I'm Coming Home

Chapter Nine

*Regina's POV*
I rolled over in bed, trying to go back to sleep. It was almost 5 am. I was now facing Emma. We were inches apart. She smiled at me. "I didn't know you were awake." I said quietly. She nodded. "You should've woken me up." I said. She chuckled. "If you were still asleep, I didn't want to wake you up." She said, causing me to smile. "You're very thoughtful dear." I said. She smiled. "You know, this is the first time I've been sick in years." Emma said. I smiled. "I don't get sick. Guess I have a good immune system." I said. Emma smirked. "So that means I can kiss you and you won't get sick?" She said. I chuckled. Then, Emma kissed me. I pulled away. "Emma." I whined. She smirked. "If you get sick, I'll take care of you." She said. I smiled. "Well, that's very nice of you." I said. She chuckled. "I am your fiancé." She said, causing me to smile. "You are. And I am very happy about that." I said. She smiled, then kissed me again. I kissed back, then pulled away after almost a minute. "Let's try to get some sleep." I said. She nodded and wrapped her arms around me. I turned in her arms so I was facing the window. She had both her arms around my stomach. We both fell asleep quickly. Several hours later, I woke up to the door opening. I was confused. "Well, well, well." I heard a voice say. My eyes flew open. I shot up, jerking Emma awake. "Hey, what's wr- Cora?" Emma said, looking at the door. There she stood. My mother. She had an eyebrow raised. "Taking care of Emma. That's all. Not sleeping with her at all." My mother said in an angry tone. "How did you get in here?" I asked, still in shock. "Your son, Henry, let me in. It is almost 11:30. And yet, you're still asleep, with some unworthy blonde. And a girl, none the less. Regina, you could've been so powerful." My mother said. I sighed. "Mother, Emma is a princess. She is my true love. Twenty two years went by without her. Snow was going to have her marry me after she turned 16. I am in love with her, and we are getting married. We are living together. I'm sorry if you don't approve. And quite frankly, I don't give two shits about power!" I shouted at my mother. Her face stayed in a blank expression. She sighed. "You really love her?" She asked, as if Emma wasn't even there. I looked at Emma who looked sad. "I really do." I said, not taking my eyes off of her. "Emma. Do you love my daughter?" She asked. Emma looked at me, then at her. She smiled. "Very much." She said. My mother sighed then walked in our room. She sat on the end of our bed and we looked at her confused. "You have my blessing." Mother said with a smile. "Thank you mother." I said smiling. "Yeah, you have my mom beat." Emma said with a chuckle. "Aw, Snow White doesn't support true love?" Mother said with a chuckle. "She's probably jealous because we're the truest loves." I said and grabbed Emma's hand. Mothers eyes went wide. "You are?" She asked. I smiled and nodded. "That's wonderful. Probably why Snow doesn't support it." Mother said. Emma and I both chuckled. "So, Emma. Are you feeling better?" She asked. Emma shrugged. "A little." She said. "Gi, did you make her the soup I made for your sister when she would get sick?" Mother asked. I smiled at the old nickname, then nodded. "Did you make Henry some too?" She asked. I nodded again. She smiled. "Well, I'm going back to Zelena's. I'll come back later." Mother said and stood up. "Bye mother." I said. "Bye Gi! I love you. Bye Emma!" Mother shouted as she walked out. "Bye mother. I love you too!" I shouted after her. "Bye Mrs. Mills!" Emma shouted. "Call me Cora!" We heard one last shout, then the door shut. Emma smiled at me. "So, that went well." Emma said and looked at me. I smiled. We laid back down. "I still don't feel good." Emma said. I nodded. "I know dear. Get some more rest. I'm right here." I said and kissed her head. I wrapped my arms around her and she faced the door. We both drifted back to sleep. When I woke up again, it was 1 in the afternoon. I gently stood up, careful not