Chapter 2

Having begun her lesson, Regina made sure to keep an eye on the small blonde everytime she set a new task in case the girl needed help or extra time to catch up with her classmates. "When you are finished with the page in your work books, please bring them to my desk and then wait quietly until it is time for morning recess"

Finishing her book rather quickly, Emma looks towards the front hesitantly. She had understood what Miss Mills had said but she was also worried in case the teacher didn't believe she was finished. Noticing the woman look in her direction, the small blonde gulps when her teacher gestures for her to come over. Rising slowly, the blonde takes her book then heads up to the desk. Regina smiles at the girl then holds her hand out for her book. "Finished Emma?"

Nodding a little, the blonde passes her book with worry. "I did answer all of them.."

Raising an eyebrow at the statement as she begins to open the book to check the answers, the brunette reaches her spare hand across and takes hold of Emma's. "I know dear..I believe you. You can read while you wait for everyone else to finish if you like?"

Biting her lip, Emma glances towards the door then back at her teacher. "I..can I..please may I.."

Feeling bad for the girl, Regina frowns and pats her hand. "Emma of course you can go to the bathroom. Just ask okay?"

Nodding again, the small blonde begins to head towards the door then pauses, turning back to the brunette with worry.

Smiling, the teacher then gestures with her head and mouths 'door on the left'.

Giving a small smile back, Emma leaves the classroom and goes to the bathroom. Heading back out into the corridor once she was finished, the blonde gasps as she sees a woman stand directly in front of her with an unimpressed gaze. Looking up slowly, Emma remains quiet.

"Look who we have here..a child in the corridor when its.." Checking her watch, the older brunette glances back down to the blonde with a glare. "Still class time..I knew you would be trouble Miss Swan..your father was certainly correct in that piece of information"

Clearly scared, Emma looks speechless then points towards the bathroom door. "I..I needed..the bathroom..Miss.."

"Its Mrs you little fool and as for going to the bathroom, that is what recess is for!" Taking hold of the girl's arm abruptly, the Headmistress pulls her back to class and pushes the door open with a loud bang, causing everyone including Regina to jump.

Standing quickly at seeing her, the brunette teacher looks at her with a slight fear then glances towards Emma who looks like she could cry. "What..appears to be..the problem..Headmistress?.."

Strolling into the classroom with Emma by her side, who looks around her classmates clearly embarrassed, the older brunette approaches the teacher's desk. "I forgot to warn you of this one Miss Mills..I have spoken to her father this morning and he has enlightened me of her behaviour..somewhat of a troublemaker..please make sure she doesn't leave the classroom again otherwise there will be consequences.."

"But she was just using the bat-" seeing the glare being given for arguing back, Regina stops then nods.

Giving a small 'hm' the Headmistress releases the small blonde and shoves her forward prompting the brunette to grab her by the shoulders as the woman turns and leaves. As soon as the door closes, the bell rings out for recess. Taking a breath, Regina looks towards her class who have yet to move dispite the bell having gone off. "You may collect your coats and go to recess..remember to walk in the corridor.."

As the class leave their desks and take their coats to walk outside, Ruby takes Emma's with her and leaves it on their teachers desk, giving a sad smile towards her friend before leaving with the others. When the last child leaves and the door closes, Regina turns Emma round to face her and crouches to her level.

Allowing her lip to tremble, the blonde sniffles. Quickly wrapping her arms around the small girl, the brunette rubs her back gently. "Oh Emma, I am so sorry.."

Trying to calm herself, having now given herself hiccups, Emma tries to explain. "I..I'm...not...not a..troublemaker..no..one...listens.." Letting out a hiccup, the blonde clings to her teacher.

Taking a breath, the brunette pulls back and strokes Emma's cheek. "I know you're not Emma..you can talk to me. I will always listen dear, I promise"

Whispering quietly, the blonde looks down. "..she..scares me.."

Lifting her chin, Regina leans close to whisper back. "You want to know a secret?" Seeing the girl nod, the brunette smiles slightly in the hope of making her feel better "She scares me too"

Sniggering a little, Emma smiles and wipes her face. Rising to her feet, the brunette takes hold of the blonde's coat to help put it on. "Now I think you may have a friend waiting outside for you..so I would go and make the most of your break before lessons start again"

Putting her coat on, Emma nods then smiles up at her. "I like lessons though..."

Chuckling, the brunette smiles and strokes her cheek a final time. "Good to know, now go on..I will see you shortly"

Heading out the classroom, Emma looks around warily for the Headteacher then runs down the steps once outside and skips up to Ruby who hugs her on sight causing both girls to giggle.

Watching from her window with her arms crossed, Regina smiles to herself at the pair wishing there was something more she could do to help the girl. Hearing a small tap on the door, the brunette glances over her shoulder then looks surprised to see who is standing there. "Oh my god..Adam!" Smiling, Regina rushes over to her uncle and hugs him having not seen the man in some time.

"Hello Regina" Hugging back, he smiles before moving away to look at his young niece. "Now dearie..tell me what has been going on in this place?"

A/N: hope you guys like this...and yes I made Gold the good one as Cora is the bad one and I named him Adam.