《The Proposal》Chapter 9
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Emma woke up after only a couple hours of sleep. She was scared, never having felt like this before. She had thought she loved Neal when she was a teenager, but now that she had Killian she knew what is was like to truly be in love.
She was too nervous to do anything but sit on her couch and think about all of the ways this could go wrong. She was worried he would realize how much better he was than her and abandon her. Emma had spent so much of her life alone, it was difficult for her to believe that there is someone who wants to stay despite her past and her tendency to run.
When she turned her phone back on and saw all of the messages and calls from Killian, she knew she had to take the chance and believe that Killian would never hurt her. She knew her mom would tell her that if Killian was not willing to marry her just to protect himself, that he would never leave her. She grabbed her keys and phone as she ran out her door, barely slowing enough to lock it as she rushed to the office.
Killian taped up the last box in his office. He carried and placed it on the reception counter.
"Hey, Ruby. Can you have this, and the other boxes in my office sent to this address? Just charge it to the company, and I'll get with my brother." He said writing the address down.
"Sure, Jones." She smiled a little, sad to see Killian go. "I'll miss you, Killian. I think we all will. You're more than just the boss's brother. To Emma especially."
He gave her a sad smile. "Aye, I'll miss you too, Lass. Everything I have, everyone I love is here.. Emma is.. I'll miss her, it won't be the same not working with her."
Ruby nodded at him as the elevator dinged, but Killian was not paying attention. He was lost in his own thoughts, trying to not think about Emma. Everyone in the vicinity watched the scene with curiosity.
"Jones!" Ruby waved her hand in front of his face. "Killian.." She said softly.
He looked up and blinked. "Sorry, Lass. I-" He was cut off by Ruby pointing over his shoulder. "What?"
He turned around, coming face to face with Emma. She was nervously tugging on her sleeves, Killian could tell she was scared of something.
"Swan.." He breathed. He was surprised to see her, she had not answered any of his messages.
She stepped closer to him, watching him for a moment. Emma looked up at him and quickly tugged on the lapels of his leather jacket, pulling his lips down to meet hers, pressing her body tightly against his. Killian's hand tangled in her hair, his prosthetic resting lightly against the small of her back.
There were murmurs and even a whistle, from Ruby of course, at their kiss. No one expected these two to ever get together, they were always fighting at work. Too stubborn to see their true feelings for one another. But everyone in the office knew of the connection between them.
The world around them faded away as they got lost in each other. Killian's senses were flooded with Emma. Her scent, her taste, the feel of her finally in his arms giving him the best kiss of his life.
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Emma moved one hand up to the nape of his neck, running her fingers through the hair there gently. She could not get enough of him.
Liam came out of his office smiling at them, right as they pulled away. He just wanted his little brother to be happy.
Killian rested his forehead against hers. "Swan.. That was.."
"Definitely not a one time thing." She gave him another quick peck. "I love you, Killian Jones. You made me fall in love with you and I hate you for it." She whispered, a small teasing smile on her face.
He shook his head, grinning from ear to ear. "I love you too, Emma.. Bloody hell. I've always loved you. Since the moment you came stomping into my life."
Emma hugged him tightly, her arms dropping from her neck to snake around his waist. "I'm not letting you go. You're not leaving me. I'll do whatever it takes to keep you here with me."
Killian frowned. "I've got to go, Love. I have no reason not to." He brushed some hair behind her ear. "It's Monday morning, I'm leaving in less than 24 hours. It's too late."
Liam cleared his throat and spoke up. He doubted that either of them wanted to have that conversation in front of the whole office. "You two, come to my office."
Killian turned to his brother, his hand lacing with Emma's. They both seemed to come back to reality, causing the tips of Killian's ears to turn pink with blush.
Emma squeezed his hand and dragged him towards Liam's office. Killian closed the door, and wrapped his arms around Emma. He was desperate for her touch.
"Uh.. Sorry about making a scene out there, Brother. I know it's not exactly, office appropriate." Killian said sheepishly.
"Don't worry about it. Just don't make it a habit to make out in the lobby?" He teased them. "I figured you two needed to discuss your plans, and I wanted to offer any help I can." He shrugged.
