Secrets our hearts hide

7

The following Monday came. Emma arrived at the lecture hall that Regina's lesson was always held. She sat down at the back like she always does. Once the clock reached 9:00am Regina started. Not waiting for anyone who it late.

"So as many of you must know Stephen King wrote amazing stories. Can someone tell me his main theme" Regina asked looking around at the class.

"Horror" a girl called out as her hand raised into the air.

"Good. He wrote horror stories. Me myself I'm a huge fan. I loved them growing up. My favourite was his first. Can anyone name his first ever story" she asked not sure if her class would know this yet.

"Was it Carrie" Emma asked from the back causing Regina to look at her a little shocked.

"Yes it is miss swan. Very good. We are going to be focusing on Stephen King stories for awhile" Regina says before being cut off. 

"Professor Mills. Isn't Stephen King the guy who wrote It" a boy asked sitting next to the girl who answered Regina's first question.

"Yes he is. Now please get out my class" Regina said calmly as she started forming a frown.

"What? Why? I asked a question" he asked confused at the teacher who was annoyed at him.

"Firstly you cut in on me which I don't like and everyone knows that. Secondly you didn't ask a question. You asked me something you knew the answer to but just wanted to impress Rachel next to you" Regina said causing the class to laugh.

Emma was sat at the back of the class trying not to burst out laughing. She knew what was coming and she thought it was funny. Regina was stood looking at the boy waiting for her class to stop laughing.

"I wasn't trying to... what are you talking about" the boy asked acting like he was confused.

"I have seen you the last few lessons staring at her instead of listening to me. Get out now please" Regina strictly said as she proved to her class she doesn't deal with stupidity.

"This is bullshit" he snapped as he stood up annoyed.

"And don't come back. Your out of my class" Regina said calmly but she was angry at the language he used.

"Are you fucking kidding me"

"GET! OUT!" Regina shouts as the boy hadn't left yet.

He lifted his bag up and onto his shoulder. Pushing past everyone. Regina watched him with angry eyes so he knew she wasn't joking. He left the class in a sulk. Emma was still sat at the back laughing. Regina sighed as she rolled her eyes.

"Well that was creepy" Rachel says grossed out that guy liked her.

"That took too long. As I was saying class" Regina continued as she began to teach her class again.

As it came to an end Regina let everyone go. Emma had noticed Regina was hiding the fact she was really angry. She went to the front of the lecture hall where Regina was wiping her bored clean.

"Hey. You alright" Emma awkwardly asked from behind her.

"I'm fine miss swan. Is there something I can help you with" Regina replied staying facing forward and wiping her bored.

"Just wanted to check if your alright that's all" Emma softly said looking down knowing Regina was trying to ignore her.

"Well I'm fine thanks for asking" Regina said as she started writing on it for her next class.

"No your not. How about we skip Spanish today and go for a drink? I'm meant to be working so you can come to my bar" Emma suggests which got the brunettes attention.

"I'm not drinking with you Emma. Your 18 and my student" Regina sighed as she finally turned to look at the blonde.

"Fine. I still have to work today. If you decide to come in for a drink we can talk. If not then don't say I didn't try" Emma said shrugging as she started walking backwards.

Regina just looked at her and didn't say anything. Emma sighed and turned around. Walking towards the exit.

"I'll think about it" Regina said feeling bad she didn't say anything before.

Emma looked round at her and smiled slightly. She then left the lecture hall. Emma had an hour of nothing at the moment so she left the campus. She walked down to the nearest bookstore. She was looking around but had no idea where to look.

"Can I help you find something sweetie" an older lady who works at the bookstore asked.

"I'm looking for Stephen King books" Emma asked with a smile at her.

"Over there. There in order of when they were wrote" she replied pointing at a section to the left of Emma.

The blonde thanks the woman and walked towards it. She looked at all the books. She remembered when Regina said the first book he wrote was her favourite. It was Carrie. Emma grabbed the book and payed for it before leaving the shop. She headed back to campus knowing Regina was in a lesson. Emma went to her office and pushed the door to open it. It was locked.

"Dammit" Emma sighed knowing she should have guessed that.

Underneath was a gap. Just about big enough to fit the book. Emma took a pen out and wrote on the first page of the book. A blank page.

I remembered it was your favourite. Hope this cheers you up.
-Emma cx

The blonde then slid the book under the door. She slipped her pen back into her pocket and walked away. Hoping Regina would meet her later that day. That's when it hit her. Regina mills wasn't just a one night stand. She was someone that would have a big influence on her life. It was just getting started.