Storybrooke Scandal - A SwanQueen story

Strategy

~*~ Regina's pov ~*~

I was glad to be home again. The first thing I did was take off my coat and kick off my heels. I had been busy all day with trying to find a way to get our husbands back to the Enchanted Forest, but in the end all I got was a whole lot of nothing. I had been through every book on magic in my possession... Three times, and nothing!

I walked into the kitchen and pulled out a bottle of wine, uncorking it and throwing the cork angrily into the bin before lighting it on fire.
"It went that well, huh?" Emma said as she came into the kitchen. I shot her a glare and she held up her hands in surrender. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by it. I know you're trying really hard to find a way back." Emma moved over to me and wrapped her arms around my waist and held me closer. "Look... I don't think you're going to accomplish anything by toasting our trash, other than making my job easier because now I don't have to take it out, but..." She grinned a little and even though I was pissed, I felt my mouth corners betray me and a smile slowly started to grace my lips. "There we go~" Emma smiled and kissed me softly. I slowly melted into her embrace and kissed her back, putting my hands on her shoulders. "I think you should take a break. You have tried everything you can think of and more... I suggest you just forget about our quest to summon a portal and instead get a wink of sleep and maybe hang out with your son." The blonde looked at me meaningfully.

"But... Now that they have finally made a choice, I want them gone." I said and bit my lip. "Just in case they change their bloody minds."
"Regina... I know, but you should hang out with Henry and have some fun. He misses spending time with you and the last two weeks you've been doing nothing but gone spelunking in your dungeon." Emma said and I punched her shoulder.
"I did nothing of the sort." I retorted and rolled my eyes at her choice of words.
"Just spend some time with the kid. You know I'm right." The blonde made me look into her eyes. I nodded slowly in agreement.
"I know, you're right... And I'm sorry, but you know what I'm like."
"That's why I'm here telling you to snap out of it." Emma slid her hand into my hair and cradled my head. I sighed and leaned into her hand, slowly closing my eyes. "Now, grab yourself a glass, pour some wine, then grab me a beer and your son a soda because we're watching a movie." Emma said and walked away after kissing me on the forehead.

I smiled as I watched her walk away. At times I really hate her for it, but she always manages to pull me back out of whatever situation I get myself into. I know I had neglected them both, more than necessary, but I was honestly working really hard to fix the situation we're in. Emma just reminded me of where my attention should really be.

I did as I was told and I went to the living, carrying a tray with drinks and some chips.
"So, what are we watching?" I asked and Henry's face lit up.
"Awesome! Mom's joining. We were trying to decide between the Oceans' series or Die Hard." The boy said and looked at the movies that Emma had brought with her. I shrugged a little.
"Either is fine I suppose." I put the tray down and went to sit with Emma, leaning against her shoulder.
"Why don't we go with Oceans 11. It's more comedy than action and I think your mom can use a laugh."
"Are you trying to say something?" I quirked a brow.
"No, I'm just saying laughing is good for you, and you've gotten more wrinkles lately because you keep frowning." Emma teased and I slapped her thigh. She winced and whined as she looked at me.
"What was that for?"
"I don't get wrinkles."

Henry just laughed at us and smirked a little.
"Don't even think about it young man." I stopped him before he could utter a word. He feigned innocence and just put the movie into the DVD player.
"Movie time!" 

~*~

The blonde was already lying in bed when I emerged from the bathroom. I moved over to the bed and crawled in with her, sighing softly and crawling up against her body. She smiled and pulled me closer.
"Stop worrying so much..." She said and kissed me softly on the lips. I relaxed against her and closed my eyes slowly.
"It's hard to do so when all you want is to live in peace when you know trouble is still in town." I said and Emma chuckled softly.
"I'm sure, by now, even trouble is sleeping." She looked at the alarm clock over my shoulder. I nuzzled into the nape of her neck and sighed.
"I'm sorry..."
"No, don't apologize..." She said and cupped my cheek. "But I'd be less concerned if you got some more sleep for once." She whispered and kissed my ear. I looked up at her and smiled gently.
"I'll sleep once those two are gone and my biggest problem is how long you're going to keep me up with obscene amounts of sex." I purred and kissed her softly. She grinned into the kiss and grabbed my ass, making our bodies connect fully.
"That better be a promise." Emma said and I looked into her eyes.
"I promise."