The next morning Emma wakes up alone. She looks at the clock and realizes that Killian is already in class. She pulls herself out of bed and makes some coffee. The phone rings and she picks it up.
"Emma, darling. Once again it's been too long since we talked. How's everything been going with the Neal situation," Ruby says at a rapid rate.
"Ruby, it's so good to hear from you. How are you guys?" she asks.
"Stop attempting to change the subject. Neal update right now," she demands. Emma sighs and takes her cup of coffee to the kitchen table.
"He's dead," she states, simply.
"Dead? How did that happen? Are you alright?" She asks. She assures her friend that she is fine and tells her everything that happened.
"That's terrible, but I feel better, safer that he's gone," she says.
"Trust me I feel the same. Anyway, let's move on to a happier subject. Killian and I were talking yesterday and we were wondering if you guys would want to come up for a weekend?" she asks.
"Of course we would. I'll have to see what weekend works for James, but I'll call or text back soon ok?"
"That sounds great. I've got to go. Talk to you soon."
"Okay, bye." Emma hangs up and finishes her coffee. She sends a text to Killian about Ruby and James coming up. He doesn't respond not that she expected him too. Emma opens her computer and works on an essay for one of her classes.
Ruby calls again when Emma is walking to work.
"What's the verdict, Ruby?" she asks.
"How does next weekend sound?" Ruby asks.
"Perfect. Killian has a game that weekend. I'll be sure to get us some extra tickets," Emma says excited.
"That sounds great. I'm about to walk into class. Can I call you tonight?" She asks.
"Of course. Talk to you later," and with that she hangs up and heads into the book store. Stella, one of the owners is there, she's about mid fifties with red hair and crows feet. She looks a little surprised to see Emma.
"Darling, I thought that hottie of yours said you were taking a couple of days off. Why are you here?" She asks hands on hips.
"Well that's not his decision. I am here if you want to go home and have dinner with Marty," She states.
"That would be lovely, but I want to make sure that you're alright," she says with concern.
"I'm fine. I just want some distraction from everything that's going on," she says with a shrug. Stella nods, comes over, and gives Emma a hug.
"Alright. Just know you can call if you need anything," she says sweetly. Emma nods. Stella gathers her things and leaves. Killian is going to get an earful when Emma gets home. Telling her boss that she's not coming in when she is perfectly capable of working. Who does he think he is? What the hell was he thinking? She needs to work so they can pay rent.
Emma closes up the store and practically marches the whole way home. She pulls herself together before she opens the front door. Killian is sitting on the coach when she walks in.
"Love, where have you been tonight? I texted you, but I didn't get a response," he asks concerned.
"Oh well I was where I was supposed to be, at work," Emma states with her hands on her hips. His face automatically pales.
"Oh right about that," he starts.
"Yeah about that. How dare you call my boss and tell them I wasn't ready for work. I am perfectly fine," she snaps. He stands up.
"How was I supposed to know that? You were stabbed and we were back in highschool all over again. I thought you would need another day to recover," he shouts and takes a breath, "I was only looking out for you, especially after I had to carry you to the car yesterday. I was worried."
"I understand that, but Killian I can make those decisions," she says trying and failing to not snap at him again.
"I know that, but you're so damn stubborn. You never admit to needing help or accepting it. It's frustrating," he sighs.
"I admit that I am closed off, but you are closest that anyone has ever come to..." she trails off. He raises his eyebrows.
"Has ever come to?"
"My heart. It's yours and has been for some time," she says. He pulls her into his arms and his lips lock onto hers. His hand is on her cheek and the other one wrapped around her waist. Emma's teeth catches his lip, he pulls away, and she releases his lip, slowly. Emma rests her forehead against his while she catches her breath.
"It is very hard to stay mad at you," he says between breathes.
"Right back at you," she smiles.
"Dinner? I waited for you," he says and pulls away.
"Yes and let's go out," she suggests.
"Alright. My choice or yours?" he raises an eyebrow.
"I believe it is your turn to pick where we go," she says with a smile. He takes her hand and practically pulls her out the door. In a rush no doubt due to how hungry he is.
"So, you're not telling me where we are going?" Emma asks as they clamber into the Jolly Roger.
"What and ruin the fun? Never," he winks. She crosses her arms.
"You know I will guess the whole way there," she taunts.
"I am well aware," he teases. She sighs and looks out the window. Emma hates not knowing and he is well aware of that. He's doing this on purpose.
