Regina flashed a quick smile at the familiar touch against her neck and then tipped her mouth to Rebekah's. Different Rebekah, since she didn't soften or hunger in answer, but still Rebekah in that first, surprised sharing of breath between them. It had been that way from the beginning, both of them so unused to being touched with kindness and affection that a kiss had the power to startle, to soothe, to make safe...

And because it was the same, Regina knew to keep it light, the brush of lips and breath and noses against skin, more caresses than kissing at first. Until Rebekah's jaw softened under her fingertips and their mouths joined in earnest.