Part 14

Heat

The ship sailed toward the bay carried by a soft breeze, and the town of Storybrooke never looked better as Charming pulled his wife against his side with a twinkle in his eye. "I'm so relieved we made it." He then swallowed as his gaze went to the room where his daughter was. "All of us together at last."

Snow White sighed with relief. "Yes I can finally get to know my daughter," and then flinched. "And Regina." She fidgeted a little and her eyes took on a sad expression. "I will get to know this Regina." She added trying to force a smile.

James gave a comforting kiss to Snow's temple. "What do you think they're doing in there?"

She froze and from the corner of her eye she could she her husband's naive grin, and knowing her husband as well as she did, she knew he sure wasn't thinking what she was thinking. In fact she didn't even want to be thinking that at all. "Probably just resting." She whispered carefully to him and squeezed his fingers gently. "Where's Henry?" She asked looking around the ship changing the subject.

Just then the squeaking of the large wooden door returned her gaze back toward the room where her daughter was. She lifted an eyebrow and stared at the queen without flinching this time. Regina lifted her chin and met her gaze square on ready to pounce if need be. But when Emma's soft warm fingers entangled within her own she knew she would no longer have to face anything alone.

Walking side by side and hand in hand they approached Snow and James, he nodded uncomfortably and smiled. "Did you get some rest?"

Emma swallowed her smile carefully and hesitated as she looked to Regina. "We did," the queen managed to say softly.

The princess couldn't hide her smile this time as she nodded in agreement, and then stated. "Looks like we're almost home." She said as her eyes squinted in the afternoon sun as she peered toward the bay of Storybrooke.

Snow White couldn't keep her eyes off her daughter and Regina. Seeing them so close the bond between them was unmistakable. She couldn't deny it, but it did baffle her to no end. Not in a million years could she have seen this coming. All that kept going over and over in her mind was that love conquers all and that good will always win.

It was strange to see that the darkness that once filled the queen's eyes was now replaced by a new sparkle that now shined with love and happiness. She saw those same eyes many years ago, but this time she could see so much more. They was no way that she could deny that Regina loved her daughter, because the way she looked at her was almost spellbinding. Yet in the back of her mind and her heart she didn't feel at ease over this situation. She tried to shake it off, but it burned hard within her.

…

"So now we are back in Storybrooke, where do we go from here?" Regina asked, as she looked away from Emma and toward the town, her voice muffled and unsure.

"I know I need a shower." Emma replied as she walked ahead of the mayor and watched her son laugh and play fight with her father James. "I think we all could use a shower." She muttered then noticed the other woman wasn't following.

Regina slowly nodded but remained in place, her heart felt heavy and she didn't know where to turn. Normally she would just run to the safety of her home. But now, now that it was burned, she didn't have any idea where to go. She rubbed her brow and sighed, when she felt Emma's arms surround her. "Hey, it will get rebuilt." The blonde whispered as she pulled the mayor's chin up. "And in the mean time you're coming home with me."

Regina slowly shook her head. "Um I don't think so."

Emma sighed. "I get it, you don't want to go there because of Snow and James." The blonde's lips pursed in thought. "I guess its Granny's then."

Once again Regina shook her head. "I don't think I'm allowed there."

"I will make sure you are very welcomed there."

"Oh you think so?"

Emma grinned and offered her arm for the queen to take. "Oh deary I know so."

The brunette's eyebrow arched slowly. "Well I'm game if you are." She said as she hooked her arm into the sheriff's.

"I am when I have the Evil Queen on my arm." Emma smirked then laughed when Regina gave her that all knowing glare.

…

"Mmmm wow! There is nothing like a hot shower." Emma commented as she stepped out of the bathroom dressed in a clean tank and panties still towel blotting her hair. She noticed that the mayor was in deep thought as she gazed out of the window.

"Hey your majesty," the blonde whispered as she sauntered slowly up by the other woman. "The bathroom is now all yours."

A tiny smile curved the queen's lips as she felt Emma's hand slip into her own and slowly began to lead her toward the shower. That's when she noticed what the blonde had on. "You know dear, that is definitely my favorite outfit."

"Why else do you think I wear it?"

Dark eyes gradually traveled up the sheriff's body in appreciation. "Is that so…." She paused as she found that she was now in the small space of the bathroom and gazing into green eyes. "So tell me, that day when I came to see you, in this exact room wearing only that." She said letting her eyes roam over her body once again. "You did it for me?"

Emma smiled as she began the task of undressing the mayor. "But of course." She said simply.

Regina grasped the hand that was undoing the small buttons to her shirt and stopped her. "My dear, you are a princess and not a servant. So don't do these belittling tasks."

The blonde blinked in surprise. "Okay, what's wrong?"

"You don't need to undress me, I can do it myself."

Emma pulled back and rubbed a hand across her face and pinched the bridge of her nose. "Oh my god Regina….really?"

