Here we go guys! The next chapter. From now on, they will all be filled with nothing but SQ. ;) I am extremely nervous due to a particular part I wrote on here, once you get to it you'll know which I mean. But I do hope you all enjoy it just as much as my last 3 chapters. I put all of my heart and soul into everything that goes on here. Also, if you care to listen while you read, my soundtrack for this whole chapter was The Story Never Ends by Lauv on repeat. I recommend it. I anxiously await your feedbacks! Enjoy!
Graham spotted Emma rushing down the stairs as the blonde set Regina's suitcase down by his feet, even he was taken by surprise by how angry she was right now, "What happened?" he asked her.
Emma then spotted as Cora was entering the room wondering what all the fuss had been about, the blonde's eyes quickly looking back at Graham, "Don't move from these stairs, if Regina comes down, do not let her leave." she ordered.
Graham couldn't do anything more but nod in a agreement, "Sure, Em."
As Cora approached Emma she was about to open her mouth to speak, but the blonde beat her to it. Her eyes piercing her like daggers, "I need to talk to you. Now."
"Of course."
Cora was then taken by surprise as Emma took the woman by the arm, making her stumble with her own feet as she found it hard to keep up with the blonde's fast pace towards Henry's office.
"Have you gone crazy? Let go of me." Cora said for Emma only to hear as she didn't want to make a scene in front of her guests.
As the blonde tossed the woman inside the room, she closed the doors so no one could listen.
"Would you mind telling me what the hell is wrong with you? What makes you think you can just treat me like that?" Cora asked, furious at the blonde's actions.
"I'll do what I damn well please. Don't forget who saved your son's ass, and practically saved your house from being sold off. Or did you forget?" Emma reminded her.
The older woman's face grew pale, "No. Of course not."
"Why did you lie? Why did you tell Regina that I payed for her to love me? You know that's not true! I only asked for a chance!" said Emma.
"Isn't that what you did? You pay to get close to my daughter, you are practically buying her, Emma." replied Cora.
She was right. Emma knew she had bitten more than she could chew then and there, which only made her feel more angry at everything and everyone. Because, yes she made the mistake of offering her the money in a twisted game of cat and mouse by Cora, but she never once thought about buying Regina's love. She wanted that to happen on it's own.
"Why didn't you ever tell me about Daniel? Had I known Regina was already sleeping around with someone else, I would have never wasted my time." said the blonde, as she caught Cora's hand in mid air before it could impact her face with a hard slap. Emma had been played by this woman, she had enough games.
Cora yanked her hand away from Emma's grasp, lying through her teeth, not knowing of Daniel's escape, "There is no Daniel!"
"Stop lying! She was just packing to run away with him, leaving me here."
Cora's eyes then grew wide. How could that one simple thing gone wrong? "That's just not possible." she murmured.
"Regina and I are leaving right now. You're a good liar, Cora. You certainly had me fooled. So, I'll leave it to you to make up a story for all these people as to why we have to leave. I am taking my wife with me." informed Emma. She had had enough of all this. If Regina and her were already married, that's how it was going to be.
Cora had no choice but to simply nod in agreement. Honestly, the woman was happy that Emma didn't decide to divorce her daughter then and there. Whatever problems they would have from now on, wouldn't be anything she had to worry about.
As Emma walked into the entryway, Regina was already hugging her father goodbye, tears running down her face, obviously worried about what would happen from now on and what would become of Daniel.
Would she ever see him again?
How she wished he would just come storming through that front door, but of course, he never did.
Emma stood beside Henry and Regina, keeping her eyes on her the whole time. Regina holding on tight to her father's embrace, not wanting to let go. She so wanted to scream for him to help her, but she knew Henry wouldn't take something like this well with his weak heart.
Henry smiled at his daughter, "You take care of yourself, darling. Don't forget about me. I just know Emma will take good care of you." his eyes soon finding Emma, "Isn't that right, Emma?"
