Emma jolts upright in bed and it takes her a minute to realize she's not in her bed at home, that she's in Killian's bed. Killian doesn't wake up, just stirs in his sleep, which she is grateful for because she wouldn't even know how to explain the nightmare she just had.
Emma quietly slips out of his bed and tries to shake the nightmare she just woke from. The details are fuzzy, but she remembers being scared and running from Walsh in the dream, which is enough to want to forget the nightmare. She walks over the large windows that look over the ocean, it looks so calm and peaceful. She always did like the water, she lived by the water for most of her life, with the exception of Arizona. The sound of crashing waves always calmed her. She always felt at home by an ocean.
Killian wakes and noticing her absence, sleepily gets out of bed and walks to over to her.
"Bad dream?" he asks quietly and she nods.
"How did you know?"
"After everything that has happened and due to the late hour, I guessed," he shrugs. Emma glances at him and sees the biggest smirk on his face. She nudges him with her elbow and he laughs.
"Back to bed?" he asks. Emma nods and he guides her away from the window. In bed Killian simply holds her in his arms hoping he can help ease the demons she faces in her dreams.
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In the morning Killian walks Emma to her car and watches her drive off. Once the yellow bug turns the corner he heads back inside to get ready for work.
The drive from his place to hers isn't far and they will see each other soon, but Emma misses him already. In such a short amount of time she cannot believe how much she has come to count on his presence. She's never been sure that anyone will stay and she still wouldn't be surprised if he ran from her. She quickly unlocks her front door, anxious to get into the station. She flicks on the kitchen light stopping dead in her tracks. Will Scarlet is sitting at her kitchen table. She goes for her gun, but he raises his arms in defeat.
"I've got no weapons, so there will be no need for your gun there," his thick accents rings through her apartment. Despite his words she draws her gun and trains it on him.
"How can I trust after everything that has happened?" she asks him never for a moment taking her eyes off of him.
"I could ask the same of you," he says through his teeth, arms still raised. This comment shocks Emma, although she doesn't show it. Slowly she lowers her weapon.
"That's fair, but you did break into my apartment. Why are you here?" Her weapon stays in her hand at her side because she still doesn't trust him. Will lowers his hands.
"First off I'm not here to kill you. I know you're close to the new DA," he teases her, "I want immunity and I will tell you everything about the operation."
"You're so quick to turn on your friend. It makes me wonder if your information is valid," she says with a straight face.
"What exactly are you asking me?"he asks suddenly defensive.
"Last time we met you were protecting your friend and now you're ready to throw him to the dogs. It doesn't add up. What are your real motives?" she says harshly.
"To protect my own ass. It was only a matter of time before you found me and Walsh was stupid enough to get caught. I know you have a fair amount on him and he's already close to being convicted I gather. Now I have been arrested a fair few times, but I have never been in prison and I intend to keep it that way," he says with a smile. She pulls out her phone and calls Killian.
"Miss me already, love?" Killian says on the other end.
"Can you get Will immunity if he comes in?" she asks, ignoring his question all together.
"Well probably, but that's not bloody likely because we can't find- he's there isn't he?" he asks, his voice falling flat at the end of his sentence.
"Yeah, we'll be in shortly." she hangs up abruptly, not showing Will any part of their personal relationship. Emma holsters her gun and pulls out her cuffs.
"You have to come in for immunity," she says as she finally approaches him.
"Figured as much," he says resigned. She places him in the handcuffs and they are out the door.
They arrive at the station not long after. Graham and David's jaws drop when she brings in Will. She places him in the interrogation room. As soon as the door shuts she is whisked away to David's office.
"You caught him? Where? Why didn't you call it in?" David asks a million questions at a mile a minute.
"And weren't you wearing that yesterday?" Graham asks. Emma ignores Graham's comment and moves onto David's questions.
"He wants immunity and he was in my apartment this morning. Killian is on his way over and we're going to see if he knows anything," she says with a smile.
"Why would he come in?" David asks with his arms crossed.
"Simply put he doesn't want to go to jail. If his information is good then I don't see why not," Emma says with a shrug. Killian bursts through the office door.
"Will was in your apartment?" Killian asks with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah he wanted to come in, he wants immunity. He said he would spill about the whole operation," she tells him.
"Alright, let's go here what he has to say," Killian nods toward the interrogation room. The pair leave David's office and head straight towards the interrogation room. Emma opens the door and Killian can see her guard go up. Will is sitting there smiling.
"It's about bloody time. I see you brought your new friend, which is good because I want this legal and binding," Will says with a smirk.
