A/N: Oh my gosh wow. Really good response to this, you guys are all awesome seriously hugs to everyone. Hope you enjoy this next instalment.

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Chapter 2: The Gold Never Bothered Me Anyway

"Neal, what the hell?" yelled Emma, not caring that a large crowd had gathered in the hallway to watch her boyfriend try and throw her best friend against a wall. Try being the operative word, as Killian was having a seemingly marvelous time dodging Neal's advances; somebody in the crowd even shouted 'Toro' and threw him a red scarf. That's it, enough is enough. Emma hauled herself up and got in the way of the next attempted attack drawing 'aws' and even a boo from the spectators, quickly silenced by a spectacular death glare. "Neal what are you doing?! You can't just toss me on the floor and start a fight in the corridor. So do you wanna explain yourself or do I have to force it out of you?"

This obviously didn't do anything for Neal's ego so he decided to cover the embarrassment with rage, jabbing an accusing finger at Killian who was being flanked by David and Mary Margaret, "Wanna tell me who the hell this guy is?" Well of course, this was just dandy. She'd told Neal all about Killian multiple times, shown him on her phone and goddamit, she had pictures of him in her room that had led to a couple of arguments. "This guy," she says, letting a hint of venom drip in, "is Killian Jones; you know, my best friend who went home to Ireland who I told you all about after you got jealous of a few polaroids in my room." The crowd whispered amongst themselves but there was a resounding agreement amongst the female population of 'thank god he's single.' Ruth had told her to try and make new friends but somehow she didn't imagine introducing herself to the entire building in the midst of a confrontation with her boyfriend, who was sneering at her in a manner that resembled his father.

"Oh he's your friend huh? Then why were you climbing like a tree you little slut?" Oh hell no. There was complete and utter silence after this, broken only by the menacing knuckle cracking of her brother, Killian and some other guys she recognised but couldn't be bothered to identify right now. Her hand twitched by her side, itching to slap him when Mary Margaret piped up, "Emma, be the good girl you always have to be." This instantly destroyed the tension and everybody laughed loudly, apart from Neal and Emma, who were still in the middle of an angry stare off. David coughed to break them apart, "Neal, I'd say it's a pleasure to see you again, but having just watched you knock my sister down, call her slut and try to beat up my mate, I would be lying. Now I think you should leave, before we make you."

The crowd had moved but not very far, now lining the walls and jumping back in with a synchronised 'oh snap!' Neal's fury was starting to get the better of him as he spat out his closing statement, "Yeah I'm going, don't want to hang with the poor rabble over here anyway; at Gold's we've got champagne." He turned on Emma, "We're not done here," then to Killian, "Stay away from my girl." Killian smooth as fuck Jones, just waggled his eyebrows, not willing to let the opportunity to have the last laugh slip through his fingers, "Not so sure about that mate you see, the gold never bothered me anyway." And then the Arendelle dorm, bless their crazy, lovable hearts, burst into a rendition of Let it go to serenade Neal out of the building.

After the last line was sung, everyone was laughing again and introducing themselves to one another. Apparently putting a rich boy in his place after he called them all poor, was an excellent bonding activity, "You alright there Swan?" said Killian's voice in her ear. "I'm okay I guess, but you mister are in a heap of trouble for your bull fighting and Elsa antics. Neal's actually a decent guy, he can just get a bit possessive that's all." Killian gave her an incredulous look but quickly smoothed it over knowing that this douche of a guy had somehow won over Emma and was now pretty important to her. " I'm truly sorry then love. Now maybe we could finish off that hug?" Emma just rolled her eyes and wrapped her arms around him; it was more of a struggle now seeing as he'd grown quite a bit in the last couple of years so she settled for hugging his torso, making him laugh as he pressed a feather light kiss to her hair.

"Well, well, well; look what the tides washed in," called a voice above the din of the crowd. Suddenly, Killian and Emma's hug was expanded to include their old gang; Ruby and M&M were the closest, followed by David and Regina, with Will and Jefferson on the outside. They all broke apart grinning like complete idiots. "What are the odds hey," said Jeff, "All of us ending up in the same building. Must be some act of fate." Ruby and Will wiggled their fingers making ghost noises, until they were hushed by Regina, "Killian, it is so good to see you, when did you even get back and why didn't we know about it?" From sweet to scary in two seconds flat, ladies and gentlemen, Miss Regina Mills. Killian scratched behind his ear, an old nervous habit that made them all share a look. "Well um...my father did get better eventually and somehow convinced us all to move back in together. It was all going okay until he reverted back into the man we all hated. We couldn't take it anymore, so mum packed us up and brought us back here again. I mean, I was always planning on moving on my own anyway to attend here, and it all just came together. Liam's actually here as well finishing up his last year that he missed because of the whole parent issue."

Killian's family had always been a bit of a sensitive topic, but with people like Will Scarlett as your friends, awkward silences just didn't exist, "Good to have you back mate, although I'm almost certain that you've only come back here to chase the American skirt."

