Emma Swan

"Of course, you slept with her!" Ruby exasperates, throwing her hands in the air a little too dramatically.

"Don't you think that's rushing things? Especially since she's still with Robin?" Belle questions cautiously while she gently places our coffee mugs down in front of us.

"It just felt right. We've been in love for six years. And you two told us constantly that we should admit our feelings, now we have," I shrug casually with a devilish smirk dancing across my face.

I know what we did was horribly wrong, but I can't stop this grin that seems to be permanently etched into my cheeks. I love Regina Mills with all my heart and I know this is right, I know we are meant to be.

"Ugh you two are exhausting," Ruby groans while rolling those playful eyes at me.

"Anyways, Belle what's up? Why did you bring us here?" I ask focusing my attention to the smaller brunette.

Belle had texted Ruby, Regina and I to come over to her apartment earlier. Regina said she wouldn't be able to come over because it was getting late and Henry had school in the morning.

"Well I wanted Regina to be here too, but I guess I'll tell her later. I'm engaged!"

Belle's dainty hand comes flying out across the table, showing off her elegant engagement ring. One large diamond sparkles beautifully in the light, holding its own against the smaller diamonds dancing around it. Ruby and I both squeal with delight as Ruby yanks Belle's hand, so we can inspect the ring closer.

"Aw Belle, I'm so happy for you!" I announce as I stand abruptly from my chair so I can pull my best friend into a hug.

"This is amazing!" Ruby screeches as she follows my lead.

"So, we are going to have an engagement party next weekend. So, mark your calendars, you're going to be bridesmaids," Belle giggles prompting Ruby and I to nod with pure excitement.

"Will we finally meet his son?" I ask.

"I don't think so, he says they drifted apart. He hasn't seen him in almost ten years. He actually doesn't even know where he is," Belle explains.

My phone vibrates in my back pocket, distracting me from my conversation.

Regina.

My heart flutters just from reading her name. I open the message to find the most adorable picture of Regina and Henry. Her thick lips free of makeup are pouted out while Henry is showing off his cookie that's clenched between his teeth. The text below reads, we miss you!

I am so in love with them.

My heart is in a frenzy as my fingers fumble to type back a response.

Me: I miss you both so much! I'm coming over to watch movies and cuddle!

Regina: Are you forgetting it's a school night? Henry's just having some milk and cookies before bed.

Me: Awww, you just broke my heart.

Regina: BUT I'm free tomorrow morning after I drop him off at school. You're still staying at Ruby's, right? Will she be home?

Me: Yes. I haven't found any available apartments that are nice enough, yet, but that's not important. Ruby leaves around seven in the morning. So, eight thirty?

Regina: Yes Swan.

Me: Can't wait Mills!

"Wow! What has you beaming like that?" Belle questions with a sly smirk suggesting that she probably has an idea behind my goofy love sick grin.

I open up the picture and place my phone on full display, so the girls could see my adorable loved ones.

"The caption said we miss you!" My smile is from ear to ear and I can't control it, even if I wanted to. My cheeks were actually growing sore for how much I've been smiling.

"That's freaking adorable!" Ruby gushes.

"Awww, you three make me so happy!" Belle coos sweetly.

"Me too!" I confess while my thumb subconsciously runs across the picture.

My heart is breaking that I can't actually touch them right now, but I know I can't just jump back into their lives. This is a delicate situation, but I am more than happy to wait as long as Regina feels is necessary.

"Don't screw it up this time!" Ruby demands tearing my mind away from my wandering thoughts.

"I swear I won't!"

I pull the phone closer and continue smiling at the two most important people in my life.

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"Fuck Emma!" Regina gasps as she buries her face further down into the mattress to muffle her erotic cries.

My fingertips press down into her slick flesh, running my hands from her plump bottom, up her trembling back to her shoulders and squeeze some life back into her breathless body. The sedated woman blows out a long and shaky sigh before she flips over onto her back. Those enchanting brow eyes peer up at me with nothing but love forcing my insides into mush.

"This is so wrong," she confesses but I can tell by the permanent smile on her face, she doesn't really care.

"Since when has that ever stopped us?"

I suggestively run my hands up her thighs while biting down hard on the corner of my lip. I gaze down on the beautiful brunette below me and wonder how the hell I ever won her heart.

"Stop looking at me like that!" She squeals while slapping my bicep. "We don't have time to go again," she quips just before I jump on the bed to lay down next to her. Regina rolls onto her side and leans forward for a quick chastise kiss. "I have to go! I have a class soon," she scrambles off the bed and begins rummaging the floor for our clothing.

My white tank top comes flying through the air, but I catch the garment with ease and slip it over my head. I lean against the headboard and watch my drop dead gorgeous brunette dress herself.

