Read a prompt about my otp hearing each others heartbeat.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

It's slow and peaceful, steady and strong.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

Her head is on Regina's chest, as it often is on nights where the nightmares are too much; when she can't stop thinking about the terrible foster homes or the darkness that almost swallowed her when Rumple had attempted to blacken her heart. The nightmares don't happen often, but when they do the sound of Regina's heartbeat brings her back and reminds her that everything is going to be alright.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

Her arm wraps around Regina's torso and she pulls her body closer to the brunette's, her ear never leaving the spot above Regina's heart. The movement stirs Regina awake and Emma knows that foggy chocolate eyes are slowly turning her way.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

"My love, what is it?" Regina's voice is but a whisper, throat hoarse with sleep. "Are they back?"

Emma doesn't answer, instead listening only to the beat of Regina's heart and the sound of her even breaths. Finally, she nods.

"Oh Emma." Emma feels a hand tangle in her hair and another hand ghost across her cheek. She lifts her head and glances into those beautiful, brown, sleep filled eyes.

"You are safe dear," Regina whispers, her hand stroking along Emma's jaw. She reaches up and Emma feels Regina's soft lips on hers. "I love you."

"I love you too Regina," Emma kisses her once more and then lays her ear back above Regina's heart. She waits and before long Regina slips back into a peaceful state of bliss.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

Finally, Emma finds that her eyes are getting heavier and a calm has overcome her. Knowing she's safe and loved, she falls asleep.