Sheesh, I wrote this a while ago. Well, I better get it up quickly then :) Let's see I have one chapter already written in my notebook that I have to type, that I'll try to get up before ghosting on you guys again. But after that then the post will probably be inconsistent because I'll be writing.

Enjoy!

Ruby was walking down the street still upset over the events at Summer Bash. She didn't know why she was still hung up over the mixed signals Dorothy threw her. It seemed like the brunette was into her. Ruby was certain she saw her blush at least once, but then again, that didn't necessarily mean anything.

Truth be told Ruby would like to get to know Dorothy. If the taller girl didn't want to hook up with Ruby that was fine. It wasn't fine. Ruby wanted to hook up with Dorothy, but she also wanted to hook up with damn near anyone under 40. Of course, if Dorothy wanted to be friends and only friends then Ruby would respect that.

Ruby does not do relationships. She's not M&M who's been in a relationship for years, and she's not Emma either. Emma would fool around until she found someone she genuinely cared about and end up in a relationship and falling hard.

Ruby wasn't about that life. She was once upon a time before her high school sweetheart decided she wanted old guy dick instead of Ruby. That stung…a lot. After Belle, she swore off love and have been enjoying the single life. She doesn't let herself get attached and that's how she liked it. She probably would've fallen for Korra, but that flame extinguishes as soon as Ruby anger faded. Most of the people in the city know Ruby doesn't do relationships.

Maybe it was time for a relationship, or something close to a relationship with someone who cared about her- No, I don't want or need that. I'm just upset and thinking irrationally.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard a growl, then felt a sharp pain in her left ankle.

"Ow." Ruby yelped as she fell to the ground. There was a small dog attached to her ankle currently growling like she personally wronged it.

"Toto! Toto!" Ruby recognized that voice immediately. Dorothy dropped to the ground and started prying the small dog off Ruby. "I'm sorry, Red."

Ruby grunted when Dorothy managed to get him off her ankle, "Well, he certainly has a strong grip." She chuckled. She looked down at her ankle and sighed in relief. It was bruised, but he didn't break through the skin. "It's not that bad."

"That's good," Dorothy said picking up her dog.

"So, why exactly did he just attacked me?" Ruby asked glancing at the dog, who growled when it noticed it was being watched.

"She thought you were threatening her treat," Dorothy said nudging a piece of meat that was on the ground with her boot.

"Oh." Ruby pushed herself up and dusted off her clothes. She let out a breathy chuckled, "We need to stop meeting like this."

"Meeting like what?" Dorothy asked confused. She let Toto down and watched her pounce on her treat.

"Me getting hurt." Ruby blew out a breath, "Whether it's my ego, or my butt, or now my ankle." She said chuckling again. Wow, I think I'm going crazy.

Dorothy shrugged, "Well, stop trying to so hard and just talk like you're a regular person, and maybe you won't get hurt." She said as if it was the easiest thing in the world.

Ruby chuckled then sighed and kept her shoulders from slumping, "You really don't like me, do you?"

"Well, I-"

Ruby waved her hands wildly before Dorothy could finish her sentence, "I don't even mean 'like like' y'know? Like you want to hook up with me. I mean you don't like me as a person."

Dorothy's eyebrows came together, "No."

"But you don't even know me." Ruby said exasperated, "I had no opportunity to show you who I was, and you don't want anything to do with me already. While all I want to do is get to know you, Dorothy."

Ruby took a deep breath as if she was going to say something else, but Dorothy held up her hand to speak, "I meant 'no' I'm not looking up for a hookup. To be honest with you, when I first saw you I automatically knew you wanted to have sex with me and I'm not looking for a one-night stand." When Ruby opened her mouth to protest Dorothy shot her a look. "Don't act like you weren't trying to get into my pants. But you are right I don't know you as a person, but I was never opposed to figuring out who this Ruby chick was."

