Rosemary Book: 2

CH 15

Rose was feeling out of place during the celebration party at Granny's. She stayed alone in a corner until Henry showed up with Emma and the Charming's. Just a little bit later, Regina entered the diner too and with food. The people stopped in silence, not expecting to see her at all. Their smiles were now frowns.

Rose rolled her eyes. People just love to judge.

Regina was also feeling awkward after receiving their "welcome" like that. Rose had waved her hand for her to see. Immediately, Regina went to be with the girl. She was relieved to have someone else, besides Henry, be happy to see her.

Not wasting another second, Rose embraced Henry and Regina in a hug. Regina was definitely surprised by the teens' actions.

"Not that I'm complaining. But what's this about?" Regina asked her.

"You have no idea how weird it is to be around these people." Rose said.

"Weird?" Henry asked, sounding confused. "I thought people were good now." Rose patted his head.

"Things take time, kid." She smiled down at him. Then brought her attention back to her 'aunt' and the dish she was still holding in her hands.

"So whatcha got there? I smell lasagna!"

"You guessed right." Regina confirmed and removed the cover. Out came the delicious smell of Lasagna. Rose's stomach growled out loud. Causing the other two to laugh.

Regina gave the two children a piece of it. Cherishing the moment of being with them again. She honestly loved them both and wanted to take this second chance to make things right again.

It didn't escape her eye when Leroy watched them and took an interest in what she brought.

"I made Lasagna. Would you like to try some?" She wanted to try to be nice.

"What's the secret ingredient? Poison?" He was more sad than asked. Henry felt bad that Leroy had said that. As for Rose and Regina, they stared at him in disbelief. Offended of his comment.

"Red pepper flakes." Rose answered instead. Clearly catching him off guard. "Give it some kick." Rose grinned. Regina didn't hide her smirk while handing him a plate with a piece for him. Leroy was still hesitating to eat it.

"How do you know?" He didn't believe her.

"Well, I did live with Regina for 28 years. I had to learn how to cook somehow." Rose reminded him in an obvious tone. People do seem to forget the obvious things.

"Did she teach you magic too?" He assumed. What was with this guy? Did he just want them to feel hurt somehow? Apparently he did. And Rose was getting tired of his attitude. So maybe she'll scare him.

"No. But my papa did give me this wand." Rose pulled her wand out of her boot. Making him jump back a bit. He left with his plate.

"Thank you." Regina thanked the teen. She knew she didn't have to help her. But it felt good to see that Rose wanted to.

"Did Gold really give you that? Can you do magic too?" Henry excitedly asked Rose. Rose couldn't hide a laugh.

"Whoa! Calm down kid. Yes, my papa really did give me this wand. But to be honest, I don't know much. I am only allowed to use it for emergency or protection."

"Or revenge." A voice was heard from across the counter. Jim was cleaning up the area and overheard their conversation.

"Didn't I use my wand to heal your leg the other day? You'd be in crutches if it weren't for me. Still waiting for that thank you" Realizing that he was eavesdropping and then muttering mean comments of her, really ticked her off.