Teenage Rebellion

Two

3 days later and Regina was definitely avoiding me. And I'm damn tired of it. I left Game Of Thorns and clutched the flower close to me. I walked to Regina's house and when I climbed up her front steps, I felt all the confidence in the world. I rang the doorbell and waited, shifting my weight from one foot to the other. The door opened and Regina narrowed her eyes at me. "What do you-" she stopped herself when I held out the Rose. She raised an eyebrow and took the Rose between her index finger and thumb. "What is this." She said, not seeming to be actually asking. "Well... I wanted to show you that I'm really sorry about the other day and I do really like you. And I've always been taught that actions speak louder than words. Hence the Rose." I said, smiling. She didn't smile. "Is that all?" She asked. I nodded and she gave a curt nod before stepping in and slamming the door. I sighed before leaving, feeling mostly defeated. At least she took the flower.
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June 8th. I haven't been doing much. I'm trying to forget about Regina, I guess. But at the same time, I just wanna win her over. I was walking down Main Street when I heard "mma" and squealing, crying and yelling. I turned to see Regina carrying a flailing and screaming Henry on the other side of the street. I frowned. When he saw me looking at him, his screams grew in pitch and Regina stopped and looked at me. "Mmmmaaaa." He cried out and I raised my eyebrows in question and she shook her head hard before holding him closer and continuing on. I released a sigh of defeat before making my way home.
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July 7th. I made my way into the store and went over my list in my head. Shampoo. Tampons. Gum. Hair ties. Mascara. Candy? Always candy. I walked through the aisles, keeping my list running over and over again to make this the quickest trip and then.. Then I saw her. And no Henry. I walked to her and she didn't seem to notice. "Hi Regina.." I mumbled. She looked at me and nodded curtly before moving to leave. And that's when I lost it. "Are you serious? You're just going to walk away? I get it. You're all high and mighty and think you're better than me, but you're not! I made a mistake, okay? But would you just-just listen to me and stop being such a bit-" she cut me off by rushing towards me and shh-ing me. I felt my heart beating wildly in my chest and my anger was through the roof. "Would you stop it? We are in public." She growled, her voice low and deadly. "Well, you won't talk to me anywhere else and I don't know how to just get you to listen to me." I said, exasperatedly, feeling hot angry tears prickling at the back of my eyes. I stomped my foot, feeling completely like a petulant child, but not really caring anymore. My tears made the trek down my cheek and I released a low growl. "All I want is to fucking talk to you and explain everything. I'm tired of you ignoring me and make me feel even shittier. But whatever. You're better than me because you're the fucking mayor and you just.. You have to be better than everyone, right?" I cried out, only loud enough for her to hear. "You're acting like the child that you are." She grumbled and I looked at her. Her face fell, seeing my tears and she bit her lip. "So I'm a child now?" I asked, my voice broken. I saw her eyes become glassy and I bit my lip. I walked away, having nothing left to say, and I left the store. I'll get my shit tomorrow.
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I left my house, my mom out with some guy, and I made my way to my car. I saw a note under my windshield and my curiosity peaked immediately. I walked over to my yellow bug and pulled the note free. My name is written on the front in cursive handwriting and I felt my breathing hitch. I know this writing.. I opened the note and I bit my lip, my nerves eating away at me.
Emma,
Since you would like to talk so urgently, please make your way to my home today around noon. If you do not show, I will take it as your understanding of my avoidance.
-Mayor Mills
I scoffed at her signature and looked at my watch. Noon. I got in my car and sped to her house, hoping to explain myself. When I parked in her driveway, I got out and went to her door, knocking rapidly. She pulled the door open after a few knocks and gave a tight smile. "Come in, Miss Swan." She said, her voice neutral. I nodded and stepped in the house, her closing the door behind me and I shivered. The entryway feels so.. So cold now. It felt so homey and welcoming that day. I frowned and turned to look at her. "You wanted to talk? Talk." She said, crossing her arms. I took a deep breath and looked away. "I just.. I wanted to be with someone who liked me. I wanted to be with you. And I know, I went about it the wrong way but jeez you just seemed so perfect and then Henry, don't even get me started on him. You guys are just... Wow. I don't even know how to explain it. I just.. I knew that I needed to be with you and I hoped that you would want to be with me." I said, my voice cracking and hot tears coating my cheeks. "I did want to be with you. But you are 17. You're not even legal! Emma, I'm the mayor! If we got caught, this would be considered statutory rape on my part. And I would go to jail. Nothing can ever, ever, ever happen between us." She said, sounding distressed and pacing. I felt my heart beat faster and I bit my lip before choosing my next words. "Well I'm not giving up."