Chapter 1

Regina Mills and Robin Locksley were best friends. After growing up together for sixteen years, you would expect they would have grown close to each other. Well, that's partly the truth. It was just that, well, they were only friends. And their parents and friends were eager to change that.

It was a Friday night, and Regina would be going to Granny's to hang out with her friends, just like any other Friday. Emma Swan and Mary Margaret were her two best friends, besides Robin. Killian Jones and David Nolan would also be there, Emma and Mary's boyfriends.

Regina was getting ready in her room. She was standing in front of her mirror, putting on her diamond studs. She was wearing a light red sundress with a jean jacket. Her golden sandals matched her necklace that Robin gave her three years ago. The one she never took off.

Her hair was down, curling just past her shoulders. She smiled, knowing this would be the perfect outfit for that night. Regina walked out of her room after grabbing her phone and some money. When she got downstairs, her father was smirking at her from the living room.

"A little dressed up, are we? Does this have to do with a special blued eyed person who lives right across the street?" Henry teased and Regina's face went red. No one knew, because she hadn't told anyone ever, but Regina did have a crush on Robin. Why wouldn't she? Robin was a great guy and any girl would be lucky to have him. It just wouldn't be her. He already established they were friends.

"Daddy, it May and its eighty degrees. I think it's okay to wear a sundress." Regina brushed it off, but it didn't remove her father's knowing smirk.

Honestly though, Regina did wear this pretty outfit for him. She wanted Robin to see her as pretty, but he was only a friend. She had to get that in her head or else her heart would never recover.

"Whatever you say, Kiddo. Just text me when you'll be home." Regina smiled and went over to hug her father. Her mother, Cora Mills, was Mayor of Storybrooke, so she wouldn't be home until after Regina left for Granny's.

"Got it. Thanks Daddy! See you later." Regina rushed out the door, excited to have a friends night out. This week has been so stressful for her, and now she just wanted to relax and have a good night.

On the other side of the street, Robin Locksley was sitting on his front porch. He was waiting until Regina was out to leave for Granny's. They always rode together, and tonight wasn't any different.

Robin smiled when he saw Regina walk out of her house. She looked beautiful. He loved the way she wore her hair down like that. Robin shook his head. What was he doing? He valued their relationship, and honestly, he didn't want anything but friendship. He thought of Regina as his little sister. Not a lover.

"Ready to go, Your Majesty?" Robin teased, using Regina's nickname. Regina rolled her eyes, but still smiled. She walked across the yard to his navy blue car, and stood by the door.

"As long as you are." Regina smirked and Robin laughed. He also walked down his yard, unlocked his car, and hopped into the driver's seat, with Regina in the passengers side.

Robin and Regina blasted their music all the way to Granny's, laughing and singing along to all their favorite songs. At Granny's, Emma, Killian, Mary, and David all knew when Robin and Regina arrived, because they could hear music all the way from inside the diner. They laughed when they saw Regina and Robin walk in, huge smiles on their faces.

Emma waved them over, and they all got situated. Regina was sitting next to Emma and Mary Margaret, across from Robin. Killian and David sat on either side of Locksley.

"You guys look happy." Emma commented as everyone took their seats. Regina rolled her eyes and glared at Emma. She always told Regina that she was rooting for them to be together and it was annoying, knowing it would never happen.

"Uh, thanks?" Robin asked, not picking up on the comment. Emma rolled her eyes. Sometimes, boys were really stupid. Especially this one, if he hadn't asked Regina out on a date yet. That was Emma and Mary's mission this year. They needed Robin and Regina to be together by then end of this year or else their hearts would explode.

"Yeah," Killian said, giving his girlfriend a look, knowing she was already trying to set her two friends up. Emma just shrugged.

"So, what's been going on?" Regina asked, wanting to change to subject. Robin smiled, then looked at Killian. Killian looked like this was going to be uncomfortable, but Robin was going to say whatever he was going to say.

