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Inspired By OQ Day 3

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Regina

I couldn't help but see red as I paced back and forth in the master bedroom that seemed so empty and domineering. I had been trying to prevent a public outburst, but Robin had made it so difficult, so I figured leaving was my best bet.

Heavy footsteps filled the room and I could tell that he was home and ready to talk, but I was far from having a civilized conversation. "Regina, we need to talk about this." His raspy voice insisted, but I just chewed on my lip and turned to face him. His jacket was folded over his arm and his blouse was unbuttoned and flared out.

"Why. You're only going to get mad." I huffed, only frustrating him further as I began to attempt to unzip my white sundress that I had brought out for the family dinner.

"Because I want to know why you just can't bring yourself to hold my daughter. I see the look on your face when someone offers- it's like you're disgusted by her!" He cried, tossing his coat on the chair, but I didn't let him end the conversation, bolting to my feet.

"How dare you. I am trying to deal with this mess that you caused!" I snapped, but he just mirrored my stance and stomped towards me fuming. "She's an innocent baby! I thought this all blew over! We talked about this!" He cried, but I shook my head at him and turned, trying to contain my frustrated tears.

"I am trying- but this will never just blow over! You slept with my sister and got her pregnant! No matter what agreement we land upon, this will always be hard for me! You betrayed my trust and now there is a living reminder of that! And to make matters worse she's my own flesh and blood." I shouted, feeling my chest shake with tears.

"You know I didn't mean to hurt you. I thought we weren't going to see each other ever again!" He cried, but I shook my head at him and felt the tears fall down my face, surrendering to my frustration.

"I haven't had sex since we spent the night in the vault. I couldn't bear to share that piece of myself while I still loved you." I cried, angry tears spewing down my face, but his expression hardened at me, a statue of the man I loved.

"Well that's not my problem. I coped with it, and I don't know why you didn't. I know you have a history of just fucking to numb." He spat, his words like a sharp dagger.

"Fuck you Robin." I spat, barely managing to speak clearly to the man in front of me. He realized his error and backed away, lowering his eyes to the carpet.

"I just don't understand why this is just coming up now. You loved her when we were in the Underworld. I just wish you could see past all this and just love her." He said in defeat, rubbing his brow, the weariness bleeding through his voice.

"Because I'm pregnant. And I know I should be so happy because this should be a new start but it doesn't feel that way. I even debated whether or not to get rid of it because we aren't ready." I wept, crossing my arms angrily as his jaw dropped, trying to absorb the news.

"Why didn't you tell me?" He cried, moving towards me, but I shook my head and backed away squeezing my eyes shut to try and block my joy over this.

"How could I? Robin you broke my heart. I had to learn the hard way that a baby can't and shouldn't fix a broken relationship. I'm scared out of my mind and we still have this issue! I am trying to heal on my own, fix the relationship with my sister so I don't burst into tears after I see that little girl who looks just like you! I have no choice!" I shouted, my face sticky with tears as I let all my emotions in front of him.

"You shouldn't have to deal with this behind closed doors! This is a good thing Regina!" He cried, but I shook my head at him and stomped towards the other side of the room, slamming my hand onto the wall with full force.

"Yes I do! Are you fucking deaf?! It's not fair to the baby and it's not fair that I have to sit here and pretend that I am okay with any of this! I try and I try but it sucks! It fucking sucks!" I screamed, but he just sneered at me and rubbed his jawline, getting ready to retaliate.

"Oh grow up Regina! We had our chance! But you told me to go with Marian! I would've stayed if I knew that's what you wanted!" He tried, but I read right through his argument, scoffing audibly at him.

"How am I supposed to do that! She was DYING! And don't give me that bullshit because you knew how much I cared. I called you EVERY DAY! I didn't want anything I just needed to know you were safe! You deleted me off your phone!" I screamed, now growing enraged as the evil queen began to rear her ugly face.

"I was trying to make it work with Marian!"

"I KNOW!" I shouted, sinking into a chair tiredly, dropping my face to my hands to finally sob. "This is what I'm talking about, Robin! We are far from okay and we put on a face for the world and our family, but I'm starting to lose it. I'm terrified that I may make the wrong call here, and I don't know what to do." I surrendered, he was still perched by the bedpost, his shirt disheveled from our argument, bags still encircling his blue eyes.

"I know. I just wish things could go back to how they were before." He sighed, but I shook my head and wiped the tears from my cheeks, sniffling softly.

"They can't." I muttered, shocked as he took a step towards me and lowered down to my height. "I know, but we can at least try and fix some of this." He suggested, making my head clear and look up at his sad, cobalt eyes.

"Yeah. We should try and fix this." I agreed, the room now eerily silent as I glanced upwards, my reflection shocking me as I reveled in my swollen eyes and flushed cheeks.

"I'm sorry I screamed." I muttered, wiping my nose with a tissue, embarrassed at how quickly I had lost my temper over all this.

"Don't apologize. It's been a while coming." He shrugged, both of us silent for a moment. I sighed and pulled out my phone, quickly sending a text to Archie to book our session, setting it back down on the dresser.

"You should sleep." Robin finally exhaled, quietly excusing himself into the closet, exiting with his pajamas and pillow in tow.

"Just for now." He winked, both of us in agreement, but my heart still sank. This was our new and disheartening reality.