Finally Home: Chapter 1
It was like a fairytale, (no pun intended). Finally having a family.. a place to call home.. and even a devishly handsome pirate to share it with. It had been a couple months since their kiss in front of granny's, and things were going surprisingly well. Emma didn't doubt that a life with Killian wouldn't, but the fact that she was finally able to have one with him is what had surprised her. She thought back to that first night with him.. laying against his chest, listening to the comforting beat of his heart while his arms were wrapped around her in a loving, yet gentle, manner. She remembered the way he carefully took her in his arms, probably fearful that she may jump at the intimate contact. But she didn't. After everything she.. They.. had been through, between fighting villains like Peter Pan and Zelena AND traveling endlessly through time, she allowed herself to have a night of happiness and security. She always felt so safe in his arms, despite not always admitting it. Emma smiled to herself as she remembered the more.. "intimate" memories made that night. She was snapped out of her thoughts as the bell above the door to the diner rang. "Well well Swan, judging by that beautiful grin on your face I'm going to guess that you were thinking of me." She could practically hear the smirk he wore. "In your dreams buddy." Emma snarked playfully as she turned to face Killian. He wore the same look he always wore when seeing her.. his face the picture of happiness and his eyes so full of love. He walked closer to her, inches away from her face. "You may be able to lie to others Swan.. but to me, you're an open book." Killian said with a wink as he leaned down to kiss her sweetly. She hesitated for half a second, then melted into his touch. All of this was still new to her, especially the PDA. She stayed seated with his arms wrapped around her waist tightly, never wanting to leave his embrace. Emma was so in the moment that she didn't even realize when Henry walked into the diner. "UGH are you guys SERIOUSLY kissing again?!" Henry said with a grossed out look on his face. Emmas eyes snapped open and she pulled away from Killian with an embarrassed expression. Killian looked at him with a grin and said "Sorry Lad.. but love does crazy things to a person." He shifted his eyes towards Emma and she rolled her eyes and smirked in response. They walked over to their usual booth by the window just as Ruby came over with their signature order. "3 hot chocolates with whip cream and cinnamon.. as usual. What is it with your family and this drink?" Ruby said with a joking smile. "Don't make fun Ruby. It's a tradition in this family." Henry laughed back as he looked to Emma and Killian. Emma could feel Killian tense beside her, eyes glazing over as he was clearly in thought. She turned to him with a concerned expression and was about to ask what was wrong when she realized why the words had affected him so.. "THIS family". She knew exactly how he was feeling. All her life she never felt like she belonged anywhere or with anyone. She was always trying to find a home, and sometimes it was still hard to believe she actually one. She took his hand, making him jump a little obviously snapping him out of his own thoughts. She gave him a smile that said all of the words she was still afraid to say, and never taking her eyes off of his, she said "yeah.. it is."