A/N: Well I started a new fic! (: I hope you all love this one as much as I do! I plan to continue writing and I'm having fun with this one so I hope you all will stick around (;

Feedback is always welcome and I can take some good criticism for writing so please help! (:

I'd like to thank my beta Tillthebooksrunout on tumblr! I'd also like to thank one of my best friends Jules! You both help me so much and I love yah both!

~KHoooks

Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. ~MLK Jr.

Killian's POV

I wakes up early to the sun bursting it's way through the drapes I always kept drawn and the window I wish I never had. It's too early, especially for a Thursday morning. *Especially after having a terrible one night stand last night.* I thought to himself. I got up and walked to the bathroom looking in the mirror and starts his daily routine. I showered, brushed, and I needs my coffee. I can't start my day without my damn coffee.

"SMEE!" I shouts in a growl and his bodyguard pops, his head into the kitchen where I, the young and wealthy Killian Jones is standing, hair a mess, a clear as day hangover, and my work attire in complete shambles.

"Yes, sir?" He said feeling a bit it bad for his- well me his boss. He would not yet call me a friend but he's known me since I was in a light and happy time in my life.

"Where, is the damn coffee?!" I shouted as if I was to interrogate Mr. Smee. I had a simple routine every morning and this man knew of it. I couldn't go a day without his coffee especially, especially after I slipped into the darkness. "Smee you know-"

"You can't start the day off in a good mood without your coffee. Sir." He finished my sentence. I had too many drinks last night and I was going to have too many clients today as well."I'm afraid we are out of it sir. I would be more than happy to drive by a coffee shop on the way to the office sir." He said.

I sigh and nod, "Just... Smee be honest with me. How bad is it?" I said, "How bad do I look?" I said upset, "Worse than yesterday?"

"I tell you every time, sir. You look better every day since." He said and I knows it's a lie. Everyone around me knows it's a lie. I do this every other morning since. At first Smee though it was a phase, but it has seemed to pop up in every conversation after I has had a lady of the night, hang over, or doesn't seem to think things will get better for myself.

Smee couldn't help but feel terrible for me, I was a wonderful young man when I was happy. He hasn't seen me happy in a long time. It sometimes frightens Smee, he is afraid of the day he will find me one morning and I had killed himself because of this unwanted pain I keep to myself. I was known to take drastic measures. These walls I put up to protect his heart and souls from others.

"Just give me 10 minutes and we can be out Smee." I sighed and started to see what I looked like through the reflection of the refrigerator. "I look like shit." I commented and I tuck in my shirt and tie my tie grabbing my coat and he run my fingers through my hair. I look thoroughly fucked, and I couldn't care less what people thought of my hair. I grabs my satchel and phone and sits as I get a few texts from the woman who left this morning. I opens them and decides not to reply. I had told her when I met her I didn't do relationships and that she would be a fool to come home with Me, yet she fell into my trap much like the many others. I ran his fingers through my hair one last time and I walk towards the car waiting and Smee opens the door. I sit in the back and buckle as Smee pulls off to the closest coffee shop he can find.

"Anna's Coffee house?" I said aloud looking at Smee, "Why not a Starbucks?" I groan and get out of the car. I walked into the coffee shop and order my coffee. I fix if the way I like it and I check my watch. *Fuck.. 7:15A.M.* I thought and grab my coffee almost sprinting out the door and I collide into a frail little body..

"Shit!" She mutters as I hear a thud and I stumble back a bit.

"Damn it!" I growled as I see my coffee spilled. Then I see it spilled on the blonde woman in front of me. "Are you alright, love?" I asked and I couldn't shake the annoyance from my voice. I grab her hand and help her up. She looked up into my eyes as she rose. She had piercing green eyes and it went gorgeously with her blond hair.

She nodded slowly "yeah... I'm fine..." She sighed tearing her gaze from me.. "Oh..." She looked down at her blouse and there was my coffee spilled all over her chest.

I smirked slightly and scratched behind my ear "Are you dressed for an interview?" I smirked a little.

She looked at me a bit confused. "Yes, yes I am.." She said, "How did-?"

"I'm quite perceptive, love." I smiled. "You're somewhat of an open book.." I said and she narrowed her eyes.

"Here." I said swiftly and charmingly took off my navy blue coat and handed it to you "This could maybe help keep you.. Safe from prying eyes until you are being interviewed" I laughed slightly..

