What About Last Night

Down On The Beach

Hours seemed to fly by, as it got dark Emma decided it was time to start getting ready for the beach party. Seeing as she was wearing coveralls covered in paint flecks as well as her face, arms and hands, she decided to undress and take a shower.

Walking out of her room dressed in a deep green tank top that showed off her muscular arms, jean shorts that displayed her long, slender legs perfectly and faded green closed toe sandals, she yells at her dorm mates, "Come on ladies, it's past time to go we're gonna be late!"
"Yeah, yeah, we're coming! Don't get your panties in a bunch!" Ruby bellows back. Hearing Belle giggling in the background, Emma just rolls her eyes and sighs deeply, not really upset just a little perturbed that she was waiting for the pair of lovebirds once again! Slouching down in a comfy chair in the living room she waited trying once again to remember the previous night.
"Ok, we're ready!" Ruby belted out as she tenderly kissed Belle on the lips.

Driving to the beach Emma was unusually anxious and she didn't know why. 'Maybe it was because summer vacation was coming next week or maybe it was because she might see Regina and be able to figure out what happened last night.' pondering to herself. "Hey! Are you even paying attention to what she's saying to you?" Ruby asked exasperated, "Belle just asked you a question!"
"I'm sorry Belle, what did you say?"
"I asked if you knew who was going to be at the beach tonight, so I can ready myself for any possible drama that might unfold." Belle replied sarcastically.
She rolled her eyes like they were marbles rolling across the floor grinning , "Yeah I do, but why should I ruin the surprise."

As the trio arrived at the party, they could hear a bass driven song play on the Pill speakers scattered throughout the beach where people were drinking and dancing. Emma, Ruby and Belle scanned the waterfront to see who was there and who wasn't. The girlfriends walked to the bonfire talking amongst themselves about what they were going to do first dance, drink or skinny dip. Noticing that Robin nor Killian was  there yet Emma sighed in relief hoping she could get some alone time with Regina and yet the ebony haired woman wasn't there yet either. She frowned in disappointment. Ruby and Belle scampered down to the beachfront ready to get the celebration started, Ruby grabbed the keg nozzle out of some guy's hand and pouring a drink for her and Belle. Emma slowly sauntered down the tan sand clearly distraught over the fact that Regina wasn't there.

Reluctantly going to her dorm door Regina grumbled, "Now who is it." As she opened the door the offender smiled wildly at her, teeth seeming to gleam in the bright light. Returning the smile Regina questioned, "Hi Robin, what are you doing here?" "I'm picking you up for the bonfire, don't you remember? We talked about it last night and decided that I'd pick you up. I hope you're still going, aren't you?"
Killian emerged from around the corner, "What's taking so long? I have a gorgeous woman waiting for me!"
"I was wondering where Mal and Cruella were going earlier, give me 10 to 15 minutes and I'll be ready, sit down." Dressed in a tight devil red tank top that enhanced her voluptuous breasts, cutoff jean shorts that showed off her perfectly round butt and tan flip flops, she grabbed her beach bag and strode out the door with Robin and Killian in tow.

The familiar sound of thumping music greeted them too as they traveled down the beach to the bonfire. Placing the beach bag on the soft sand, Regina's shoulders sagged uncharacteristically as she looked around not seeing Emma anywhere immediately. Robin flung an arm around her shoulders lazily, "Are you ok? Do you want something to drink?"
She grimaced from the weight of his leaden arm, "No I'm ok, maybe later, thanks Robin." Shrugging, he slid his arm off of Regina and went to get that drink since she didn't want one.
Killian left to join him saying, "If you see Emma let her know I'm looking for her, thanks."

Standing there she felt like she was being watched, peering around she couldn't find the pair of eyes that seemed to press upon her. Coming from behind a large boulder, Emma greeted her, "Hi." the blonde said clearing her throat.
"Well, hello."
"So I've been meaning to talk to you since you ran out this morning."
"Yeah well I've been thinking about things, I just needed time." the brunette explained digging her shoe in the sand.
"Yeah I understand. Do you want a drink, because I'm going to go get a beer."
"Sure, I'll take a beer please." Regina said with a little guilt because she denied Robin but granted Emma the privilege of getting her a drink.

