Flashback: 3 months after Emma appears in Storybrooke..

Three months had passed since Emma's arrival to Storybrooke. The last thing Regina had expected to see that evening was Emma Swan coming into her office. Three months later, Emma was now Sheriff of Storybrooke and living with August in a 2 bedroom apartment. After their encounter in her office, they both decided to talk during dinner at Granny's. It was a bit awkward at first. There was much to discuss but it wasn't easy for either of them. It's now been three months, the two have been flirting nonstop but still haven't talked about the serious things that happened in the past. Neither brought up how they were feeling now after everything that had happened. Even though they flirted, neither could decode the signs being thrown both ways. Regina was walking back and forth in her kitchen getting dinner ready. She had invited Emma over for dinner on Monday which the blonde happily agreed to. She promised to make her lasagna and famous apple turnover which the blonde was thrilled to hear. As she opened the oven to check on the lasagna, the doorbell rang.

"One moment!"

Regina quickly rinsed off her hands and walked to the mirror in her hallway. She quickly fixed up her hair and smoothed out the black dress that reached just above her knees. The v-shaped neckline dipped low showing off her cleavage but not too much. She smirked knowing Emma wouldn't be able to keep her eyes off of her. She walks to the door, her red heels clicking against the floor, and opens the door with a soft smile. However, her smile quickly fades.

"What are you doing here?"

Sidney smiled which just made Regina's skin crawl, "I was thinking I'd stop by and we could discuss a few things." Sidney's eyes raked over Regina's body and she instantly wanted to cover up.

"There is nothing to discuss that can't wait until Monday morning, plus I am expecting a guest."

Sidney nodded, "Yes I can tell. Did you know I was coming?"

Regina raised a brow, "Sidney. Don't push it. You are an employee, that's all. I've made myself very clear before. I am not interested. So I think it's time for you to leave."

Before Sidney could respond a voice from behind him came through, "Everything okay here?"

Sidney's expression becomes hard and doesn't go unnoticed by Regina.

"Nothing at all, Sheriff. I was just leaving. Have a good night Madam Mayor." Sidney turns around coming face to face with the town Sheriff. He glances down and notices the bouquet of flowers in her hands then looks back up at her. "Goodnight Sheriff."

"Night Sidney." The man walked away and once he was a good distance from the block, Emma turned back towards Regina and smiled. The brunette smiled back at her.

"Sorry about that. Sidney can be quite aggravating."

"It's no problem. These are for you," Emma extends her hand out showing the bouquet of roses she got for the brunette.

Regina smiled as she took them in her hands and smelled them, "They are beautiful, thank you."

Emma finally got a good look at Regina's outfit. She looked amazing, all the blonde could think about was getting her out of it. After all these years she still had the most amazing body the blondes ever seen. The past month, there had been a lot of flirting with the two, and still neither had made a move for any type of physical contact. Emma hadn't been with anyone since Regina and while with Regina they never were intimate so the thought clouded Emma's mind often. Emma couldn't help but wonder how she would look out of that dress, how she would feel against her skin. Just the thought sent a chill down Emma's spine. Regina noticed the blonde staring and smirked. Mission accomplished. She cleared her throat, getting the blonde's attention.

"You look, nice Sheriff."

Emma blushed with embarrassment. "Sorry. I just got off of work and knew if I went home to change I'd be late."

"No worries. I love a woman in uniform." Regina bit her bottom lip with a smirk as she turned around and walked towards the kitchen making sure to add an extra swing in her hips. Emma groaned as she stared at the ass of the brunette and followed her into the house closing the door behind her. She entered the kitchen and leaned against the counter.

"It smells great in here."

Regina smiled as she opened the oven door and pulled out the now ready lasagna. "Thank you. I hope you are hungry."

Emma nodded, "Starving. Need help?"

"Sure. May you grab two wine glasses. The table is already set with the plates and utensils." Emma heads over to the cabinet with the glassware. She grabs two wine glasses and places them on the table. She sees Regina walking over with the large pan of lasagna and takes it from her.

"I got it, your Majesty." Regina rolled her eyes playfully and let her place it on the table as she headed to the fridge to grab the salad she had prepared in advance and the bottle of wine. Emma held out her seat which Regina accepted with a thank you. Emma sat beside her and they began to serve one another. A comfortable silence came as they began to eat and after about 10 minutes Emma set down her fork with a wide smile.

"I think I ate too fast"

Regina chuckled and wiped the corners of her lips with a napkin placing it back on her lap, "I agree with you there dear."

"I can't help it though. It was so good!"

"Well, I'm glad it was to your liking."

Emma smiled as she took a sip from her wine glass, "So how was your day?"

Regina shrugged a bit, "Uneventful. The town is preparing for the carnival we have every year. Mostly getting booths assigned to everyone."

