AN: Hey everyone! I must apologize for letting this story kind of fade away.

But I am here to tell you that I'm here to get it back up and running again.

Just please bare with me as I get back into the swing of things again.

This one might be a little shorter than I would like but like I said just go easy on me.

Xoxo

Regina could tell that Emma was nervous and unsure of what to do next. The last thing she wanted to do was scare the girl off. The whole point of this of course was so that she could have a new plaything. It was just proving a little harder than expected. Regina of course lived for the challenge. She did not intend to back down now. Her approach would just have to be a bit more gentle and kind than normal. She could tell that Emma was trying to busy herself in what was playing on the television and it made Regina smile.

"So what were your intentions for this Friday evening? Were you out all by yourself?"

Shit. Emma had forgotten all about Tina and hadn't even let her know she had left the club.

"I was actually out with my best friend who I completely forgot about in all of this. I should probably text her and let her know not to expect me back tonight."Emma grabbed her phone and pulled up Tina's messages.

"So I met Regina. I'll have to explain everything later. I won't be home tonight. Love you!"

"I am sorry about that. I am usually the one frantically worrying about her and where she's gone. I am not used to actually finding anyone I like and leaving the bar with them."

Emma immediately felt embarrassed at having divulged that information to the older woman. What was it about pretty older women that made her so nervous she was willing to tell the truth about anything. She had no intention of appearing desperate to the woman and blushed at her misstep.

Regina rolled over on her side and propped her head up with her arm. She smiled at the blonde and tried to look as warm and welcoming as possible. Regina thought it was sweet that Emma did not leave the bar with just anyone. It made the Queen feel like a queen again because it meant that Emma had strong feelings about her. Even if she wasn't willing to admit to them yet. And strong feelings meant that it would not take any effort at all to get the girl under her command.

"Well I am flattered to hear that. I am not in the habit of stalking my dates either."

Regina laughed and hoped the light joke would help Emma relax and feel more comfortable. This was not going to go anywhere if the girl is not able to calm down.

"You do not have to feel embarrassed dear, this whole night has been a bit strange. But I hope that you are at least glad that I showed up. I would hate to think that I made this trip for nothing."

Regina reached over and ran her fingers through Emma's hair. It was so soft to the touch and smelled faintly of winter apple a scent all too familiar to the Queen. It had been a while since she felt at home and that scent made her feel like she was right back in the Enchanted Forest. Regina let her fingers touch the girls cheek and slide down to her neck.

I cannot believe how much I want to kiss her right now. What is this spell that she has over me?

Emma blushed and felt a wave of warmth rush over her. It had been years since she felt anything close to this. She felt so connected to Regina. She never wanted this moment to end.

"I do not know how to express to you how happy I am right now in words. Communication is not something that I am very good at. But I am happy that we are here together. There is no one else that I would rather be here with right now."

Bingo. That's all I needed to hear.

With that response Regina gave Emma no time to think about what she had just said. She moved closer to the blonde and pressed her lips gently against Emma's. She held it there for a moment and smiled as she pulled away.

Now that's a proper way to express happiness.

Emma felt like she could hardly breathe. It had been as if time had stood still but her body still needed air. She wanted nothing more than to take Regina now and have her way with her completely. But she knew this was not the time to take things too fast. Not if she wanted whatever this was to last. But in this moment she did not care. She touched Regina's face and pulled her body closer to the woman's and kissed her. Emma's kiss was harder, it was more passionate and almost desperate. She could feel the warmth of Regina's body laying next to her and that only made her more turned on.

"How is that for showing you how glad I am that you came here tonight."

"It's a good start. But you still have much to learn Emma."