18

                                    

                                          
The day seems to go by so slow, the clock not moving an inch — and I don't mean in the typical Storybrooke way. I can't shake the feeling that something is wrong, things just feel so... strange. I've been sitting in the station with Emma and the charmings but I feel the need to get out. "Hey, I'm going to Regina's to check on her" I stand up, hugging myself gently as I seek comfort. They simply mumble acknowledgements and I'm on my way. 
It doesn't take me long at all to get there, I just zoned out and found myself at her door. I knock softly, confused as to how my brain just brought me here without conscious thought. She opens the door and I enter without saying anything, she closes it and opens her mouth to speak but I stop her. I wrap my arms tightly around her and I feel her tense for a millisecond before wrapping her arms around me and sighing. My distress is palpable, I know she can feel it as she guides me to the sofa. 
"How are you feeling, darling?" I stare at her blankly, not knowing how to answer that question. I feel like shit but maybe it's just my overactive mind worrying for nothing. I mean, she said they could do it right? That they could rid this town of the vile being that is Zelena. A knock at the door interrupts us and I sigh deeply. Regina looks like she has no intention of moving as she rubs my back in soothing circles. A short while later there's another knock, a bit more forceful this time. 
"You should answer" I say softly and Regina shakes her head, moving closer to me. "I'm not leaving you right now" her voice is firm and full of concern but I don't let it shake me. "It could be Henry..." her ears almost perk up at the sound of his name and she sighs deeply, a hum of agreement escaping her throat. "Don't go anywhere. I'll be right back" she points her finger at me and I raise my hands in mock surrender with a weary smile. She leaves and I listen to the sound of her heels in the wooden floor until they finally stop, assuming she's now reached the door. 
Everything here is fixed to perfection so I can't hear the door open but I see the sunlight leaking in. There's a momentary silence and shortly after I hear the door close. As she walks back with a basket of what appears to be green apples, I feel another presence in the room. It seems that Gina feels it too, considering her gaze locks onto the dining room where none other than Zelena is perched upon the dining table - explains the green apples I suppose. I allow them to talk amongst themselves, eavesdropping to see if I can catch any whiff of the witch's plan. 
Suddenly I feel eyes on me, I look up and see Regina has glanced at me which draws the eyes of the redhead as well. We all stare back and forth for a few minutes in silence, everyone seemingly trying to figure out the best way to move forward. Zelena quirks an eyebrow and her permanent smirk subtly falls, I can tell she's jealous. "What are you doing here?" At my inquiry, Zelena frowns a bit more with a soft groan. "I could ask you the same thing" the redhead replies, looking carefully between Regina and I. 
I know she senses the connection, it's pretty much palpable between us. "It's none of your business, now what do you want?" Gina steps in, quite literally taking a step so she's between Zelena and I. She doesn't know much about our history together but I'm guessing she knows enough to want to keep us separated. The tension between all of us is so intense it's starting to give me a headache. I know Zelena can feel the weight of not only what's between me and Regina but the negative tension between she and I. She didn't seem too happy to begin with but with this revelation... I reckon she's pissed now. 
Regina suddenly insists that I go while they talk and I begin to protest but she gives me that look and I stop. In her eyes I can tell she won't back down, it's non-negotiable, and she's doing it to protect me in case anything happens. So I reluctantly agree, even though I'd much rather be there to have her back, and I leave the house. As I make my way back to the Charming's place, a vivid memory comes to mind that I had forgotten. 
Half an ounce of dragons breath
Half a shot of measles
She's mixing up a malevolent curse
Pop! Goes the-
I shake my head, trying to get the thoughts out my brain. I hate remembering moments I spent with Zelena, it makes me feel... dirty somehow. Now that I've met Regina and you know, I just feel so bad for ever choosing the wrong sister I guess. That sounds terrible when I think about it too much but it's true. I left Regina just to come to Zelena, granted, at the time I thought it was the right thing to do. I didn't know about the connection between them originally so I know I shouldn't feel guilty but I still do. 
I decided some shut eye might help calm my racing thoughts so I bypass any proper greetings and head to the couch. I lay down and face the back of it, keeping my back to the door. Normally I wouldn't be caught dead with my back facing a door, especially now, but at this point it's beyond me. I close my eyes tightly and think of sleep, wanting to slip into it right away.

a/n: I know it's short and I didn't reread so ignore any mistakes but I wanted to at least post something 🫠