For those of you who didn't translate the engraving, I promise Killian will do it for you when he sees it.
While Emma was busy with her royal duties in France, Killian's own schedule had kicked up a notch. With the start of the second-half of season five due to premier at the beginning of March, the network had asked Killian and Belle to take over the duties for promoting the show. Killian knew that logically it made sense to do so, with the show focusing on Belle's character trying to free his own, for the second-half of the season. Yet, he couldn't help but think that they were attempting to cash in on his upcoming wedding too.
He'd done enough of his own research to know that since he'd started dating Emma, viewing figures for the series had more than doubled world-wide, with everyone wanting to get a good look at the man the princess had fallen in love with. Especially as Emma was never shy about her love for the show.
Thankfully, spending time with Belle wasn't exactly a chore. So, while Emma was busy travelling France, meeting with different groups of people and politicians, Killian and Belle packed over-night bags, and headed down to New York City, to promote the hell out of their show.
Killian hated live television interviews. He'd done a few more of them since he'd started dating Emma, but the idea of whatever he said, going out unfiltered, still terrified him slightly.
"You know they're gonna ask about Emma, right?" Belle teased, as they relaxed in the greenroom of the first show they'd been booked for.
"Oh I know. Everyone always does. But at least that's an easy subject for me to talk about."
Belle giggled as she let her mind run wild. "Could you imagine how pissed the network execs would be if you just spent the entire fifteen-minute segment talking about Emma?"
"Do we only get fifteen minutes?" he sighed, dramatically. "That won't even cover what I love about her hair."
Belle was still giggling away when one of the assistants came to fetch them.
"Here, quick picture time?" she suggested, pulling Killian in close to snap one of the two of them together.
Emma had just made it back to her hotel room when her phone beeped, to signify an incoming notification. She chuckled as she pulled it out, to see Belle's picture and accompanying tweet.
Promo duty in NYC with KillianJones1 – who's preparing to wax lyrical about his soon-to-be-wife PrincessEmma. We miss you, Emma.
Emma took a quick snap of her own, making sure to squeeze in the view of the Eiffel Tower from her hotel room balcony, before tapping out a reply.
BelleFrench I miss you guys too! Tell KillianJones1 to bring me back something pretty :-P
After calling down for room service, she settled into the sofa in her suite, to watch the interview that Bella and Killian would be giving.
It didn't take long for the daytime television show to move on to the section they were running on Fairytales, and Emma sank back into her seat, to watch on. The part of her that loved the show was so excited to see it being given such good coverage before the start of the mid-season premier. The larger part of her, that loved Killian and supported everything he did, was so proud to see him representing the show he gave so much of himself to.
"Our next guests this morning are two of the stars of the hugely popular fantasy drama, Fairytales. One of which, is currently making headlines across the globe for his upcoming wedding to a member of the British royal family. Please welcome to the show, Killian Jones and Belle French."
Emma watched as Belle and Killian took to the stage confidently, waving to the audience she couldn't see behind the camera.
You look good in blue.
She sent the message with a cheeky smile on her face, knowing Killian always kept his phone in his pocket, just in case there was an emergency and she needed to reach him. She also knew he'd know the message was from her, and it would drive him mad not being able to read it.
"Welcome," the host of the show greeted, standing to press kisses to Killian and Belle's cheeks, before indicating that they should both take a seat behind the desk. "It's lovely to have you here with us today."
"Thanks for having us," Belle replied, smiling easily.
"So, we're here to discuss the second-half of season five of Fairytales. For those of you in our audience who haven't seen the show, take a look at this small clip we have for you."
While the video clip was played on screen, Emma was surprised to feel her phone vibrate beside her.
Damn.
Need to change my suit for the wedding then ;-)
She laughed down at her handset.
I hope it's made of leather.
You know I have a thing for that.
Killian didn't have a chance to reply as the summary of the past four-and-a-half seasons ended, cutting back to the live feed in the studio.
"So, the last time we saw Hook and Louise, they had been separated by a deadly, and currently-unknown foe. Can you tell us a little about what we can expect with the second-half of the season?"
The fangirl in Emma listened intently as Killian and Belle took the time to explain how their two characters would be fighting to get back to each other, and what kind of effect that would have on their character growth, without actually giving away any major spoilers for the series. It was a talent they had both perfected over the years.
Watching you work always makes me feel so proud.
And a little horny.
Emma could spot the moment the presenter decided to change the subject away from the show, just before she spoke. She had gotten used to seeing that eager shuffle-forward journalists seemed to do, when they thought they might get a good story out of a situation.
"And of course, we'd be remiss without mentioning that you are currently living your own fairytale, Killian."
That right hand of his came up to immediately scratch behind Killian's ear, as he chuckled nervously.
"I guess I am," he replied after a moment, casting a look over at Belle.
"For those of you in our audience, both at home and here in the studio, who don't know – Killian is currently planning a wedding. When's the big day, again?"
"The fourteenth of April," he replied confidently.
Although, Emma could detect a hint of you-already-knew-that to his tone.
"Wow. So soon," the blonde replied, with false cheer. "And of course, your bride-to-be is a real-life Princess – Her Majesty, Princess Emma of Cambridge."
The screen behind the desk suddenly changed from the show's logo, to a picture of Emma and Killian together, on the BAFTAs red carpet from earlier that month. But Emma was more focused on Killian's expression.
"It's Her Highness, actually," he corrected.
Emma couldn't have controlled the smile that broke across her face if she'd tried.
"Excuse me?" the presenter asked, clearly thrown by his comment.
"My fiancée is Her Royal Highness, Princess Emma of Cambridge. Her Majesty is the Queen."
"Oh Gosh. I had no idea." The bright-and-bubbly blonde looked more than a little embarrassed. "Well… you learn something new every day," she joked. "The princess is currently in France, is she not?" she asked, quickly changing the subject.
"She is," Killian agreed.
"Has it been difficult to plan a wedding with the two of you on different continents most of the year?"
Killian threw a look at Belle, before he shifted uncomfortably in his seat.
"I think that even if we had been on the same continent it would have been difficult," he began.
"Yeah. Regina and I often joke we need at least eighteen months to plan our big day," Belle added, coming to his rescue. "We have no idea how these two are managing to pull together, what I know will be a spectacular day, in only four months, and while being so far apart."
"Magic," Killian joked, cocking a brow at Belle that was so reminiscent of Hook, she couldn't help but giggle.
"I's not been easy," he replied honestly. "But the alternative was to wait until we both had free schedules. And that might never happen. When you love someone, you find a way to make it work. And that's what we've been doing."
"Well… I know I'm not the only one in this room who's looking forward to it. Congratulations," Bubbly-Blonde offered. "Fairytales returns March sixth, for its mid-season premier. Thank you both for joining us."
Emma switched off her television as the program moved on to its next segment about a dog in Texas, just as her phone vibrated once more.
It's cruel to tease a man who's currently so far away from you, Your Highness.
God, she missed her man!
Because it's been so long - Killian's look for the show is based on Colin's for Fairytales 4 back in 2016.
Thanks for reading.