to wake Emma. "Come back to bed Regina." Emma said, causing me to smile. I crawled back in bed and looked at her. "Emma, we should get up. It's 1 in the afternoon." I said. She opened one eye, then closed it. "But, I'm tired." She said. I smiled, then brushed a piece of her hair behind her ear. She smiled and opened her eyes. "I love you." I said with a smile. She smiled even bigger. "I love you too, Gina." She said. "Did you just call me Gina?" I asked. She nodded. "If you don't like it, I can call you something else.." Emma said. I smiled. "I love it Em." I said. She smiled and kissed me lightly. "Okay, seriously. Let's get up. Check on Hen." I said. She nodded. I stood up and smiled at Emma. I was wearing yoga pants and a hoodie. She was wearing sweatpants and a hoodie. She grabbed my hand and we walked towards Henry's room. I knocked on his door. No answer. I opened his door and he wasn't in there. I raised an eyebrow then closed the door. We walked downstairs and he was watching SpongeBob in the family room. I smiled. "How you feeling Hen?" I asked. He looked at me. "A lot better." He said. I smiled. "Good." I said. He nodded. "Did you get to see Grandma?" I asked. He nodded again. "She didn't talk to me much though." He said. I smiled. "Well, she's coming back sometime. So, get ready for the questions." I said with a chuckle. He laughed. "Ma, are you feeling better?" He asked and looked at Emma. She shrugged. "A little." She said. I put my arm around her and she smiled. "you hungry?" I asked him. He shook his head. "Are you hungry Em?" I asked. She shook her head. "You guys need to at least drink something." I said. Henry got up and walked to the kitchen. He came back with a bottle of water and took a sip from it. Emma chuckled and we walked to the kitchen. "What do you want to drink?" I asked her. "Is whiskey a valid answer?" She asked. I chuckled. "Not while you're sick." I said. She sighed. "Then, sprite I guess." She said with a smile. I smiled and got it out of the fridge. I made her a glass, then made myself one. I put it back in the fridge and we walked back to the family room. "We're in our room if you need anything. Okay?" I asked. He nodded. We walked upstairs and got back in bed. "Wanna watch Friends?" Emma asked. I chuckled. "Sure." I said. She smiled and turned the tv on, then clicked the Netflix button. She clicked on Friends, then snuggled close to me. I smiled, then wrapped my arms around her. I kissed her forehead and she smiled. "This is a good one." Emma said. I chuckled. It's the second to last episode. We had watched almost the entire series. "So, did you freak out that much when you went into labor with Henry?" I asked and motioned towards the tv. Emma chuckled. "No. I just cried." Emma said. "Aw, Em." I said and kissed her stomach. "If you ever leave me, you damn well better say goodbye." I said. Emma laughed. "I will never leave you." She said. "Good." I said. "Who was with you when you were in labor?" I asked. "No one. Just the doctors." Emma said sadly. "I'm sorry dear. If you're ever in that situation again, I will be there for you." I said and kissed her head. She smiled. "Well, damn right if I'm having a baby, you're going to have to be there." Emma said. I raised an eyebrow. "And why is that?" I asked. "Because. A baby has to know the parents and you're the mother too. So, damn right you're going to be there." Emma said, quite angrily. I raised an eyebrow. "Em, calm down. We don't have to worry about that for a long time." I said. Emma was really quiet. "Right?" I asked, growing nervous. "Uh.. Right." Emma said. "Emma..." I said. She wouldn't make eye contact with me. "Emma. What's going on?" I asked and paused the episode. "N-nothing! Okay? Damn. I'm going out. I'll be back later." Emma said and got up. She changed her sweatpants into skinny jeans, but left on her hoodie. She put her long blonde hair into a messy bun, then put on a pair of riding boots. "Emma. Where are you going." I said as she grabbed her phone. "Out! I need some space! Just leave me alone