She smiled and hesitated but took my kind gesture. "Thank you. How will I give it back to you." She questioned as I was walking out the door. "Keep it." I said "I don't need it." I shrugged and I look at my watch, 7:45A.M. I opened the door and walk out of the coffee house.

A few seconds later she dashes out to be holding a to-go cup. "At least take my drink." She said, "I swear it's delicious." She smiles. I look at the car door and I shake my head. I look at her with apologetic eyes, "Honestly it's fine." I protest and she shoves it into my hands. "Take it." She said. "Goodbye." She waved and smirked a bit and I bit my lip as I stepped into my car.

"Who, what just happened there sir?" Smee asked amused.

I glare at him and take a sip of her drink. Hot chocolate? With cinnamon? What is a grown woman or young adult doing drinking hot cocoa? "Not sure. Doesn't matter. Drive Smee." I growled. He nods chuckling and pulls off.

Emma's POV

"Shit!" I muttered under my breath as I fell to the ground. I was maybe running quickly to grab my drink and then a tall thick wall just stepped in front of me and knocked me on my ass. I heard his voice. It was low, deep, and it had a certain ring to it. He had an accent, but it wasn't British, or Australian. What was it?!

"Are you alright, love?" I was speechless. His accent, it Irish. I smiled s little and nodded slowly "yeah... I'm fine..." I sighed tearing my gaze from him. He had gorgeous eyes and a perfect jaw and that hair, fuck.

I looked down at my blouse "oh." I said and there was my coffee spilled all over my chest. He asked me if I had an interview which caught me off guard. I just, don't even live in this city. He knew I, how could someone just know? He hands me his coat and next thing I know he is out the door. I grab my drink quickly and rush to him. "At least take my drink." I smiled. For his chivalry he deserved an award. He was hesitant and he protested but I forced it on him. I waved and watched him leave. "What the hell did I just do?" I asked my self and turned back into the coffee house and grab another hot chocolate and rush to my job interview.

I make it just in time and I find my friend Ruby. She already worked here at The Pirates Tavern. She smiled and gave me the condense version of an interview.

She smiled "where did you get that coat?" She laughed leaning back in her chair. I explained my eventful morning as she inspected my coat.

"What are you doing?" I laughed at her. She sat back up.

"That's an Italian suit coat. How the hell did someone get get their paws on Italian designer suits?" She said, "They are extremely expensive. You better keep that!"

I nod and smiled. "Ruby he was, so handsome and his voice. God his voice could make you melt right then and there." I swoon and she laughed. "Well Emma you can start tonight. But it's just a trial job. You only get paid in tips. It's so we can see how you work and interact with others." She smiled. "And don't be afraid to dress... To help you earn those tips." She flashed a cheeky smile.

I laughed and nodded "Alright!" I smiled wide "I'll see you tonight!"

I drove home happy. I knew I was going to get a job but tonight was the moment of truth. I've known Ruby for about 6 months now and we've became best friends. Which is a big deal for me because I've never had a lot of friends. She needed a waitress and I needed a job so this was just perfect timing. I go back to my apartment in StoryBrooke and change into a black skirt and black blouse with the perfect V-neck. I smiled and fixed my ale up. I looked in the mirror and smiled to myself. "I can do this." I told myself. I grabbed my purse and my keys and hop into my car racing to The Pirates Tavern so I could be a bit early.

I walk in and Ruby smiled when she saw me. "Oh you won't have a problem getting tips." She smirked. I laughed in response and she handed me a notepad and pencil. "Starting you off with waiting the tables." She smiled "Before the alcoholics come in." She giggled, "You'll have a good time with them." She laughed and I smiled. For 2 hours I was doing great. I already had made 15 dollars in tips!

I walked over towards the bar to see Ruby talking to a man who seemed to be negotiating with her.

Killian's POV

Today was a stressful and uneventful day at work. So many clients and meetings I just wanted to wring my neck! I went straight from work to The Pirate Tavern. I left my coat and satchel in the car with Smee and I walked in loosening my tie. "Where is my Red?" I said to myself smirking as I scanned the entire restaurant for her. I sat down at the bar and she popped up short enough.

"Yes, Jones?" She said annoyed and clearly did not want me in her diner. Well technically our diner.