The blonde gave him a small smile, respecting his weak condition, "I can guarantee you, I won't let her out of my sight, sir."
Henry looked back at Regina, "You call me as soon as you can."
"I will, daddy." the brunette hugged him tightly one last time, "I love you." her voice breaking with sadness as Emma then looked away. The blonde could see how she loved her father, she knew that the way she was behaving was wrong, but damn it, she was got used and hurt as well. She was made to believe by Cora that Regina loved her and now it turned out she wanted to leave with someone else.
"We should get going." Emma said as she carried Regina's luggage and stepped outside with Graham following her.
Regina didn't even bother saying goodbye to her mother. She hated her right now for pushing her to make the biggest mistake of her life. It was because of her after all that she would now be forced to live with someone she didn't want to be with. She only said goodbye to her brother Jefferson and soon followed Emma into her yellow bug as they drove off to Storybrooke.
The drive there was quiet, neither of them said a word to each other. Regina had managed to pass out in the car due to exhaustion from crying so much. Emma couldn't help glance at her direction every now and again as she would take in the brunette's beauty.
Snap out of it, Swan! She played you. The blonde thought to herself as her eyes focused on the road once again.
Regina soon opened her eyes, as she looked over the small town. It was quiet, just as the blonde said. Not a lot of people were out at this hour. Regina's eyes soon found the car was pulling up to a small mansion on Mifflin street.
"We'll stay here for tonight. Tomorrow morning we are leaving to where we need to be." that was all Emma said as she made her way out of the bug, taking the luggage down as she headed into the house, Regina following close behind.
The brunette was in awe as she walked in as Emma entered the house and saw the entryway filled with vases and vases of dozens of red roses. She noticed as the blonde's body went stiff, with all that had happened back at the Mills manor, Emma had completely forgotten she had the house arranged with roses for Regina. The blonde had planned for them to spend the night here and maybe enjoy a couple of days alone before she had to head back to work. She wanted to show Regina the place she loved so much. Now all that didn't matter.
The brunette's eyes looked around every corner of the house. It was definitely big from the inside. It was kept well. She had to admit the roses were a nice touch, but she knew that whatever would happen next would be far from romantic.
"Do you mind telling me where I'll be sleeping? I'd like to get some rest." Regina finally spoke.
Emma began to head up the stairs without uttering a single word, taking both luggages in her hands as Regina scoffed and followed her upstairs. She knew she had fucked up with not being careful about leaving with Daniel and having Emma find out about it. She knew the woman had a right to be upset, but did she have to be such an ass to not speak to her now?
Once the top of the stairs was reached, the brunette's eyes fell on more roses decorating the master bedroom. No doubt, Emma was a romantic. She wanted to say something about the nice gesture, but it wouldn't be the right time, it would only make Emma angry.
As Regina stepped to her luggage on the bed, she took out a pair of silk pajamas as she walked past Emma on her way to the bathroom. A sigh of relief escaping her chest as she closed the door behind her. This was not what she expected being married to the blonde. She wasn't sure what to expect regardless, but this is a side of Emma that took her completely by surprise. And boy, did she miss Daniel.
He was probably looking for her by now while she was stuck in this house for the night with someone she now grew to hate. Someone she didn't want to be with. Just like her own mother, Emma was determined to separate her from the man she loved and she would always resent her for that.
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Once the brunette came out of the washroom, she was surprised to still see Emma in the bedroom as she was preparing the bed. Was she really expecting to sleep in here? That Regina couldn't allow.
"Surely, you don't expect me to share the room with you." said the brunette with angry tone now.
"That's exactly what I expect." replied the blonde.
"It's out of the question. By the looks of this place, there are plenty of bedrooms so pick one and let me sleep." her tone clearly aggravated by the thought of sharing the bed with this woman.
To Regina's surprise, as she climbed into bed, Emma stood at the foot of the bed as she began to unbutton her shirt, her eyes never leaving Regina. The brunette's eyes grew wide as she quickly sat up.
