A few months had passed, and prom was only a week away. It was all Anna Elizabeth and Evie could talk about.

For the most part, Killian was dealing with Anna Elizabeth and Nathan dating, and with her driving. The 16-year-old girl had wanted to drive Elsa's car, so Killian, with the help of Nathan's dad, Jesse, had fixed it up for her.

She was currently pulling in the driveway after having dinner with Nathan and his parents.

When she walked in the door, she yelled, "Mom, Dad! I'm home!"

"We're in Liam's room!" Emma shouted back.

Anna Elizabeth then walked into her brother's room to find Liam and Killian playing Mario Kart while Emma watched.

The teenager sat beside her mom on Liam's bed and asked, "Who's winning?"

"Me!" Liam exclaimed.

"Well, you picked Mario, and everyone knows he's the best," Anna Elizabeth told him with a smile.

Emma then asked, "So, how was dinner?"

"It's was great. Rebecca makes really good spaghetti," Anna Elizabeth answered.

Killian then joked, "Well, love, you're never one to complain about food."

Anna Elizabeth rolled her eyes while Emma giggled.

The blonde then asked, "Was the company as good as the food?"

"Yeah. Jesse and Rebecca are cool - Maddie was also there," Anna Elizabeth told her.

"That's Nathan's little niece, right, lass?" Killian questioned.

"Yeah. She's two. She's adorable, but she kept going on and on about the Little Mermaid," Anna Elizabeth told them.

"I hate to burst your bubble, love, but you did the same thing with Peter Pan," Killian pointed out.

"And with Snow White," Emma added.

"Okay, I get it. Geez," Anna Elizabeth said.

Both Emma and Killian chuckled in response.

Liam then tugged on his father's sleeve and pointed out, "Daddy, you're losing."

Killian then looked back at the screen and saw that Luigi had indeed had a turtle shell thrown at him.

The green clothed man was quickly recovered, and Killian continued racing against his son and the other characters.

A few minutes later, Liam huffed, "Daddy beat me," with crossed arms.

Emma ruffled his hair as she told him, "Come on, Liam, you know you can't win every time."

Liam sighed before he said, "Okay, Mommy."

Killian then said, "Alright, lad. I think that's enough Mario Kart for today."

"Can I play one more time with Anna Elizabeth? Please?" the dark-haired boy asked.

Killian and Emma shared a knowing look before they glanced over at their teenage daughter, who nodded.

Emma then told him, "One more race, and then you have to get a bath and study for your test tomorrow."

"Yes, Mommy," Liam responded.

As Anna Elizabeth slid onto the floor beside her brother, he handed her the controller and asked, "Are you gonna be Princess Peach or Daisy?"

"That's my only options?" Anna Elizabeth asked.

"You're a girl, and those are the only girl characters," Liam pointed out.

"Oh, of course," Anna Elizabeth began. She then pretended to think about it before she answered, "I think I'll be Princess Peach."

Liam nodded in response, and soon enough, he and his sister were racing.

Killian and Emma then left the room, and the blonde surmised, "I think he misses her not being here as much."

"He isn't the only one," Killian told her.

Emma caressed his cheek before planting a kiss on his forehead.

"Come on, let's go see what case Gibbs is trying to solve," she told him with a smile.

Killian returned her smile before they both made their way to the couch.

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The next afternoon, Anna Elizabeth was walking toward her vehicle at school when she heard, "Princess!"

The blonde turned toward her boyfriend and pointed out, "You know, I think you call me that more than my actual name, and it's exhausting having to explain it."

As Nathan reached her, he shrugged and pointed out, "You know I don't care about what other people think."

He then added, "And you shouldn't either."

"I know," Anna Elizabeth simply responded.

Nathan then smiled and told her, "In another week, you'll feel like a real princess."

Anna Elizabeth turned red as she rubbed her hands together.

After a moment, her confidence grew, and she commented, "So, I guess that makes you my prince."

Nathan chuckled before he said, "Well, I look forward to sharing a waltz with you."

Anna Elizabeth's eyes widened slightly, but recovered before Nathan could notice.

The blonde then surmised, "So, they're taking the fairytale theme pretty seriously, huh?"

"Yeah, but it's cool. My sister-in-law insisted on my brother and I taking dance lessons for their wedding," Nathan explained.

