Spread your wings

kiki asked for a oneshot of Snowing getting emotional as Emma says goodbye to them as she leaves for college. But then Emma turns round and almost immediately runs back into her parents' arms.

"Sure you've got everything?" Snow asked, a watery smile on her face. Both she and Charming were trying their hardest to not break down here. Their baby girl was flying the nest. They had tried to convince her to be a home student, but they knew Emma had her heart set on UF. Besides, she was ready (even if they weren't). Emma nodded, clutching her suitcase tightly. Her parents might not be able to notice it as Emma's façade was a good one, but she was feeling just as emotional as they were.

"Yeah, we've checked six times already." She laughed.

"Well it wouldn't hurt to check one more if you needed it." Charming responded. An awkward silence hung in the air, none wanting to say goodbye. But this was it, Emma was leaving. "Go on." Charming said, gesturing with his head behind him. "The signup table is just over there. Just remember to be safe throughout all the fresher events, and beyond. We're only a phone call away if you need us for anything…"

"Dad." Emma said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Relax, I'll be fine." Emma reached up and kissed his cheek before kissing her mother's. "Well, this is it." She said, her stomach doing backflips. "Goodbye guys. I'll call once I've settled in.

"Bye baby." Snow said, choking up.

"We love you." Charming added.

"I love you both too." Emma said, started to walk towards the signup table. But she only got about a metre closer before dropping her suitcase where it was and running back to her parents. They welcomed her happily into their arms.

"I really do love you." Emma sniffled.

"We know. And we love you too." Charming said, cradling the back of her head. Both parents pulled back, knowing this was just something they all had to do. "And we will always be there for you, and we will always be proud of you, but you're ready Emma. Go," Charming gently nudged her. "Chase your dreams." Emma looked to her mom who just nodded. Emma walked back to her suitcase, picked it up, and walked on.

"Our baby's all grown up." Snow sighed, as Charming wrapped his arms around her.

"Yeah," He agreed. "That she is."