"What the hell are you doing?" she asked in shock.
"We are married, Regina. Your place is beside me now, and that means we are sharing this bed." replied Emma as her shirt then fell to the floor.
Regina quickly tried getting out of the bed, protesting to the idea. She could clearly see the lust and absolute desire in the blonde's eyes. Had she not been so worried about what was about to happen, she would have taken more notice in the woman's beautiful form. Because, yes, Regina noticed in the glimpse of a second. Even in the moonlight that reflected its way into the bedroom window that night, Emma looked gorgeous. Her golden locks were the shiniest Regina had ever seen them, shades of the moonlight reflecting over sculpted shoulders and some areas of her arms.
The brunette felt her body grow stiff as she felt those very arms pull her into her own form. Again, Emma was surprisingly strong. It amazed Regina once again.
"Emma, please. You can't do this." Regina then pleaded, as her eyes fell on to dark green ones, now filled with even more desire than before.
Regina's struggling only made Emma hold on tighter, her eyes never leaving the woman's features, faces only inches apart, "Why can't I? You are a very beautiful woman, Regina. Unlike Daniel, I say I have every right to have you."
Regina soon felt herself fly back onto the bed as the blonde had tossed her back. Once again showing her strength, as Emma's body quickly laid on top of hers, as she was held down. Her heart was in pain as she realized what was about to happen. Truth is, her and Daniel never had a chance to proclaim their love to one another. If this were to happen with the blonde now, it would be her first time.
As the brunette struggled, Emma only pinned her arms down to the bed, "Look at me. I need you to see for yourself that I am the one here with you and not him." the blonde said in a rage of jealousy and pain she obviously felt due to what she had discovered about Regina with Daniel.
Until Regina pleaded as her brown eyes connected to the blonde's green ones, "Emma, please. Not like this. I know you won't believe me, but I've never done this before. Please."
Green eyes rapidly stared into frightened brown ones and something in Emma changed in the blink of an eye. Green eyes softening before Regina's very eyes. Before Regina now was the Emma she had met before all went wrong between them. Her eyes were no longer angry, but concerned and with a hint of fright as well. The blonde's grip had loosened on the brunette's arms. She wasn't sure if Emma had believed her, but after seeing the sudden change in the blonde, she was hopeful she did.
Regina then found her body relaxing as Emma's arms relaxed beside her, as the blonde only laid more on top of her, relaxing her own body. Breasts now pinned against breasts.
"I would never hurt you, Regina." Emma spoke, as her thumb soon began to caress the brunette's jawline, pale lips soon caressing red plump ones, "No matter how much you hurt me today. All you do is make me love you." she whispered as her lips softly pressed on Regina's, providing the brunette with the most gentle kiss she had ever been given.
Regina's stiff body only loosening much more, as Emma's kiss was equally responded as the brunette's lips soon melted into the blonde's, mimicking every movement together as one. Emma's kiss was now being returned. Whatever fear Regina had been feeling washing away, her hands soon resting on Emma's biceps as they moved slowly towards the blonde's shoulders.
Regina's touch sent a shiver all the way down to the blonde's core in that moment, as her hand soon reached for the brunette's thigh, which Regina had placed around the Emma's waist without even realizing it herself. Emma's lip gloss mixing with Regina's own red lipstick as their kiss soon became even more heated.
Regina released a sigh on Emma's lips as she felt the blonde's center grind on her own, causing Emma to release a low growl as she felt the brunette's finger nails come in contact with the skin on her upper back from all the pleasure that Emma was undoubtedly starting to make her wife feel.
Regina couldn't bring herself to think of anything. Her mind was a complete blank that not even Daniel existed in that very moment. All she could feel was what this woman was starting to make her feel. This was a different Emma, for sure. She was being so careful, so gentle. And that kiss they were sharing… it was making the brunette crave for much more. They had kissed at their wedding as it was traditioned after they were pronounced married, but not like this. This was a completely different kiss.
