We Can Love Again

Lazy Day

Things eventually quieted down as it got later and later into the night. Robin left with a completely knocked out Roland around eleven, leaving everyone else to pack up and head to bed afterwards. Regina was getting used to sleeping on the floor- she hated it, but it was becoming a regular routine for her. Everyone, including the brunette, slept well in past the sunrise without hesitation.

Hook announced that he was heading out to meet some old friends of his sometime during the morning, but everyone was still half asleep and didn't bother to care.

Emma was slightly concerned with the fact that Neal hadn't returned that night- she really hoped he didn't get into any trouble.

Regina immediately knew that she didn't feel like doing a thing that day. It was times like these where she really missed cable tv. Everyone seemed to agree with her too, because nobody was quick to lift a finger of objection.

"I guess I'll go shower," Charming mumbled into his pillow, grudgingly getting up and starting for the bathroom.

"You mean pour a bucket of water on yourself?" Snow replied with weak sarcasm.

"Yeah, nothing better."

He missed his heated showers, his comfy bed, breakfast at Granny's... What were they thinking when they said it would be a good idea to come back?

Regina sat up and ran her fingers through her hair, glancing around the tranquil room until she came to her son, who looked still half asleep as he rubbed his eyes.

"Can we just stay in bed all day today?" He asked groggily, looking down at Emma, who had her face buried in her pillow. She muttered something back, but it sounded like a bunch of mumbles to him.

Snow shifted so she was laying on her stomach, her pillow still under her chin.

"Regina, you've been in the most wonderful mood this past few weeks." She stated bluntly, causing the queen to turn around to face with a slight surprise.

"Well I can't be mad all the time." Her stepmother replied, not knowing how else to defend herself.

"You spent more than twenty eight years being mad," Snow said back, "I haven't seen you like this since I was a teenager."

"What's your point?"

The woman smiled warmly. "The point is, I'm really glad you're happy again. If Robin really does that to you, you can't let him go."

Regina gave her a look. "I think I can manage my own life, but I'm glad you're supporting me on this."

"Who knows, maybe we could start acting like a family some day."

"Whoa there, don't get too crazy." Emma shot towards her mom, thinking about how outrageous the idea was.

"Yeah, let's take things a tad slower." Regina said, "like, I haven't thought about killing you in about two weeks. That's a personal goal for me."

Snow knew she was avoiding the subject, but there was nothing she could do about that.

"So, tell us what stuff you and Robin did yesterday..."

Regina rolled her eyes. She wanted nothing more than to go to another sleepover with the Charmings.

"None of your business," she said, giving her a cold look.

"Oh come on Regina," Snow groaned, "you can't expect us to sit here while you have a wonderful romantic love life."

"Being with David isn't satisfying enough?" She smirked, enjoying the look the woman was giving her.