"You're not getting anything until we hear what you have to tell us and we have to ask if you want a lawyer present," Emma asks with a stern glare. Killian settles in and doesn't say anything yet.
"There will be no need for that. Now to start Walsh approached me a few months about needing help with a new business endeavor. Found out it was about smuggling drugs and it was great money, which for me was enough," Will explains. Killian starts making notes.
"When was a few months ago?" Killian asks.
"February. Anyway Walsh is not leader of this operation," Will says with eyebrows raised.
"Well then who is?" Emma asks, irritated that he won't just tell them what they need to know. He's drawing this out; he's enjoying this.
"A dame named Zelena, I only met her twice and she's a piece of work. She is the head of operation, but hardly ever shows her face. I expect she does that to protect herself," Will says.
"No last name?" Killian asks one eyebrow raised looking skeptical.
"Not one I caught she wasn't exactly forth coming with a whole lot of information you see," Will says, his voice full of sarcasm. Both men are glaring at each other.
"Enough you two. Did the operation ever bring in anything other than cocaine?" Emma asks.
"No, we just had that one. Honestly that's all I know. I know you rounded up all the dealers in town the other night, so can't help you there. Every dealer we had worked out of Walsh's shop, but you knew that didn't you Emma? Anything else you two need help with?" Will asks.
"We need to discuss this then we'll be back," Killian says curtly. Him and Emma stand and walk out. The pair go back into the room with the one way window, there David is waiting for them.
"What do you think?" David asks him.
"It reaffirms my suspicions that he wasn't acting alone, but we had no proof. If Will testifies I can give him immunity, his information just solidifies our case," Killian says staring through the window.
"Alright, what are we going to do about Zelena?" Emma asks.
"Search for her, but from the sounds of it I doubt she lives here. We can get Will to describe her and does this town have a sketch artist?" Killian asks.
"I don't think we've ever needed one," Emma answers looking to David for confirmation, who nods.
"Mary Margaret can draw, we can ask her," David shrugs.
"Alright have her come over after school lets out. I'm going to head to my office and get the paperwork together for Will's immunity. I'll be back this afternoon," Killian sighs. David and Emma nod then Killian walks out.
"Do you think what Will said was true?" David asks.
"I think so, I have no reason to believe otherwise. All Walsh has ever done is lie. Will has always been a straight shooter," Emma says.
"Alright you should let him know he's got it," David says as he walks to the door.
"Oh I will, but he can wait," Emma says with a smirk. David laughs and walks out of the room.
Later that afternoon Killian returns and finds Emma with Will and Mary Margaret. Will is describing Zelena to Mary Margaret, who is concentrated on her drawing pad. Emma smiles slightly at Killian's arrival.
"You've finally returned, mate. I'm allowed to go?" Will asks shifting in his seat.
"You've got a few papers to sign then you're free to go," Killian says cautiously. He pulls the papers out and instructs Will on where to sign. Once everything is signed and Mary Margaret has what she needs Will is released with strict glares and instructions to not leave town. Killian turns to Mary Margaret.
"I'm afraid we've not been properly introduced, Killian Jones at your service," Killian says as they shake hands.
"Mary Margaret, nice to finally meet you I've heard so much about you," she smiles.
"All good things I hope," Killian chuckles.
"All very good things," she smiles. Her words causing Emma to blush and nudge her friend. Killian just smirks.
"Very well then. Emma, I'm taking you out to dinner tonight. I'll pick you up at 7:30," he says with a tone of finality. She raises her eyebrow and crosses her arms.
"Oh and what makes you think I want to have dinner with you?" she says pretending to be offended. He steps closer to her.
"Now, come on love we've shared a bed enough to know you do. You can pretend to not want to, but we both know that's simply not true. Besides you deserve to be taken on a proper date, what do you say, love?" he asks inches from her face.
"Fine, I'll go to dinner with you," she tries to say casually, but fails miserably. He smiles and takes her hand in his. He raises it to his lips and brushes a light kiss across the back of her hand. Emma gasps, his action causing a spark to run up her arm once again. She wonders if his touch will always do this to her or if it will ware off. She hasn't decided if she wants it to stop just yet.
"Good, I'll see you at 7:30 then," he smirks as he releases her hand.
"Oh I like this one," Mary Margaret comments. Killian hears this on his way out of the station and smiles.
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Emma and Mary Margaret head back to Emma's apartment. They call Ruby on their way. Emma hops in the shower while her friends riffle through her closet helping her find an outfit. Emma finishes up in the shower and wraps herself in a towel. She walks into her bedroom and finds her two best friends chatting while lying on her bed.