Ruby looked into her eyes for a moment before saying, "So you were profiling?" she said with a twinkle in her eyes. "You know there is a saying against that. 'Don't judge a book by its cover.'" She nonchalantly.

Dorothy snorted, "Like you proved me wrong with your contents. You brought a little boy over to me as an excuse to start flirting. Then you tried to flirt with me to get the flag." Dorothy said as she started walking, motioning for Ruby to walk with her.

"Well, I like to point out that you were not making it easy for me not to flirt okay? With the lingering gaze on my body and the blushing face." Ruby teased. "Also, to be fair I did get the flag at the end."

"Only after I sprayed you in the face." Dorothy scoffed smiling. "Actually, I should probably tell you that I'm never going to be interested in sex, I'm asexual."

Ruby paused her steps, "Wait, so when I was flirting with you, you were blushing because I made you uncomfortable, didn't I?" She winced, the last thing she wanted was to make anyone uncomfortable.

Dorothy nodded, "When I caught on, yes. I'll admit there were times I didn't know you were. And I am sorry if I gave you the wrong impression."

"Well, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable at all." Ruby reassured. "I only wanted to your number."

Dorothy raised an eyebrow. "And to get in my pants." She teased lightly.

"And to get in your pants," Ruby admits. She chuckled then shook her head lightly, "Okay." She got in front of Dorothy and started walking backward. "I think we need to start over. Hi, I'm Ruby." Ruby held her hand out for Dorothy to shake.

"I'm Dorothy." Dorothy shook Ruby's hand.

"So, you headed to Granny's?" Ruby asked still walking backward.

"Yes, I'm going to get a tea to go then take her home." Dorothy gestured to Toto. She glanced at something behind Ruby then focused on her face again, "Ruby is it?"

"Mmm-hmm."

"You're about to run into a pole." Dorothy pointed out.

"Wha-" Ruby turned around and collided face first with a telephone pole. "Ugh." She muttered as she slid down the pole, "You saw that pole and didn't warn me!" Ruby spoke in an overly-dramatic voice.

"I totally told you before you ran into it," Dorothy replied with a teasing glint in her eyes. "Hey since we technically just started over does this count as a new 'meet and greet' where you get hurt?"

Ruby laughed a full body laugh, This girl is going to be the death of me. She grabbed Dorothy's offered hand and got back to her feet.

Are you free later? Emma sent a text message to Regina. Her interview for the new apprenticeship went great. The current sheriff was David's father, Robert. He and the current Deputy were bringing on apprentices for the future. The Deputy already took on David as an apprentice, but it was always a good thing to have more hands and Robert knew already. Hopefully, she'll get the job, fingers crossed.

I'll be off at 3. Regina sent back. Emma smiled. Regina had two companies she ran with the help of some co-workers. Her father had a successful stable ranch where you could learn how to ride horses, keep yours groomed etc. It stayed afloat because many birthday parties wanting ponies, or the 'highly classed' patrons who spent a lot of money on well-bred horses. Emma didn't really understand the business of the stable ranch, it was very successful and managed quite well under Regina's supervision. The other hustle Regina has is 'Forbidden Apple Dessert's'. She made that one herself. She sells her baked goods with the help of her friend Kathryn and occasionally her friend Graham. Both places were really successful, so Regina never had to worry about falling under. At least right now. Regina told her, you always had to be prepared for the unexpected.

When the brunette told her all of this Emma wondered how Regina had time to do anything. It seemed like a lot of work and it was, but since Regina hired more employees in both spots she was able to just go to meetings and do paperwork now. And she normally got off around three each day.

You wanna go people watching? Emma sent back. She looked at the clock on the wall and sighed it was noon so Regina wouldn't be free for a while. Emma started walking back to her apartment. A thought came to her and she sent off another text, Then we could go watch that new movie that just came out! The Conjuring 2.

Regina's reply was instant, That's about the two paranormal investigators in London right?

Yeah, it's supposed to be better than the first one. Emma sent.