The brunette woman would never admit it, but her center was throbbing with every movement the blonde's hips made against her own. Peaks of hardened nipples were risen beneath her silk fabric, Emma's hand soon found its way to one of them, as she caressed her wife's right hardened nipple with eager fingers. This made the brunette moan softly, as if it were meant for only Emma to hear. And she did.
Emma then broke their kiss, as she sat up on her knees, only to work with the buttons on Regina's pajama top. Green eyes hovering over every inch of olive skin as pale hands opened up the silk top.
The blonde was soaked at the sight of her beautiful wife as Regina's bra soon came off. Emma was out of her dress pants and own bra before she knew it. Surprisingly, Regina had helped her with that. Emma was taken aback, but wasn't about to ask questions towards her actions. Emma wanted her. That was more than clear. And given that Regina was responding to everything that was happening so far… maybe she wanted her too?
As their bodies rested against one another once again, the blonde's lips had found their way down to Regina's neck. Regina had no idea it would feel this good as her head tilted back to instantly grant the woman's lips more room. And Emma did not disappoint, for the brunette then felt something wet and warm taste it's way down towards one of her hardened nipples as Emma's fingers soon found their way through wet folds, massaging Regina's now hardened pearl between her thighs.
"Emma…" the brunette moaned, a bit louder this time, as a sigh escaped her chest. Her hands gripping onto golden locks. Feeling Regina's own wetness coat her fingers made Emma incredibly wet, as she made her way back up, green eyes looking deeply into brown ones. Her fingers never stopping their slow circular motions on her wife's harden clit.
"Are you okay?" whispered Emma, as she then felt Regina's hips begin to move to the same motion as her hand. This made the blonde to lick her lips, because Regina was responding. She wanted this just as much as she did.
The brunette nodded, not taking her eyes away from Emma's green ones. They had so much desire in them.
"Just kiss me." whispered Regina, feeling Emma's lips crash on to her own in a more hungry kiss this time. She then knew, Emma was more than ready to give in to her demands.
Regina couldn't explain what happened next, as her legs spread, relaxing a little more, giving the blonde the permission she had been asking for, as Emma's soft and soaked fingers had now entered their way into Regina's folds, finding an even more tight and soaked entrance. And just like that, another moan escaped out of the brunette's lips shooting right into Emma's mouth, as their kiss stayed intact.
A moan escaping Emma's own lips as she felt two of Regina's own fingers enter her wet folds, as they made their way deeper with each thrust the blonde made with her hips. Emma's own fingers pumping in and out of Regina as the brunette moved at a much faster pace beneath her.
This moment had become something much more than what it had begun as. Kisses were now being exchanged, multiple pleasures were being given from both ends. Emma couldn't stop herself anymore, but the truth is, nor did Regina wanted her to stop. She never imagined sex feeling this good. Or making love? Because Emma was for sure making love to her. Regina could feel every bit of it. Every part of her was being worshiped by the woman that was now her wife.
And weather it was in the heat of the moment or not, it was the most amazing feeling she only ever dreamed about feeling, until now.
"Em-ma. Oh…" moaned the brunette, as Emma now moved faster as moans ripped from her chest in almost faint growls as they both shared their orgasms together in an instant. Emma's own nails now clawing at the flesh from Regina's thighs. It was then Emma knew, she would love to hear her name being rolled off this woman's tongue for as long as she lived. She made her name sound beautiful and it turned her on even more.
Emma wasn't sure how long this happiness would last, so she was planning to savior it for the rest of the night, until her body gave out from exhaustion. She knew things would still be rocky between them. But right now - Regina was hers. And Emma belonged to no one but her.
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By morning both were showered and ready to head back to where Emma was living at for the time being. And as Emma had predicted, things were awkward and with tension again. Regina had became angry at herself forever allowing herself to get involved with someone she now hated. And Emma had become angry at herself forever letting her urges take over. Even if Regina gave in and pleasured her in return, she knew she had forced it to happen. And that made the blonde feel like dirt. Maybe even lower than that.
