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Elana clasped her hand tightly against Regina’s enjoying the feeling of their fingers entangled. She leaned herself a bit more towards the other woman, and a soft smile brushed her lips where the smirk had once been,”Neither am I, but isn’t it worth trying?”

Regina swallowed hard, the smirk fading as she stared at their entangled fingers. “I once learned that love is weakness. But, that was long ago. Perhaps, it’s time I try again.” As she finished speaking, Regina brought her gaze back up, her eyes locking with Elana’s. And, as she saw Elana’s smile, Regina couldn’t help but smile, ever so slightly, back.