"Well, you know how there's a dance next Friday?" Robin asked. Regina's heart stopped, Emma's eyes widened, and Mary Margaret's mouth dropped open. All three girls thought the same thing. Was he really going to ask Regina ot the dance?

"Yeah," Emma answered quickly, wanting to get to the point of this. Regina's heart was soaring. Was Robin really going to ask her to the dance? In front of all their friends? But didn't he say they were just friends?

"I was thinking of asking someone to go with me." Robin admitted. Regina couldn't talk, not now. This could go two ways. One, Robin asks her out and she's the happiest she has ever been, or he says someone else's name and her heart breaks. Regina was hoping for the first option, but she didn't want to get her hopes up, so she prepared herself for Robin's response.

"Who?" Mary Margaret exclaimed, very rushed, everyone wanting to know the answer. Robin smiled, then looked at Regina. She completely froze.

"Marian Maids." Regina's. Dreams. Were. Crushed. She should have known Robin wouldn't ask her. Why was she so stupid? Why did she want to cry right now? Emma and Mary were speechless. What did Robin just say?

Regina recovered quickly, not wanting to give away the fact that she was totally in love with Robin. Her best friend who didn't love her back. Damn, this was going to be very hard now, and in the future.

"That's great!" Regina exclaimed, showing a fake smile. But convincingly, Robin didn't notice a flaw in her fake smile. He smiled back. Robin was glad Regina was happy about this. It would be awkward if she actually had more feelings for him than just friendship.

"Thanks. I knew you would be happy for me." Emma wanted to punch Robin in the face. Did he seriously not see the split second Regina completely fell apart? How could he not see that his supposedly best friend was heartbroken over this?

"You're gonna ask Marian to the dance?" Emma asked, hoping she heard Robin wrong. But when he smiled and confirmed it, Emma totally lost it. This wasn't right. None of it was. He was supposed to be with Regina, not Marian. The stupid cheerleader who couldn't even tell you what two plus two was.

"Are you being serious right now?" Emma asked, leaning over the table, both hands palm down on the surface of the table. What the hell was Robin thinking? Did he not see Regina right in front of him?

"I really think Marian is perfect for me." Regina was going to throw up after hearing Robin said that. Really? Sixteen years of friendship and someone who Robin just noticed was perfect for him? Why couldn't he see that Regina was made for him? Regina knew it was dangerous, falling in love with your best friend. But now, she felt so stupid for not stopping it when she realized her true feelings. Because they would never be reciprocated.

Killian and David could see Regina was going to be sick. She practically looked green in the face and she wasn't looking good at all. Killian stood up form the table, Emma giving him a curious look.

"I need some fresh air. Anyone care to join me?" Killian was looking directly at Regina, and she stood up immediately. She took a deep breath and brushed her fingers through her long black hair.

"I will," Regina muttered, and she and Killian walked out the front door of Granny's, onto the blacktop patio. Killian watched as Regina paced back and forth, trying to catch her breath. Killian already knew Regina had a crush on Robin, but he was the only one who knew. Regina didn't even know her knew. He found out accidently.

"Are you okay, Regina?" Killian asked kindly, and Regina tried to smile. What was she supposed to say? That her best friend just admitted he didn't love her back? Oh yeah, she was riding on a rainbow.

"Yeah, I guess." Regina was embarrassed. Everyone probably knew now how Regina really felt. What a stupid mistake. Especially in front of Robin like that.

"Regina, I know-" Killian tried, but Regina glared at him and cut him off before he could even finish his thought.

"I'm fine. It's probably just a stomach bug." Regina lied. No, this was much worse. It was her very first heartbreak. Because Robin doesn't love her. And if after sixteen years he doesn't, what would change in the future? They probably were just meant to be friends anyways.

Killian gave her a look, telling her he knew it definitely wasn't a stomach bug. Regina looked down and silently cursed. Before all of this, Regina just wanted to have a fun night out with her friends. But now? Now all Regina wanted to do was go home and cry.

