Today was Roland's sixth birthday party and Robin was a little stressed out. There were about twenty kids, all from Roland's class, and they were racing around his backyard playing an intense game of tag. Robin was standing at the grill and from his view, past the hamburger scented smoke, he could see the beautiful woman that filled his every waking minute.
Regina was dressed in a black t-shirt, some dark wash jeans, and the skull patterned scarf she stole from him was wrapped around her shoulders. At the moment she was sitting down and helping a little girl put on one of the party favor crowns Roland insisted be bought for his party. Robin absolutely loved how she interacted with kids and it made his heart swell.
"Robin, who are you staring at with that lovey eyed look?" Will, Robin's best friend, said as he walked up to Robin with a soda in his hand.
"The brunette over there who now has a purple crown on her head is my girlfriend," Robin said as he laughed softly.
"Ah, she is quite the looker. I'll have to introduce myself once she's free of children. You're always talking about her I feel like I know her so well," he said which made his friend scoff.
"Will, you don't know anything about her and I don't talk about her that much." When the words left his mouth Robin couldn't help but steal another glance at his girlfriend while she joined the game of tag.
"Regina is 28, she likes dark chocolate, she prefers red wine, her favorite soda is Sprite, her favorite color varies from red to black to purple and depends on her mood, her favorite book to read to Roland is the Captain Underpants series and-"
"Okay, okay, I get it. I might talk about her all the time to you. I'm also very impressed you remembered all of this little facts I told you," Robin said as he flipped hamburgers on the grill. He even had a few turkey burgers since Regina wasn't a fan of red meat.
"Of course I remembered that crap. I know when to pay attention to your blubbering mouth. I tune out when you talk about your boring job but when you talk about hot chicks I'm all ears." That last statement had earned a kick to the shin. "Bloody hell!"
"Regina isn't just some hot chick. She's a beautiful and smart woman who I care about very much and I won't let you downsize her to some hot chick," Robin said and Will had sighed as he rubbed his leg.
"I get it I won't talk ill of your little girlfriend," he replied and that earned him a dirty glare. "Well, she is little. You can't blame me for stating the obvious."
"Why don't you finish these burgers up for me while I go talk to my "little" girlfriend," he said as he shoved the spatula into Will's hands and walked over to where Regina was seated.
She was sitting on the soft green grass with a group of five-year-olds around her. They were talking about something that had Regina almost fall over with laughter. She was completely a dream to Robin and he couldn't help but shake his head as he watched her play a group hand-clapping game with the kids.
"Mind if I steal Regina away for a second?" He asked the kids as he walked up behind her.
"Uncle Robbie don't take too long. Gina just taught us a fun game," Leia, who was Emma Swan's, his coworker, daughter.
"I'll be quick I promise," Robin said as he grabbed Regina's hand and whisked her away to the backyard's patio.
"Why'd you steal me away? I was having so much with them," Regina said with a pout and Robin gave a hearty laugh as he shook his head.
"You are a literal five-year-old I swear," he said as he cupped her cheeks and brought her in for a quick kiss.
"I am young at her and I partly think that's why you invited me here," she teased as she grabbed his hands.
"I invited you because Roland loves you and I love you," Robin said for the first time and Regina grinned as she walked away from him.
That wasn't quite the reaction he was hoping for so he curiously watched her. She walked over to one of the chairs and untied a balloon from it. As she walked back over to him he could see her rip open the balloon and place her lips on it. He heard take a deep inhale and she looked up at him with a goofy smile on her face.
"I love you too!" She exclaimed with a high pitched and squeaky voice that made the both of them laugh.
Robin pulled her into his arms and planted a soft kiss on her lips. His hands wrapped around his waist and he held her tight as they kissed. Regina was the first to pull away as she tucked her head against his shoulder. He held her tight and kissed the side of her forehead.
"Can you at least say it again in your normal voice?" He asked her and she laughed as she pecked his lips.
"Of course, Robin. I love you so much, too much," she told him in her normal voice and his heart ached at hearing her soft words.
"Gina!" Roland yelled as he ran up to the two of them and threw himself against her legs in an attempt of a hug. "It's time to play pin the tail on the dragon. I need the help of the pretty queen in order to win."
"Are you trying to steal my queen from me?!" Robin asked in a shocked voice as he held onto her even tighter making her laugh.
"Yes, I am!" Roland yelled as he pulled out his wooden sword.
"You have to fight me for her. I love her too much to let her go easily." Once his words were spoken Robin picked up a giggling Roland and spun him around in a circle before putting him down.
"Robin, that wasn't a fair fight," Regina laughed as she watched Roland struggle to find his balance. Out of pity she picked up the poor boy and kissed his cheek. "Sir Robin of Locksley I have made my decision to join Lord Dimples on his quest to pin the tail on the dragon."
"If milady chooses it she shall have it. I wish you both the best of luck." He placed kisses on both of their cheeks before watching them join the other kids for the fun game.
Once they were there Regina glanced back at the man she loved and his smile told her what she already knew: he loved her.
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That was a super quick one shot due to a burst of inspiration from a picture where Lana was blowing up a balloon at a con. Soon I'll be updating one of my stories and I'll see you guys in the next update! Have a great day lovelies!
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FanfictionOne shots of Regina from Once Upon A Time. Some of these entries will be for contests. I will also write any one shot that someone suggests. I also won't post as much on this book.