for awhile." She shouted and left the room, slamming the door, making me jump lightly. I didn't know what to do. I just sat there for a minute. Then, I got out my phone and dialed Zelena. "Hello?" She asked. "I need you." I said as the tears started falling. "Regina? What's wrong?" She asked. "Emma and I got into a fight. She left. Told me to leave her alone. Told me she needed space." I said as a sob broke through. "No! Aw, Gi! I'm on my way." She said and hung up. I pulled the blanket over me and cried. I didn't know what to do. I can't lose Emma. I need her. I don't know what got her so upset. I didn't mean to upset her. After about 20 minutes, Zelena got here. "Knock knock." She said. I looked up and saw Zelena and mom standing in the doorway of my room. I smiled weakly and they both walked over. Zelena got on Emma's side of the bed and mom got on mine, pushing me to the middle. They both wrapped their arms around me. I cried hard for almost thirty minutes, then sat there feeling numb and vulnerable. I didn't like it. "So, what happened?" Mother asked. I sighed. "We were watching the last 2 episodes of Friends and we were talking about how they freaked out over having a baby, then I asked who was there with her when she had Henry and she said no one. So, I said 'well, if you're in that situation again, I'll be there with you' and she got all defensive and was like 'damn right you're going to be there' and I asked why and she said 'because a baby deserves to know its parents and if I'm having a baby, damn right you're going to be there!' And I didn't know what to say and I was confused because I didn't think I said anything wrong, and so I said 'calm down, we don't have to worry about that for a long time.' Then she got upset and I was really confused and then she got pissed off and left and I don't know what to do because I don't know if we're over or if she just wants some time to herself or what but, I can't live without her. I can't lose her. I cannot lose Emma." I said as a few tears rolled down my face. "Aw, honey, don't cry. I'm sure she just needs some time to herself." Mother said and kissed my head. "Go after her." Zelena said through her British accent. I looked at her. "What do you mean?" I asked. She smiled. "Don't let her get away. You need her." Zelena said. I smiled. "Now. It's been almost an hour. Where does she go when she's upset?" Mother asked. "I don't know. She's never gotten this upset." I said. They both frowned. "You'll find her. Did she give any clues about anything she wanted to do? Or anything?" Mother asked. "She asked if she could have whiskey earlier. Do you think she went to the Rabbit Hole?" I said. "Wouldn't hurt to check." She said. I nodded. "But, dress up. Look sexy. Then, when she sees you, she'll forget why she's upset. Take her on a date. Make her feel loved. Then, talk to her about it." Zelena said. "Oh, and it'll drive her crazy if you kiss right behind her ear." She said. I raised an eyebrow. "How would YOU know that?" I said. "Oh, not like that dear. I know from experience. Not with Swan though." She said. I left my eyebrow raised. "Oh, right. Like you've ever had any experience with women." I said. Her face turned red. "Zelena!" I said. She chuckled. "But, what about Hook?" I said. "Wait. You and Killian Jones?" Mother said. Zelena pretty much cringed. "No. I broke it off with him after the first date. I'm not interested in.. Uh... Pirates." She said with a smirk. I raised another eyebrow. "Then what are you interested in?" Mother said. She chuckled. "Oh my gosh!" I shouted. Mother and Zelena both looked at me. "Regina..." Zelena said. "Zelena's gay!" I shouted. She closed her eyes and put her hands over her eyes. "What?! Both of my daughters are lesbians?! Oh gosh." Mom said. I high fived Zelena and she laughed. Mom shook her head and we hugged her. "So, Zelena. Who is it?" I said as I stood up, then walked to my closet. "Just a girl. She's very attractive." She said then bit her lip. "Ooh, Zelena has a girlfriend." I said. Mom chuckled lightly. "For