i hate that i love you | a swan queen story

CHAPTER SIX

The following day Regina was up at sunrise, ready to visit Zelena and get an explanation out of her. She made herself wait ‪until 7am‬, which was very painful as she was so eager to get answers, but otherwise she'd be facing the wicked witch and her fury which was never fun.

So, when it was finally came a time when Regina deemed it acceptable to visit, she poofed straight to the front door and knocked loudly. "ZELENA!!"

The door opened and Zelena was standing there, looking half asleep as she obviously had only just woken up and was holding a green fire ball in her palm. Maybe I should have waited just a little longer..

Zelena realised it was Regina and got rid of the ball of anger she was ready to throw. She sighed, "Good morning Regina.." Zelena grudgingly let her inside. "So.." Zelena yawned, "I'm guessing this is about our little talk on the phone.."

"Yes it is. What did you tell my son?" Regina stared at her as she spoke.

"Just what he wanted to know..look it doesn't really matter." Zelena said, avoiding the answer.

"ZELENA! Tell me. I thought I could count on you as my sister." Regina told her, trying to guilt trip her sister.

Zelena looked at her. "Fine.." Regina smiled, it had worked, "but it was an accident. Well the bad part was."

"What bad part..?" Regina watched her in apprehension, thinking about the possibilities of what Zelena could reveal.

"Well, I told him about yours and Emma's plan. That was on purpose. He needed to know. However I accidentally let it slip about how you feel.."

Regina's eyes widened, "YOU DID WHAT? HOW COULD YOU?!"

"SORRY BUT MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN OVER YOURSELF AND TOLD EMMA THEN!" Zelena yelled at her, she turned around and began to walk back into house.

Regina breathed slowly, calming herself down. "No..wait. I'm sorry I shouldn't have got mad at you. It's fine I guess, he probably knew anyway."

Zelena turned back around and looked at her. "Well he had his suspicions yeah. I really am sorry Regina, and I shouldn't have got mad either. "

Regina smiled "It's okay."

The rest of Regina's day carried on as usual. A couple of meetings and lots of paperwork. When she finally got home she was both tired and relieved that the day was over. Henry had eaten dinner with his grandparents as she had stayed an hour later at the office so he was upstairs. He should have been doing homework really, but if you believe that a thirteen year old is going to choose to do that over playing video games then you are very wrong.

Regina trudged upstairs and went into Henry's room. He looked up at her. "Oh..hey Mom!" He smiled. He looked at the tv screen and then back at her awkardly. "I-uh..there was a new update and I just had to play."

Regina laughed. "It's okay."

They both talked about their days and enjoyed each others company for a while, as they hadn't seen each other since the night before. "Hey Mom..where were you this morning?"

Regina chuckled, "Oh that..I went to see your Aunt Zelena. Henry..can you please keep what she told you a secret..I don't want anyone finding out."

Henry smiled and nodded. "Of course. You know, I'd be okay with it."

Regina looked at him, confused. "With what?"

"You and Ma dating. Like for real. Not just to get my grandparents off her back. We could be a family."

Regina smiled. "I know..but I'm sorry to say but that's not what your other mother wants..she's happy without anyone. That was the whole point of this thing, to show Snow and Charming that. Anyway..why would she like me.."

"Don't say that Mom, you're amazing! Anyone would be lucky to have you. I'm the luckiest one of all though, because I get you as my Mom." He grinned at her.

Regina's heart felt like it could burst. "I love you Henry, thank you." She kissed him on the head and left to go back to her own room to finally get some rest. She called out to him, "Don't stay up too late! Good night!"

"Night! Love you!" Henry called back.

Regina layed in her bed a little while later, and as always her thoughts drifted to the blonde sheriff. What have I got myself into..falling for her..
Her eyelids became heavy and she fell into a deep sleep.

Work, the next day, was thankfully not as busy as the previous one. Regina only had two meetings and she'd already attended one. Currently, she was filling out some paperwork for a new classroom to be built at the school. The doors of her office pushed open with a creak, and Regina looked up to see who it was. Emma.

Emma walked into the office and put a brown paper bag on Regina's desk which said 'Granny's Diner" on it.

"Uh hello? I don't remember asking for you Emma." Regina said to her.

Emma smiled. "I know..just thought we could spend some time together. You know, as 'girlfriends'" She laughed.

Regina laughed back, even though she was slightly hurt by Emma's words as it was yet again another reminder that what they had was not real and it would never be real.

Emma pulled up a chair and sat down. She got out the food and gave Regina hers, which was in a box. "I swear, if you've got me a grilled cheese anything like that disgusting junk food you are happy to consume..I will not be happy."

Emma laughed and opened it for Regina. Inside was Regina's usual lunch order, her favourite. Regina smiled, "Well, it seems you did well. Thank you."

Emma returned the smile. "Of course I did well, I do know you." She laughed, "and I pay attention to what you tell me."

Regina smiled one of those only-for-emma smiles. Emma listened, and got this..for her. Oh my gosh, she's so amazing, I don't deserve her.

Emma looked at her, "One of the other reasons for coming here was to thank you. My parents have finally left me alone now. And it's all down to you. So thank you"

Regina laughed. "Emma, you really need to stop saying thank you. It's fine, I'm happy to do this for you. I wouldn't have agreed if I wasn't."

Emma beamed at her, and stopped herself from thanking her again, which she very nearly did.

They had a very enjoyable 'lunch date' as they were so easy in each others company. Regina of course laughed at Emma and her ridiculousness many times and Emma would pout and pretend to be offended. But of course, it had to come to an end.

After an hour, both of their lunch breaks had finished so Emma had to leave. Regina stood up and let her out through the door. "Goodbye Emma, thank you for the lunch." Regina smiled.

Emma walked out the door but then turned back and walked to Regina to kiss her cheek. "Bye.." She said softly.

Regina went a shade of red and went straight back into her office, not quite believing what had just happened.

She did it again..oh my what is she doing to me..