The Mills Sisters

Zelena's First Birthday

It was early that morning when Regina decided to wake up. She had lots of stuff to take care of and in her opinion it was a better idea to start as soon as she could, being careful not to wake up Zelena and her daughter in the process. So she tried to be as quiet as possible, walking on her tiptoes and using her magic only if it was necessary.

After everything was done and she was satisfied with the results, she walked upstairs, on her tiptoes, trying to figure out if her sister was finally awake or not. She silently opened Zelena's bedroom door, spying inside with one eye. She shook her head a little, still finding her sister curled in her blankets, her red hair spread all over the pillow and over her face. An amused smile cracked on Regina's lips as she tried not to laugh. Then her eyes turned to watch her little niece Robyn, who was already awake in her crib, trying to get up on her own and reach her mother like every morning. Regina smiled once again, walking towards the little girl who smiled brightly as she saw her aunt.

The baby lifted her arms and Regina picked her up.

"Good morning, little one!" She whispered, placing a soft kiss on her cheek.

The baby just chuckled before turning her head to face her mom, still peacefully sleeping.

Regina playfully poked Robyn's tummy.

"You want to go to your sleeping mommy, right?" She asked as a fit of giggles escaped from Robyn's mouth. Her tiny hands couldn't stop moving towards her mother while her little feet couldn't stop kicking.

Regina smiled once again. She slowly sat on the bed, letting the baby crawl towards her sister. She watched the entire scene, enjoying it in silence.

Zelena stirred a little as she felt the bed dip a few times and the sound of her daughter's laughter reached her ears.

"What are you up to little green bean?" She asked sleepily and slowly moved to rub her eyes, only to be met of the sight of her daughter crawling to her and grabbing her curly hair and her sister watching with a smile.

"Slightly creepy... Having you watch me sleep." She said in jest and Regina rolled her eyes.

"Someone was reluctant to wake up and fetch her daughter for hugs." The brunette shot back and smirked a little. "Besides~ I came to wake you up because it's your birthday, isn't it?" She said and cocked her eyebrow.

"Damn... Already?" The red-head sat up slowly and gathered her daughter in her arms, smiling at her and kissing her cheeks before properly cradling her. "So, what did you have in mind little sister? I hope it's pistachio cake you made." She chuckled and the brunette slowly got up and put her hands on her hips.

"Well you won't find out if you stay still in bed.." She teased, lifting an eyebrow as her sister chuckled.

"Yeah I think you're right, but first, don't you think I deserve a proper 'Happy Birthday' from my one and only little sister?"

Regina let out a short laugh, but nodded. After all, Zelena was right. She was so glad and happy to be finally able to celebrate her birthday with her.

Zelena sat in the middle of the bed with Robyn, now wrapped around her left side. Regina stared at the adorable couple for a moment. The irony let her think about Robyn as a cute little monkey. She softly chuckled again.

Then Regina slowly reached out to her older sister and sat next to her with a loving smile on her face. The brunette leaned to kiss Zelena's cheek while wrapping her arms around her shoulders to pull her closer.

"Happy birthday Zelena!" She said, gently caressing her sister's back.

Zelena's eyes glittered with excitement as she stroked her sister's hair.