Regina cried all that morning in the shower. More than anything else she felt like she had betrayed Daniel.
As they made their way out the front door, Emma caught Regina's arm before she got into the yellow bug once again, "Regina. I really hope that… last night…" the blonde couldn't put her apology into words.
Regina's gaze now fell onto Emma's very own. While the blonde wanted to plead for forgiveness, the brunette's eyes now looked at her with what Emma could only describe as hate. And that killed her.
"Last night you took exactly what you wanted. You were proven that I had never slept with anyone before, except you. The only thing you showed me is that you stop at nothing to get what you want, no matter who you hurt. That's the big difference between Daniel and you. He never once touched me, not without my saying so. Now, shall we go?"
Regina got into the passenger side of the car and shut the door without any other word. If Emma had felt lower than dirt before, she felt it more now after looking at the hatred in Regina's eyes. Emma could just crawl under a rock and cry, but she wasn't about to do that in front of her.
The ride towards Emma's ranch was quiet again. Not a word was spoken of what had happened between them. As hours passed, and the blonde pulled up to the giant house at the end of the land, she stepped out being greeted by no other than Lily who was running out, literally squealing with happiness at the sight of the blonde's arrival.
"Emma! Welcome home." said Lily, as she had made the blonde grunt towards being pulled into a tight hug.
Emma smiled and hugged her back just as fast, "Lily, calm down."
To this, Regina made her way out of the car, her gaze falling on whoever this woman was that was hugging Emma. The brunette quirked a brow in question.
Lily's smile soon disappeared as she eyed Regina and turned to look at Emma, "Who's she?"
Even Robert was standing by, no doubt eyeing Regina's beauty, his eyes making their way down and back up her form.
The blonde knew Lily wasn't going to take this news well. But she didn't feel the need to lie about it either, "This is Regina. She's my wife."
Lily's face went pale, heartbreak displayed all over her features, "Your wife? You got married?" she asked in a murmured tone to which Emma simply nodded. "How could you do that, Em? How could you just get married like that?" tears streamed down her face as she ran away from the house.
Emma felt bad, but Lily was just going to have to get used to it. She loved Regina after all, even if Regina didn't love her.
Robert made his way up to Regina, a small smile on his lips, "It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am. Anything you need, don't be afraid to ask." he offered.
"Thank you." replied Regina, already getting a creepy vibe from him.
"Emma!" a sweet gray haired woman with glasses greeted the blonde in a tight hug, as the blonde smiled happily, returning the hug.
"Hi, Eugenia." replied the blonde as she introduced Regina, "This is my wife, Regina."
The older woman gave the brunette a warm, welcoming smile, "You are very beautiful." her eyes fall on Emma, "You always did like brunette's. I'll fix you two something to eat, you must be starving."
"Thank you. That would be great." replied Emma.
The older woman quickly made her way back into the house, chipper as can be, while Robert bent down to pick up Regina's luggage.
"Allow me to help you with your things, ma'am." the man said, only to be stopped by Emma.
"No."
Four pair of eyes fell on Emma, dumbfounded.
"She wants them in, she can carry them." Emma told the man, who wasn't about to argue with her.
Regina's mouth hung open in shock as Emma made her way into the house without another word or glance towards her wife. Regina only scoffed and shook her head at the blonde's unbelievable behavior as she carried her luggage and followed her inside the house.
Once inside, Regina dropped her luggage as she spotted Emma walking towards what she assumed was the blonde's office space.
"I see everyone here loves you. They must not know this side of you that I do." said the brunette, still angry about how she had been treated.
"They don't bring out the worst in me, like you do." replied Emma.
Regina rolled her eyes, "I wish to go to my room, please."
"Our room." Emma corrected.
"I want another room." Regina demanded to which Emma simply shook her head.
