Impossible (Swanqueen)

Chapter 5

A/N: This is a longer chapter ;) Let me know what you guys think! ❤️

The subway was already packed when they got on, and they had to stand. As more people joined, Emma and Regina were forced closer together.

Emma's breath got caught in her throat as she was pushed against the front of Regina.

"Sorry." She whispered awkwardly.

"It's quite alright." Regina chuckled.

Emma could feel the heat radiating off of Regina's body, and she pressed her thighs together to subdue the uncomfortable tension between her legs that she was too embarrassed about to acknowledge.

"This is us." Regina whispered against Emma's skin, making the small hairs on her neck rise.

They got out of the subway and walked up the stairs.

"Follow me." Regina said loudly, squinting her eyes in the snow. She pulled her scarf up and began walking briskly. Emma followed her down the blocks and into a beautiful and modern apartment building

When they got inside, they both sighed in relief at the immediate heat.

"I can't believe you left the comfort of your apartment just to come see me." Emma breathed, wiping the snow off of her coat.

"And I'd do it again." Regina said without a beat, walking towards the elevators. Emma followed her blindly.

"Hello, David." Regina smiled at the man behind the front desk.

"Nasty weather out there, eh Regina?"

"Indeed."

"Who's this?" The man said, peering over the desk at Emma.

"I'm Emma. Nice to meet you." Emma said, offering a soft smile.

"Pleasure's mine, Emma." David smiled warmly. "Will I be seeing you again?"

Emma paused. If she said no, Regina may be disappointed. But if she said yes, she could seem full of herself, and what if Regina didn't want her back?

"If Emma wishes to come back, she's welcomed." Regina said, giving Emma a smile. Emma grinned.

"Well, you two have a nice afternoon." David said.

Emma and Regina walked to the elevators and got inside. There were 25 floors. Regina pressed the number 20, and they went up.

"Wow. This is quite the building." Emma said awkwardly.

"I'm not going to lie; I work hard and in doing so get a very substantial paycheck." Regina admitted. Emma was normally uncomfortable around such wealthy people, but Regina was honest and humble.

They got out on the 20th floor and Regina unlocked the door marked, '20H'

When the door swung open, Emma couldn't stifle the gasp that escaped her lips. Regina's apartment was stunning.

She followed Regina inside, her mouth hanging open. Huge windows stretched across the entire length of the apartment, providing a view of the city that left nothing to the imagination. The floor's were bamboo wood and the furnishing was sleek but comforting. It was a large, spacious apartment.

"This is the most beautiful apartment I've ever seen." Emma whispered. She breathed in and smiled at the scent. She smelled pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

"Thank you." Regina said, smiling warmly. She shrugged off her coat and pulled off her scarf before placing them on a bench by the door.

"You know you can take off your coat, Emma." Regina chuckled softly, taking a step towards Emma. Emma swallowed as slender fingers came up and gently pulled the scarf from around Emma's neck. She shivered when Regina's fingers brushed against her skin.