"Okay, so not the taco place," he nods his head, "The deli?" she guesses.
"Nope. Guess again," he says a little too happily. The damn bastard is enjoying this. He turns down Elm and that could only mean one thing.
"We have to be going to Al's!" she says with a smile. Al's is her favorite hole in the wall sandwich shop. He smiles and nods.
"I was afraid you were losing your touch, Swan. That took you longer than normal," he teases. She lightly slaps his arm and he chuckles. Killian pulls into his parking spot. Before he can get out of the car, she gives him a quick peck on the cheek. His brow furrows.
"What was that for?" He asks clearly confused.
"Just to remind you how much I love you," she smiles. He returns the kiss.
"Right back at you, love," he smiles. They head on in, hand in hand.
A Few Days Later...
It's Saturday night and the one time Emma needs her red pumps she can't find them anywhere. Emma gets down on her knees and looks under the bed.
"Emma, what are looking for?" Killian asks.
"My red pumps. They go perfectly with the dress. I have wear them tonight," she rambles on.
"Alright, well we need to go soon if you want to get there on time. You don't even have your dress on yet," he states. She rolls her eyes and gets off the floor.
"You don't have your suit on yet, so look who's talking," she says with hands on her hips.
"This is true. We really need to get it together, don't we?" he asks playfully.
"Eh being put together is easy why would we do that?" she jokes as she walks to the closet. When she pulls her dress out she sees a hint of red in the back corner. She plunges into the massive amount of shoes and pulls out the red pumps.
"Ah ha! Found them!" she smiles and Killian claps.
"Alright lets get this show on the road," he states. She undresses and pulls on her black dress with sheer sleeves. She walks over to a shirtless Killian and turns around.
"Zip me please," she says cheerily. He slowly pulls up the zipper.
"You know I would much rather unzip you out of this dress," he whispers into her ear. His hands run down her dress and his fingers play with the hem. Emma steps away.
"If we keep that up, we will be late," she says out of breath.
"You're no fun," he pouts.
"Killian the party is for me we can't be late. Anyway we'll have fun later," she winks and slips on her pumps. Emma still can't believe that she won that contest and now she gets this dinner with the best publishers. By the end of the night she could have an internship lined up for when she gets out of school.
"I am holding you to that. Now finish getting ready before I change my mind," he waves her away. She smiles and heads into the bathroom. She applies some simple make up and some red lipstick. She keeps her hair straight. She decides to put in her contacts, saved for special occasions like tonight. Emma goes back into their room and grabs her red clutch. Killian is tying his shoes and he looks up.
"Ready?" he asks.
"Yeah, it looks like I beat you to the punch this time," she says smugly. Killian just stands and offers Emma his hand.
"My lady," he says with an air of sophistication. She shakes her head and places her hand in his. They head out and go to the Jolly Roger. It takes about fifteen minutes to get to the hotel.
"Are you nervous?" Killian asks as they walk up the steps to one of the private dining rooms in the hotel.
"A little, but it should be okay. I just have to breathe right?" she asks him. They stop in front of the door to the room.
"Love, you'll be great," he says with his twinkling smile. She smiles and they walk into a room with one long table and are met by the editors. The group sits down immediately. They talk, eat, and drink. Killian of course ends up talking about football and Emma gets pulled into a conversation to discuss the newest unrest in the middle east. When they get to dessert Emma has been handed five business cards from editors, from various newspapers. All with the promises that they will give her an internship right after school is over. She didn't think this night could go any better.
The couple starts to heads out when Killian stops. Emma frowns.
"Something wrong?" she asks concerned. He shakes his head.
"No, no. Do you mind if we just walk around for a bit?" he asks. Emma has no idea what's going on, but she nods. He grasps her hand and slowly leads her out into a garden behind the hotel. There is no one in the garden due to the late hour. They stop in front of the water fountain. Emma looks away for one moment and the next thing she knows Killian is down on one knee. Emma gasps.
"Emma Swan, I love you with every fiber of my being and you hold my heart in your hands. You are the women for me and that will never change. I want to be with you for the rest of our days. Will you marry me?" he asks. He pulls out a small velvet box. He snaps back the lid and there sits a beautiful ring with a simple, but elegant diamond. This is the way she wanted this to happen. Killian kneels there looking into her eyes waiting for a response
"Yes," Emma says shakily.
-KEKE-
OMG she said yes! Please tell me what you guys think. Hopefully the updates will become more frequent. What did you guys think of tonight's episode?
