"How are you feeling?" Regina looked up from the book she was holding in her hands when snow's voice startled her.
"People really need to stop asking me that. It has been a week since I got back from the hospital"
Snow's lips parted in a smile as she slowly walked into Regina's bedroom. "Emma?" she asked. "I hope you don't mind, Henry let me in on his way out. He said that since I'm here he is going to be spending the day with David" she asked as she sat on the bed.
Regina nodded and smiled as a welcome to the brunette, "She's driving me nuts! She won't let me do anything or even leave this room! She only left today because she had to take care of something urgent at the station."
"She's just worried about you. We all were. You have to get used to her being protective of you since you're going to be spending the rest of your lives together." Snow said.
"She told you?" Regina asked, shocked.
"About the engagement? Yes she did and I just can't describe how happy I am for you two. You both deserve to be happy."
"So you don't mind?"
Snow raised her brow at Regina in confusion.
"That we're getting married" Regina said.
"Why would I mind? You two have been dating for a while now and you've been in love for even longer than that. I say its about damn time" snow said.
"Thank you" Regina said, her voice hitching a bit from emotion.
Snow moved closer to the older brunette and put her arms around Regina's body, embracing her tight.
"You're both going to be very happy, you deserve it."
Regina pulled away after a minute, moved some hair from her face behind her ear and gratefully smiled at the younger woman.
"Lets get married" Emma said when she walked into their bedroom later that day.
"I thought we were already doing that, dear." Regina said, lifting up her left hand to indicate the ring on her finger.
"I mean like soon. Sooner..."
"When exactly is sooner?"Regina asked confused.
"Tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?!" she jumped in shock. "Are you out of your mind? We have nothing planned, Emma. Why the sudden hurry?"
Emma walked closer to the bed where Regina was sitting but kept her distance. "I almost lost you. I don't want to spend another day, yet another minute without being married to you!"
"Darling..."
"I know, I know its sudden but I don't want to wait, Regina. I want to be your wife and I want you to be mine. We don't need a big event, just Henry, my parents and a few of our friends. That's it. Marry me, Regina and let's start the rest of our lives as soon as possible."
Regina sighed, "Come here" she patted the empty space on the bed. Emma moved from where she had been standing. When she sat down Regina pulled her in for a tight embrace and a deep but short kiss after.
"You know I love you and I would do anything for you, right?" the blonde nodded her response. "and if this is what you really want, then we'll do it..."
"But?" Emma's face slightly fell.
Regina took a deep, shaky breathe before looking back up at the younger blonde, "Emma, I have been married before and I know it was far from an ideal marriage but I've been through the experience once. You haven't. And I don't want you to do this in haste for fear of losing me. I want this to be everything you've ever dreamed of. I want it to be special for you. You deserve that."
"Nothing would make it more special than the fact that I'll be getting married to you. You are everything I could ever wish for and so much more."
When she averted her eyes back to the older woman she noticed that Regina was crying. "Hey, whats wrong?"
"I just...Whatever did I do to get so lucky? I don't deserve you"
"Don't, please don't start" she hesitated. "Our pasts will always be a part of who we are, Regina. All we can do is accept it and move on with our lives for us to even stand a chance at having a future. I love you. I'm so in love with you and we are going to get married. Whenever you're ready. That is all that matters. As long as we have each other, right?"
Regina gave her a watery smile and nodded. Emma was right. As long as they had each other, nothing else mattered. She had wasted her life being angry at the world and questioning whether she even deserved to be happy, to be loved. She wasn't going to do that anymore. Emma loves her and she loves her and she loves her back and together with their son and the Charmings, they would try to be happy.
"Emma...?" Regina placed a tender kiss on Emma's hair as the blonde lay there on her chest, "Are you asleep?" her voice soft.
"No," the blonde replied, sitting up to meet her eyes. "Whats up?"
Regina looked down, he face flushing with some sort of embarrassment.
"Nothing...when is Henry supposed to come back home?"
"No, whats wrong? Are you feeling okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. Its just..."
"Regina, what is it?"
"Will you make love to me?" Regina said so fast as if afraid to lose her courage. She wasn't used to this kind of relationship. The kind where she could just ask for what she wanted. The kind where she didn't forcefully take or forcefully taken from.
"Why are you embarrassed by that? Never feel like you have to ask me for that. I am yours. Now and forever. I've just been..." she took a deep breath before she continued. "Seeing you laying out there so helpless, I thought I'd lost you and I've been worried that I might hurt you..." Emma said,
"I'm fine, Emma. You can't keep treating me like a glass that might break"
"I know you're not ...you're the strongest person I've ever met" the blonde smiled. "Okay, let me call my mom and ask if Henry can spend the night there so we won't have any interruptions." She said, standing up to pull her phone out of her back pocket only to remember that she'd left it downstairs.
"I'll be right back," she placed a soft kiss on the brunette's lips and headed out of their bedroom.