"Or jeans," whispered Ruby only to be shut up by an elbow to the ribs from Mary Margaret. They along with David and Regina were the only ones who knew that Killian had always had the biggest crush on Emma and when he left it broke both of their hearts, whenever he messaged them the conversation always ended up with him asking about her. Emma had always been totally oblivious and Will and Jefferson were too self obsessed to pay much attention. David leapt in to distract everyone, "So Emma and M&M are in 27, me and Kil are 22, what about you guys?"

"I'm 23," said Ruby, "Gina you're 35 right? Yeah and then these two losers are neighbours in 16 and 18. Oh wait! That's my room mate. Hey Belle, hey, over here!"

The group collectively covered their ears; when Ruby shouted, wolves in Canada howled in response. A petite brunette wearing killer heels, joined their circle with a shy smile, "Guys this is my new friend Belle French, Belle meet the guys: David, Will, Jeff, Regina, Mary Margaret, Emma and Killian."

"Hello," said Belle in an Australian accent nodding at each of them as they waved and said hi. "Well as long as we're doing introductions," chimed Jefferson before whistling at two men standing a few feet away, "Everyone meet Robin and Victor, Vic here's with me, Rob's with Will so that they can be all British and what not together." The enlarged circle welcomed the newcomers who were being eyed up simultaneously by Ruby and Regina with appreciative glances. David stepped in again unsurprisingly as he was the recognised dad in the clique, "Listen we're all good friends here, known this lot for longer than I would care to admit but we're always looking for new guys to hang with which probably sounds really pretentious but it's true. Kil and I were actually planning on having a pool slash darts tournament later on at the official meet and greet if you think you're up for it?" Ah men, always challenging each other, clearly they'd forgotten how Emma could whoop them all, new blood might be interesting.

Belle, Victor and Robin all eagerly agreed and settled into easy conversation with every one else, as if they'd always been there. Talking ceased when a blonde tapped nervously on Regina's shoulder, "Hi, uh...sorry to interrupt, it's just I don't know anyone here except for you Regina and that's only because we're room mates now." All of the original members of the squad, through Regina a pointed look for not introducing her new friend with the others. "God I'm sorry, people this is Tina Kate Rosaline Bell." Emma turned to Killian to share a 'god what a mouthful' look but he appeared to be deep in thought. "Your name is Tina K. - like Tinkerbell?" The blonde girl blushed and nodded, but Killian ever the gentleman making everyone want to feel included, smiled and said, "Well you picked the perfect school lass, but the Neverland dorms are actually just across the way." Once again the hall was filled with laughter and Tina shook hands with them all insisting that they call her Tink from now on.

~E&K~

It was early evening and the whole building was gathered in the common room room, most were proudly wearing their brand new Misthaven t-shirts and hoodies with the storybook logo and snowflake to indicate that they were from Arendelle. There was pizza, music, jokes and games. Loads of people had already approached Killian in order to complement him on his performance earlier making Emma sigh. Neal hadn't called or texted her after the incident and she was worried. They'd had fights before and he'd actually called her things far worse than slut, but they always resolved the issue. She decided that he was probably busy at his own introduction to campus party and simply didn't have the time right now.

There was a tug on her sleeve that made her turn around. Killian was there holding a pool cue in his hands and his very best puppy dog eyes on, "Swan, come help me take down Rob and Scarlett, they think they stand a chance, that they're better than us." He even had a pouty lip for christ sake, how was she meant to refuse. She grabbed the cue and once again Team Swan-Jones drew a crowd as they landed shot after shot, sometimes doing little tricks and completely annihilating the British duo. It was just like old times, all of her friends together teasing and prodding, Ruby even landed herself in a rap battle, which was filmed to pull out at her wedding to Victor, who had stuck by her side all night. It was nice to see how well the new people fit in and a ridiculous number of silly selfies would find their way online eventually. Emma carefully transferred the one of her and Killian posing for their victory snapshot after the tournament, to the special locked folder on her phone dedicated to the two of them that had been her sanctity when he'd left.

The entirety of Arendelle was more than happy to pose for their official campus photo that would commemorate their first night and join those of previous occupants before them. They managed one serious one with all of them smiling normally but then it was a tumult of funny faces and peace signs. They finally agreed and all struck their best Elsa poses, so that they would have two pictures on the wall rather than just one boring shot. As it got later, people began to slowly filter away, tired after a long day of moving in. Emma was one of the last to go, determined to catch up with everyone especially her favourite Irish-man. At quarter to midnight, they all surrendered heading back, dropping people off along the way. David and Mary Margaret shared a tender kiss goodnight before turning in leaving Emma and Killian alone in the hall. Without hesitation he pulled her into a tight hug, breathing in Emma Swan; gods how he'd missed everything about her. They stayed like that for a while until he pulled back and brushed a tender kiss to her cheek. "Goodnight Swan," he murmured.

"G'night Killian. Sweet dreams."

Author's Note: So there we go chapter 2 is done. I'm going to try and tone down the frozen puns now but hopefully the humour can continue. Once again you're all amazing for reading this, please send me a review if you have the time but for now; coming up in chapter 3: Neal and Emma talk it out and everyone starts up with the classes and match making.