"Oh yeah, I heard about that. Ruby told me to make sure I visit her booth or something. I promise I will."

Regina's expression quickly changed from calm and content to annoyed, "You most certainly will not!"

Emma's eyes went wide by the sudden outburst, "W-what? Why not?"

"Miss Lucas is in charge of the kissing booth. I will not have my - the town's sheriff go around kissing random women...It's unprofessional." Regina knew her jealousy had just got the best of her and needed to quickly regain composure before the blonde noticed. However, she knew it was too late as soon as that smirk she's seen one too many times appeared on Emma's face.

"Well, the town knows I'm single and Ruby is an attractive woman. Don't see why it's wrong to donate to the town and also get a kiss."

Regina huffed as she set her glass down and stood up, "Very well then. You can go and see if Miss Lucas needs some company right now since your presence is no longer needed, Miss Swan." Regina walked away from the table and went to open the front door. Emma smiled and quickly got up chasing after her, before Regina could get the door open Emma from behind placed her hand on the door. Regina tried to open it but the blonde was a lot stronger than her.

"Move your hand, Miss Swan." Regina's voice was low yet stern. Emma smirked as she leaned forward moving her lips to Regina's ear barely against the shell.

"I love it when you call me Miss Swan."

Regina couldn't stop herself from shivering slightly, "I'm not saying it for your pleasure. Now, will you be going?"

"Do you want me to?"

Regina cleared her throat trying to ignore the close proximity of the blonde, she hadn't when Emma had such an upper hand on her. "No, but I didn't invite you to gush over Miss Lucas."

Emma moved her hand from the door and placed it on Regina's hip. In one swift motion, Emma turned the brunette around cornering her between the wall and door. She placed her hands on either side of the wall right by her head. She leaned forward not caring for personal space.

"Why did you invite me? Hm?"

Regina could barely think, all she could do was stare into those green eyes. She couldn't deny that she just wanted to kiss Emma at that moment. Her stomach clenched when the blonde turned her around and leaned closer. Those butterflies weren't going away and at the moment she didn't mind at all. When Emma spoke again she woke from her thoughts.

"Well?"

"I-I wanted to spend time with you..."

Emma smiled, "And I want to spend time with you too. I didn't come to talk up Ruby. I just like your jealous side."

Regina rolled her eyes, "Well I don't and I don't appreciate you trying to purposely annoy me."

"I'm sorry Gina."

Regina felt her heart flutter at the nickname, she looked down at the ground. She knew she missed Emma but having her right in front of her made her realize how much she truly missed her. "Whatever...don't do it again. Now can you let me go?"

Emma tilted her head to the side, "Do you want me to?"

Regina knew she was purposely trying to tease her and two could play that game. Regina took a slow deep breath as she ran her hand through her hair knowing the blonde's eyes would immediately drop to her rising chest which they did.

"Well if you plan on keeping me in this position then why don't you make it more interesting?"

Emma cleared her throat, "Like what?"

Regina let out a throaty chuckle, "Now now dear. If I had to tell you it wouldn't be as fun now would it."

Emma bit her bottom lip with a smile, she knew what the brunette was doing. She knew she always lost to Regina when it came to their usual games of teasing and control. It was an unfair match, she would say 'Miss Swan' or 'Dear' and it was over. She stepped back giving her room to leave if she wanted.

"Backing away are we?" Regina pushed off the well to stand properly.

Emma nodded, "Yeah. I'll make it fun as you want under one condition."

Regina raised an eyebrow curious about the upcoming proposal, "Oh? And what is the condition?"

"Go out with me."

Regina's eyes went wide, she opened and closed her mouth a few times before words actually came out, "Pardon?"

"You heard me. Go out with me. Again."

"You want us to try again...are you serious?"

Emma nodded, "Yes. Look who we are trying to kid. You know I still have feelings for you. I never stopped honestly and I know you have feelings for me too. So let's try this again, no one will come between us this time."

Regina smiled softly, she never imagined getting another chance to be with the one person she never stopped thinking about since leaving New York. "You really want to take that risk again?"

"If it means you being mine, I'd do anything." Emma smiled, taking both of Regina's hands in hers and pulling her in flush against her, "I'm done waiting and thinking about 'what ifs'."

Regina nodded, Emma was saying everything she wanted to hear for years, "I don't want to wait any longer. I've missed you everyday after I left New York. I felt I'd never get another chance, I'm not going to let this slip."

Emma smiled and rested her forehead against Regina's, "So what do you say. Will you be my girl again?"

Regina laughed lightly, "Of course I will."

Emma smiled wide, she let out the breath she was holding. She leaned forward and pressed her lips against Regina's. They both sighed in the kiss. It was like being reunited with a long lost friend. The kiss was soft and tender. In that one kiss they both told each other how much they loved and missed one another. Everything was falling into place once again.