Distance(swanqueen)

Chapter 2

"I'm sorry I don't have anything prepared. I just wasn't expecting company."

"It's fine. We shouldn't have assumed you would have food." Emma paced around the kitchen with a smirk on her face, which made Regina uneasy.

"Moms, stay here. I'll go to granny's and pick up some food. The two of you can discuss Operation Mongoose while I'm gone. You'll have to fill me in when I get back though!" Without even asking what they wanted, Henry dashed out the door.

"For someone who wanted to see me, he seems pretty quick to get out of here."

"Nah. I'm sure he's just hungry" Emma assured her.

"I'm sorry that we caught you at such an... unfortunate time. And before you could even finish..." Emma said, holding back her uncomfortable laughter.

The queen let in a gasp of air, "I... I can assure you... I..."

"I know that flushed face look anywhere. C'mon Gina I know you too well for this"

"I'm sorry, my dear. I don't think you know me that well." Regina could barely

"It's part of my superpower. It doesn't help that you're getting more flushed by the second." Emma winked.

Regina turned away, completely mortified. There was no reason to deny it any longer.

"Regina... it's fine. We're both adults here... We're friends... right?" Emma started to sound concerned. Maybe she shouldn't have mentioned it.

Regina, still stunned by the whole conversation, kept silent.

"I mean we've been so close lately we should be giving each other tips by now. I mean... I think it's pretty clear that it's a natural thing most people do. I consider myself pretty skilled at..."

"Okay stop." Regina's voice cracked, her body still turned away from the savior.

Emma sighed. She knew if she made the situation uncomfortable enough Regina would have to say something. Emma obediently held the pause and waited for the mayor to continue.

"You're right... is that what you want to hear? We are friends. We are close, but you can't expect me to just openly blurt out that I've been so stressed lately that I can't properly pleasure myself." Regina heard herself say it. She felt it slip from her gritted teeth, and she was angry. The queen turned to face the savior with regret in her eyes. Regina could feel the astonished look Emma was giving her. She wanted to hide almost as much as she wanted answers.
"Excuse me, I..." Regina headed towards the door, but Emma caught her with her hand gently caressing the queen's arm. The savior knew to be cautious when touching Regina.

"Regina, wait" The pair locked eyes. Regina began to wonder if she really wanted Emma to know. She knew she needed someone to talk to about all of this, but it would be too awkward discussing it with anyone really. She already said it. The damage was done, and Emma seemed to be pretty comfortable about it, why shouldn't she?"