A/N: This is a multi-chapter sequel to my Smut One shot Easing Tension. At the moment there is no smut in this story, but since it is the sequel to a smut story, I am rating it M for the possibility of smut later on. It is reccommended that you read Easing Tension first, but in short of that story Emma and Hook have sex and this is the way their relationship changes after that. Enjoy

Chapter 1: The Nose Never Lies

It had been a week since she had slept with Killian. Honestly Emma thought her conscience was going to start screaming at her for letting herself go in that moment. She expected to regret her actions that night. She had also expected that she would never be able to face the pirate again. Nothing she thought would happen came true. Somehow she and Killian actually started getting along better since that night. They didn't fight nearly as much as they used to, she wasn't uncomfortable around him anymore, and they managed to become more like friends. Who knew that a one night stand could lead to friendship? She made it clear to Killian that what happened was a onetime thing and it wasn't going to happen again. Emma had expected him to argue or come up with some witty remark about her being unable to resist him and was surprised when he didn't. He told her that if that's what she wanted, but the offer would stills stand to relieve her tensions should she ever need to. Emma just laughed and Killian had never pushed the subject.

Emma never spoke to anyone about what happened with her and the pirate and it gave her the hope that she would be able to keep that secret despite how her relationship with the pirate had clearly changed. After the first couple days she did get some questions from Snow, but Emma managed to avoid telling her the truth. She had just said that her and Killian had discussed what they were fighting about and realized that there was really no point in fighting over things that happened in the past.

It was a little harder to explain why she enjoyed hanging out with the man on a regular basis though. Eventually she managed to convince both of her parents that she could handle the pirate and that they had a lot in common. Technically it wasn't a lie either. She did find that she and Killian had a lot in common especially when it came to their pasts. Killian had told Emma the entire story about what happened to Milah. Even details he said he hadn't shared with anyone else. So Emma told him the whole story involving Neal and even what happened with Graham. It was nice to have someone who understood the pain that she had gone through and she understood his.

Emma woke up early this morning since she was supposed to be meeting her mother at Granny's for some breakfast before they both went to work. She had to admit it was nice to be able to spend time with her mother, although Emma wasn't as open with her mother as she was before the curse she still enjoyed their chats. When Emma entered the diner, Killian was standing at the counter waiting for Ruby to bring him his order. Emma walked up to him and bumped her hip into his.

"Hey," she said when he looked at her.

"Hey, yourself, love," he replied with a smirk. "Not coming in to arrest me I hope. I don't remember performing any illegal activities recently."

Emma shook her head and laughed. "Not this time. I'm meeting my mother for breakfast and then off to do some paperwork at the office."

"Sounds terribly boring," he replied, "I do hope your job isn't all about the paperwork. I imagine you are more of a hands on type of girl." He winked suggestively and she just rolled her eyes.

"Sometimes I actually like the boring paperwork part of the job," she stated. "I'm not always looking for an adventure although I'm sure that goes against everything you know being a pirate and all. I bet all you want to do is run off and find someone to fight."

"Ah, adventures are nice," Killian replied. "But it is nice to not have to run or fight for a while. Eventually that can get quite tiring. There are many times that I enjoy living in this world. It's quiet."

"Somehow I didn't peg you as the type who would want a quiet life," Emma replied.

"I've spent most of my life fighting or fleeing to be perfectly honest," Killian explained. "Living in a quiet town is actually a nice change. Maybe boring paperwork wouldn't be too bad."

Ruby walked up and a bag in front of Killian. He handed Ruby a few bills and picked his bag up.

"Well I do hope you enjoy your paperwork, lass," He said with a small bow as he exited the shop. Emma smiled and looked to Ruby.

"Large coffee?" Ruby asked and Emma just nodded. Ruby walked over and poured the coffee into a large Styrofoam cup before walking back over to Emma. "So do you care to explain yourself?"

Emma raised her eyebrow as she took a small sip of the coffee. "Explain myself about what?"

"I really didn't mention anything right away, but you have been acting different," Ruby explained. "Particularly around Hook. The two of you used to either avoid each other or fight when you are in here. Suddenly the two of you are acting all buddy buddy."

"I guess we sorted out our differences," said Emma, taking a larger sip of her coffee this time.

"I'm thinking it was more along the lines of you guys finally letting out your pent up sexual frustration," said Ruby.

Emma spit her coffee out in surprise and Ruby just laughed.

"I got that right didn't I?" Ruby asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Emma feigned innocence.

"Oh please, Emma," said Ruby rolling her eyes. "I can smell a satisfied woman from a mile away. He was good wasn't he?"

Emma groaned and put her face in her hands. There went her hope that nobody knew what happened between her and Killian. Though she was glad she wasn't having this conversation with her mother it wasn't lost on her that this was technically her mother's best friend. "I'm not answering that question. How did you know anyway?"

Ruby gave her a wolfish grin. "It's going to sound kind of strange, but it's the wolf thing. Last week the two of you were in here arguing about something. I think something about a beanstalk. The argument you were having doesn't really matter. You smelled like vanilla with a hint of chocolate and cinnamon. Usually when he comes in here he smells strongly of the sea and rum."

Emma gave Ruby a questioning look. "So what are you saying? We smell different now?"

"Now you both mostly smell like yourselves," Ruby stated. "But the day after your little argument when you came in here, you still had the scent of vanilla and cinnamon, but this time it was mixed with the smell of the sea, sweat, and a hint of rum. It was kind of a giveaway, especially since he didn't come in that entire day."

"So you're telling me that you can smell when I've had sex with someone," said Emma. "That's kinda creepy."

"I didn't ask to be a wolf," said Ruby. "Besides, I'm sure others notice how different you both are acting, even if they have no idea why."

"Okay, Ruby, "Emma started. "What happened between Killian and I was a onetime thing and it is not happening again. I would appreciate it if you wouldn't tell anybody else, especially my mother."

"I won't say a word to anyone." Ruby agreed. "But you never answered my question."

"What question was that?" Emma asked hoping Ruby would drop the subject as Snow walked into the diner. She walked up to the two and smiled. She was clearly aware that she interrupted something, but didn't say anything about it.

"Are we eating at the bar?" Snow asked.

"No, I was just talking to Ruby until you got here," Emma answered. "I'll meet you at a booth."

Snow nodded and headed to a nearby booth to sit down. Emma went to grab her cup of coffee and Ruby put a hand on her arm to stop her before she leaned in.

"So," Ruby whispered. "Was he good?"

Emma sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. "Are you really asking me that question?"

"What?" Ruby asked. "I'm curious. I'll take a simple yes or no."

Emma bit her bottom lip. "Yes," she replied quietly.

Ruby let go of Emma's arm and smiled. "That's all I wanted to know."