Emma Swan had never been good at introductions. But, as she got out of the shower, she knew she needed to put on a smile and try to make some friends. Today she was starting her first job at her new office. She was a little nervous. Okay a lot nervous. She brushed her hair and started to do her makeup. Today was going to be ridicule.

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Killian walked into his bosses office, shutting the door behind him.

"Killian," She greeted nonchalantly. He bowed mockingly.

"At your, service." She glared at him, and sighed. "To what do I owe the pleasure?" He asked her, sitting down as he did so.

"Our new employee starts today, and I want you to be nice to her." Regina told him, looking at him squarely in his ocean blue eyes. He out his hand to his heart.

"I'm hurt, Ms. Mills, that you think so little of me. I am arguably the nicest person here." He smirked at her. She rolled her eyes, no traces of amusement in her eyes.

"Just do as I say." She snapped. "Wouldn't want another person to quit on your account. " She at the door and then back at him.

"What would happen if she does quit, like the other two?" He asked, raising a challenging eyebrow at her. It was her turn to smirk.

"Other three." She corrected him. "If she quits, your fired." It was then that he realized she was utterly serious. He nodded and grinned lopsidedly at her.

"Well then, I suppose I should go meet the lass. Whats she look like?" He wondered curiously.

"She is about the same height as me, with blonde hair and green eyes." She informed him, going back to her work on the computer. "Now go." She snapped again.

"As you wish," he grumbled.

It wasn't his fault all of the new employees keep quiting, He thought to himself.

He walked back out, spotting her immediately. She was stunning, absolutely stunning. She had perfect cheekbones, fetching blonde curls, and emerald green eyes. His breath caught in his throat, and for a moment he just stood there. He cleared his throat, and walked over to where she was conversing with Belle, a lighthearted expression on both of their faces. The new employee, he didn't know her name, looked slightly nervous from what he could tell.

"Belle, I see you've met the new worker. Thanks for your help, darling, but I'll take it from here. Orders from the devil." He told her, grinning wickedly. Belle smiled and walked around to her desk. Killian then turned to Emma. He then got a good look at her attractive pale face. Her eyes were even prettier up close, and he noticed the lightly dusted freckles along her nose. the corners of her mouth turned up into a small smile.

"Hi, I'm Emma." She said quietly. He barely heard her, but after a second, registered what she said. He moved his eyes away from her lips and looked at her eyes.

"Oh, um, Killian. Killian Jones," He introduced himself and stuck his hand out. her tiny smile grew a little. She took his outstretched hand and shook it.

"Swan," She told him. He raised an eyebrow in confusion. "My name's Emma Swan. " He nodded. he liked the way it sounded, it was very fitting.

Regina had nothing to worry about, he had no intention of being horrid to this girl. To Emma.

"Its wonderful to meet you, Emma."

"You too, Killian. " He liked the way she said his name. He heard a soft yawn, and that was when he noticed the toddler in her arms.

"Oh, I hope you don't mind. This is my son. Ms. Mills said it would be alright, he's really not fussy. " She told him quickly. He shook his head, a little disappointed. If she had a son, she most likely had a boyfriend or husband. He didn't know why he was disappointed though, he barely even knew her. he wanted to ask if the boys father was around.

"Whats the lads name?" He asked instead. He pushed the thoughts of jealousy out of his mind and looked at the little boy.

"This is Henry, he's two. Kid, say 'hi', okay?" She looked him and shifted him to her other hip. He had a sippy cup in his mouth, so instead of saying anything, he shyly looked at Killian and waved. Killian smiled and cleared his throat.

"Right, well here's your desk," He told her, explaining the basic concept of what she needed to do. He pulled the chair out for her, and bowed jokingly. She smiled at him.

"Thanks," She said and looked at him. In her eyes were nothing but seriousness. He nodded and smiled.

"You enjoy your first day, love. I'll check on you later." She nodded and set Henry down on the floor.

As Killian sat down at his desk across the office, the person next to him, Ruby looked at him.

"Do you like her," She whispered, gesturing towards Emma. He looked at her with disbelief.

"What? Bloody hell, Ruby, no, I only just met her." He told her with a shake of his head.

"You do like her!" She squealed excitedly. He rolled his eyes.

"What makes you think that?" He asked with a smirk on his face.

"Well, the last three new accountants Regina hired, You made them all quit, by being awful to them, Jones." She smiled at him. "Besides, there's not anything wrong with liking someone, especially since you're an ass when your lonely." She laughed at her own joke, but he wasn't finding it funny.

He couldn't like someone he just met, that's not how life worked.

But Ruby continued to pester him, and everyone else continued to use their breaks to play with Henry.

Emma didn't take a break, by three pm, which was when most people had finished their's. When he offered her, she shook her head. He asked if there was anything he could do for her.

She hesitated. "Would you mind trying to get Henry to fall asleep?" He shook his head.

Emma hated to trust a stranger, but her kid was tired, and it was just about her kid..

Right?