"Please tell me again how he asked you out," Ruby asks looking for more details.
"Ha! He didn't ask he told me he was taking me out," Emma explains.
"It was hot and don't act like you didn't like it. We know you better than that," Mary Margaret puts her in place and Emma blushes.
"Looks like you've met your match, Emma," Ruby smiles.
"Alright, alright. What did you two pick out?" Emma asks, brushing off Ruby's very accurate assessment.
"I think you should wear that tight red dress that was hiding in the back of your closet," Ruby says with a devious smile, holding out the dress.
"I like this peach colored dress you have. It's better for a first date," Mary Margaret smiles. Emma picks up both of the dresses and holds them up. Her red dress is her go to for one night stands and she looks good in it, but Killian isn't a one night stand, not anymore.
"I think Mary Margaret's right. Sorry Ruby," Emma says as she hands the red dress back to her friend.
Her friends help her get ready and mostly gush about Killian or Ruby's new lover who is only vaguely described which leaves them with more questions then answers. At seven thirty on the dot there's a knock at the door and all three women go quiet. Ruby runs the to door and opens it. Emma putting the finishing touches on her makeup and can't chase after Ruby. From the bathroom Emma can hear their conversation loud and clear.
"Hi- you're not Emma," Killian says slowly, clearly confused.
"Well spotted. I'm Ruby, Emma will just be a second," her friend chuckles. Emma grabs her purse and runs out, her jaw almost drops. Killian is standing her doorway in a black button up shirt with the first couple buttons undone with a black leather jacket and black jeans. A broad grin crosses his face when he sees her. He pulls out a single red rose from behind his back as she walks towards him.
"Hi," she smiles and he hands the rose towards her.
"You look magnificent, Swan," She takes the rose and smells it.
"I know," she says with a smirk. Ruby snatches her rose away and goes to put it water. Mary Margaret walks into the room.
"Okay you two have fun at dinner," Ruby shoos them out the door. Killian takes Emma's hand and laughs.
Once they are in Killian's car the couple head outside of Storybrooke, which surprises her.
"We're leaving Storybrooke?" she asks.
"Yes, it's a small town and I think that on our first date you wouldn't want the whole town watching us," he says eyes on the road.
"Wow, thank you. That sounds great actually," she says. They pull up to the restaurant and Killian rushes to open her car door.
"Thank you," she says as he offers her his arm, which she gladly takes. Once inside they are whisked to a cozy table for two. After they order and their drinks are served the real conversation begins.
"Did you grow up in Storybrooke?" Killian asks.
"Oh no I grew up in the foster system bouncing from house to house across the country. I don't even know who my parents are. I didn't settle here until a few years ago. Actually until you came to town I was the outsider. Where are you from?" she asks.
"I'm sorry to hear about your tough beginnings, but I'm glad I found you. I'm from Ireland. My brother and I moved here after we both left the Royal Navy," he says.
"I didn't know you were in the military. Did you and your brother join at the same time?" she asks surprised.
"Yes, even her majesty's Royal Navy needs a lawyer. Liam joined before me and I finished law school," he explains.
"What made you two move here?" Emma asks before sipping her drink.
"Change of scenery, love. We left the navy because it was too much about the connections you had and not the quality of your work. So, Liam works for a private security agency and I took the bar exam and worked for the district attorney's office in New York. Have you always been in law enforcement?" he asks.
"Not exactly. Before I lived here I was in Boston and there I was a bail bonds person," she smiles.
"Rather exciting line of work?" he asks with a smirk.
"Yeah, sometimes too exciting," she says as their food arrives. The rest of dinner goes by nicely. On the way to the car the chill in the air sends a shiver down Emma's spine. Without a word Killian shrugs off his jacket and drapes it over Emma's shoulders.
"What? You didn't have to do that," she blushes.
"Aye, I did it was the least I could do, Swan," he says as he opens the car door for her and shuts it behind her.
Killian walks Emma to her door to her door and it's then that Emma realizes this is the best first date she's ever been on. Killian and Emma's hands are linked together. Killian pulls her into his arms and kisses her. Warmth flows throughout her and she never wants it to stop. Every touch leaves her skin tingling. They finally pull apart for air and she rest her forehead against his. Emma straightens up and looks into his deep blue eyes.
"Want to come in for a night cap?" she asks with a sly smile. A deviously handsome smirk crosses his face.
"Of course, love," he says. Emma pulls Killian in by his shirt and the front door slams shut.
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Ah there is a lot going on in this chapter and I know it ends in the worst spot, but there will be a hot and steamy start to the next chapter! Hope you guys like it.
