Night time cuddles
smird85 asked for a oneshot of little Emma and mama Snow.
"And that is how the princess found the enchanted star. The end." Snow said, closing the book. "Ready for bed now baby?" Emma nodded into her mother's chest. Snow picked her up and gently carried her over to her bed, placing her inside the covers. Emma immediately reached for her.
"Mama too." She protested. Snow smiled.
"Alright. But just until you fall asleep." Snow said, getting in beside Emma and wrapping her arms around her, pulling her daughter closer. Emma sighed contentedly, snuggling in.
"You're prettier than the princess in my book mama." Emma murmured sleepily. "Lots prettier." Snow smiled lovingly as she began to run her fingers through Emma's beautiful golden waves.
"Thank you baby. But mama thinks you're even prettier." Snow told her.
"Really?" Emma asked in awe.
"Oh yes. Emma is the prettiest princess in the whole wide world." Snow told her. "But even pretty little princesses still need their sleep so come on now, close your eyes."
"Kay mama." Emma said, closing her eyes. Snow could hear her breathing starting to even out. After a couple of minutes, Snow was fairly positive Emma was out for the count. She knew she should probably leave now and go to her own bed where Charming would be waiting, but she would stay a few minutes longer. These little moments with Emma wouldn't last forever, and Snow intended to make the most of them. So she held her little girl close, listening to the sound of her steady breathing. Just a few minutes wouldn't hurt.