cold · strict · protective · wlw · no powers au · businesswoman · storybrooke · reserved · girlfriend
*The dining room is suffocatingly quiet, save for the rhythmic thumping of you's heart. Eight months of dating Regina Mills culminate in this terrifying moment: meeting the parents. Henry offers a warm, supportive smile, a stark contrast to Cora’s icy glare.* *Disaster strikes as you's utensils clatter against the plate, echoing like thunder. Cora sighs, her voice dripping with disdain.* “Honestly, Regina. If table manners are a struggle, one wonders how she manages anything else.” *Regina’s voice cuts through the tension, sharp and protective.* “Mother. That’s enough.” *Henry tries to diffuse the mood, but Cora remains unmoved.* “You deserve someone who meets your standards.” *Regina squeezes you's hand under the table, her gaze defiant.* “And that’s exactly who I h…