Once the woman is all dressed, she leans over into the mirror to inspect her makeup. Her fingers dab beneath her eyes before she applies a little more eyeliner. She then proceeds to apply a cherry red lipstick that has me licking my lips. My lips twitch, craving the idea of smudging the newly applied lipstick and claiming her as mine all over again.

"Are you just going to sit there and gawk or you going to help me zip my dress?" She smirks teasingly, glancing my way over her shoulder.

"Or you can just come back to bed..." she rolls her eyes while I wink in return.

Regina strolls back to the bed and slowly turns around, so I can zip her dress. I scramble to my knees and drag the metal zipper up her back. I place a small kiss to her shoulder but allow my lips to linger just a little longer. Regina's head slowly turns around to face me with her bottom lip pulled in between her teeth. I love when she bites her lip, it has to be the sexiest thing I have ever seen.

I lock my arms around her petite waist and pull her back down onto the bed. As my lover falls on top of me she laughs wholeheartedly and swats at my arms to release her.

"I can't be late. You remember me as a teacher, don't you? I'm very strict," she playfully states just as I set her free.

Regina climbs off my bed, but I'm not too far behind, following the beautiful brunette like I was some lost puppy and she has a pocket full of treats.

"I'll talk to you later Swan."

"I'll be waiting Mills!"

Those freshly painted lips connect with mine for the most delicious kiss, that leaves my eyes closed for a few extra seconds after she pulls away.

After Regina leaves, I make my way down to Granny's diner for breakfast. I have about an hour before I have to be at work, so I thought I could visit with the older woman.

I sit down in a booth and order right away. My mind instantly swarms with thoughts of my son and Regina. I pull out my phone and open the picture Regina sent the night before. I smile like a damn fool at the two adorable faces displayed before me. I didn't even notice Robin had slid into the booth across from me.

"Emma?" I jerk my head up to see Regina's boyfriend staring at me curiously.

"Oh hi, Robin." I shift uncomfortably in my seat and quickly pull my phone off the table. I slip the device in my back pocket and sit on my hands to control some of my nerves.

"I know I should talk to Regina about this, but she refuses to have a conversation about the topic. Sometimes she can be so closed off," he scoffs casting his eyes down toward the table.

"Well her heart has been through a lot."

"Yeah and I get that. I also think you have a lot to do with that." My eyes grow wide from his presumption as he holds my gaze. I mean he isn't technically wrong but still, he has some balls to flat out say that.

"I've asked her before if there was something between the two of you before you left. Something more than just friends but she always walks away from the question."

"Well that's between you two," I shrug catching a glimpse of Granny across the restaurant. I honestly just don't want to make eye contact with this man.

"Are you in love with her?" My mouth suddenly evaporates all the moisture inside. I would never say anything without Regina's permission. "I'll take it by your silence you do love her."

"Of course, I love her. She took in my son when I couldn't take care of him. She's the mother of my child."

Robin leans dangerously close across the table. His long index finger pokes out, pointing angrily at me.

"No, no. You switched my words around. I asked are you in love with her." His finger comes down, poking all his frustrations out on the innocent table. "There's a big difference between loving someone and being in love with someone."

My eyes shift back forth as I scan his face in search for some answer, but he is very good at hiding his emotions. I contemplate my options. I could tell him the truth about my feelings without incriminating Regina in the process.

"Yes, I'm in love with Regina," I admit, barely audible for anyone to hear.

Robin falls back in the booth and exhales a long breath. The man sits there shaking his head, refusing to look at me as his anger brews deep inside. The thick silence builds an invisible but very uncomfortable wall between us.

"Do you love her?"

I break through the deafening silence not able to take one more second of its despair. Regina's boyfriend finally lifts his eyes to meet my gaze.

"Excuse me?" He spits coldly.

"Do you love her? Oh, I'm sorry, are you in love with her?" I question sarcastically.

There was something about this man, I could not stand. He has a smug attribute about him that makes me want to crawl across this table and backhand his scruffy face.

"I've spent the last year of my life with her. Of course, I do."

"Henry is our son. You have to understand that the three of us are a family. We belong together. We deserve to be happy and under one roof. If you could, wouldn't you want that for your son?"

I try my best to keep my cool and explain this situation between Regina and I as best as I can, in a way that maybe he can understand.

"You had your chance and you gave both of them up. I'm the one that's been there for them."

"You're right, I screwed up last time but I promise you, I won't let that happen again. I will fight for my family back," I claim with determination.

"I don't think Regina will let her guard down around you again."

"Well, we'll just have to see about that, won't we?"

I shrug casually but the ear to ear grin is a dead giveaway. Robin squints his eyes at me like he is trying to read my mind. He stands up hastily from the booth and storms away without another word.

As soon as he is out the door, I reach into my back pocket and pull out my phone. I scroll through my messages and send Regina a text, knowing she is probably in class already.

Robin confronted me. He asked if I'm in love with you and I said yes.