Sorry it took so long I'm so busy with my internship but I just wanted to post this short chapter to let you know I haven't forgotten about it. I'll try to find time to write as soon as possible (also for my other stories) but I can't promise anything.

anyways let me know what you thought of it :)

The rest of Emma's day went by much like all of the others days. Nothing important happened, she had lunch with Ruby and Mary Margaret, got laughed at during math and eventually slept through politics.

Finally the last class was over and she rushed to pack her bags, wanting to get home as fast as possible.

"Hey there friend, calm down."

Emma sighed and momentarily stopped packing her stuff. "Ruby please. I just want to go home and take a bath okay."

The brunette frowned and poked her arm. "Honey, I thought you had an appointment with Miss Mills?"

Emma's eyes widened. She had completely forgotten about it. "Shit. I forgot." This day was definitely giving her a headache and she wasn't even sure if it was because of the hangover anymore.

"You're not late, class just ended."

"I know, but I was just really looking forward to going home."

Ruby smiled sadly as she rubbed the blonde's upper arm. "I understand, but it probably won't be long. I'll start dinner so you can eat when you get home. How does that sound?"

Emma looked up at her friend and smiled sincerely. "Thank you. That sounds great."

"I am great."

The blonde laughed. "Don't push it Rubes."

Emma knocked on the door of her teacher's classroom even though it was open. She felt awkward just walking in, especially since Miss Mills seemed to be deep in thought.

She was proven correct when the teacher jumped in her place at the sudden sound.

"Emma. You scared me."

"Sorry."

Miss Mills send her a small smile. "It's fine, do come in please."

They both sat down, Miss Mills behind her desk and Emma in the chair that was now standing directly in front of it, clearly meant for her.

"So Miss Swan, have you changed your mind?"

The girl frowned. "Changed my mind about what?"

She could see that her teacher was suppressing an eye roll. "About telling me who hurt you."

Emma quickly shook her head. "That's not happening."

For a second she could see something that looked like concern in her teacher's eyes, but then it disappeared as she cleared her throat and picked up a piece of paper.

"I compared your schedule to mine, and it seems like Tuesday and Thursday afternoon would be best for the both of us. On Thursday you will have to wait 30 minutes till I am done, but you could use that time to start on some of your homework."

Emma groaned. "Do I really have to do this?"

Miss Mills dropped the paper and looked Emma directly in the eye, someone it caused shivers all over her body.

"Yes Miss Swan. You're not as dumb as you clearly think you are, but you have to put more effort into it."

The blonde girl knew her teacher was right, but she still didn't like the idea very much. Why couldn't everything just stay exactly as it was? She'd finish school, move away and become a cop. That had always been her plan and she didn't feel like changing it.

"Well I don't think I have a choice so.."

Regina raised her eyebrows. "Well you had, but you refused to take it so now this will have to do."

Emma tilted her head. "But wait a second, if you say I need tutoring so badly, why did you even give me an option. Did you know I was going to refuse?"

Instead of answering, Regina just pushed some papers into her hands and ignored her question completely. " Why don't you read through some of these and then when you're done we can start on some of the assignments of this week."

Emma pouted. "I thought we were only going to schedule, not do actual work."

Regina didn't even look up. " I thought so too, Miss Swan. But if you keep complaining than maybe I'll even give you extra work to take home. How does that sound."

The blonde girl rolled her eyes. " Geez I'm sorry."

For a second she thought she saw a smile appear on the teacher's face, but it was gone so fast she couldn't have been sure. What was up with this woman anyways, and why did she want to help her so badly. She tried to push the questions back into her mind and focus on the papers lying in front of her. God she had been staring at these papers for minutes now and still hadn't finished reading the first sentence. Miss Mills must think she's a complete moron.

"Miss Swan."

Emma was startled out of her thoughts and quickly looked up at her teacher.

"I can practically hear you thinking. Is this too hard for you?"

The younger woman shook her head. "No, I'm sorry. I'm just not focused I guess, it's been a long day."

This time her teacher really smiled at her, and for once it seemed like she actually meant it. " I know, I've had those days, maybe we can go through these together? If you'd like?"

Emma flashed her a big smile. "Yes, that would be great."

For once she didn't mind doing something for school, because it meant spending time with Regina. She didn't know why, but somehow she was drawn to her, wanting to know more about her which each cold stare that was send her way. She couldn't possibly be like this all the time, right? Did she not have a side of her that just wants to dance in her underwear and watch Netflix all day?

The teacher cleared her throat. " Is there something you want to ask me? You've been staring at me for the last minute or so."

Besides the fact that I want to know if you like dancing in your underwear, a voice in her head said. " Uh no. Sorry. Just lost in thought I guess."

"Miss Swan you do realize that I'm making an exception for you right, I don't do this for every student so I suggest that you try to stay focused on what you're supposed to do for longer than one minute."

"Why?"

"Excuse me?"

"Why did you make an exception for me?"

She knew right away she'd asked the right question. Regina's cheeks reddened and her eyes broke contact with Emma's.

"I think that's enough for today, why won't you head home and try to finish this on your own."

The blonde girl frowned. "But we haven't even-"

"Enjoy your evening Miss Swan."

It was clear that she wasn't going to get any tutoring anymore so she quickly packed her things and stood. " So I guess I'll see you Thursday?"

"Yes."

As Emma closed the door of the classroom behind her she wondered what was going on. What was so special about her? And why did Regina seem so closed off, was this some kind of cry for help because then she really shouldn't have come to the most fucked up person at school. Whatever it was, she was going to find out what was keeping her so … cold. But not right now, right now she was going home and eat. Thank god.

"Hey!" Ruby yelled as Emma closed the door behind her. "How was it?"

The blond dropped herself in one of their (extremely uncomfortable) kitchen chairs and sighed deeply. " I don't know, kind of weird."

"How so?"

"Don't know I think there is something going on with her and she just needs someone to talk to."

Ruby raised an eyebrow. "You think that?"

A plate of perfectly cooked lasagna was placed in front of her and she smiled at her friend, silently thanking her. "Could be, but then I don't know why me."

Ruby couldn't help but laugh. "Yeah it is kind of a weird choice. When are you seeing her again?"

"rsday." She said through a mouthful of lasagna.

The brunette laughed. "I'm sorry what?"

Emma quickly finished her bite of – super delicious she must say – lasagna. "Thursday."

Finally Ruby sat down in front of her with her own plate of lasagna and started eating like she hadn't had any food in years, Emma was used to this, her friend always eats like an insane starving person. However she can't help but observe and quietly laugh at her friend's strange behavior.

"So what are you gonna do?"

The blonde shrugged. "Don't know whatever she tells me to I guess."

"Yeah but I mean are you going to ask her why she is so keen on teaching you history and seeing you twice a week just to teach you some stuff you would already know if you actually bothered to study for once."

She shrugged. "I can't actually ask her that, it would be rude."

"Guess so, maybe when you know her a little better."

"We'll see. For now I just wanna finish this heavenly food and binge watch Parks and recreation till it's morning again."

"Sounds like a plan." Her friend answered.