Snow's permission

The morning after the day he had gotten David's permission, Snow called the station, asking Emma to send Killian over to the school, pretending that she needed his help to motivate a student to study, to get him to understand that living a pirate's life wasn't all it was made out to be. Emma easily believed it and Killian made his way to the school, hoping to get her permission as easily as he had gotten David's.

David had reassured him a bit last night but he couldn't help but be nervous. After all, this was Snow White, the fierce warrior princess and the loving mother of the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. He couldn't fail, he had to get a yes from her too.

"So, David said that you needed to talk to me without Emma knowing about it?" Snow asked him as soon as he arrived and, by the bright knowing smile on her face and the look in her eyes, he could tell that either David had told her what this was about, or she had guessed it on her own.

"Yes, I do. Did he tell you what this was about?" Killian asked her.

"No, he said that it was a surprise but I think I can guess what this is about. At least I hope I'm guessing right." She replied, still smiling brightly.

"I guess I should just go ahead then... I already asked David but I feel it's important to ask you as well. I'm going to propose to Emma and I need your permission before I do."

"Oh, I knew this was what it was all about! I'm so happy for you two! Emma's going to be so happy! This is great, I already have so many ideas for the wedding! It's going to be the wedding of the year, everyone will be there and they'll talk about it for years!" Snow squealed.

"Do I have your blessing then?" he asked her with a smiled, amused at how excited she looked.

"Of course you have it." She nodded.

"Thank you." He sighted, relieved.

"Did you really think I'd refuse? You make Emma so happy, it would be a shame to refuse you permission to marry her! So, now tell me, when are you going to propose to her?" She asked him.

"I'm not sure yet. I want to talk to Henry before I do." Killian replied.

"You really are doing things right." She chuckled.

"I don't want to risk anything going wrong. I want this to be perfect for Emma, she deserves it after everything she's been through since... Well, ever." Killian replied.

"This is another reason why you're perfect for her. You'll make her very happy." Snow smiled.

"Just... Do you think you could keep this to yourself for now? I don't want everyone to start talking about it before Emma is even proposed to."

"Who knows so far?" Snow nodded.

"You, David, Smee and Doctor Hopper." Killian replied.

"Smee knows?" Snow asked, surprised.

"Yes, he covered for me when I bought the ring."

"Well, I promise I'll try to keep this to myself, as long as you don't take too long to propose. How are you going to do it?" She asked him.

"I was thinking of doing this on the Jolly Roger, during a romantic dinner with roses, candles, music and stars..." He told her.

"I'm sure it will be perfect. Just tell me when you're planning on doing it, okay? I want to know. And if there's anything I can do to help, I will do it." Snow asked and Killian nodded.

"Of course, thank you." he smiled.

"Now you should go back to work before she gets suspicious. And I need to get back to my class."

"Thanks again, Snow." He smiled.

"Of course, I'm very happy for you, Killian." Snow replied before she turned around and went back to class with a bright smile on her face, letting Killian make his way back to the station.

When Killian arrived back at the station, Emma was hanging up the phone.

"Oh, you're here! I ordered us some lunch from Granny's. I figured we could pick it up and go eat it at the park, enjoy the good weather and the calm while we can." She told him with a peaceful smile.

"I think that's a great idea." Killian nodded with a smile.

"Did everything go well at the school?" Emma asked him.

"Very well, yes." He replied with a smile.

Killian knew that Emma wasn't suspicious of anything and it was perfect, it meant that she'd be surprised when the time came for him to finally propose. At the moment, they were going to enjoy Granny's lunch in the park, under the sun.

"I love it when we have quiet days like this one." Emma told him once they had sat down.

"Me too. A quiet sunny day is always welcome. I sure hope the biggest storms are behind us now." Killian replied.

"Well, if the past few years have shown us anything is that we can face anything that comes, as long as we're together." Emma replied with a bright smile.

Next chapter, you know what it will be about, don't you? Henry's permission of course.

I hope you enjoyed it. I know it's short, but the best advent calendars have little surprises in them.

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Lorelei Candice Black