The brunette inhaled and realized how it sounded. "I'm sorry," she swallowed. "I just need to hurry and shower I guess." She looked away then added. "Before Henry gets here."

Emma sighed deeply and gently laced their fingers together. "I knew that this wouldn't be easy, I knew you would try to put this wall up again and again. But I know in my heart you are my other half. We are stitched together Regina and I knew it when we first kissed. I am made whole by being with you, so no matter how hard you push, I will always push harder, and remind you of that until the day I die if need be."

Tears welled up in the queen's eyes. "I don't want to be this person Emma, it's just…. it's been so long. And I have done evil and horrible things….things like…." She was silenced by the warm finger to her lips.

The sheriff shook her head. "Don't…okay. I'm staying right beside you, so stop these fears." She gently removed her finger from her mouth and replaced it with her own lips. "Now finish your shower."

….

When Regina emerged from the hot shower she noticed Emma was on the phone and still dressed in her same attire. She watched her smile at her and she smiled back moving closer to the other woman. The blonde clicked her phone off and laid it by the table. "That was Henry; he will be meet us for dinner in an hour."

"I would cook but…..." the queen sighed.

"I know, but the damage didn't look that bad. Your little rain display did the job and put the fire out before it really took off."

A tiny smile formed on the brunette in response. "It kind of had a mind of its own that day."

"I thought it was great." Emma declared and moved from her spot on the bed and slowly crawled toward the mayor. She drew herself up on her knees and gazed into her eyes. "And I think you're great….and.."

Before she could continue Regina silenced her with a kiss that began to grow in passion very quickly. "Do we have time?" The blonde breathed when they broke apart for air.

"We'll make time." Regina replied in her sexy raspy voice pressing her softly against the bed. "I need you." Then began to move her hands up Emma's arms, as she snuggled one knee between the blonde's thigh, and kissed her again. Her lips opening to let her seeking tongue entrance in her mouth, and at the same time she felt Emma's thighs parting to allow her knee to rest more fully against her.

Somehow Emma found her tank had been thrown off and the Queen was staring down at her. "You are so beautiful." She whispered and settled her lips against her silky skin placing kisses along her neck and throat, then back to her sweet lips kissing her with such emotion that Emma felt it echo throughout her entire body.

The blonde welcomed her soft curves and heated flesh as the queen fit herself closer to her. They kissed openly, hotly, letting their passion and love for one another rise.

Emma hands moved restlessly over Regina's back, her fingers dancing across every inch. "I love you," pressing her entire length up against her. Then her arms pulled the brunette down, urging the queen to put more of her weight upon her. The blonde's thighs parted, spreading wide welcoming her even closer, and Regina could feel the moisture bathing her leg as she pressed it into her heat.

Emma inhaled sharply, a gasp of pleasure at the sensation and the mayor continued to kiss her as she placed her hand where her thigh had been. Her fingertips brushing lightly over her wetness feeling the velvet heat that seared along all her nerve endings, provoking a deep groan from the princess. "Oh, god," she breathed.

The queen repeated the caress, firmer this time, her fingers seeking out her sweet essence of pleasure, slippery with moisture, and circling it with caring intent. Her own breathing labored feeling her like this and Emma's loving moans only urged her on. Slowly, carefully, Regina moved her fingers down to her opening, shivering faintly from the slight contact she hesitated then slid her fingers deeply inside her.

Emma cried out softly as her hands moved from the mayor's back and dug into the bedding, her hips rising to offer more of herself to her. Regina delayed with her caress, relishing in the way it felt to be this close to her, to feel as one with her in every way.

She moved slowly as she stroked the blonde once, twice, three times with lingering enjoyment before Emma's arms flung back around her and encouraged her to move faster. Giving in to what her princess wanted she felt Emma arched back, engulfing the queen's fingers deeply and tightly within her making the queen halt her movement and offer her own moan of desire as she felt the heat suck and draw her in. Suddenly Regina felt the magic around her the fluttering uncontrolled quivers as the princess shuddered beneath her.

For several moments, there was only the sound of their breathing. Then Regina moved lowering her head kissing the smooth skin of the sheriff's neck. She nuzzled her face into the cozy hollow of Emma's throat and shoulder, immersing herself in her warmth and fragrance.

The blonde regained her awareness drawing the queen more into her arms. They kissed a slow, languid, melting kiss of love before Emma rose up and gazed down her. "I love you so much."

Regina wrapped her arms around her pulling her down on top of her, snuggling into her comforting weight. "I love you Emma Swan." She whispered. "We only have a few minutes, but since you are my savior I have no doubt they will be done right," the queen rumbled, nipping lightly at Emma's bottom lip after she had thoroughly kissed her.

"My thoughts exactly your highness," the blonde said a little breathlessly, a warm glow rising within her. A throaty laugh vibrated through her as her lips seared a path across the queen's body that was now on fire.

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