Gamble Until You Can't

11

The next day, Regina was led in bed with her eyes just locked on the ceiling. She'd barely slept a wink last night, worrying about today. Her usual 7:30am alarm went off causing her to snap from her thoughts, clicking stop on her phone. That's when she noticed a message. The name read Parker, aka, Regina's dad.

Parker: I'll be there at 10. I've missed you, princess 😉

At the sight of the message, Regina's body tensed up in an uncomfortable potion. Tears quickly built a wall over her fighting eyes. Even though no one was around, she refused to show any fear to her walls.

Regina: ok. I'll see you soon

She shook off her fear, put her phone down and made her way out of bed. She proceeded to the wardrobe, from there, she took a turtle neck with long sleeves and a pair of light jeans. Usually, Regina had her cleavage on full display and a skirt short enough to see her ass when she bent down, today wasn't that day. When her father was around, she wore as much clothing as possible. Once dressed, she just looked in the mirror and hid her fear from her own self.

"Regina, open up" Isabella called in, knocking on the door quickly as she knew the brunette was awake. Regina sighed and made her way to the door, pulling it open to now see her best friend. "Fucking hell, I'm not use to seeing you like that"

"Me neither, I hate it. What's up" Regina replied, a tired face showing she hasn't slept yet.

"I'm really sorry, mi abuela passed away in the night and I have to leave for Columbia today. I'm so sorry, I know I'm meant to be with you all day with your dad and I know I promised, I'm so sorry" Isabella quickly rambled, tears building in her eyes as she knew this was her processing the death.

"Hey, its ok!" Regina cut in as she pulled her best friend into her arms. "It's ok, mi amigo. It's ok" Regina soothed, rubbing her hand across the woman now sobbing on her back. Regina couldn't even be mad that she didn't have her best friend today, she knew how close Isabella was with her grandmother. "Don't be sorry, your mother needs you and clearly you need her"

"What about your father? You can't be alone with him, not after what happened last time. You nearly got"

"I know! I'll talk to Emma, she's knows"

Isabella pulled out the hug, just looking at her best friend with tears down her face. She had such a heart of gold that she cared about others happiness before hers. Regina used her sleeve and wiped the tears away, chuckling as she did so.

"Its bee a while since you had a sleeve to do that" Isabella laughed, knowing she always wears short sleeves to show off her arms.

"I know, I hate this. Are you going to be ok" Regina softly asked, placing her hand on the light brunettes shoulder.

"I'll be fine, I have to leave in an hour so I need to pack. If Emma can't do it, then I'll stay. I know you need me" Isabella kindly said with a face to show she meant it.

"You need to go. Besides, I have Emma wrapped around my finger" Regina replied with a smirk as if she was proud of it.

"Say what you want, I know you have a soft spot for her" Isabella chuckled slightly, wiping away an almost dried tear from her cheek.

"Shut up" Regina replied, giving Isabella a look to show she was right. "Do you want help packing"

"No. You go talk to Emma, thank you though" Isabella softly said, smiling sweetly at her best friend as she tried forgetting why she's sad.

Regina gave her best friend a quick hug before allowing her to return to her room. She then went to the bathroom and brushed her teeth, fixing her hair whilst there. Once done, Regina finally made her way to Emma's room. As she knocked, she was suddenly scared to ask. If Emma was busy, she was screwed.

"Yeah, come in" Emma groaned, making it obvious she had only just woke up. Regina slowly opened the door, seeing the room was very dark due to the curtains being closed. "Regina? Ow, hi" Emma said, looking confused as to why she was there.

"Did I wake you" Regina softly asked as she was worried she disturbed the woman.

"It's fine, I'll open the curtains and we can talk" Emma replied as she sat up more in her bed.

"No, it's fine" Regina quickly said, causing the blonde to instantly stop. Regina closed the door and slowly walked towards Emma's, taking a seat on the bed beside her. "Can I ask you to do me a favour, I'll do anything in return"

"Of course, what is it" Emma replied, sitting forward and subconsciously placing her hand on Regina's.

"When my father comes here, Isabella stays with me the only time because of what he's like. She's had to fly back to Columbia today and I'm scared to be alone around him. Could you, please, stay with me all day? I'll do anything, I promise, just please" Regina softly asked as she let the fear inside her, finally take over.

"Yeah, of course I will. Anything for you to be safe. I don't want anything in return, honestly" Emma replied with a chuckle as if Regina was crazy to need to beg.

"When he's gone, I'll take you out for dinner. How about that"

"Sounds good"

"I'm sorry I woke you" Regina softly said, moving to the edge of the bed to stand.

"Its ok. When does he come" Emma asked, rubbing her tired eyes as she looked at the brunette.

"10. He's very punctual" Regina replied, knowing full well she got that trait from him.

"I'll go back to sleep for an hour then get ready" Emma simply said as she placed her head back on her pillow and cuddled into it.

Regina just looked at her with a small smile, having no idea why but she did. Emma opened one eye to see, giggling as she did. Regina joined in quickly, making her way back to Emma's bed. She climbed into it and under the covers. Before Emma could ask, Regina snuggled into her and closed her eyes.

"Is this ok" Regina asked, knowing Emma would be crazy to kick her out of bed.

"No" Emma replied, shocking the brunette in her soft grip. Regina looked up at her with so much confusion. "Now it it"

As the words slipped out Emma's mouth, she moved her face closer to Regina's. The brunette knew what was coming, she knew to stop what was coming, she knew she couldn't do what was coming. Of course she just stayed there and let it happen. Their lips joined in a soft kiss. Regina even so slightly parted her lips, giving Emma the option to take it further. Emma, of course, did. They stayed cuddled up as their soft kiss became a heated make out session. Both had waited for too long for this but Regina knew to pull away now.

"Don't do that again" Regina softly whispered, still looking shocked she was just kissed.

"Why?" Emma asked with a confused look, knowing they both wanted that.

"Because I don't date people who I like. It stops me from being broken" Regina simply replied, a sad look in her eyes as she knew she had some sort of feelings for her.

"I won't break you"

"But I'll break you"

With that said, Regina climbed out of bed and walked to the door. She gave a cheeky wink from the door way and slipped out. As she closed the door, her body filled with shock. She brushed her thumb across her lips and teared up, it felt amazing but she couldn't ever let that happen. Why you ask? You'll find out next.