I saw this prompt on Tumblr –"can u help me sneak my cat into my dorm" au and since I obviously have an obsession with both Killian and black cats…this is what I came up with to address it. Now I have more headcanon on the story and could probably continue it if there is interest but posting 3 fics in 3 days is a record for me! [Note: the prompt was a reblog from textsfromtitanfood and I have no clue how to get the story to this person since my basic knowledge of tumblr sucks – so anyone who does – feel free to help me out!]
"I am so proud of you Emma" Marco said as he grinned widely and hugged her. "You have worked so hard and I know you will do well. Are you sure about this co-ed dorm though?"
Emma laughed, "Marco, it is the 21st century. I will be fine. It will be a great experience." The dorms were more like mini apartments with one person per room and a small bathroom in each. Emma loved the fact that it was more like living as an adult than as a teenager in a traditional college dorm.
"I'll watch out for her papa" August said. August had been attending the college for a year now and Emma had decided to go to this school partly for that reason. She had been living with Marco and August since she was 16 and it had felt great to finally have a family.
Marco sighed, "I will miss my children. What will I do with all of the spare time on my hands? I will have to carve children to talk to."
Emma just laughed, "I will still come see you on the weekends. We are not that far away from you."
"Sure, sure…That is what August said before he found his boyfriend." Marco chuckled. "Go, make friends Emma. Enjoy life. I will be fine. Of course, you must call me if you need anything."
"I will. Thank you for everything. I will see you soon!" Emma hugged Marco and waved to him as he left, "Now August, how about the grand tour?"
She hooked her arms with those of August as he showed her around campus. She finally felt free and giddy that she was starting out on a new adventure with a clean slate. College was going to be one of the best times of her life.
Killian had kept to himself on the move in day. He had quietly moved his few belongings into his room without incident. Truthfully, he did not even want to be in college at the moment. The events of the past few months had unsettled him and he would rather be somewhere wallowing in his misery. However, he had nowhere else to go and the fact that he had a fully paid scholarship with room and board had sealed the deal. It also didn't hurt that the memory of Liam's excitement for him would be tainted if he did not at least try to make a go of it.
He just had one more thing to move into his room and then he could settle in for the night. He had waited until dark to complete this task, hoping that it would provide him the anonymity he needed. He was just finishing up the preparations.
Emma was returning to the dorm after an evening jog when she noticed a guy acting suspicious out by the dumpster. He had just stuffed something into his jacket and thrown the container into the dumpster. She watched as he looked around for anyone and started towards the back door to the dorm. He fumbled around with something and then she heard him curse lightly under his breathe. Curiosity got the better of her and she walked up to him to see what he was doing.
"Hey" she said.
Killian jumped about a foot in the air. "Bloody hell, you scared me lass."
Suddenly Emma was looking into the bluest eyes she had ever seen. Not only did he have a gorgeous lilting accent, the guy was sex on legs and her mouth went dry. She took in his gently tousled black hair and chiseled jaw with just a hint of scruff on it. He was wearing tight black jeans with a blue button down and a black biker jacket zipped all the way up. She noticed a bulge in the jacket and figured it must be what he was trying to sneak into the dorm. That brought her out of her stupor.
"What are you doing?" She asked in a slightly accusatory tone.
He reached up with his right hand and scratched behind his ear. She noticed that his left arm was stiff against his side, holding up the bulge. "Nothing. I forgot my key card and was hoping someone would come by to let me in. It looks like I have a lovely saviour" He gave her his most winning smile. The lass was beautiful. Her golden hair cascaded in a ponytail down her back. Bright green eyes watched him warily and the slight sheen of sweat on her chest was somehow causing butterflies to form in his stomach. Way to make a first impression he thought idly.
She studied him for a moment. "You live here?"
"Aye, I just moved in today. Room 215. Killian Jones at your service m'lady" He held out his hand for her to shake.
"Emma Swan" she said and shook his hand. Both of them jumped slightly at the instant tingle they felt. "Umm, so Mr. Jones, what are you hiding?"
Killian shifted slightly. "Nothing. Just forgot my key card" Just then the bulge in his jacket moved slightly as he tightened his arm against it.
