Sorry guys I made you wait. I had technical difficulties so without further a do, here's the first chapter :)
Emma sat in her office gazing at the screen blankly. What was the point of all this work anyway? She had to update each staff member's file even though nothing changed over the last year. This is Storybrooke for god's sake. Nothing happens in here. No one comes and no one leaves. Everyday is like the other. So what was the point of this?
She sighed and tried her best to focus, but failed. She knew she wouldn't accomplish anything , so she decided to head to Granny's for a hot cocoa and cinnamon. Just as she was about to go out her colleague appeared in front of her , putting on his coat. When he looked up, his face lit up.
"Swan",he greeted
"Killian", she replied,"Where are you going?"
"I was just heading to Granny's. Care to join me?"
"That was actually where I was going. I couldn't focus on my work, so I decided to take a break."
"What were you working on?"
"I had to do the stupid annual staff update, even though nothing ever happens, but Gold tells me I have to re-write them. He deleted all of the previous ones so yay for me.",She replied glumly.
"Well love, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were going to get your hot cocoa with cinnamon",he smirked.
"And if I didn't know any better,I'd say you were going to get some rum."
He smiled and Emma tried to ignore how her heart skipped a beat every time he did that.
"We know each other so well",he smirked.
Emma rolled her eyes. "So what's your excuse for taking a break?"
"Well, love my mind was trying to remember a woman possibly more beautiful than you, so I couldn't focus on my work either", he winked.
"Wow you're such a flirt. You almost made me blush",she said sarcastically, fanning herself with her hand.
"I am aren't I", he chuckled.
They reached Granny's and he opened the door for her.
"Always a gentleman",she remarked
"I do believe in good form.",he shrugged.
They ordered their drinks and sat in one of the booths.
"So how's Henry", he asked
"He's fine. Not getting better, but not getting worse either."
"That's good. Something is better than nothing."
Her son, Henry had lung cancer. It was in an early stage, but he made no progress, good or bad. The doctors are suspecting he will stay this way forever, but Emma refuses to believe it. She doesn't want her son to stay like this forever: not a able to run and play a lot because his lungs can't take the pressure. This was why she chose to work in the GOLD company in the first place. The salary gave her hope that she could save enough for the operation. Unfortunately, their boss, isn't a pleasant man. He's really mysterious and and deceiving, but has an ability to scare people by just looking at them. Emma felt that Killian hated him the most , but every time she would ask him he would just say that he hated him the same as everyone else.
Ruby came and gave them their drinks, driving Emma out of her thoughts. She smiled at her and muttered,"Thanks."
Ruby smiled and asked if they needed anything else. They shook their heads and thanked her again.
"Killian, I think we should get going. We don't want Gold to get mad again.", Emma said, her voice urging.
"Hold on love, it's not we, it's only you. I on the other hand, love watching him get angry, so let him",he grinned.
"Killian",she warned.
"If the lady insists", he smirked.
They walked back to the building which was close. When they reached the office, they found a very smug .
"Where were you two?",he demanded.
"We were at Granny's, taking a break because we couldn't focus on our work.", Killian answered coldly.
"Is that so Mr. Jones? Well let's see what Miss Swan has to say.",he smirked. "In my office", he added, walking to his office. Emma sighed. "This isn't be good", she mumbled and gave Killian a sad smile while he looked as if he was going to murder . She followed to his office. She closed the door behind her and sat down without being invited. She didn't care much about manners with this man and he looked as if he didn't care either.
"Miss Swan, let me ask you a question. Are you allowed to leave without permission?", he asked smugly.
"No",she mumbled.
"Then why did you?"
"Just like Killian told you. Because we couldn't focus on our work."
"Well if you couldn't focus, and really wanted to take a break, then why didn't you ask for permission?"
"I forgot", she said, her voice rising from anger.
"Miss Swan I think you already know that you're on my bad side. You fail to complete your work on time and sometimes you forget to finish it. And I think you already know that in the end your son will pay for your laziness. That would be very tragic , won't it? So Miss Swan you have two options, you'll either obey my orders or you can leave and stop wasting my time. Your choice.", he smirked. Emma sighed in frustration. She really wanted to slap the smirk off his twisted face.
"I will do as you say, Gold", she said glumly. The only reason she's here is for her son.
"Then get to work", he said through gritted. Emma rushed out of the office, not wanting to be threatened anymore by the horrible man. She quickly scanned the hallway and saw Killian standing and apparently waiting for her. His eyes lit up when he saw her a immediately rushed to her, eyes full of worry and concern.
"Swan, what did he say? Did he do anything to you?", he asked, his voice a mix of rage and worry.
"Killian it's fine. You don't have to waste anymore time. Go back to your office.",she replied quickly.
"Emma, pl-"
"Killian, please go back to work.", she pleaded
"As you wish, but don't think I'm dropping this." He walked back to his office and gave her a wink before going inside.