real. Who is she?" I asked as I looked for a dress. "Uh..." Zelena started. "Come on. We're your family." Mom said. I pulled out a grey strapless dress. I looked at it and smiled. "Well, don't freak out when I tell you." Zelena said again. I looked at them and held up the dress. "I won't freak out. This dress?" I asked. Mom raised an eyebrow but Zelena smirked. "Oh yeah. That'll drive her nuts." She said. I laughed lightly. "So, your girlfriend." Mom said and looked at her. I looked at them. They were sitting on my bed, leaning against the headboard. "Uh... Well... It's Belle..." Zelena said. My eyes blew wide. "Belle French?" I said. She smiled and nodded. "I thought she was with Rumple?" I said. Zelena shook her head. "He lied to her. He told her he gave her the real dagger. She found the real one. Sent him over the town line. Don't you remember? It was like the day after Emma moved in." Zelena said. I bit my lip, then smiled at the ground. "Oh my gosh! You did Emma!" Zelena screamed. "Shh. Our son is down the hall." I scolded. "No he's not. We sent him to his grandparents for the night." Mother said. I chuckled, then shook my head. "Okay you two. I'm going to get ready." I said and turned to the bathroom as I chuckled lightly. I pulled off my pajamas, then looked at myself in the mirror. To be honest? My body was not perfect, but Emma made me feel perfect. I quickly changed bras, so I was now wearing a strapless bra. Then, I took it off and cast it aside, the same with the thong I had picked out. I slid the dress on. I smiled at the tight, short, grey dress. It stopped about an inch and a half above my knee. I smiled and picked up my clothes. I opened the bathroom door. Zelena smirked and moms eyes went wide. "Don't you think that's a little... Little?" She asked. I chuckled. Zelena raised an eyebrow. "Are you going commando?" She asked. I smirked and threw my clothes in the hamper. "Yeah. You're definitely getting laid tonight." Zelena said. I smirked. "You most certainly better not be." Mom said. I smiled. "Of course mother." I said. She rolled her eyes. I walked over to my vanity and began putting on light makeup. I put on waterproof mascara, then put on red lipstick. I gently touched the scar on my lip and sighed. I turned around and walked back to my closet. I slipped on a pair of red, 5 inch, stilettos and smiled. I'd be several inches taller than Emma. "You know, it's cold outside." I said and picked up Emma's red leather jacket. I smiled as I pulled it on. "Yep. You're getting laid." Mother said with a sigh. Zelena nodded. I chuckled. "Okay. Well, it's 6:15. I'm going to get my fiancé back." I said. Zelena and mother both waved as I walked out of my bedroom. I pulled the door shut, then flashed myself to the front entrance of the Rabbit Hole. (One of the only bars in Storybrooke.) I smiled as the purple smoke disappeared. I pushed open the door and several men checked me out. I rolled my eyes, then strode in. I searched for Emma. I didn't see her. "Hello sexy." A voice rang out, over the loud music. That would be Hook. I turned around and looked at him. "Keep the comments to yourself unless you want to have 2 hooks." I said and crossed my arms. He smiled. "Don't even think about it." I said and walked away before he could come up with something else. I smiled as I saw the familiar blonde bun of my fiancé. She was sitting at the bar. I walked over, sexily. I tapped on her shoulder. She turned around and her jaw dropped. "Hey sexy. Wanna dance?" I asked. She smiled lightly. "I don't know. Do you think my fiancé will mind?" She asked. I smirked. "Who says we have to tell him?" I said with a wink. "That. Is where you're wrong. My fiancé is a very sexy woman." She said and looked me up and down. I smiled. "Well, she doesn't have to know." I said and held out my hand. "Shots?" I asked casually. "Maybe later." She said. I raised an eyebrow but nodded. Emma and I walked to the middle of the dance floor. It was pretty crowded. 2 on by Tinashe started playing. I smiled and started dancing.
