Hello everyone.

Here I am with a one-shot collections pairing David and Regina. I haven't seen any so here it is.

Here the first one: (SPOILERS for the 4th season)

Worry.

Set during the 4x15 episode. Emma isn't the only one worrying about Regina.

He didn't really know how he found himself at her door steps. He knew he was worried. It was normal. Family worried for one another especially when that 'another' was infiltrating a gang of murderous witches.

The prince sighed.

He was worried about her. Probably more than he should but it was driving him crazy to know that she might be in danger.

After a few more seconds of inner debate, he finally raised his hand and knocked on the door. He brought his hand back down and shoved the pair into his jeans' pockets waiting as patiently as he could master for her to open the door.

The door opened and she appeared in front of him. She paused obviously not expecting to see him there but her expression was soon replaced with an annoyed one. She straightened and crossed her arms on her chest.

It made him smile.

-"What are you doing here Charming?"

The moniker rolling on her tongue sounded bitter but that was only when you didn't know her. He –on the other hand- knew her quite well now and he could discern the affection behind it.

-"I was worried about you."

He decided it was best just to be honest and not find a stupid excuse for showing up at her doorsteps at this late hour. It wasn't that late…of sorts.

She sighed but she eventually unfolded her arms and moved aside to let him in. He obliged and she closed the door behind him before walking up the stairs. He followed her silently into the kitchen and watched her as she grabbed two glasses and a bottle of wine. He smiled and sat by the table.

Their relationship had changed for about a month ago. Around the time Emma brought Marian back from the dead. They were both simply looking for comfort –a friend. She because she had just lost the man she loved and he simply because sometimes he needed to get away from being Prince Charming.

Regina put a glass in front of him and poured some wine into it. He thanked her with a small nod. She sat next to him and leant on the chair. She brought the glass to her lips letting the liquid roll down her throat.

They hadn't talked for a while though. He felt guilty. When Robin had to leave town to save Marian… He just thought he should give her some space. Plus she had Emma who was spending more and more time with her –helping her with another one of Henry's operations. He had no idea what it was about but he was glad the two women finally got along. As for him, he simply kept his distance. He didn't know why…He did know why actually, but he wasn't sure he wanted to admit it to himself just yet.

-"So! You're planning on staring all night or are you going to tell me exactly why is it that you came knocking on my door at such hour?"

David let out a small chuckle looking down at his glass.

-"I told you: I was worried."

He took a sip of wine. God that was some good wine. He had almost forgotten how good of a wine picker she was.

-"And what exactly are you worrying about?"

He put his glass down and brought his hands together as he laid them next to it.

-"I don't think infiltrating their squad –or whatever it's called- is a good idea."

She leant again on her chair and crossed her arms looking at him with a raised brow.

-"I just…It's too dangerous."

-"You and Emma are really from the same family!" She scoffed. "I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself and believe me the dragon and her two pets don't scare me. I've done far worst things in my life than the three of them put together."

-"That's my point exactly." David let out in a whisper.

-"I see," Regina said letting out a wry chuckle as she stood up.

-"Regina…" David tried sighing.

-"So you're here to make sure I don't take a murderous path against yor family!" She bit obviously hurt." That I don't decide to join forces with them in order to destroy all of your happiness even if that means losing Henry in the process!"

-"No it's not…" The prince tried standing up as well.

-"You see…For some weird reasons I thought that you people," she started waving her hands, "had realized that I had changed after I saved your sorry asses so many times but no. I'm still the Evil Queen."

David had arrived next to her –he hadn't even noticed when. But now, he was standing just a few inches from her. He took her hands in his and searched for her eyes.

-"Look at me, please." He asked softly and after a few moments she did as asked.

He smiled softly appreciative.

-"You are not evil anymore. I know that. We all know that but I also know that you're sad and hurt…Robin left and…"

-"How would you know how I feel?" She bit and a tear started rolling down her cheek. "You've been ignoring me since he left."

The prince lowered his gaze –ashamed. She was right. He shouldn't have done that but Snow had told him that they had had sex and he hadn't been able to help it. The anger and the jealousy…He had simply started to develop deeper feelings than a simple friendship towards her. And when Robin left her again…David was simply not sure he deserved to stand by her again while she grieved the loss of her soul mate.

He looked back up at her and took a deep breath.

-"You're right. I wasn't there. I don't have an actual good excuse to give you but know that –I'm truly sorry I've been such a horrible friend. I should have been there and I should be part of whatever operation Henry has going on because I'm sure it has to do with you being happy and Regina," He put a hand on her cheek. "There's nothing more I want right now than to see you finally get your happy ending. I'm sorry I sounded like I didn't believe you were strong enough not to turn back to being evil…I know you are but I'm just…I don't want you to give up on hope…I know us Charmings and our hope speeches!" He ended with a small grin.

The brunette scoffed a chuckle and it warmed his heart.

-"I know that you and Maleficent have a deep connection. I know you come way far…I'm afraid she's going to use that like…" He thought for a second not sure if he should bring it up. "Like Cora…When she came back with Hook."

Regina straightened.

-"Look! But this time this is different. You've got Henry and Emma, Snow. You've got me. We've got your back whether or not you want us to. You're family and we…" He gave her a genuine smile. "We love you."

-"Careful Charming, you sound cheesy!" She said Rolling her eyes but she was smiling.

He chuckled. They stayed like that for a moment until Regina cleared her throat. David let go of her hand and parted a bit.

-"I should go."

-"We wouldn't want to blow my cover, would we?!"

-"Yeah." He paused a second and smiled. "Goodnight Regina."

-"Goodnight David."

He nodded and turned to head towards the door.

-"David?!" He heard.

He turned back to look at her.

-"Thank you…for worrying."

He smiled.

-"Always. Always." He repeated a little lower and with a bit of sorrow before –this time- leaving the mansion.

I hope you liked it. If you did please review, I love reading them. If you have any prompts to give me,

feel free to send them to me as well. I'll study them and if I'm inspired, I will write a OS for you.

Xx

P.S: For these who read my other ff 9 months, I've started the next chapter. I don't when it will be up since I'm quite busy and I'm working on another EC fanfiction. So...yeah... Anywho I'll try to update it as soon as I can.