Anna Elizabeth nodded as she thought up a quick excuse, "Well, I was a little kid in all the weddings I've been in, but uh, my dad's, been, uh, teaching me."

Nathan smiled at her as he told her, "I know you're nervous, but it'll be fine. I'm sure you're a wonderful dancer, Princess."

Anna Elizabeth smiled back at him. They then hugged goodbye, and they went on their way.

When Anna Elizabeth and Liam arrived home, the blonde collapsed on the couch and sighed dramatically.

"What's wrong, Anna Elizabeth?" Liam asked worriedly.

"It's nothing, Liam. I'll be fine," Anna Elizabeth reassured him.

Liam furrowed his brows at her before he wrapped his arms around her in a hug.

As they pulled away, he said, "It'll be okay, Anna Elizabeth."

Anna Elizabeth smiled at him as she told him, "Thank you, Liam."

Liam returned her smile before he asked, "Do you think that Penny will want to play fetch?"

"I'm sure that she will. Let's go," Anna Elizabeth told him before leading the way to the backyard.

While playing with their Dalmatian, the blonde's cell phone rang.

She grabbed it from her pocket and looked down to see her mom's picture.

Anna Elizabeth answered it, and said, "Hey, Mom."

"So, your dad's been teaching you how to waltz?"

Anna Elizabeth sighed as she replied, "You saw Nathan."

"Yeah, I did. Why didn't you tell him the truth?"

"I didn't want to look like a dork," Anna Elizabeth admitted.

She then heard her mother take a deep breath before she spoke, "I know that a year age difference is a big deal in high school, and that you're worried about being the only sophomore at prom. But I'm sure that Nathan would have understood - he already does."

"I know. I panicked," Anna Elizabeth told her.

She then asked, "Dad will teach me, right?"

"Of course he will," Emma assured her.

She then stated, "But you should know that your dad is starting a new project next week. He's on a tight deadline and will have to work late every day to get it done. He'll be exhausted by the time he gets home."

"That's not what I want to hear, Mom," Anna Elizabeth pointed out.

"I know, kid. If we would have known earlier," Emma began. She then took a deep breath and continued, "But don't worry about it. We'll work it out. I promise."

Anna Elizabeth was trying her best to stay positive as she answered, "Thanks, Mom."

"Sure thing, Anna Elizabeth," Emma replied.

They then exchanged goodbyes and hung up the phone.

As soon as Anna Elizabeth shoved the phone back into her pocket, Liam shouted, "Come on, Anna Elizabeth!"

The blonde forced a smile as she went to go play with her brother.

That night, Anna Elizabeth was wide awake and staring at the ceiling.

Just as she turned over on her side, she heard, "Love, are you awake?"

"Yeah, Dad," Anna Elizabeth replied as she sat up and turned on her lamp.

Killian then came through her door and sat at the foot of the bed.

He then observed, "Someone tells me that you need to know how to waltz."

Anna Elizabeth nodded before she said, "I know it's short notice, and I know I should have been straight up with Nathan, but everything's been crazy lately."

"Hey, love, it's alright. That's life - it happens. Everything will work out," Killian assured her.

"That's what Mom told me earlier."

Killian then reached out to stroke her curls as he said, "Well, love, it's true. I will teach you how to waltz - it will be my pleasure."

Anna Elizabeth smiled brightly as she hugged him and said, "Thanks, Dad."

"You're welcome, love."

As they pulled away, Anna Elizabeth questioned, "What about that house you're working on? Don't you start tomorrow?"

"Aye, love, I do. But I'm off on Sunday, and I'm sure we can find some time next week," Killian told her.

"But isn't waltzing like super elegant and stuff? I want it to be perfect for prom," Anna Elizabeth reminded him.

"You've really have to stop worrying, Anna Elizabeth. I assure you that you will be a marvelous dancer," Killian told her with a smile.

Anna Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief before she nodded.

"Okay, Dad," she said.

Killian then stood up and kissed her head. As he pulled back, he said, "Good night, love."

"Night, Dad," Anna Elizabeth replied before burying herself underneath the covers.

As Killian left the room, the blonde knew that everything would be okay.

I'm hoping to have part b up later today. If not, it will be tomorrow :)