"Sure buddy, and I am the easter bunny. Look, I am not letting you in if you are bringing something that will get me suspended or thrown out of the dorm. I signed the rules about no drugs and alcohol, just like everyone else." Emma started to step back.
"Look, if I promise to show you once we are inside, would you at least allow me the opportunity to explain? I swear it is not drugs or alcohol." Killian pleaded. Emma tried but she could not ignore the look in his eyes.
She sighed and whipped out her key card, "Fine, come in" and she unlocked the door and they went inside to the elevator. They were just waiting on it to open when Killian looked down the hall and noticed the RA for their floor walking towards them.
"Damn! Swan, I can't get on the elevator with that RA. Do you know where the stairs are?" He was looking around frantically. Emma noticed his panic and came up with a quick plan.
"I will distract him. Go ahead and take the elevator. But don't think this gets you off the hook. I will be up in a minute" She said as she shoved him inside and rolled her eyes when he gave her a smirk and a quick wink. She walked away to distract the RA with some inane question.
After about ten minutes, Killian heard a knock on his door. He opened it to see Emma Swan standing on the other side.
"Miss Swan, to what do I owe the pleasure?" He asked cheekily.
"Cut the crap Jones, what did I help you smuggle in here?" She asked as she strode purposefully into the room. She turned around and eyed him expectantly.
Killian closed the door and took a deep breath. He was unsure if she would rat him out if he told her, but he supposed that he owed her an explanation after she had helped him. He stood there awkwardly for a moment and Emma just raised an eyebrow at him.
"Ok Swan, just please hear me out before you say anything" He asked and she nodded.
He turned around and went to the little bathroom. When he returned he was cradling something black against his chest with his left arm again and his right hand was over the top of it. It struck her how stiff the arm was and how he never moved the hand attached to it as if his hand were made of stone. She made a mental note to ask him about it sometime. Then he moved his right hand and she saw what he was holding.
She gasped, "A cat?! You snuck a cat into your room?" She sat down on the bed in her shock.
"Shh, lower your voice please. You will tell the whole bloody floor. You promised to hear me out." He sat the little cat down next to her on the bed. It sniffed at her hand and then rubbed it's ears across her fingers. She reached up to pet it from head to tail. The cat was so extremely soft and it had the glossiest black fur she had ever seen.
She looked up at him, "So spill"
"Ok, this is Luna. She is all I have left of family. My brother…" He gulped really hard, "Liam gave her to me and now he is gone. I have no one who can watch her for me and I love her. I tried to get the university officials to let me bring her in legally but they objected. I am working on getting a letter to say she is therapy for me and have her approved, but until I do, I have to keep her quiet. Please Swan, can we keep it just between us?"
Emma watched him as he sat down heavily in the chair at his desk. The little black cat seemed to sense his distress and so she jumped down from the bed and hopped onto his lap. She snuggled into the crook of his left arm and began purring loudly. He smiled slightly and stroked her head with his right hand.
She felt something stir deep inside her at the sight. "Alright" she croaked and then cleared her throat "I won't tell anyone."
The smile she received was bright and hopeful. "Thank you Swan. Thank you for helping me get her in here. I promise to return the favor I owe you someday."
Emma jumped up. "You are welcome. I guess I better go take a shower and hit the hay. First big day tomorrow."
"Aye" Killian stood and walked her to the door.
"Goodnight Killian" Emma almost did not want to leave.
"Goodnight Emma"
Emma went out the door and he closed it behind her. She stood there in the hallway for a moment and smiled quietly to herself, the image of the hot guy and his love for the little cat invading her thoughts. He was such an adorable idiot. Just then the door swung open again.
"Swan?" Killian asked.
"Hmm?"
"Do you think…ummm…" Killian scratched behind his ear again "Do you think we might go out for coffee or dinner or…"
Emma gave him a bright smile, "How about tomorrow evening? Say 7 pm?"
Killian sighed in relief, "Yes, great. I will pick you up. What room?"
Emma just laughed as she walked across the hall to 214. "Oh, I'm really close. See you tomorrow" and she unlocked the door and went inside giggling at the shocked look that crossed his face.