No. Regina replied immediately. Emma pouted and was going to reply until she saw that Regina was about to reply, so she waited.

When minutes ticked by with nothing, Emma tried again, It's supposed to be scary good! Emma thought for a second then chuckled to herself, Wait, are you scared?

No.immediately came in.

You could hold onto me during the movie. That's kinda the point of horror movie dates.

I'm not scared. I just haven't seen the first one yet.

Testing a theory, Emma wrote, How about a movie marathon at my place. We watch The Conjuring 1 & 2, Ouija 1 & 2 and Annabelle. I think Annabelle 2 is coming out sometime next year.

It took several minutes for Regina to respond. Emma started imaging Regina looking up each movie and getting terrified.

Hell no.

Thought you said you weren't scared?

I'm not. These movies just look completely grotesque …and a bit terrifying.

Emma tried to think of a good movie that wasn't at all that scary. She made a pit stop and entered Granny's while thinking. There were only a few patrons today. Ruby was behind the counter talking to that Dorothy chick, who's dog was sitting by her feet patiently.

Ruby looked at her when the door chimed. "Hey Em. You want a bear claw?"

"Nah." Emma sat near Dorothy but left one seat between them. She didn't know if that dog would bite or not. "Actually, can I have a burger and root beer?" before Ruby ran off to place the order Emma asked, "What's a good horror movie that's more of a thriller than horror?"

Ruby thought about it, "'Don't Breathe' is more suspenseful, but not all that scary."

"Is that still in theaters?"

"No, but I bought the DVD. It's in my room." Ruby shrugged, "I didn't feel like sharing it with anyone yet."

"Can I borrow it?"

"Yeah. Regina doesn't like horror movies?" Ruby asked refilling Dorothy's cup of tea and giving her a wink.

Emma nodded, "Scared but won't admit it. Hopefully, I can get her to agree."

Ruby shook her head, "Shame. The best part of a horror movie date is the snuggling."

"That's what I told her," Emma said.

Ruby left to go get the food and Emma felt the dog staring at her. When she looked at the dog it growled at her and her eyes widen. She chanced a glance at Dorothy and saw the brunette was completely absorbed in her phone.

So this is the girl Ruby's hung up on. Emma hummed. There wasn't really anything special about her. Sure she was beautiful, but she didn't seem like Ruby's type. Ruby usually like girls who were more open. Open in a social way and open in the bedroom. Dorothy seemed pretty closed off. That probably adds to her mysterious factor. Emma thought.

Well, Emma couldn't really make judgments. Eighteen-year-old Emma Swan would not have thought she end up falling for a single mother who was three years older than her. Wait. Who said anything about falling? Emma just really likes Regina and wants to be with her for as long as she'll have her.

Since when is that falling for someone?

Besides, Emma was thinking about Dorothy. She blew out a breath, "Hey." She said to Dorothy offering a polite smile her way.

Dorothy looked at Emma and smiled back, "Hi."

"I'm Emma." Emma offered her hand for Dorothy to shake which she did.

The dog must have seen Emma make contact with its owner because it started growling again. Dorothy glanced at the dog, "Toto down." She turned towards Emma sheepishly. "Sorry, she's protective. I'm Dorothy."

"Ah. So that's why she's been hostile." Emma said more to herself than to Dorothy while nodding.

"So you know Ruby?" Dorothy asked.

"Yeah, roommate and best friend." Emma introduced watching Dorothy nod. "You?"

"Yes, we met this past weekend. She tried to flirt with me, but ended up wasting her ice cream cone." Emma chuckled and Dorothy continued, "Since then she fell three times."

Emma snorted, "One time, she tried to take ten bucks to the kitchen. I only caught the aftermath, but all I heard was a grunt then like twenty things hit the floor, including Ruby. I walked in and saw her slipping on the spilled water trying to get herself up. There were bowls and cups all around her and she was skidding all over the floor." Emma laughed thinking about the memory.

