Chapter 26:
"Baby if you strip, you can get a tip. Cause I like you the way you are." Emma looked up at Killian and glared. He smirked without looking at her, he could feel her stare. They were sitting in the library, studying. "I don't need the G's or the car keys. Boy I like you just the way you are."
"Killian, who sings that song?" He looked up at her, confused.
"Timbaland."
"Let's keep it that way." She smirked at him and he pretended to give a hurt look. She giggled at his face and looked back down at her book. They sat in silence, stealing looks at each other once in a while.
"Hey, Emma." Emma looked up at the person that interrupted her studying. Once she noticing who it was she looked down again. Killian looked up and stiffen.
"What hell do you want, Neal?" They glared at each other while Emma looked down.
"I don't remember your name being Emma." Neal pulled a chair up next to Emma and sat down. She stiffen but didn't look in his direction. "I haven't seen you in a while. I miss you." Emma looked at Killian with a nervous look and he jumped up after seeing the look.
"I think it is time for you to go." Neal stared at Emma, ignoring Killian.
"Can Emma and I talk, alone?" He emphasized the alone part but Emma made no sign for Killian to leave.
"If she wanted to talk to you, she would done it by now." Killian glared at him as he walked around the table, placing a protective arm on Emma.
"You won't have your guard dog forever, Emma. We will talk." Neal stood up angrily and his chair fell over from the suddenly movement. Emma let out a sigh and relaxed when she heard the door slam after him. Killian rubbed small circles on her back, giving her a worried look.
"Thank you." She whispered and Killian returned to his seat.
"No problem, I wish I could have punched that dick head though." Emma let out a giggle and Killian gave her a half smile. "When does your dad arrive?" Emma looked at her phone and jumped up, collecting her stuff.
"Now!" Killian jumped up throwing his stuff in his bag and they took off to the apartment building. They were in such a rush that they didn't notice Neal watching them run into the building.
"Do you want more, Dad?" Emma started collecting the dirty plates, Killian was sweet enough to cook dinner but only if he could stay for dinner. Her father shook his head, not breaking his conversation with Killian.
"You have to go down there sometime. Emma told me that you love hunting." They were planning a giant camping trip, once the summer came around and David was cleared by the doctor.
"I would love too. Have you ever gone to…" He was cut off by Emma clearing her throat loudly from the kitchen counter.
"Do you want cake? We have red velvet." She pointed to the cake next to her, Killian went all out for her father.
"I will have anything Killian makes." David clapped Killian on the back as he passed the cane over to him. David was slowly gaining his strength to walk on his own again but he stilled need help at this point. Killian offered his shoulder for David to lean on as they made their way to the bar stools by Emma. She watched them, loving and hating how well Killian was getting along with her father. Her father always wanted a son but got Emma and Regina instead, Emma quickly became the son that he always wanted.
"Emma, when are you going to finally go out with this man?" Emma almost choked on her piece of cake when her father asked the question. Killian let out a laugh and looked at Emma, who had a shocked face on as well as turning red.
"Dad!" She hissed through her teeth. Killian had accepted the fact that she wanted to stay friends for a while but her father was like Ruby, believing that they should just date already.
"What? You can't let this amazing man slip through your fingers." He patted Killian on the back, looking at Emma who let out a weak laugh.
"How about you date him, Dad." David and Killian let out a loud laugh.
"I tried but he is love with another Swan." Killian winked at Emma when her father said that. She smirked and drank her milk, trying to cool off.
"How about a game of cards, David?" Killian changed the topic even though he loved seeing his Swan red and nervous.
"Sure thing, how about Bullshit? That way Emma can play." Killian nodded and helped David into the living room. Emma and Ruby bought a poker table a while back even though neither of them played poker. The guys used it more than them for guy's night with Jefferson and a bunch others. Emma grabbed the cards after putting the dirty dishes in the sink and walked over to them. They played for about two hours, Emma won most of the rounds because of her being a human lie detector.
"I think I will head to bed." David said as he yawned. Emma kissed him good night before Killian helped him to Emma's room. She started cleaning up the cards and was walking back to the kitchen when Killian came out.
"Your father was out by the time his head hit the pillow. You wore him out." Emma laughed as she pulled out gloves to wash the dishes.
"That's good. He has to learn to work all his muscles again." Killian pulled out a towel and stood next to her so that he could dry the dishes.
"So…about what your dad said." Killian broke their silence, Emma stiffen a little.
"I haven't changed my mind."
"I know. I just want you to know that I am not leaving even if you chose not to be with me. You are one of my best friend." He smiled at her and Emma returned it. They stood in silence for the rest of the time. Emma yawned as she put the last dish away, Killian chuckled and picked her up. He carried her, bridal style, over to the couch where she was going to spend the night. As he placed her down gently on the couch, Emma giggled at him.
"What?" He looked down on her as he pulled a blanket over her. She loved looking into his eyes, how they were full of care and love.
"You are such gentleman at some points then a jerk at others." He laughed and placed a kiss on her nose.
"Only for you, I am a gentleman." She smiled, her eyes grew heavier as she fought to stay awake. "Good night, Emma." He started to walk away but Emma whispered after him.
"Stay." He turned and looked at her. She moved over so there was room behind her for him to lay. He smiled and kicked off his shoes as he crawled over her. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close so that she didn't fall off.
"As you wish." He whispered into her ear and she smiled before falling asleep.