A/N: I bet you all thought I forgot about this story! I'm so sorry I haven't updated this in MONTHS but I've just been busy with school and I kind of hit a massive block when it came to this story, but I'm back and I have some ideas! Reviews are always welcome!
"So I think I've narrowed down my bridal party to just Elsa as my maid of honor and Ruby and Belle as bridesmaids. Have you decided who's going to be your best man and groomsmen?" Emma asked Killian as she started the coffee for the morning.
"Well Smee will be there, and I would like to have Henry as my best man if he so chooses and if that's okay with you Swan," he answered before taking a long sip from the mug Emma set in front of him.
"I think that's great," she smiled, "But what about David, you guys are mates, he might get his feelings hurt."
"Well I assumed he would be busy with father of the bride things, but I'll talk about it with him and Henry while we're out sailing today," he drained his mug and looked at the clock on the wall, "speaking of which I should probably go wake Henry and meet Dave at the docks."
"I'll see you two tonight then," she leaned in and gave him a quick kiss, "I love you."
"I love you too Swan," he said before going down the hall to see if Henry was awake.
~K&E~K&E~K&E~K&E~K&E~
"Come on Killian!" Henry said excitedly as he bounded onto the little sailboat that Emma had bought Killian a year ago on their anniversary.
"I'm coming lad, don't you worry! It's your grandfather you should be worried about," Killian joked and dodged the punch David had thrown at his shoulder, "Gotta be quicker next time mate."
"Just feel lucky I'm letting you marry my daughter," David said begrudgingly.
"Dave come off it, as if you could keep Emma from doing anything she really wanted to do," Killian cocked an eyebrow at Dave as the untied the boat from the dock and hopped on.
"True, then I guess be lucky I don't replace all your rum with goat's milk or something," David threatened.
"You wouldn't dare," Killian straightened up and looked at David.
"Try me pirate," David smirked before joining Henry in unfurling a sail. Killian took his place behind the boat's wheel and steered them out into the harbor. They got out to calm, open water and dropped anchor and David took out the sandwiches Snow had packed them.
"So mates I have something to discuss with you," Killian announced once they were settled into comfortable sitting positions.
"What's it about?" Henry asked through a mouthful of sandwich.
"Well I was wondering if you would do me the honor of being my best man in the wedding lad," Killian asked nervously.
"Of course Killian! That'd be awesome" Henry said excitedly. David looked from Henry to Killian with a hard to read expression. The three of them finished their sandwiches and went back to sailing around the little Storybrooke bay. Henry busied himself tightening down the jib and adjusting the sails, Killian keeping a watchful eye on him but feeling a deep sense of pride at how quickly the boy had taken to sailing.
"So Henry's your best man huh?" David said as he joined Killian at the ship's wheel.
"Aye I thought it was fitting. He's far too old to be a ring bearer and I wanted to show him how important he is to me especially since I'm to be his step-father. Do you think I did the right thing?" Killian looked to David.
"Oh yeah, Henry's a great kid and I can tell he's really excited for the best man duties," David reassured him.
"Okay you just appeared a tad taken aback when I asked the lad."
"Oh no I can totally see why you chose Henry, I just.." David trailed off.
"You expected me to ask you to be the best man didn't you?" Killian asked as the sudden realization hit him.
"Well I mean the role usually goes to the groom's best friend and while I know we may have had a rocky start when you whacked me across the face with a crowbar, I consider you one of my best friends," David said.
Killian stared at David, touched by the prince's honesty, "I had just assumed you'd be busy doing father of the bride duties. Emma's going to want you by her side before the ceremony."
"You're right, and this means a lot to Henry. He really looks up to you and I'm sure he will love being a part of the wedding," David assured Killian and they both looked to Henry who was looking out on the horizon watching Storybrooke come closer and closer as Killian brought them in.
~K&E~K&E~K&E~K&E~K&E~K&E~K&E~
Henry and Killian had settled themselves on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn and a movie on the television as they waited for Emma to get home from her appointment at the bridal salon. They heard her key in the lock and looked to the front door as she let herself in, looking tired and stressed out.
"Hey mom" Henry called from the couch.
"Hey kid how was sailing today?" she asked as she came around the back of the couch and kissed both her boys on the cheek before settling between them on the couch, the tension visibly leaving her shoulders as she snuggled into her spot.
"It was great, Killian asked me to be his best man!" Henry said enthusiastically.
"That's great I can't wait to see you both decked out in your tuxes as I walk down the aisle," she smiled and turned her attention to the movie. After the movie ended Henry went to his room to finish some homework, leaving Emma and Killian still snuggles together on the couch.
"How did the bridesmaid shopping go? You seemed a bit tense when you first walked in love," he asked.
"It was going pretty well until Regina showed up demanding to know why she wasn't in the bridal party," Emma groaned.
"I thought the queen and you were on quite good terms considering she's back together with Robin Hood," Killian grimaced.
"We are, but you know Regina she can be a bit of a drama queen," Emma said.
"Aye, she does have a flair for the dramatic," Killian smirked.
"So she comes into the bridal salon not so subtly asking why she wasn't a bridesmaid and on the verge of causing a scene so I just added her to the bridal party," Emma ran a hand through her hair in frustration, "I just wanted a drama free bridal party, was that too much to ask?"
"Well love we do live in Storybrooke," Killian laughed softly, "This town hasn't had a quiet day since Henry brought you here."
"True, luckily I have you and Henry as my rocks," Emma smiled.
"Aye that you do Swan," he smiled and kissed her. She wrapped her arms around him and deepened the kiss, allowing his tongue to explore the inside of her mouth.
"What do you say we take this to bed?" Emma whispered.
"I'd say that is an excellent idea," he responded as he lifted her off the couch and carried her to their bedroom.
