Title: Rainy Day Blues

Author: Sid B.

Fandom: Once Upon a Time

Pairing: Swan Queen

Rating: T (Just to be safe)

Disclaimer: I do not own Once Upon a Time, or anything associated with it.

Chapter One

When she had decided to stay in Storybrooke, Emma had thought she'd known what to expect. Finding a deep connection with her son, finding a true friend in a schoolteacher, and finding true love in her son's adoptive mother? They had all been a surprise. But she had welcomed each experience with open arms. Having to put up with the dark, gloomy Maine weather? That was something the blonde would never get used to.

It took the Sheriff twice as long to arrive at the Mayor's mansion. The cascade of water had soaked Emma through to her underwear long before she could reach the safety of her car. And even then, her relief had been temporary. Trying to drive her ancient yellow bug through the rain-soaked streets was a feat on its own. Between a number of unintentional hydroplaning incidents, and a distinct lack of visibility, the storm had begun to grate at the Sheriff's last raw nerve long before the beautiful white mansion came into view.

The mad dash up the driveway that took her inside did not help at all.

Emma had her jacket and shoes off before she could close the front door. The blonde only had one thought on her mind: to get out of the wet clothes, and warm up as quickly as possible. At least that was the plan before she heard an exasperated huff emanating from the kitchen.

The Sheriff was unsurprised to see Henry at the table. Ever since Emma had started dating Regina, the ten year old had spent less time holed up in his room, and more time with them. Over time, the Mayor had begrudgingly admitted that her relationship with Emma had helped mend her things with their son.

"Hey Kid," Normally, Emma would've stopped and given him a hug. But her hair wasn't normally dripping onto Regina's spotless floors.

Henry didn't seem to notice as he kept his nose firmly pressed in his math textbook, "Hi Emma."

"I freaking hate Maine weather." The blonde couldn't help but gripe as she wrung her hair out in the kitchen sink.

The smirk that appeared on the ten year old's face was almost disturbingly similar to Regina's trademark expression, "I take it the rain started."

"About twenty minutes before I left the station." Emma scowled slightly as his smirk grew in size.

"Mom TOLD you to take an umbrella-"

"I know, I know. Regina's always right." Emma glanced around, suddenly noticing her girlfriend's absence, "Where IS your mother?"

Henry shrugged, "She said she was going to pick apples."

Emma's brow knit in worry, "And she hasn't come back inside?"

Henry shook his head in response. It wasn't uncommon for his mother to spend an hour or two at her tree. It was her escape after a hard day, something the ten year old could understand. Henry had his castle; Regina had her apple tree.

Emma wandered over to the back door, unsure what to think of the situation. As she pulled the door open, the Sheriff was alarmed to discover she couldn't see Regina at all. Blackness painted the backdrop of the thunderstorm, and the blonde strained her eyes to see through it.

It wasn't until lightning flashed across the sky that Emma could see her girlfriend standing out in the storm. The brunette seemed unaffected as she stood there, her head tilted to the sky as the rain beat down on her, soaking the Mayor to the bone.

"Regina?" When the brunette didn't answer, Emma briskly jogged over to her, throwing a glare up at the sky.

"Regina! What are you doing?"

"It's raining!" Regina had to shout slightly to be heard over the storm.

Emma gaped at her girlfriend, "No shit, Sherlock!"

Regina sleeked her hair back before turning to smile at Emma, "I love rain."

Emma's face softened at the admission. It had taken a long time for Regina to let go in Emma's presence. She had played the role of the cold, uncaring mayor for so long, Regina hadn't been sure she could still relax in that way. But Emma had pushed and pushed, until every one of the brunette's walls had crumbled.

The wind picked up around them, causing the Sheriff to wince, and wrap her arms around herself.

"Regina, you're soaking wet. You should come inside, and get warmed up."

The older woman shook her head slightly, " Not yet. It's peaceful out here."

Thunder boomed through the sky, causing Emma to jump a foot in the air.

"You call this peaceful?" the blonde waved herr arms frantically, "It's a torrential downpour!"

Sadness flashed across Regina's eyes, "Sometimes I find chaos soothing."

"Yeah, that's really poetic and everything, but can't you be soothed INSIDE by a nice warm fire?" Emma's teeth chattered incessantly as she tried to reason with the other woman.

Regina couldn't help but roll her eyes as she started back inside, "You wuss."

"I'd rather be a wuss, than get pneumonia." Emma couldn't help but smack Regina's ass, as she ran past her.

The mayor yelped in surprise before chasing her girlfriend inside.

So this is my first Once Upon a Time fic. I was inspired by the thunderstorm that happened two nights ago in Toronto.

There is going to be one other chapter to this, so I hope you enjoy!

~ Sid