Neal and Emma break up. Neal is determined to make Emma regret it. Emma is determined to have something better in her life. Queue Killian Jones.
The full story is essentially a progression of events. First meetings, dating, breakups, engagements, marriages, kids and everything else a person might experience.
Not everything will apply to everyone.
Warning: This story is very Anti-Neal and Pro Captain Swan. Seriously, Neal is a massive jerk and ends up suffering a lot. Most of his suffering is his own doing.
Killian and Emma suffer sometimes but all of their suffering leads to better things.
A story that I posted the first chapter of before, but deleted because I realized it felt rushed and really needed to be polished and perfected. Mostly by adding the details it deserved.
Massive amounts of tropes will be used for this fic. Including; bed sharing, mutual pinning, friends to lovers, roommates who are secretly in love with one another, friends who know the couple is in love before they do, and a jealous ex who will attempt to keep said lovers apart.
Most tropes will fit captain swan and some will fit other pairings.
Score Card
Neal Cassidy: Spoiled brat and massive loser who never appreciates anything.
Emma Swan: Grew up in foster care. Works in private investigations, catching bale jumpers and sometimes consults with the police.
Killian Jones: Lost the only family he had left and most use of his left hand because of a ship explosion. Is hoping that Emma could be his heart's salvation.
Regina Mills: Neal's stepsister. Killian's Lawyer.
Robin Locksley: Regina's soulmate. Private Detective.
Mary Margaret Blanchard: Group mother, Professional teacher, part time matchmaker
David Nolan: So in love with Mary Margaret it's tooth rotting. Professional Veterinarian.
August Booth: Wood Craftsman. Jefferson's partner in work and life.
Jefferson: Master of needle, thread and cloth. August's partner in work and life.
Ruby Lucas: Family owns a successful restaurant and catering service.
Graham Hubbard: Devoted to Ruby. Private Detective.
Belle: She'll arrive later in the story. She will join Ruby and Graham in a poly relationship.
Robert Cassidy: also called: Mr. Gold. Is Neal's Father and Regina's stepfather. Believes that money can solve everything.
Cora Mills Cassidy: Regina's Mother and Neal's Stepmother. Does not approve of her husband throwing money at every problem and believes her husband turned his son into a spoiled brat.
Will Scarlet: Works with Robin at the private investigations firm.
Anastasia (Stacey): Will Scarlet's girlfriend
Tilda Green (Tink): Killian's friend