Emma ran into Robin and Killian at the keg waiting for their turn to get a frothy drink. "Hey Emma." Robin spewed after taking a long swig of his beer.
Killian wrapped his arm around her waist, "Hello love, what have you been doing today?"
Trembling with panic, "Nothing much, just woke up, hung out with Ruby and Belle then painted. What about you?"
"Well I've been rethinking my decision to join the Navy, I mean I love the sea and ocean but I'd be leaving you and I just don't want to do that right now." he explained trying to be romantic. She grabbed the nozzle and started pouring her and Regina their drinks.
"You gonna drink two at a time tonight or what?" Robin joked as Killian laughed.
"No this one is for Regina."
The former frowned at the golden maned woman, "She told me she didn't want one, huh, that's weird."

As she approaches Regina she gazes at her like she was the brightest star in the night sky, which she was to Emma. Shaking her head trying to rid herself of her thoughts she held out the plastic cup with the beer in it toward Regina, "Here you go." "Thanks," grabbing the cup, "I saw Robin and Killian with you down there did they have anything interesting to say or was it the same old thing sports, cars and models?"
"You know, Killian was talking about not going into the Navy," mumbling under her breath, "because of me."
"What do you mean 'because of you'?"
"Well apparently I'm such a fixture in his life that he either can't live without me or he thinks I can't live without him, either way I think it's ridiculous."
"Ridiculous how? I thought you guys were doing ok?"
"We are-were-uh are...I dunno, he's happy I suppose, but I'm not."
Regina's heart leapt into her throat with hope, "Oh so what are you going to do?"
Emma released a breath she didn't know she was holding, "I don't know, I'm kinda interested in someone else,  but I don't know if they feel the same way and that's pretty important as to whether I break up with him or not."

Just then Robin and Killian sauntered up to the girls as they put their arms possessively around their waists, "Heyyy  ladiessss, how are youuu doing? Havin' fun tonight?" Killian started slurring.
The girls just looked at one another in slight disgust. Robin just laughs at his best friend, "Come on Regina let's go down to the fire and dance!"
"I don't know I just kind of want to just hang out tonight, with my friends."
Looking like a puppy who lost his best friend, "Oh ok well I'm gonna go get another drink," draining his cup, "you coming Killian?"
"Yup, yup I'm coming!" He hiccups unwrapping his arm from around the blonde's waist.

Shaking off Killian's grip Emma turns to look at Regina, noting how she licks her full red lips enticingly after each sip from her drink, noticing that she was staring at her in return. 'No it must be my imagination' the woman contemplates.
'Crap, she just caught me staring at her!' the raven beauty realizes in horror as she observes emerald eyes returning her gaze, 'Maybe there is something here. No I'm just imagining it.'
Clearing her dry throat the taller blonde sighs gazing at the ground, "So I guess we should talk about what happened last night."
A little shocked that Emma is being so calm and cool about it the shorter woman says, "Yes we should but I'd like to do it in a quieter place where we can talk without being interrupted if that's ok?"
"Ok, well how about I go tell Ruby and Belle that they should get a ride from Mal and Cruella. That way we can be by ourselves."
"Ok I'll go ask Mal and Cruella then I'll come find you." She smiles warmly, picking up her beach bag.

Moving toward Mal and Cruella, Regina gets stopped short by Robin and Killian, "Where's the fire love?" Killian blurts.
"Where are you going Regina?" Robin asks exasperated.
"I need to go talk to Emma, somewhere quiet and by ourselves, sorry."
"But you haven't been here long! I wanted to spend time with my girlfriend tonight!"
"I'm sorry but I really need to talk to her. Maybe another night Robin." She gives him a quick peck on the cheek.
"Hey! Where's my kiss!" Killian drunkenly shouts.
Finally reaching her dorm mates convincing them to give Emma's dorm mates a ride home, she searches the woman out and finds her at the side of the bonfire with Ruby and Belle.

"Emma, are you ready to go?"
"Yup," looking at her dorm mates, "you guys are gonna behave right? I'm looking at you Ruby!"
"Of course I am!" Ruby smirks.
"Ok well I'll have my cell on if you need anything, but it better be a dire circumstance in order to call me!"
"Ok,ok! Go do your thing, whatever that is."
Rolling her viridian eyes Emma looks at Regina, "Ok lets go."

Wanting to hold her hand, Regina didn't know what to do with her hands so she uncharacteristically stuck them in her jeans pockets which didn't go unnoticed by Emma. The latter was having the same issue, she didn't know what to do with her hands although she knew what she wanted to do with them. She wanted to stop and run them through her friend's dark hair, holding her face while she kissed her plump lips with her thin pink ones, but she didn't do that because she didn't know what would happen and she wasn't willing to sacrifice their friendship for her childish desires. So they both just walked to Emma's beat up car in strained silence.