeah, Love?"

"You said you'd join me."

"I ain't the best rider Love, certainly not bareback." He smirked. "But you however, are quite amazing."

She grinned. "I am quite aware." She lead the stallion into the stables and the men followed. Once she was done, the three of them walked out to the road where the cars were parked.

"So, I was wondering if you join me for the evening." Robin said.

"Sorry, but Tink invited me over tonight." Regina answered. "Will, give me my keys."

"Sorry Love, no kiss, no keys." Will grinned. Robin scowled. Regina simply waved her hand and made the keys appear in her palm.

"Bloody hell, that never works." Regina smirked and kissed his cheek.

"See you guys later." She flashed a parting smile before getting into her car and driving away.

"What a woman." Will murmured.

"Indeed." Robin agreed.

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Regina went home to shower and change into a comfortable blue dress before heading over to Tink's. The fairy had purchased a small home in town after returning from Neverland. She was setting out the snacks when Regina stepped in.

"Gina, I'm so glad you could make it." Tink said excitedly, going to hug the brunette. "I hope you don't mind, but I invited Snow, Emma, Ruby and Belle over as well."

"I wonder why." Regina muttered. She loved her friends, but they were nosy as hell. Tink and Ruby owned up to it, while the others tried to be coy and always failed miserably. The others arrived and they ate dinner together, joking and chatting as they always did, before going back into the living room.

"So, why don't we get to the business of the evening." Tink said as she poured them all glasses of wine. "Regina, how is it going with you and your strapping courters? Hmm?"

Regina rolled her eyes as all of the women became much more interested in the conversation. "What about it?"

"Have you decided who to pick?" Belle asked.

"Hell no." Regina sighed. "It's not simple, or easy."

"But isn't Robin your soulmate? Aren't you going to end up with him eventually?" Emma voiced. "Would you be...hurt or something if you stayed away from each other?"

"It won't be easy, but I've done it before. As for the whole soulmate thing well...I've never liked having my life planned out for me, for reasons you are all aware of." She raised an eyebrow. "Who would you choose?"

"Robin, definitely." Snow said immediately.

"Yes, but why?"

"Well, Robin seems more noble and he is a good man. Will broke out of jail and tricked me into pardoning him."

"I am not against nobility or cunning." Regina said with a smirk.

"I would choose Will." Ruby said. "He's a fun guy and you could use some fun in your life."

"Are you calling me stuck up?" Regina asked.

"Yes, yes I am." The werewolf grinned. "Since me and Tink are the only two with a set and aren't afraid to ask the big questions...how is the sex?"

"Ruby!" Snow exclaimed, turning red.

"Why are you blushing, I asked Regina."

"Will the defendant please answer the question." Tink said with a smirk.

Regina took a slow sip of her wine. "Okay, since I'm not getting out of this anytime soon. Robin...sensual, passionate, amazing."

Tink and Ruby scoffed. "Something already suspected. And Will?"

Regina sighed.

"Guys, we shouldn't talk about Belle's ex while she's here." Tink pointed out with a grin.

"It's fine. I'm okay with it." Belle said. "All we did was kiss a couple of times, it wasn't serious."

"Aren't you curious about how good he might be in bed? I am." Tink muttered, drinking her wine.

Belle shook her head shyly and Regina leaned over and whispered. "Creative, skilled and...exquisite." The younger woman grinned as she blushed.

"We didn't hear that one." Tink pouted.

"And you won't. Look, I don't know who to pick. Both of them are handsome, protective, strong, and they both make me happy. Robin is my soulmate and I love him, but he did leave and he is married. Will is charming, fun, and a great listener, but he is childish at times and gets a little crazy when he's drunk. I don't know who to choose at this point, but I don't want to string either of them along. They don't deserve that." Regina said.

"I say choose Robin. He's a sure thing." Emma said, downing her glass. "He's your soulmate, your happy ending."

"She went through hell when he left, who's to say he won't leave again to make sure Marian is okay?" Ruby asked.

"Can we change the subject please?" Regina said.

"Everyone says Robin, I say Will." Ruby continued.

"Pixie dust doesn't lie." Tink added.

"Yeah well, it ain't making her life easier either." The werewolf countered.

Regina rolled her eyes and turned to Snow. "So, how's Neal?"

The rest of the evening passed quickly and thankfully, they didn't bring up Regina's love life again and she left at around 9:30 so she wouldn't be late for an outing with the Queens. At least they were much more laid back than the others. She dressed herself in black jeans, black heeled boots, a blood red top and grabbed her black leather jacket as she walked out the door. The Rabbit Hole was jumping when she arrived. She quickly found the Queens in a booth towards the back, already enjoying a round of shots.

"She finally arrives!" Ursula called.

"She was probably too busy with her two big boys." Cruella grinned devilishly and downed a shot.

Lily nodded to Regina and reached for one of the shots as well. Mal smacked her hand away and downed it herself with a grin. Lily glared at her mother.

Regina rolled her eyes and sat down. "Here we go again." She muttered.

"So, how goes it with that?" Cru asked. "Have you chosen just one...or both?"

Regina chuckled at the woman's crude humor. "No, to both of those suggestions."

"What's the problem?" Mal asked, again swiping a shot from Lily.

"Mom, I'm 30, I can drink too." Mal only grinned in reply.

"I love them both. It's hard to end the relationship with one."

"Pick Will." Lily and Cruella said in unison.

"Why?" Regina asked, raising her eyebrows in surprise. They were two that didn't usually team up.

"He's a sweetheart." Lily said with a shrug. "But I've also never really interacted with R- Mom!"

Mal nearly spit out her drink as she started laughing.

"Robin seems a bit of a buzzkill, dahling. Pick a man that's free, wild, fun." Cruella added.

"Why am I not surprised at your answer?" Regina said.

"I say you stay with Will, Robin had his chance." Mal voiced. She licked her lips, continuing to annoy her daughter.

"Okay, on to more pressing matters...partying!" The others cheered and raised their drinks.

"May we have a dance?" Regina turned to find Will and Robin both standing behind her. Both of them were dressed for a night on the town and looked incredibly sexy.

"Nope." Mal answered before she could get a word in. She stood up, eyebrow perfectly arched and took Regina's hand. "Maybe later boys, she's mine right now."

"Jealous, dragon?" Regina smirked as the blonde pulled her onto the crowded dancefloor.

"Not at all, just feeling cheeky." Mal grinned.

Regina ended up dancing with Robin and Will once and twice with the Mistress of All Evil. Everyone was thoroughly exhausted and wasted by the time the group decided to head home for the night. Despite talking to almost everyone she knew, Regina's decision had not been made easier. She thought it over as she nursed her aching brain the next morning. She would need a little more time with this.

Read and review! Give me some feedback people and let me know what you think it will take for one of our favorite thieves to finally the Evil Queen's heart. Sorry if this chapter seems a bit rushed. I'm a bit undecided about what to do next, so send me some ideas.