"Not happening. We are married, and as my wife I expect you to be by my side. After all… I bought you, didn't I?" asked the blonde, with a hint of pain at the reminder of the brunette's hurtful words.
"How can you be so cruel?" asked Regina, frustration in her voice this time.
"I'm no more cruel than you are." replied the blonde, her words reminding Regina about her trying to flee with Daniel the day of their wedding. The brunette knew deep down that was a little fucked up to do. She could have been honest with Emma from day one. But she wasn't about to admit to that now. Not after the way she's been behaving.
"I'm going to my room." was all the brunette replied as she wanted to run upstairs and lock herself in.
"You need to eat." Emma reminded her.
Regina threw a deadly glare at the blonde, "I am not hungry."
"Food will be sent up to our bedroom. I'll eat elsewhere for today, but I do expect you to join me at the table tomorrow." said Emma.
"I need to call my father." the brunette reminded her.
"Fine. After you eat. You can use the phone that's in the office, I'll be there."
Regina sighed in frustration, "I'm not going to call him, Emma. He doesn't even have a phone."
Emma immediately knew she wasn't talking about her father, but Daniel. The blonde's glare grew upset instantly, "Unfortunately, Regina, I don't trust you. And until you prove to me that I can, you will call your father under my supervision. I can't risk you being tempted in wanting to call him."
Regina knew Emma was talking about Daniel now. The brunette hated being treated this way just for wanting to be with the person she loved. If Emma wanted to play rough, she could play back, "That won't stop him from coming for me, you know." Regina challenged, "Sooner or later, he'll find me."
"We'll see about that." was all Emma said as she turned to walk away, closing the door to her office behind her.
By midday, the tension between Emma and Regina was the talk of the whole house. Words always managed to get around fast, especially when things we bad.
Robert entered the kitchen with a smug smile on his face, no doubt happy by the blonde's misfortune, "For being a newlywed, Emma doesn't look very happy." he commented.
Eugenia beamed of happiness for Emma as she fixed up a tray of food for the blonde, "Her wife sure is beautiful. Very elegant."
This had Lily rolling her eyes, "I don't like her. She seems to only cause Emma pain. Besides, she doesn't even love her."
Eugenia turned to look at the brunette girl, "How can you say that? Of course she loves her, she wouldn't of married her otherwise." the older woman had had enough of gossip, so she carried the tray, only to be stopped by Lily.
"Is that for Emma?" the girl asked, wanting to take it to her herself. Also knowing, it had to be for Emma since Regina's plate of food had been taken up to her a while ago.
"Yes. She wanted to eat in her study today." said Eugenia as Lily quickly took the tray of food from her grap.
"I'll take it to her."
The older woman wasn't about to argue with Lily, but she did make one thing clear to her before she allowed her to walk out of the kitchen, "You take it to her and come back. Let the girl eat. She's had a long trip."
Lily left without speaking another word. As she approached Emma's office she lightly knocked on the door as she welcomed herself inside, she spotted Emma sitting at her desk, enjoying a few round of shots.
"I brought you your tray." Lily informed her as she sat it on a corner of the desk.
"Thank you. Close the door on your way out, please." replied the blonde, stating that she wanted to be left alone.
Lily of course did not leave, she walked her way up in front of Emma, kneeling before the blonde, "What are you doing in here all alone, Em? Shouldn't you be with your wife?" she asked. The brunette girl could always tell when something was wrong with Emma.
"I should be." replied Emma as she took another drink from the shot glass in front of her.
"Why did you have to marry her anyways? You're too good. I honestly never thought she'd be the type of girl you'd go for." Lily's hands soon found their way up the blonde's thighs, causing Emma's eyes to gaze down at the circular motions the girl's thumbs were creating on her jeans.
"Oh yeah?" asked Emma as her eyes met Lily's, "Who's right for me, then, if not her?"
"Me." the girl whispered, as her hands soon brushed up, fingers nearly brushing Emma's area.
