Second Chance

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Emma Swan-

My eyes flutter open to find an unfamiliar ceiling. The pattern is much more modest than the peeling shapes at granny's b&b. My hands subconsciously wonder over the silk duvet and that's when I know, I'm somewhere else.

I turn my head to see her raven tresses sprawled out over the pillow and that's when I have this foolish smile that I can't seem to dispose of.

I'm falling for madam mayor.

I shuffle closer to my little spoon, wrapping my arms around her waist and suddenly I notice the gorgeous brunette is in fact awake, as she locks her fingers with mine. I place a tender kiss to her cheek and whisper "good morning Madam Mayor"

"Good day indeed Miss Swan" she smirks, rolling on her back and tucking my cheeks between her palms as she pulls me down into the most captivating kiss of all time. "What time is it?"

"Eleven" I whisper back, placing yet another little peck to her luscious lips, but these little pecks hold so much emotion.

"What?! I need to get Henry" she bursts out of bed rather quickly and heads to the bathroom. I stutter out of bed myself also and put on my jeans form last night.

I waltz to the bathroom door and timidly knock, "I've been thinking, I don't want my mother to get her hopes up about us. You know what she's like I presume"

"Yes... yes I do"

"So I thought maybe I could head to my mums now and maybe meet you there, so we're not arriving at the same time" I suggest through the door, and soon a soft hum occurs giving me her blessing.

It's just, I want Regina and I to go at our own pace without someone peering down our necks and waiting for the moment my memories come flooding back.

I don't want my mother ruining what we have.

Suddenly the door opens and reveals a freshly washed Regina. She smiles wide and leans against the door frame.

"And here I was hoping for a little more fun" she winks and suddenly my heart is in my stomach. "I'm joking, I understand"

I lean in and peck her lips forcefully but before I can pull away she catches my cheeks and holds me there longer, connecting our lips in a longer and more passionate kiss.

"Go" she grins, biting down on her plump bottom lip, but as I turn she places a swat to my ass causing an unexpected shriek to tumble from my lips.

So I head to my mothers, as though nothing has changed, I run through the doors and straight to my dad who I see first. My arms wrap around his neck as he wraps his arms around my mid section and spins me around.

"Em! I missed you" he coos, setting me back to my feet and cupping my cheeks to stare intensely into my orbs as though he's assessing if it's really me.

"I missed you too, where's mom?"

"She's just getting dressed, she'll be down in a moment" he says putting on his coat and grabbing his car keys instantly making me frown.

I remember my parents and my dad is already heading out, no catch up, no chat, no time together.

"You're leaving?"

"I have work, but your mother is so excited to catch up, and she's spoken all night about this date which is something a father doesn't want to hear, but she's excited, and I'll be back very soon to spend time with you" he coos, placing a kiss to my forehead as I pout, but soon enough I hear henry rush down the stairs.

"Mom!" He yells, instantly crashing into my front and hugging my tight. This still feels so abnormal. I have no memories of this boy hugging me and naming me 'mom'. "I heard you remember grandma and grandpa, what about me?"

"Not yet kiddo, but soon I promise" I smile, brushing his locks and sadly smiling, trying to reassure that everything is okay, but honestly I don't know. In the corner of my eyes I see my mother. "Mom!" I shriek, opening my arms and accepting her into our hug. "I finally remember you"

"And we have so much catching up to do, come... tell me all about this date of yours" she coos, leading me to the sofa and sitting me down. "Who was it? Did you have fun? What did you do? I mean you've got some..." she looks to Henry and sees him fully listening to our conversation so decides to change her wording a little. "Marks on that neck of yours"

"They're mosquito bites actually" I stutter trying to sound somewhat confident. However, my mother just gives me her wide eyes and that damn hum that shows she doesn't believe a word I say- so I give in. "I don't really want to talk about it mother, I had a good time, that's it" I huff as I assess that stupid smirk plastered on my mothers face. She knows and I know she knows.

A knock at the door erupts as Henry jumps from his seat. "I'll get it" he runs to the door and opens it wide. "Mom" he grins, hugging her so tight and I enjoy the sight, watching mother and son engage into a hug showing just how much they missed each other.

The brunette walks further in the door and stops when she sees my presence. Good acting. She knows damn well I am here.

"Oh, Hey Emma" Regina frowns but I see that stupid smile that she's trying so badly to hide... and failing might I add. "Snow" she grins with a courtesy nod.

"Mosquito" my mother replies, instantly she earns a death glare from myself and a confused expression from Regina.

"Mom!"

"I don't understand" she stutters, looking to myself who is foolishly blushing.

"Oh come on Emma. We all know mosquitos aren't around in December. I'm not a fool Emma I know damn well it was a certain woman who gave you them marks" she whispers but she may as well not bother, she's loud enough for us all to hear. Even Henry.

"Yeah mom, you didn't think we would actually believe a mosquito did that to you did you?" Henry giggles, and now I'm shocked that he never once bought my lie. I mean he's just a kid. "I'm happy you and mom are starting to get close again, it will help with your memories, you'll remember us in no time" he cheers rather optimistically.

No pressure. Just my lover and my son waiting on me.

"So you and Regina are sleeping together despite the curse being broken?" My mother whispers leaning in to us but I'm quick to blush and roll my eyes, pushing her away in a silent response stating that I will not be answering that.

"Only when we're finished having sex" Regina responds with that devious smirk, she looks to me without a thought and back to snow, until she can feel my dagger eyes boring into her. "What?"

Seriously.