"We both know that's not what's going on." Killian answered her honestly, and she sighed.

"I swear, I'm fine. And I will prove it. I will go back in there and I will be fine." Regina announced before she stormed past her friend, and walked back into the diner. Killian followed shortly afterwards, and then all of the friends were back in their seats.

Regina could feel Robin's eyes on her all night, but she didn't dare look back. It would hurt too much. Finally, after a night filled with games and karaoke and jokes, everyone went back home around eleven. Of course, Robin had to drive with Regina back to their houses.

Robin could tell that Regina was off the whole night, and was worried. What had happened in the diner? She was fine before they left, and then one second later, she wasn't. What the hell?

Robin and Regina got in the car, but Robin didn't start it up. Regina looked at him in confusion, the first time she looked at him in the eyes all night since dinner. What was he doing? Seriously, all she wanted to do was get out of this car as fast as she could, get far away from Robin, and go home alone. She needed to be alone.

"Aren't you going to start the car?" Regina asked, but Robin didn't answer. Instead, he turned around in his carseat, and looked her in the eyes.

"Not before you tell me what's wrong," Robin argued. Regina rolled her eyes and sighed. There was no chance in hell that she would really admit what was eating her up inside. Why did he care now?

"Robin," But before she could respond, Robin cut her off. He needed his time to talk.

"You've been quiet all night, this is the first time you've looked at me all night, and you looked like you were gonna be sick a few hours ago. What's wrong? And don't say nothing, Regina. I know you better than that."

If you knew me that well, maybe I wouldn't have to tell you what's wrong, jackass, Regina thought and squirmed in her seat in Robin's car. She used to love this place. Robin would pick her up late at night and he would drive them to an open field, just so they could gaze at the stars. How long has it been since that's happened?

"Seriously, Robin. I'm fine. I just felt a little uneasy tonight." Regina shrugged, but Robin glared at her. Why was she lying to him? He got angry. They used to tell each other everything, but now she was keeping secrets?

"God damn it, Regina! Would you stop lying to me?" Robin knew he shouldn't have bursted out like that, but it didn't matter now. Regina was already glaring back at him.

"I'm not lying! Why don't you trust me anymore?!" Regina asked, defeated. It was one thing if he didn't love her, but now he couldn't trust her either. Great! Where were they heading?

"Can you just drive the damn car?" Regina asked before Robin could speak. He shook his head. He needed to know what was wrong with his best friend before he just drove off.

"Not until you tell me what's bothering you." Robin would not give up. Regina had enough, though. If Robin wouldn't drive, then she would find another way back home.

"Oh my god, Robin!" She opened the car door, got out, slammed it shut, and started walking down the sidewalk.

She only got a few feet away before Robin came rushing for her. He didn't understand what was going on. Why was Regina running from him? What did he do?

"Regina!" Robin exclaimed before grabbing her arm to turn her back to him. Now, she was crying. Her makeup was smudged already, tears were falling by the second, and she looked completely broken down.

"What's wrong, Love?" Robin asked, softly letting her go. Regina looked down and shook her head. She used the back of her hand to wipe away the tears, but it didn't help at all, They just kept flowing.

"It doesn't matter. It's nothing you can fix." Regina said. Robin frowned and pulled her into a hug. Regina wrapped her arms around him, because she knew this would most likely be their last hug after he asks Marian out and succeeds.

"If you tell me, maybe I can." Regina shook her head. She couldn't make Robin fall in love with her. She just didn't know what went wrong. How could she feel this way about Robin if he didn't feel the same about her? Where did she go wrong? What did she do to not make him love her?

"If I tell you that it's nothing life threatening, will you leave me alone?" Regina hoped he would. It would be too much to have him around knowing their love was only a one streak way.

"Never. I will never leave you alone." Robin held onto Regina tighter, fearing what was really wrong with his best friend.