I gave her a big loving smile. "Hey Red how's it going?" I smirked, "A beer and rum.. Lots of it." I said licking my bottom lip.

She shook her head, "I'm sorry but I, only a beer and 2 shots of rum.. That's it Jones."

I smirked and cocked my head side ways my eyebrow shooting up, " Oh come on, love. Remember I told you last time to call me Killian." I smiled like sly cat waiting to pounce on it prey.

"And last time I told you," Ruby said serving drinks to other people at the bar and comes back to me so we are inches apart, "I don't sleep, with my business associates." She hissed with obvious regret. I drank my beer and looked at her. "You're only getting this one beer!" She said, " I'm cutting you off tonight!" She said not looking me in the eyes.

"You don't want to come home with me?" I said in almost a sob and drink some more and she looks at me upset.

"Killian don't make a scene." Ruby sighed.

"Awe Red.. Ruby come on, baby. I promise it will be a night-"

"Killian I have a boyfriend!" Ruby almost screamed at me. My heart dropped. "You might help this joint out financially, but that's it!" She growled at me. She was furious. Her eyes were dark but the center golden flakes turning into fire. "You don't own this place! You don't own me!" She said, "You invest in this place and we put you as one of our sponsors. Your logo is on the back of coasters and menus." Ruby sighed and stole my drink from me. "I'm sorry but I won't serve you another drink to see you.. To see you like this Killian." She said shaking her head. "If Granny knew-"

"She doesn't... Right?" I said clenching my jaw angrily and Ruby nods. "All she needs to know is that I am successful." I said fuming. "I can't have her know Ruby it would kill her." I said begging. "Just... Don't do that." I said upset.

Ruby places a hand on me. "Killian go home. You're past drunk and making a fool of yourself. Go home and sleep it off." She said and I leaned in to kiss her but she put her fingers on my lips. "I have a boyfriend Killian. It's time to put me in the friend zone just as I had put you long ago." She said.

"Excuse me, up Ruby-" said the blond next to me.

"Beat it baby I'm having a business meeting." I spat and she looked at me narrowing her eyes and Ruby just punched my arms and continues to talk to her.

I raised my eyebrow looking at her talk to Red and I had an epiphany. Red hired the blond, Red is friends with blond, and I can score points with the blond. I smirked and winked at her as she looked at me. I pulled out my wallet and grabbed $20 and place it in her back pocket as I walk past her "I'd like a beer and a date with you later." I smirked into her ear and she pushed me off.

Emma's POV

My mouth gaped when I found out who Ruby was really talking too. It was coffee guy from earlier today! I walked up and hear their conversation. He was, of course he was trying to pick up on Ruby but he failed and she seemed to push him away and say he was friend zoned. I but in a bit and begin to talk to Ruby and I can feel his eyes on me. Scanning my body over and over again.

"Beat it baby I'm having a business meeting." He spat and I looked at him narrowing my eyes I was about curse him out and then Ruby just punched his arms and continues to talk to me for 5 minutes. He stood up and put his hand on my lower back and slipped money into my pants and he whispered in my ear, "I'd like a beer and a date with you later."

My entire body tensed and I grab him a beer and look at him. He was definitely not a gentleman like I thought. "Look I have to work I don't have time for a date." I said serving drinks.

He chuckled slightly and smiled "sure you are, love. Thanks for the beer and keep the change."

"Should I call you a cab?"

"No but thanks for the concern." He smirked. "I've got a driver for that." He said walking out of the bar.

All of a sudden Ruby grabbed my shoulder "do not, get involved, with that man. And keep the money he gave you, he gets free drinks and food here." She said "He is absolute trouble Emma. Like really bad. He-"

"You two used to...?"

She hesitated and blushed bright red, "Yes. We met when we were at the end of middle school, then in high school feelings developed. Me and my Granny used to live in Ireland and then I met Killian and we stayed until... Anyways we fell in love. Then we fell out of love." She said "He just is broken. Needs a lot of work and someone who is willing to deal with.. All of that. " she said as she packed up.

"What happened with him? Why is he so cruel and sleeping around like that... It's not healthy." I laugh a bit upset. I thought he was going to be my Prince Charming or knight in shining armor.

"I shouldn't say. That's Killian's tale to tell.. Though I don't think he will." She said locking the door outside. "Just be safe Emma. Probably stay away from him. Don't just be easy with him." She smiled and hugged me.