Its been more than 2 weeks since Graham came to visit and Only a few more days for his leave. Things with him hadnt changed much, he was nice, Emma liked him. As they had a deal Emma had to spend every afternoon with him whether it was in the garden, riding or at the library, it was okay, she needed some friends too. They had fun, she could not spend 24/7 with Killian even if she wanted to, so Graham was a good distraction for a few hours. He tried to kiss her once again but she stopped him, telling him that wasnt proper for them to do it and if he wanted to earn her love, not more touching or kissing, he didnt seem too happy about it but had not choice in the matter.
What Emma hated the most was that then she couldnt spend so much time with Killian during day time and even some nights she couldnt escape to their place, because it was not safe. She hated sleeping in her bed alone, that same bed that used to be safe and warm her whole life, after one single night with him was nothing but cold, big and lonely, but he was right they couldnt risk it.
It was one day after lunch time, Emma was making her way to the garden when she saw Killian and she couldnt help to go to him.
"hey stranger!"- she said, smiling
"Hello to you too" – he said, walking slowly closer to her
"Did you enjoy lunch"- she asked
"Not as much if I could have you as dessert"- he said, flirting, curling her golden hair
"Mmm, if you can wait until after dinner, you can have your desert then!"- she said flirting back
"Are you saying that I can eat you, love?"- he said smirking
"You can do whatever you want with me, pirate"- she said and then she saw the tense look on his eyes and he stepped back, giving in distance between them.
She turned around and saw her betrothed coming to them
"Emma, what are you doing here with this ´pirate`"- he said angry
"We were just talking, what do you need?"- she answered, trying to control herself from yell at him or something.
"Thats not proper for a princess, and certainly not for MY betrothed princess" he said and grabbed her arm –"Lets go"
The gesture made Killian´s angry run throught all his body, no one should touch his love and for sure not treat her like that!. Emma felt the same and she shaked her arm from his hand.
"No, Im having a good time here, if you need something we will talk later"- she tried to walk but Graham took her arm again, harder this time
"Emma...- you are coming with me!"- he ordered
"I think the princess said no!"- Killian couldnt help it and stepped closer facing Graham.
"She is MY princess, back off, pirate! - Or you will regret it"- Graham told him
"Who is gonna make me? You?"- Killian said laughing
"Stop!" – Emma yelled –"We are NOT married Graham! Im not a thing you can control, I will leave when I want to!"- she said and walked away from them , going to the stable alone.
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It didnt take too long for Killian to joined her there
"Love, are you okay"- he asked her and she nodded- "Are you mad at me? Im sorry"
"No! Im not mad at you"- she said, looking at him and walking closer- "Its just...Im thinking"
"What about exactly, Swan"- he asked. They were standing facing each other, close enough
"He knows, Killian. I will have to talk to him"- she said worried
"What makes you think that? If he does, I will be the one doing the talking, love"- he said back
"We could keep this from my parents but not from him, he has been watching us, he is not stupid!"- She said –"If he isnt sure is you, he knows that I have someone"-
"What do you want to do then? What do you want me to do, Emma"-
"Nothing, I will talk to him. His leave is close anyway, and I think our deal is done"- she said
"I will be around if you need me. Are you sure its safe for you to talk to him?"
"Yeah, dont worry, it will be okay. I see you later, I love you"- she said, gave him a peck and walked way.
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"Graham, we need to talk"- Emma told him when she found in hall
"Emma, Im sorry. I know I was wrong, I just dont like that pirate. I just dont like pirates at all"- he said
"This isnt about him or pirates, its about us and our deal"
"What about it"- he asked
"I think you are smart enough to see that I tried it but it didnt work, our deal is done, Graham"- she said
"I guess, but tell me the truth, theres someone else, right Emma?"
"Does it matter?"- she asked him
"It does to me, just tell me"
"Yes, I have feelings for someone else. Happy now?"- she said annoyed
"Who is him? A knight, another prince?"-
"Im not telling you that. So, are you ok with our deal being done?" she asked him, hoping he would say yes
"Emma, you can have a crush on someone but dont you see? This is about our kingdoms, our people´s future!"
"I care our people´s future but what about us? What about my future? A loveless marriage?! No! I wont do it, Im sorry"- she said
"If you are really sure..."
"I am. Im sorry"- she said –"you will find someone, maybe not even a princess, that will really love you"- she finished, palmed his back
"You still have until my leave to change your mind, anyway"- he said and walked away
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"Killian"- she called him when she saw him a the stable, later that day.
"Love, are you okay? Is everything okay?"- he asked concerned
"Yeah, I talked to him and he seemed to be okay with it. He is leaving!"- she said happy
"Really? Just like that?"- it sounded to good to be truth for him
"Yeah, our deal is over and his leave is coming. Im free now, Im a free princess!"- she said and hugged him
"HMmmm I was hoping you to be mine already"- he said
"Im yours, all yours and yours only, captain"- she kissed and smiled
"I love you, Emma"- he whispered
"I love you, too. So much"- she said and kissed him again
"Emma!- how, how you could?"- damn! It was Graham
They both turned around and Emma stepped away from Killian
"Graham, what are you doing here!?"- she asked him
"I knew that if I follow you, I would know who this guy was...And it was okay, but a pirate, Emma!?- he yelled –"You are finishing our arragement for a pirate!"
"You better stop yelling at her, mate"- Killian told him
"You shut up, Pirate! What have you done to her! She is a princess and you , you are nothing but a criminal."- he told Killian back
"Graham, stop right here! He is so much more, you dont know him! And this is over, our deal is gone!- Emma told Graham
"No, Emma! I wont let you ruin my reputation by leaving me for a pirate! What about your reputation! Your parents! Your kingdom!?-
"MY reputation, MY parents and MY kingdom is MY business, not yours!- she said angry
"You are coming with me, right now or I will talk to your parents!"- he told her
"She is not going anywhere with you"- Killian told him
"Do you really think I will marry you?"- she said and oh god, she wanted to punch him and she knew Killian was just about to.
"Are you coming or not?"
Emma turned and looked at Killian – "I will fix this, dont worry. I will talk to you, later"
"Emma..."- Killian said
"Please, Killian, trust me"- she begged
"I trust you, love. Be safe..." he said to her
"Emma, Im waiting!"- Graham yelled angry
And Emma looked at Killian and slightly touched his hand and moved, leaving with Graham and damn! Just when things seemed going just too well. Emma knew this would happen if he find out that she had fallen for a pirate, the mans ego. Damn him! Couldnt him just leave and find his happiness. He was a good guy, Emma still had hope that once they talk and she explains to him, he will come to sense and just let go but if he doesnt, what then?