Emma had to admit, she was a little buzzed after several shots, but drunk or not she wasn't about to do something crazy to ruin the very thin chance - if any, she had with Regina. Especially not with Lily, that would only get her hopes up more.
The blonde moved her hands away from her thighs, "Lily…"
But this only made the girl get closer to Emma, her hand caressing the blonde's cheekbone now, "You know that I've always loved you, Emma. And I can see how miserable she makes you." Lily soon found her way between the blonde's legs, moving closer towards the blonde's face, "I can give you exactly what you want." she murmured.
Emma's eyes found Lily's brown ones, "And what is it exactly that I want?" she asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice.
"A family. A good wife that will love you, day in and day out. A woman, who's willing to make love to you anytime you want." Lily took the chance and leaned closer, inches apart from Emma's own lips, "I can give you just that." she whispered now.
Emma's eyes suddenly looked down towards Lily's own lips. She had to admit, the girl was beautiful, but she wasn't Regina.
Emma reacted and pushed Lily back slowly away from her, "Lily, I can't."
"Why? What's stopping you, if I am more than willing?" the girl asked with a hint of aggravation.
The blonde shook her head, "You're not listening. I would be the luckiest person to have the privilege of being with you. Anyone would. You are a beautiful woman, but, you also know that I don't see you that way. And I'm not about to make this mistake. I'm sorry. I'm married now, and you have to accept that."
Emma stood up from her seat as she walked past Lily who was still sitting on the floor as she made her way towards the door. Lily turned to look at her friend, "She'll never love you, Em."
Emma's hand stayed on the door knob as she stood still, head turning to look at Lily, "But, I do love her. Maybe it's a curse that I'm going to have to carry for the rest of my life, but she's who my heart chose."
Emma left the office without another word, completely forgetting all about her food. Truth is, the blonde wasn't that hungry herself. Not after how she had behaved with Regina on their first night together. Even if the brunette willingly gave in; Emma hated herself for it. And she knew exactly what to do to fix it.
As Emma raced up the staircase, Lily wasn't far behind as she called after the blonde which made her stop by mid step.
"Emma. I want to apologize. I realize that wasn't the correct way for me to tell you my feelings. I just needed you to know." said Lily.
Emma shook her head, "Don't worry about it."
"I really don't want this to ruin what we have. You know, I love you and care about you a lot. You're the only good thing in my life."
That was true. Just like Emma, Lily had grown up alone and under David's care, never knowing who her family was either. The main reason as to why her and the blonde grew so close.
Emma then gave her friend a reassuring smile as she placed a hand on the girl's shoulder, "You're very important to me too. Don't worry. Everything's forgotten."
Without warning, Lily threw herself at Emma, taking the blonde into another tight hug, smiling from ear to ear. Emma smiling and returning the hug, holding the girl in a warm embrace. Regina came to witness the hug right before her eyes as she was coming down with an untouched tray of food. She couldn't understand as to why in that moment she felt a knot in the pit of her stomach that made her upset.
"What's going on here?" Regina asked with an eyebrow raised, causing both Lily and Emma's heads to snap up and part from their hug.
"I told you to eat." said the blonde as she noticed the untouched food tray in Regina's hands.
"And I told you I wasn't hungry." Regina challenged.
"Lily, would you please take the tray with you, please? And after you do that, have another room prepared for my wife. She's going to be having her own bedroom." Emma firmly said as she took the tray from Regina's hands and handed it to Lily, green eyes never leaving Regina's brown ones.
Lily quickly obeid, with a questioning gaze as to why they would now sleep in separate rooms, but she was more than happy to do that for Emma. At least she wouldn't be sleeping in the same room as Regina.
"You're giving me my own room now?" asked Regina, who was also surprised by the blonde's change of heart.
"Happy now?" asked the blonde.
Regina nodded, "Thank you." and before Regina realized it, a question that was eating away at her came out of her mouth, "Now, do you mind telling me what that was about?"
Emma knew what she meant as she only looked at her wife in silence.
