Now lets fix the broken Swan

Chapter 8: We are in this together – Part II

Emma's Mansion

After the conversation Emma had with Regina, she was quickly asleep in the brunette's arms, who slowly placed her down on the couch and allowed her to take a long nap.

Meanwhile Regina decided to clean up the place, everything was such big mess that she was even afraid of picking up stuff with her bare hands or let her clothes get in contact with the objects; so she just searched for what she needed in Emma's place and eventually she had changed into one Emma's shirt's and some shorts that were kind of tight on her, obviously she didn't had the same slim, fit structure as Emma did. - She also found some rubber gloves in the kitchen and then some cleaning products, trash bags and she was ready to go.

When Emma woke up, she quickly noticed something different, which was the smell that hit her nose, it smelt like cleaning products and at the same time she was smelling food, which seemed to be pretty tasty because of how wonderful it smelt. She rose up slightly from the couch and looked around to find that her living room was super clean, and she's pretty sure she didn't do that, then she slowly started to remember that Regina had showed up and Emma eventually had fallen asleep while crying in the brunette's arms.

So Regina cleaned her house? And was now making her food? No way.

Emma rubbed her face and stood up before stretch up her back and arms; then she just followed the wonderful smell, which lead her to the kitchen and there was Regina with some apron on over an outfit that Emma is pretty sure it belongs to her because there's no way Regina would wear sport shorts and a shirt with the pattern of red and dark green stripes.

Regina was tasting the sauce she was making for the meat and when she turned around to add a bit more salt, she saw Emma standing by the door way. "Oh, you are awake. I was planning on waking you up after dinner was ready." Regina told her before focus back on her cooking.

"Huh yeah.." Emma mumbled still very confused as she rubbed her forehead, feeling the hangover.

"Left some aspirin over the balcony." Regina told the blonde woman.

Emma frowned slightly and saw that there was aspiring over the balcony just like she said.

While Emma went to grab it, Regina was already pouring water in a glass while handing it to Emma. "Here."

Emma was still confused at the all kindness coming from Regina, but she took the glass none the less. After taking her aspirin and sit down on a booth by the balcony, Emma just sleepily yet very curiously watched Regina acting like a total housewife, and Emma is waiting for the moment Regina turns around and starts telling her what to do.

But that moment didn't come.

The brunette was doing everything on her own and she seemed to be enjoying it because at some point she was humming some song, that Emma is pretty sure is from Celine Dion.

After several moments the food was ready and Regina was placing the plate now with lasagna in front of Emma and a glass of orange juice. "Taste it, tell me if its good."

Emma looked a bit clueless at Regina but then just nodded and decided to take a bite of the most perfect looking lasagna Emma had ever seen, and finally got to taste the most perfect lasagna she'd ever tasted. The blonde basically moaned at the taste. "Oh god, this is so good." She mumbled and just keep on eating it; it has been awhile since she ate some home made meal but this was just beyond her expectations.

Regina was watching Emma and when the blonde woman seemed to approve her lasagna the brunette simple grinned and bit down on her lower lip to contain her own excitement. "Glad you enjoy it." Now she was serving herself.

"I love it." Emma said with her mouth full of food as she keep eating it like there was no tomorrow.

And when Regina was about to eat hers, Emma had eventually finished and asking for more. "How long has it been since your last meal?" Regina asked as she picked Emma's plate and went to get her more lasagna.

"Hmn, I don't know. I remember eating a slice of pizza though." Emma said with a shrug while taking a sip of her orange juice.

"That I am sure, while I was cleaning there was still pizza left in one of the boxes." Regina told her before place the plate back in front of the blonde.

"Thanks." Emma mumbled as she started eating the lasagna again, but seriously had to ask why Regina was doing this for her. "Why are you doing this?"

"Huh?" Regina looked up at Emma while chewing on her food.

"Like why did you cleaned my house? And made lasagna. Not that I am complaining because the food is pretty good."

"Your place was messy, somebody had to do something about it."

"Yes, but I got maids for that."

"They clearly aren't doing the right job. Also I am sure it has been some good days since you ate a healthy home made meal."

Now Emma shrugged with a smirk. "Yeah, you are right."

"Somebody has to look after you." Regina simple stated while taking another bit of her lasagna.

"Hmn...why are you wearing my clothes though?" Emma was more curious because now she kind of saw Regina's cleavage because the brunette left a few upper buttons unbuttoned.

"I refused to let my clothes getting dirty."

Emma just chuckled while shaking her head. "Sure is that? Or you just wanted to secretly try out another style?"

Regina perked up an eyebrow as she looked at the blonde. "Nonsense, I'd never wear this clothes but to clean something."

"If you say so." Emma shrugged. "You just look pretty hot with them."

Regina was taken back by the comment.

And Emma realized how the words simple slipped from her lips without much thought. "I mean- I well..they look good on you." She was trying to save herself from this embarrassment.

And Regina was only trying to make her feel more embarrassed. "Well I am glad you are enjoying the sight."

Emma couldn't believe the brunette was flirting back, because during her soccer years, every time she tried to flirt with the brunette she'd get the cold shoulder.

The silence invaded their dinner till Regina decided to speak again.

"I am going to help you out through the entire way, Emma."

The blonde looked up at her as Regina just gave her a comforting smile.

"Like I said, you aren't in this alone. You need help and I will help you. We are in this together." Regina now stretched out her hand to show her palm, waiting to see if Emma would hold it.

Emma was watching the brunette's moves and wondered if Regina really meant that, but when she saw that palm begging to be squeezed, it didn't take more convincing. "Thank you." Emma mumbled as she slid her fingers through Regina's and squeezed her hand.

"Its my pleasure."

"I mean it, Regina. You are doing a lot more than I was waiting for, I thought you'd just yell at me, send me to rehab and let the others take care of me." Emma had stopped eating to focus on the conversation. "Cause like that is the easiest way out, I never thought you'd take your time and actually do this." Emma was getting emotional as she looked down at their linked hands

Regina smiled and stared down at their hands as well. "Emma, you are important to me. I may have been too stubborn to notice it, but I am not now. I will do what its in my power to help you and put you back in the right path."

Emma took a shaky breath as tears escaped her eyes but it was clearly of joy, she looked up at the brunette and nodded with a smile. "Thank you so much."

"Anything for you, dear."

Bloop, smallish chapter.