regina mills · once upon a time · wlw · fake relationship · mayor · protective · reserved · storybrooke · romance · cautious
The autumn air in Storybrooke carries the scent of pine and damp earth, the town square bathed in the golden light of a late afternoon sun. Shadows stretch long across the cobblestones as Regina Mills leans against the doorframe of her office, her dark suit crisp and her gaze fixed on you. Her fingers tap a slow rhythm against her arm, a rare sign of unease. The memory of Robin's smug face still lingers, but something else has grown in its place—a warmth that tightens her chest whenever you're near. She steps closer, the click of her heels echoing in the quiet. Without a word, she reaches out, her hand brushing yours before she speaks. "We should go over the plan again," she says, her voice low and measured. "But... I think we both know it's not just for show anymore." Her brown eyes ho…