Give me all that you got now
Make you want me cause I'm hot now
I'm gone, so faded I'm on one
Bang bang, pop off like a long gun
Emma began grinding against my butt and I smiled. I turned around to face Emma, but we kept dancing. She began grinding against my hips and held me onto her by her jacket that I was wearing. I smirked. I was several inches taller than her and I liked it. She gently kissed me and I smiled as she pulled away. The song ended and Emma pulled me over to a booth. I sat down and she scooted in beside me, then kissed me again. I smiled. "So, Gina. I'm sorry I stomped out earlier. I just got upset." She said. I smiled and nodded. "Why don't we ditch this place, go home and have some fun of our own." Emma said and bit my neck lightly. I smiled. "Lets." I said. She flashed us away and when the white smoke disappeared, we were in front of our house. Emma smiled as she pulled me into a passionate kiss. I smiled into it. She put her hands on my ass, then gently pushed me against the front door. I locked my arms around her neck as she picked me up. I wrapped my legs around her waist and she opened the door, still not breaking our kiss. She kicked the door closed and I smiled. She pulled away and I frowned. "Henry's here." She said. I smiled. "That's where you're wrong. He went to the two idiot's house." I said. She smiled. "Only one of them's an idiot and that would be her." She said. I smiled, then she captured my lips in hers, in another kiss. She set me down and I took off her jacket, hanging it on the coat rack. Emma smiled at the straplessness and I chuckled. She grabbed me, then picked me up again. I wrapped my legs around her waist, then my arms around her neck, while she had her hands on my ass. Our lips crashed together again. I smiled. Emma carried me up the stairs, still not breaking the kiss. I smiled into the kiss. She gently nibbled on my lower lip and I parted my lips. My back was pushed against a door and I assumed it was to our bedroom. Emma opened the door and carried me in. "Well hello there." I heard a voice say. Our eyes blew open. Emma put me down and I turned around, standing close to Emma. "Dammit Zelena. Mother. What are you still doing here?" I asked. They smiled. "You didn't tell us we had to leave." Zelena said with a smirk. Emma and I were both blushing heavily. "Does Emma know you went commando?" Mother asked. I closed my eyes. "I don't know mother." I said, frustratedly. I felt a hand on my lower back and I calmed down lightly. I kicked my heels off by the bedroom door, then looked at Emma. We were the same height now. She might be a little taller than me, but not by much if she is. "What were you guys doing here in the first place?" Emma asked with a chuckle. "Hanging out." Zelena said. I nodded. "Yes. The 3 of us were hanging out." Mother said. I nodded. "Then when Gi left, we stayed here. Watched Friends." Zelena continued. I chuckled. "So, Emma. Can we talk to you. Alone for a minute?" Mother asked. Emma nodded and I walked out awkwardly, shutting the door behind me. What on earth could they want to talk to her about? I walked down the hall so I didn't hear them, even though the doors and walls were soundproof. I walked to the bathroom almost at the other end of the hallway and walked in. I turned on the light and looked at myself in the mirror. My lipstick was smudged. I got embarrassed again. I grabbed a washcloth and soaked it in water, then wiped off my lipstick and mascara. I threw the washcloth in the hamper, then fixed my hair. After 15 minutes, I heard Zelena call my name. I stepped in the hallway. "Yeah?" I asked. She motioned for me to come back. I walked over to her and she looked like she had been crying. "Zelena. What's wrong?" I asked. She smiled weakly. "Nothing." She said and opened the door. We both walked in and Emma and mother were sitting in the middle of the bed, leaning against the headboard. Mom had her arms around Emma's shoulders. They both looked like they were crying. I frowned. Zelena walked over and sat on the other side of Emma. I raised an eyebrow, but sat at the end of our bed. "R-Regina. I have something I have to tell you." Emma said and a tear rolled down her cheek. My heart started beating a million miles an hour. "Regina... I'm pregnant." She said. My eyes were wide. My jaw dropped. I looked at my mother, then at Zelena. "You knew about this?" I spit. "We found the test in the trashcan..." Zelena said. I ran my hands through my hair, not knowing what to do. I walked out of our bedroom and slammed the door. I flashed myself back to the Rabbit Hole and sat in the same booth Emma and I had sat in. The waiter came over and smiled. I looked at him. "Scotch on the rocks please." I said. He nodded and walked away. He came back and handed me the glass of Amber liquid. I took a sip, then let out a sigh. I pulled out my phone. No calls. Nothing. Then, Zelena texted me. "Are you mad?" I read to myself, then took another sip of the alcohol in my hand. "Confused." I sent back. "Don't drink. It's your worst habit and when you're upset, you'll drink too much." I sighed, then downed the rest of my drink.