"I hope she doesn't have a room in this house too." said Regina.
"She does. Lily is like a sister to me. I'm not about to throw her out." Emma replied.
"Fair enough, but I do ask that you have some respect for me while I'm forced to live here. It doesn't look right to have your wife living here and yet, you are displaying affection with others." Regina voiced this through gritted teeth, trying to hide her hint of anger.
Emma chuckled, "It doesn't look right for whom? For you or for me? Because I can assure you, I don't give a shit what people think. Unlike you and your mother who only care about keeping up appearances." Emma then walked up a step with a slight smirk playing on her lips, "Unless… you're jealous now?"
Regina scoffed and crossed her arms to her chest, "Don't be ridiculous. Me jealous over you? That'll be the day, Ms. Swan."
Regina moved past Emma down the stairs, leaving the blonde with a tiny smirk still on her lips towards her sudden jealous behavior, because yes, a part of Regina had gotten jealous and Emma knew it.
As night time came around, Regina had now moved all her things to her new bedroom which was closer to the staircase, which meant it was far from Emma's. Lily soon came in, standing by the door frame, watching the brunette put all her clothes away in her new set of drawers.
"Enjoying your new room?" asked Lily with a hint of happiness in her tone.
Regina took notice, feeling her stomach knot back up as she thought back to her hugging Emma, "Yes. Thank you." she gave her short answer.
It was obvious to Regina that Lily didn't want her here, especially when she was all pining over Emma. Regina honestly didn't like her either.
"Emma wanted me to tell you that she expects your company tomorrow at the table. If I were you I'd do as she says. I really hate seeing Emma upset all because of you. Ma'am." said Lily.
Regina's eyes then fell on Lily's, practically having a staring contest with the girl, "I appreciate you correcting yourself at the end. But, do not speak to me as if we were friends. We're not. I'm not like you."
Lily chuckled, "No, clearly, not. If I was in your shoes I would dedicate my whole life to making Emma happy. Not like you, who only seems to want to destroy her." and then, Lily hit a nerve with what she asked next, "Is it true that you were going to leave her on the day of your wedding for someone else?"
Of course she had heard about that. Bad news sure does travel.
Regina's stare grew intense, daring her to say anything else about the topic, "Since you care so much to know my personal business, why not ask Emma? Since, you two seem awfully close."
Lily simply grinned, knowing well she hit that nerve she was aiming for, "I'll leave you to unpack."
Regina's next words stopped Lily on her tracks, "I know about your little school girl crush, on my wife. You'd do well to get over it. Emma only has eyes for me."
Was she really competing for Emma with this girl? Regina didn't understand it, but she hated being talked down to the way Lily was trying to do right now. She was a married woman now and she would learn her place around Regina.
Lily's grin grew, ready to hit her back with all she had, "Emma may have eyes for you, since you bewitched her somehow. I frankly don't know what she sees in you. But, that will all change real soon. I just need the right moment to make Emma see that the only person that can give her the happiness she deserves - is me."
Regina placed her hands on her hips, she could slap this girl right now, "Don't flatter yourself, dear."
"Oh, don't try acting all jealous now. You don't even love her. You don't think I know that you two aren't a happily married couple?" the girl asked.
"You're right, I don't love her. I would leave right now if I could. But, while I am in this house, we are married, I am her wife; therefore, you will show me respect and, do as I ask."
Another chuckle escaped Lily, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I only take orders from Emma."
Regina had enough of this, "Well, you can be sure I will be talking to her about this." her hand motioned towards the doorway, "Close the door on your way out, please."
Yep, Lily hated her. What a lovely first day. Living here was going to be interesting, that's for sure. Then again, she didn't care about anyone here. She just had to tough it out and wait for Daniel to rescue her. In the meantime… there was no way she would let this Lily step all over her. And, she'd be damned if she'd witness another hug between her and Emma.
What did you guys think, was Regina jealous or not? ;)