Dorothy chuckled, "Wow. Is she normally a messy person?"

"Oh, you have no idea." Emma said she leaned over intriguing, "Let me tell you about the time…"

Ruby walked out of the kitchen with Emma's food and saw Dorothy and Emma giggling. She squinted her eyes and walked over, "Hey Em, here's your food."

"Actually Rubes, can I have a to-go box?" Emma said between laughs, "I need to go to the apartment before I meet up with Regina."

Ruby nodded and bent down to grab the to-go box from underneath the counter. When she got back up Emma was smiling down at her phone and Dorothy was looking at something on hers. "Here you go."

Emma, still smiling at her phone, blindly reached for the box. Ruby kept it just out of reach, so Emma would have to work for it. Emma looked up and snatched the box from Ruby, still smiling. "She agreed to watch 'Don't Breathe' today, but guess what?" Emma asked.

"What?" Ruby played along.

"I got the apprenticeship!" Emma squealed.

"Really?" Ruby said excited, "Dude, that's great."

"I got the e-mail right now!" Emma said equally as excited. She dumped her food in the to-go box and bolted towards the door, "I'll see you tonight."

Ruby turned her attention back towards Dorothy, who looks worried. Maybe Ruby could invite Dorothy to watch a movie later or get an ice cream cone right now. Technically, her break wasn't for fifteen more minutes, but it was really slow and she was sure Granny was going to close early tonight so she could play poker down at one of her 'book club' members' house anyway. Also, Dorothy looked pretty stressed, so maybe Ruby could get her away from whatever it was that was upsetting her and help her relax a bit.

"Hey Red, I have to leave now, okay? I'll talk to you later." Dorothy said getting up and un-tying Toto's lease from the barstool.

Well, there goes that plan-"Wait." Ruby said before noticing Dorothy didn't hear her, "Wait, wait, wait." Dorothy stops and turned back to Ruby, her face a question mark. "Can I have your number?"

Dorothy sighed, "Red."

Ruby waved her hands frantically. "I'm not flirting, I promise. It's not like that. This is like the third time where we met and had somewhat of a decent conversation where I forgot to ask for it. We're supposed to be friends, right? Friends have each other's numbers." Ruby said.

Dorothy chuckled and gave Ruby a sly looked. At first, Ruby thought she was about to turn down before Dorothy held out her hand, "Okay, give me your phone." Ruby bit back the squeal that threatens to come out. She took out her phone, unlocked it and gave it to Dorothy.

"Get an iPhone." Dorothy joked. Her eyes had a teasing glint to them.

"Not in this lifetime. Androids are more superior." Ruby said taking her phone.

Dorothy smiled and headed for the door, "I'll see you around, Red."

Ruby smiled, "Yeah, see ya later, Dorothy." She looked down at her phone and saw that Dorothy's name was 'Dorothy G' with a dog emoji next to it.

Ruby bit her lip, "Cute."

David and Mary Margret were snuggling on a hammock in David's backyard.

"Do you ever think about the future David?" Mary Margret asked.

David thought for a second, "Well, hopefully, they'll figure out flying cars. I would love one."

Mary Margret swatted his arm, "I'm being serious."

David tightens his hold on her and went quiet for a moment, "I'm not sure about where I'll end up in the future, but I do know one thing." David pecked her forehead, "We're forever."

Mary Margret gave him a smile, "Yeah?"

David snorted, "I'm pretty sure I wanted you and only you since junior year high school, so yeah."

"Well, you did kiss Kathryn at that party back then so…I'm not all that positive that you're in for the long haul." Mary Margret teased.

"Hey, I was dared to do that!" David defended. "Also it was years ago."

"She had the biggest crush on you." Mary Margret egged on.

"That wasn't my problem, and I told her I was in a committed loving relationship with the love of my life." David staring deeply into Mary Margret eyes.

Mary Margret bit her lip, "Do you really think we'll be together forever, David?"