"Henry says he loves you and the rest of the squad wishes you a good night" Emma said, walking back in a few minutes later.
Regina smiled at how casual the blonde made that sound. The squad, her family, one she never thought she'd have let alone with these people. With snow white, Prince Charming and their daughter as the person she loved most together with their son. "I love him too and I love you" she said.
Emma smiled brightly at the older woman as she slowly toed off her boots and removed her socks. She walked over to the bed and knelt between Regina's parted legs. Her face hovered over the beautiful woman underneath her as she sent a silent word of gratitude to whatever higher power for bringing this woman back into her life. She then lowered her head and kissed her oh, so gently. "I love you too." Her fingers got the hem of her old t-shirt that Regina was wearing and she pulled it over the brunette's head. She bent down and kissed her again but Regina slowly pushed her back, her hand on the blonde's chest.
"Wait," Regina breathed.
She pulled the bed covers back and stood up from the bed for the first time that day. She started to unfasten the zip on Emma's pants and gently pushed them down her legs. She did the same for her pyjama bottoms and stood there only in her black lace panties. Emma stepped out of her pants and then paused in confusion.
"I've missed that. I've missed this. Let me just look at you"
Breathtaking didn't begin to describe the two women, and they both hoped they weren't drooling all over themselves as they took each other's body in. Not surprising at all, the simple white tank top and white panties only added to Emma's casual sexiness, and Regina couldn't help but smile at the feeling of déjà vu at that moment. She remembered the blonde answering her door in the same kind of outfit years ago, just the morning after they'd met. Regina was awed by her.
Emma's gaze roamed Regina's body, wondering if the brunette could feel how much she wanted her. How much she loved her. Because she could, she did feel how much Regina loved her and she wanted the brunette to feel, to know that as well. And she had every intention of showing her just how much. With every kiss, with every swipe of her tongue, with every thrust of her fingers. She wanted to feel those long, sexy legs draped along her back as she buried her head between her thighs and made love to her like she'd never done before.
"Emma." Her voice caught, not much more than a murmur. The way her name sounded from the brunette's lips was like a caress, and Emma swallowed hard. Stepping closer, she used one finger and placed it against Regina's lips. Regina kissed in sweetly, her eyes never leaving Emma's as the blonde dragged that finger over her chin, down her throat, between her breasts, down her stomach and the front of her lace panties. Regina's gasp was slight but sexy as hell.
"You're the most beautiful thing I have ever seen," Emma said softly as she retraced her path back up. And she'd never meant anything more in her life.
Then she kissed her
Softly.
Tenderly.
She kissed her again, holding her close and revelling in the feel of Regina's warm body. With small steps, Emma walked Regina back until the back of the brunette's legs felt the mattress. She moved in for another kiss as she leaned one knee on the bed and slowly lowered Regina on the bed.
Their legs entwined with each other as Emma's lips reluctantly parted from Regina's. She placed a tender kiss on her chin, then her neck and further down as she followed the same path her fingers had followed just moments earlier. When she reached the top of her panties, she hooked her fingers in the sides and slowly pulled them down. Regina moaned and her hips bucked as she searched for some much needed release. Emma threw lace material aside and made her way back to the beautiful lips awaiting her. Regina pulled Emma's face back to her and the blonde took her mouth with hers. Stopping the kiss again but only long enough to pull her tank top over her head, Emma's hands slipped behind Regina's back and with a quick flick, the brunette's bra was unfastened. She pulled it off gently her face reflecting pure desire, love and appreciation for the woman in front of her. Her hands were steady as she brought them to rest just an inch above Regina's breast s, trailing her fingernails over the skin with the lightest touch imaginable.
"You are so stunningly beautiful," she murmured, continuing to slide her warm hands over the brunette's breasts with an achingly gentle touch.
Her own hands were not nearly as steady as Emma's had been, but Regina fought through her shaking, with want, placed her hands on Emma's sides, and then brought them up to unfasten the front closure of her bra. The blonde's mouth quirked into a grin as she watched Regina struggle a little and then succeed in her goal. As the flesh spilled into her hands, Regina's smile quickly grew to match Emma's. "I've missed this. I've missed you," Regina said.
Emma sat up, and her bra fell from her shoulders. She braced herself on one hand as she discarded it. She placed a hand behind Regina's shoulder, drew her up close and kissed her, the passion flaring once again as their breasts slid together, rock-hard nipples pressing into pliant flesh.
Their kisses were so passionate that the women tumbled over, back to the bed, never breaking the contact. Regina's hands moved over her lover, feeling every curve of Emma's body. Returning again and again to her ass, Regina grasped it and stroked the soft skin. Unable to stand even the small strip of cloth that separated them, the brunette stuck her thumbs in the waistband of the blonde's cotton panties and pushed. Emma helped by lifting her hips and then tugging the garment off.
