I Will Protect You

Chapter 16 The Call Part 1 (Emma)

I wake up to an empty bed.
‘Of course she would be up before me.’  I think to myself as I smack my teeth, my mouth dry from sleep. I get out of bed and stretch, noticing the sweet aroma of what I assume is breakfast. I’m walk out of Regina’s room and just as I pass Henry’s room I hear a voice.
“Mom!” I turn around and poke my head into Henry’s room.
“You called, Kiddo?” He nods and gestures me over to him frantically. I slip into his room and sit on the bed next to him.
“Wassup?” I ask him and he looks at the door as if he’s expecting Regina to burst through at any given moment.
“The other day I was in the Author’s mansion and I found something about Zeus and Hades. Basically, not everything is what it seems.” He must see the confusion on my face.
“Mom, I don’t have time to explain right now, but after school, I’ll tell you everything.” With that he hugs me quickly and grabs his bag, leaving the room.
‘What the hell was that all about?’  I ask myself. I shake my head and stand, leaving Henry’s room and walking downstairs to where Regina is making breakfast.
“Morning Baby Girl.” She addresses me and I smile brightly.
“Oh so I’m your baby girl now?” I ask, smirking and she smiles back.
“Yes you are, now come give me some love.” I stay standing there, my hands on my hips.
“When did you become so demanding?”  I ask her, only half joking.
“When you became mine, now get over here.” She’s orders me and I oblige. In two quick steps I have my hands on her hips, her arms on my shoulders, our bodies pressed together, and my lips against hers.
I never would have expected to be in love with Regina, but here, just kissing her, I know that I am.
We separate slowly and I look into her eyes.
“I love you.” I whisper.
“I love you too.” She whispers back and I smile. She turns and grabs the oatmeal off of the stove and hands me a bowl before leading me to the table. I sit across from her and we start eating.
“This is amazing, Regina.” I compliment her cooking and she grins.
“It’s apple cinnamon. Plus I made it so of course it’s amazing.”  I chuckle and go back to eating. That’s when my phone rings.
“I swear I’m going to shut this damn thing off.”  I grumble as I get up and grab it from the counter.
“Of course it’s my mother. Why wouldn’t it be.”
I take the call.
“Yes mother?” I ask, purposefully putting a hint of irritation in my voice.
“N-no. No he can’t. Oh my God…” I drop my phone and fall to my knees, everything sounds like it’s coming through a tunnel of water. I hear Regina come to my side but I can’t acknowledge her. I can’t do anything but cry.