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Henry's POV
It was 11am and I still hadn't heard from my mom, Regina, and I was a little worried because mamma hadn't come home last night. When I unlocked the front door to the mansion I kicked off my shoes and placed my bag down walking towards the living room and what I saw made me smile. There on the couch was my moms wrapped in each others embrace and I couldn't help but wider what had happened to make them close. As I walked closer to take a picture I noticed that Emma had deep bruises against her pale skin so once I had taken the picture I went to the kitchen to get some pain killers and water and then went and placed them on the table for her when she was awake. I then went upstairs to unpack my bag.
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Regina's POV
I woke up with a small figure wrapped in my arms shaking and when I looked down and saw that it was Emma I sighed sadly and pulled her in closer which is when I noticed the bruises. Littered across her pale white arms were black and blue patches and it made me so angry. They shouldn't be there. I should have protected you. I will kill him. I traced the bruises on her arms when I saw something even worse. Her tank top had ridden up slightly at her hip when I saw it. The biggest bruise of them all. It was black and blue with purple mixed in highlighting her hip bone. I went to trace it with my fingers when she flinched and whimpered and I immediately pulled her closer to me until she sighed,relaxing her body.
I laid like that for a while before gently climbing off the couch and going upstairs to get changed before Emma woke up. I quickly undressed and climbed into the shower.
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Emma's POV
I woke with a start after a short nightmare. It didn't seem to last long but it was horrible. It felt so real. The smell of alcohol still stung my nose as I sat up and and rubbed my eyes, I looked around to see that I was in Regina's living room but she wasn't there. I quickly took the pills on the table and went to look for her. I walked to the kitchen and she wasn't there so I went up stairs, I got to Henry's room and pecked in seeing him asleep on the bed and smiled before closing the door and heading towards her room. I don't know what came per me when I heard the water running but I felt like I had to make sure she was there and that I wasn't still dreaming, so without a second thought I opened the bathroom door and was greeted with her perfect back. She faced the wall so I saw very little but her wet hair clung to her head and as the water fell down her beautiful curves I couldn't help but stare at her.
She ran her fingers through her hair before grabbing the shampoo off the side, as she caressed her scalp I realised it was weird for me to stand there and stare so I went to leave when I heard her voice "Emma?" I didn't turn around because I knew she would be facing me now and I didn't want her to see the blush on my cheeks. "Uh... Yeah?" I replied gripping the doorknob to prevent myself from looking at her. I suddenly heard footsteps behind me and my breath hitched "Do you want to join me?" She said seductively before softly gripping my shoulders from behind. I moaned slightly at the contact before nodding my head. With that she lifted off my tank top as I pushed off my jeans. I turned to face her and saw her looking sadly at my hip, I furrowed my eyebrows and followed her gaze to see a huge bruise. I quickly grabbed a towel from next to me and wrapped it around my body tightly which caused me to notice the bruises all over my arms. I gasped at the sight and saw the sad look in Regina's eyes and I couldn't bare it, so I did what I always do and ran. I got dressed in record time and ran down the stairs, grabbed my jacket and shoes and ran out the door. I could hear Regina calling me but I didn't stop.
I ran down the street and got to the apartment and just as I was about to go in David opened the door "Hey Em are you okay? You look upset." I didn't know what to say so I just stared at him and made myself look like a fish as I kept opening and closing my mouth. "I can't do this." Was all I sad before I jumped into my car and drove. I drove to the one place that made me choose. I drove to the line.
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Ruby's POV
It had only been a day since I had spoken with Emma and I had followed her advice on asking Belle out. We were planning on going on a date on Friday, today is Wednesday. I was really excited and I couldn't wait to tell Emma. Just as I was about to text her the good news I saw that I already had a message from her.
E- I'm about to make a huge mistake and I don't think I care. I don't think I have a choice this time.
I read her message over and over before I finally realised what she meant "Shit." I mumbled gaining a confused look from Belle. "I gotta go. It's Emma." Her eyes grew wide as she pushed me away "Stop her." I pecked her cheek before running. I ran down the road towards the forest and the I changed. I used my senses to locate her before running faster than I ever had before. Please don't be gone. She can't be gone. I kept repeating in my head.
Before I knew it I was only a few feet away from the line and my heart sank. I could smell her but I couldn't see her. I changed back into my human form and slowly walked out of the woods. I could hear her cries and I saw her yellow bug. I quickly got out my phone hoping she was still on our side and sent a text.
Town line. NOW.
Once I had sent the message I could only hope that they would come. "Em. What happened." I called out as I walked towards the yellow monster in the road. I strode to the opposite side to see the familiar blonde curled into a ball on the floor shaking. I ran to her and pulled her into me rocking her to try and soother her. "Emma, please tell me what happened." I pleaded as I heard a familiar sound behind me. I ignored it and continued to hold the blonde. "Em, you promised you wouldn't leave. You said you had two reasons to stay now. You remember?" I asked stroking her hair. I felt her nod and mumble something "What was that?" I asked moving her hair out of her face to see the fading scar from only a month ago. "I promised to stay for Henry." She mumbled into me quietly. "Who else?" I asked, already knowing the answer. I heard her sigh before looking at me "Regina. I promised to stay for Regina." She wiped her tears away and wrapped her arms around me. "But she has Henry. And Robin's back. So she can finally have her happy ending. I have to leave so she can have it." She told me gripping my shirt. Just as I was about to reply, I felt a body sit next to me. I handed over Emma, who gladly gripped onto the new clothes without fuss, before shuffling away. "He's not her happy ending. He's an idiot." The person said and I saw Emma freeze. "Why are you here." I heard her say bluntly. She tried to shift out of the arms holding her but they just tightened instead. "Because you deserve your happy ending to."
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A/N ooohhhh... I bet we all know who it is! Or do we? ;) I hope you enjoyed this chapter you fabulous people! Another quick thank you to alex12867 this is for you!
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-Charlotte🌺