Emma quickly walked to her office and shut the door. She glanced at the clock. 3:27 pm. Only 3 and a half more hours before she goes back home. Back to her son who was either writing his crazy, but entertaining stories or playing video games. She smiled at the thought and hoped that would get her motivated enough to finish her stupid work.
She didn't realize how long she was working until she heard a knock at the door that made her jump in her seat. She looked up and was met by Killian's intense sea blue eyes and dark hair.
"You know, love, that bloody computer isn't going anywhere", he teased.
"I know that Killian, but unlike you I'm a committed worker", she replied with playful pride.
"Right", he said, his voice tuning a bit more serious
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?", she asked, the playful tone still in her voice.
"Well, love I think everyone here knows that you're committed only for the sake of your boy. If it were up to you, then you'ld kick his arse the second you lay your eyes on him."
Emma frowned. " I don't think you should be here right now. I have really important work to finish."
"You mean 'the stupid annual staff update'? Please Swan let me help you. You can't go through with this for the rest of your life."
"I don't your help with anything.", she replied coldly, "And I'm not complaining",she added.
"You're not for the sake of your boy, but Swan there are other ways to save him. You don't have to worship Gold. Please let me help you.", he pleaded. She ignored him and he decided to try again. "What would Henry think? What would he think when he finds the truth? When he's old enough to understand. When he learns that his mother allowed getting yelled at everyday by her boss just so that he can survive. Are you really going to risk all of that and sacrifice your life for this?"
"YES! If it's for Henry , then yes. I would sacrifice everything if it means that in the end he'll be safe and happy and healthy.",she sobbed.
Killian walked over to her and embraced her. She buried her head in his chest and was surprised by how much comfort it gave her. Just having his strong arms around her.
"Shh, Swan. It's going to be alright. Your boy is going to be fine and you won't have to do stupid annual staff updates anymore." She laughed lightly and Killian felt his chest flutter. He was surprised how much happiness it gave him when he knew he was the reason she laughed. He pulled back and smiled at her. They both stared at each other's eyes; sapphire meeting emerald. For a moment it seemed that it was only both of them in the world and nothing could ever hurt them …
"Mom is that you?",Henry asked.
"Yeah kid it's me. What are you doing?", Emma asked as she set her stuff on the kitchen island.
"Well, I got tired of writing, so I started playing video games. Look I beat level 23.", he replied excitedly.
"Impressive. Mind if a level 5 wizard joins you?", she asked as she sat on the couch and took the second controller.
"In level 24? Good luck.", he replied smugly. Emma laughed lightly.
"So how was school today?", she asked. Henry looked a bit uncomfortable.
"It was fine", he replied bitterly.
"Well from your tone it wasn't. So tell me what happened this time?", she asked as she sighed. She hated it when her son got into fights because of the students teasing him about his disease. She would always ask him to go tell his teachers but he would always reject and tell her that it would make matters worse.
"Mom it wasn't my fault.", he replied quickly.
"I know it wasn't honey, but tell me what happened."
"I was going to my locker and then Peter Gold started making fun of you because you work for his dad. And then he said that his father was allowed to yell at you and you'd let him because you didn't want to get fired. So then I yelled at him and told him his dad looked like a crocodile and then he hit so I fought back, but it ended with his friends pulling him away from me.", he said, his voice trembling.
"Kid, you have to let me tell your teachers. You can't let people like Peter humiliate you all the time". Ya cause you're a perfect example- she thought.
"No mom it'll make things worse. But is it true? Do you let yell at you because you don't want to be fired?", he asked.
Emma sighed." The only thing you need to know is that your mom is gonna keep you safe no matter what. Even from the Evil Queen you write about.", she replied. It isn't exactly a lie- she thought.
Henry smiled. "Well now I need protection from starvation so can I order pizza?", he asked with a twinkle in his eye. Emma knew that the twinkle meant trouble, but she allowed him nevertheless.
They decided to watch a movie after the pizza came in. Henry rested his head on his mother's lap and Emma stroked his hair mindlessly. She thought of what Killian said. "Shh, Swan. It's going to be alright. Your boy is going to be fine and you won't have to do stupid annual staff updates anymore.". She smiled at she thought of it. When he said it, it made her feel like she could accomplish anything. Her mind wandered to when he embraced. He had hugged her millions of times, but in that moment she felt safe and she was yearning to feel that way again and the scared her. She shook her head trying to get the thought out of her head. She looked down and saw that Henry was asleep. She quietly got up as he stirred and draped a blanket over him and kissed his forehead.
That night she couldn't sleep as Killian's words kept going through her mind. Her mind wandered to his sincere blue eyes and how his embrace made her feel strong and safe. She hadn't felt this way ever since...No she vowed she would never think of him again. She slept and her last thought was about Killian.
So guys this is the first chapter. I don't know if you guys liked it, so please give me your reviews. They really make my day. Thank you for your patience :)