AN: Hey guys, thank you so much for your continued support; this chapter is for FlickerFlame8 and Baratta jennifer, this chapter is a continuation of the current plot. There will be some fluff. Read and review please, as it would be greatly appreciated; MysteryFan1997
Disclaimer, I do not own any of the characters from OUAT
Ch22 - Family
I sat there, watching my parents; who kept their gaze on me, between deciding on having another baby, to explaining it wouldn't happen right away. Maybe telling my parents and my husband I was on birth control wasn't the best way to explain why I wasn't going to get pregnant right away.
I knew I had to get to the point, to avoid questions.
We sat in a awkward silence, my gaze drifted to the table; I couldn't look at my dad, who was sitting there with his mouth slightly open.
I also noticed my mom kept looking at me, even more so after my little overshare; she kept her hand on mine. I knew by the look on her face she had more questions, so I stood up and she looked up at me in confusion.
"Mom, can we talk outside?"
She nodded before speaking.
"Sure sweetie"
We made our way outside, she then placed her hand on my arm; we both sat down, falling into another awkward silence. I took a deep breath, before speaking.
"Mom, I'm sorry if I overshared; I just figured that it was better to explain to you all at once instead of separately"
She laughed softly before answering.
"Emma sweetie, I'm sure it wasn't easy for you to explain your situation; and I understand your reason for being on birth control. You were scared all those years ago, and you didn't want to risk it happening again; because you probably didn't think you'd find your happy ending"
I grinned, before leaning my head on her shoulder.
"Thanks mom, you knew that I needed to explain my feelings and fears about having another baby; I needed that push, and you gave it to me. So thank you"
She laughed softly again, before leaning her head on mine.
"You're welcome sweetheart"
She shifted slightly, before crouching down to kiss my forehead; we sat like that for a few more minutes, we stood up and headed back into the loft.
I sat back down beside Killian, who placed his arm around my shoulders; my mom headed back into the kitchen.
"I'll make us all some coffee"
My dad stood up, and walked over to join her, I watched as he kissed the top of her head. I smiled softly, as my parents flitted around each other; as they gathered what they would need to make the coffee.
I could feel Killian's gaze, I turned to face him; he smiled at me before speaking.
"What's going on in that pretty head of yours Swan?"
I smiled softly, keeping my gaze on his; before speaking.
"I'm happy..."
Pausing slightly as I watched his expression change, I smiled at him before continuing
"Well happier than I have been, and it's all thanks to you and my parents"
He grinned, before leaning down and kissing my forehead; my gaze then refocused on my parents, who were in a world of their own.
I continued to watch as my dad gathered the cups and took over making the coffee, as my mom focused on making a bottle for Neal; who chose that particular moment to shriek, the sound caused Killian to jump slightly.
I laughed softly and that's when he turned to look at me, and I noticed he looked slightly unamused.
He spoke, while trying to stay as serious and unamused as he could.
"I'm glad that my frightened state has amused you love"
I peered up at his face, and then I grinned; while trying to keep a giggle from escaping my lips, failing miserably as it broke from my lips.
My eyes widened as his narrowed, and before I could do anything; he shifted slightly, burying his head in my neck.
I squirmed slightly, causing him to growl softly; my hand went into his hair, trying my best to get his head away from my neck.
I fought back a giggle, while trying to protest.
"Killian stop..."
I felt it as he smirked against my skin, I placed my hand on his shoulder, trying to push him away; failing to do so; he couldn't do this here, especially since my parents were a few feet away.
My attempts to push him away were once again futile, as his arm tightened around my shoulders; keeping me in place.
That's when his head burrowed further into my neck, playfully nipping the juncture between my neck and shoulder; I had to suppress the giggle, threatening to slip out from between my lips.
I tugged on his hair again, grateful he finally pulled his head back; grinning as he did so, and I couldn't silently but hope he didn't leave a mark.
My parents would have a field day, if they spotted a mark on my neck; I've managed to avoid that conversation so far, I was not about to jeopardise that.
I smiled softly, our gazes lingering; I shook my head and moved slightly, the timing was perfect too as my dad made his way back over to the table with our coffee.
I looked up and smiled at my dad, who placed our coffee down on the table.
"Thanks dad"
He smiled, and grabbed his and my moms coffee; before rejoining us at the table. My mom rejoined us, with Neal in her arms.
I watched as she shifted him, so she could drink her coffee; while giving him his bottle. We all sat in a comfortable silence, and I couldn't help but let my mind drift; as I pictured myself doing the same thing one day.
TBC
Chapter 23 will be published in a few days