"Without a doubt." Mary Margret suppressed a sigh of relief. "Yeah, in like two or three years we'd be living together and in ten or so years be starting a family."

Mary Margret smile, "You got everything sorted out."

David kissed her full on the lips, "Well, I know we won't be ready for anything until we're financially stable and used to living together. Starting anything now would be disastrous." David kissed her again, "What about you?"

"Oh I was thinking in two years we'd be living together and fighting over the color scheme of the placemats for the dining room." Mary Margret thought for a second, "I don't know about kids though. I'm not ready for a baby."

"Well, we got time," David said looking up at the sky and snuggling closer to Mary Margret in the hammock. "What about Mortimer for a boy?"

Mary Margret shuddered, "Absolutely not."

"Definitely not." David agreed.

"I love you, David." Mary Margret said.

"I love you too babe," David replied.

"You hit the ball seven times to my three, Emma," Regina said writing down the score.

"Well, I just suck at mini-golf." Emma shrugged, "Maybe you could teach me." She bent down and grabbed her ball. They moved to the next hole. Regina and Emma just finished watching 'Don't Breathe' and decided to play mini-golf instead of calling it a night.

Regina lined up her shot and swung getting a hole in one. "Maybe instead of focusing on my ass, you could focus on the game." Regina turned and caught Emma at her rear again and smirked.

Emma coughed and rubbed the back of her neck, "In my defense…she looked at me first."

"She? Did you name it?" Regina raised an eyebrow.

Emma nodded, "Yvonne." She started lining her shot but startled when Regina came up behind her. Regina pressed her front to Emma's back and Emma forced herself to breathe properly.

"It's all in the hips." Regina husked in her ear. She guided Emma's hips slowly, then again faster. Emma spaced out and didn't realize Regina hit the ball until she let go of her. "Can you finish it yourself?" Regina took a step back.

Emma instantly missed the contact and blew out a breath. She looked down and saw her ball was right next to the hole. She smirked, "Yes I can. Hate to tell you this, but I'm going to beat your score."

"Is that so?"

"Uh huh. Just watch." Emma gently hit her ball with her putter with a smile on her face. That smiled fell as she watched in slow-motion, her ball missed its target and flew past it. "What the what?" she cursed to herself and hit the ball again knocking it in.

"I thought you were going to beat my score?" Regina smirked writing down the score.

"How's the total?"

"Hmm let's see…your twelve to my eight."

"And how many holes do we have left?" Emma started mentally doing the math to see if she could beat Regina.

"Three more holes."

"I think I can turn this around."

"You're awfully confident for someone who would have to get three holes in one to get remotely close to me," Regina said amused.

"And no one likes a sore winner," Emma said chuckling. "Let's move to the next hole, we're holding up the line."

"No one likes a sore-loser either, dear," Regina said before hitting her ball.

"True." Emma thought for a moment when Regina was continuing her shot. She looked at the time on her phone. It was only 8:55, but it was also Friday. Hopefully, Emma can continue this night, "Hey, do you have to be home soon?"

Regina looked up at Emma, "Not until around eleven. My babysitter has a curfew."

Emma smiled, "I wanna take you somewhere after this."

Regina gave her a puzzled smile, she thought this would be the last activity of the night. "Where?"

Emma didn't' want to ruin the surprise just yet, "Somewhere in the woods. I'll bring my car, so we won't have to walk."

Regina was even more confused now. "That doesn't sound ominous at all." She sarcastically said.

Emma's smile didn't waver as she walked up to Regina and grabbed her hand. She laced their fingers together and brought them to her lips, "Trust me." She said before pressing a kiss to Regina's hand.

"I do trust you, Emma," Regina replied smiling when Emma's face erupted with a wide smile.

Regina shook her head still smiling, "This is the start if a horror movie. The ax-murderer lures the unsuspecting victim to their lair in the middle of the woods."

