Falling In Love

Part 10

FlashBack-

Thick crunchy leaves broke into tiny beats as two feet rushed through the woods. The warm breeze filled her lung until she ran out of breath. Emma leaned back against a tree, exhaling the fresh air of sweet nectar. Giving into her capacity of being smart, this wasn't the first time she has done something stupid and ran away. There is a difference between not knowing something and not wanting to admit it. The fact that Emma did not want to admit that she could have had the best childhood because that would be a lie. Emma will never understand how two people can just leave there child. Never looking back. Emma Swan kept on running because she was trying to find the right place to call home. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have always imagined". Go beyond the measure of life until you have the reached the end, until you have found something or someone that is worth fighting for.

"This is my home".

The blonde smiled, turning herself around to home. Green eyes widen, gasping as she got knocked over. She didn't see who, all she could see is her feet being dragged against the dirt until her eyes slowly closed.

Present

Emma lifted her head, fluffing up her pillow so she can decently comfy in her own bed. The blonde laid back down, resting her hand on top of other as she looked up at her bedroom ceiling. Her pink lips curved into a bright smile. She could hear Ruby and Regina's voices getting closer to her bedroom.

"Come in", Emma said, after hearing a faint knock on the door.

Ruby's arms were wrapped around Emma right when she came in. Regina put on her best smile for Emma. The brunette needed to be here for Emma, not complaining about why she was so angry and asking questions about who is this A person.

"Hi". The blonde squeeked out. Regina smiled, sitting down on Emma's bed. She put the back of her hand on Emma's forehead, moving her hand to Emma's cheek.

"Hi". Both girls longingly gazed in each other's eyes. Ruby faked cough, breaking up the awkward situation. Emma dorkily smiled, Regina hid her face with a blushing grin.

"Okay, now that the awkward situation is over with you two staring at eachother all lovey dovey, you guys can do that when I'm not in the room". Ruby pulled out a swan necklace from her tight skinny jean pocket.

"This is from Regina and me. Just a welcoming home gift after spending weeks in that hospital bed, which I don't know how you survived but I would have probably freaked the hell out".

Emma shook her head, taking the necklace. She set down the necklace on the palm of her hand, the chains spilled between her fingers. The blonde traced the pendulant of the pure white swan.

"Swans stand for beauty, associated with love, symbolizing grace. That's why my last name is Swan but I didn't know who my parents were so gave myself a last name. I didn't really care about the name, it was just a last name but apart of me wanted to feel. No I need to feel like I was a part of a family. Not a one way paycheck for a family who only pretended to care".

Regina exchanged a worry look with Ruby. The brunette kissed away the wet tears that belonged to Emma. The blonde grabbed Regina, pulling her in a hug. Emma took ruby's hand as both of them laid down by Emma's side.

If I could break away half of all your pain

I'd take the worst of it and carry you like you carry me

You say that you're alright when tears are in your eyes

We're strong enough for this and I need you

It's okay that you need me

So put your armor on the ground tonight

Cause everyone's got to come down sometimes

"What are we doing?". Ruby broke the silence. Emma laughed.

"I'm having a moment. We are having a moment together as great friends. So shut up and enjoy it".

Pitch black was the only color could she see. Her eyes were covered, both her arms and legs were stripped against the a hard wooden chair. Emma squeezed both of her hands, biting her teeth, feeling the rops dig deep in her skin. Emma thickly swallowed, when she heard footsteps getting closer. Her breathing quickened, as a cold metal made contact with her skin, and then. Than everything went black. The next thing, she was resting back on her crunchy leaves and dirt next to an old cellular. Both of her wrist had a severe cuts, possibly ten cuts. Emma rolled up her shirt and her stomach was covered in about twenty cuts. Emma wanted to move, to get up, and run, but she couldn't. It was iike her body was paralyzed or frozen. She was to scared to move.

"So Regina?"

"Mom". Emma groaned, covering her blood red face with her hands.

"You really like her?"

"Ya, I really do. She's so sweet and just truly amazing"

"I can tell that Regina really cares about you. She was very worried about you"

"She was? I mean how worried?"

"So worried that she started crying on my shoulder and she spent the night on those uncomfy chairs. Even ruby stayed. They were both so worried about you. Regina was very shaken up about the whole thing. She was still wearing the shirt that was covered up in your blood. Regina told me she wasn't going home until you were awake and okay"