Now two completely bare bodies rubbed against each other, both women thrumming with desire. Despite Regina's tenacious hold, Emma started to move down, and when Regina realized her love's destination, she placed her hands on the brunette's shoulders and encouraged her along.
Emma stopped and gazed at Regina's magnificent breasts. Pointing her tongue, Emma flicked at the hard nipples until Regina threaded her fingers through her golden hair and urged her to open her mouth. As soon as Emma did, her mouth was filled with the tan beautiful flesh, both women simultaneously moaned in pleasure. Cupping one of the breasts in her hand, Emma looked up, her smile radiant and her eyes a bit glazed. "I love you too. So much!"
"Why don't you show me just how much?"
Emma managed a grin and lowered her mouth, keeping their eyes locked. She pulled a swollen nipple inside and then laved it with her tongue, sucking and tugging on it, gently raking her teeth over it. Regina's eyes fluttered closed, and then her head dropped back against a pillow. Emma continued to work, having to clutch her thighs together rhythmically to get some much needed pressure on her aching clit. She suckled as if her life depended on it, filling her mouth with the soft tender flesh.
Regina squirmed under the intense ministrations, her soft moans the only sounds she uttered. Emma moved from one breast to the other, kissing and suckling each with equal fervour, her desire for the writhing woman growing stronger with each passing moment.
As her need grew, Regina was unable to lie still, continually trying to force more of her throbbing breast into Emma's hungry mouth. She stroked her lover's blonde curls with one hand while cupping her one of her breasts in the other, offering herself up to Emma's wanton need.
While Emma continued to work, Regina tried to squeeze her knees together in desperation for some release. Then Emma saw a hand try to slip stealthily between the brunette's thighs. She grasped the wondering hand and brought it to her lips for a tender loving kiss.
"Mmh Mmh. That's mine," whispered.
"I'll beg if I have to," Regina moaned. "Touch me, please"
"That's what I'm doing," she gave each a squeeze and Regina moaned.
As Regina grasped Emma's hand, she said firmly, "Here," as she tried to force it down between her legs.
Successfully resisting, Emma moved slightly up the brunette's body and buried her face in Regina's neck and nipped at her skin, marking her lightly all along the flesh. "I wanna be there too," she whispered.
"I wanna make you happy. Everyday of my life. I want to make you feel good, so good."
Her hands slid down Regina's body, and Emma smiled when a pair of knees squeezed her hips even harder. Regina's hips thrust towards her to touch. Trying to soothe her love, Emma gently patted and stroked the fine dark hair that covered Regina's mound. Regina groaned in frustration, but Emma was in no hurry. She continued to touch Regina lightly and delicately in the loving way, letting her get used to the caresses before moving on. Like it was the first time she was making love to her. Which frustrated the brunette to no end.
When Regina showed a sense of calm, Emma gently parted her outer lips and slid a finger down each side of her clitoris.
"Oooh," Regina moaned. "Harder!"
Emma sucked her earlobe into her mouth for a moment, feeling the woman under her shiver. She slipped her fingers up and down, caressing her softly. Regina thrust her hips in vain and then let her head drop back on the pillow, her brow furrowed in frustration.
Emma lifted herself off the brunette and settled her shoulders between her spread legs.
"So wet," she said. And as she spoke, her breathe blew warmly over Regina's swollen lips which made the brunette let out a giggle. Emma's heart almost stopped. It was the most beautiful sound she'd ever heard. She looked up from her position between the brunette's thighs and locked eyes with her lover for a moment before diving between her thighs with a vengeance, working the brunette's clit with her lips, teeth and tongue while she pushed a finger inside her.
"Harder...Faster. Oh..Oh...Ohhh...Emmmmmaaaa...I'm..."
Regina bucked hard against Emma's face as she cried in completion, Emma kept herself planted between her lover's legs, bringing her down with light kisses while she continued to taste her sweet nectar.
Regina sighed deeply with satisfaction as her body shuddered slightly with gentle aftershocks. "That was..."
Emma laid her head against Regina's hip, turning so she could stare up at her. She had to smile at the blissful expression on her lover's face.
"Yeah?"
Regina looked down at her. "It was amazing. You were amazing. I Love You"
Emma opened her mouth to respond and quickly closed it. Regina looked so peaceful. Her breathing was deep and even and her eyes were totally shut. She smiled. Is it possible to love someone so much, it physically hurt? She asked herself as she moved slowly up the brunette's body and placed a soft kiss on her forehead before finding a comfy spot next to her to cuddle. Regina's body tensed under her for just a moment and then relaxed. Emma held her closer and then pulled up the covers over both of them.
"Yes it is" she whispered to herself as she too drifted off. The love of her life safely laying in her arms.
I know you all hate me so much right now and nothing I can do will ever make up for how long I've kept you waiting. Please Please accept my apologies regardless. Life has been happening and I couldn't focus on this but I also didn't want to leave you guys hanging forever so the epilogue will be coming in the next week or so. Let me know what you think. Happy New Year!
-A.