"I wouldn't use an ax. That's a rookie mistake. I'd use a machete, more fun to swing around." Emma laughed.

Regina and Emma were in Emma's car driving into the woods. Emma was singing along to her playlist. When one song, in particular, came on Regina started laughing.

"What?" Emma asked turning the volume down a little.

Regina shook her head still chuckling, "Nothing! Nothing it's just…" Regina started blushing but they both knew she'd deny it. "I have a weakness for musicals."

Emma laughed, "Really wow, Regina," She said dramatically.

"Well, I'm not the one who has musical songs on her playlist." Regina countered.

Emma opened and closed her mouth before deciding not to fight the truth, "You know 'Heathers'?" she asked instead.

Regina nodded and cleared her throat a little, "Can you restart it?"

Emma restarted it and turned it up so they could jam to it. She quietly listened to it and watched Regina singing along to it lowly from the corner of her eye.

After a while, Emma joined in, "Veronica? What are you doin in my room?"

Regina turned to her and smiled, "Shh…Sorry but I really had to wake you. See, I decided I must ride you 'til I break you."

"Cause Heather says I gotsta to go. You're my last meal on death row. Shut your mouth and lose those tighty-whities!" Emma finished the line.

They laughed through most of the song, jamming to the guitar solo.

"Yeah!" Regina sang. Emma nearly swooned right then and there. "Full steam ahead! Take this dead girl walkin!"

"How'd you find my address?" Emma took Jd's part.

"Let's break the bed. Rock this dead girl walkin!" Regina sang.

"I think you tore my mattress!" Emma continued.

"No sleep tonight for you. Better chug that mountain dew." Regina turned to Emma who was still driving to the unknown location.

"Okay, Okay."

"Get your ass in gear. Make this whole town disappear!" Emma met Regina gaze, slowing the car down.

"Okay, Okay!"

"Slap me! Pull my hair! Touch me there and there and there!" They continued while Emma parked the car.

"And no more talkin." Regina continued singing, unbuckling her seatbelt.

"Whoa-oh-oh-oh!" Emma unbuckled hers.

"Love this dead girl walkin'."

"Whoa, whoa! Hey, hey! Yeah, Yeah!"

"Love this dead girl walkin'." They inched closer to each other.

"Whoa, whoa! Hey, hey! Wait, wait!"

They both continued, "Love this dead girl, Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"

They were dancing and giggling in their seats.

"Ow!" Emma said.

"Yeah!" they belted out the last note.

By the end of the song they were panting and grinning and only an inch apart.

Regina looked down at Emma's lips then looked back at to her eyes, "You really do love musicals." She said referring to 'Without Love' playing after 'Dead Girl Walking'.

"What can I say? I'm a sucker for them and apparently so are you." Emma said suddenly aware of how close they were sitting next to each other. Their knees were touching and their faces were so close their breath were mingling together. Emma wished her breath didn't smell. That would probably ruin the moment. She held her breath and waited, trying to see where this would lead.

The song change to 'Summer Nights' and Regina thought Emma would never make a move.

Both finding the courage they leaned in a little too hard and head-butted each other. "Ow." Regina chuckled.

Emma took in a breath and used her finger to Regina's chin. She moved closer and leaned in slowly to give Regina a chance to back off if she wanted to.

Regina closed the distance and pressed her lips against Emma's. Emma placed one hand on the back of Regina's neck and ran her fingers through her hair, while the other hand grazed her lower arm. Regina moved closer and angled her head to deepen the kiss while one of her hands rested on Emma's thigh. The kiss got pretty heated and when they pulled apart they were both out of breath.

Emma let out a breath, "Wow, you literally took my breath away."

Regina snorted and pushed Emma's arm lightly. "You dork." Emma caught her arm and kissed her again.

Regina slipped her tongue into Emma's mouth and smirked when the blonde moaned in her mouth. Their lips molded together perfectly and Regina climbed on Emma's lap, deepening the kiss.