Emma curled into Killian's embrace. "Well, I realized I didn't want to lose you, Killian. I realized why I even agreed to fake marry you.." She said softly.
He kissed her forehead. "Well, unless we do something, I'm still going to have to leave for a while.." He sighed. "I would've liked to properly court you, Swan, but maybe we could be engaged again, we'll have to marry within a certain period, but I know I want to spend my life with you, Emma."
She looked up at him, and nodded. "I don't care about being 'properly courted,' Killian." She rolled her eyes. "I don't give a damn what I have to do. If it's be engaged, getting married, whatever, to keep you in the country with me. I'm all for it."
Killian kissed her softly. "We've got one messed up story, don't we, Love?"
She kissed back and grinned. "I guess. But it's our story."
Liam shook his head. He really was happy for them. "You need to call the immigration office, Killian. Get an appointment. Today. Honestly, it's not hard to see that the two of you are actually in love. I'll testify on your behalf, but they'll likely want to speak with your family soon as well, Emma."
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They nodded, and Killian called to get a meeting. He was nervous, but he knows Emma very well and he knows he loves her.
"I'm glad you made it in time, Emma. Killian was beating himself up over this." Liam told her while Killian was on the phone.
She nodded. "I tried to catch the same plane you had been on, but I didn't make it in time." She said softly. "I really do love him, Liam. Apparently everyone knew it way before I did.."
Liam gave her a small smile. "I've known the two of you would make a good couple since I partnered you together. Even when you argued, you were my best team."
She blushed a little. "I know that this is all crazy, and whatever, but I'm glad Killian has you. I'm glad I'll get to call you my brother-in-law one day."
He nodded. "I'm happy to have you in the family too, Emma. Take care of him. He needs you."
Killian hung up and came back to Emma's side. "I got us a meeting in a few hours. Told him it was urgent." He kissed the crown of her head.
"Let me take you home, Love.. You look exhausted, and I want to spend some time with you before our meeting." Killian said softly.
Emma ran her hand over his chest. "I am exhausted and I really need a shower. Um, we'll see you in a few hours, Liam?" She asked, looking at him.
He nodded. "Get out of here, you two. I don't need anymore PDA in my office this morning."
Killian followed Emma to her apartment, she never let go of his hand. Once they got inside he pressed her against the closed door and kissed her deeply.
He pulled away when they both needed air. "I can't believe you feel the same way I do, Swan.. I think you deserve a man much better than I. One with both hands, and less baggage." He said softly, resting his forehead against hers.
She brought her hand up to cup his cheek, running her thumb over it gently. "I don't care about your hand. It doesn't matter to me. And you now know very well about my own baggage. Who am I to judge?"
He closed his eyes. "You're sure about this? About being with me? Because, I don't think I can make it through another broken heart." He admitted softly.
She kissed him softly, trying to reassure him. "I'm sure." She whispered.
He held her tightly. "I've wanted to kiss you since we met, and it's even better than I ever thought it could be." He smiled. "You're wearing my sweater.." He said softly, just now noticing.
"Yeah, I.. It's the one I borrowed in Storybrooke and you left it on my desk when you left.. It gave me hope that this would work out. Made me feel like you were with me, even when I might lose you." She shrugged.
Killian smiled. "Well, I'm glad it did.. You can wear any of my sweaters whenever you'd like. They look better on you than me."
She rolled her eyes. "Have you ever looked in a mirror, Jones?"
He smirked. "Of course I have, I just want to hear you admit I'm devilishly handsome." He raised his eyebrow at her.
"Please. Like your ego needs that boost." She laughed.
He shrugged. "It was worth a shot." He took her over to the couch. "So, I know that in the eyes of the government, we're going to be considered engaged, but.. What do I call you?"
"Well, you can call me your fiancé if you want.. Or just your girlfriend?" She shrugged.
"Maybe girlfriend for now? If we indeed work out, I'd like to actually propose to you, in the way a lady like you deserves." He ran his fingers through her hair gently.
She smiled. "I'd like that too." She gave him a quick peck on his lips. "I haven't showered yet.. So I'm going to do that, and change. You just, make yourself at home. And I hope you don't mind, I'm keeping this sweater. Okay?"
He nodded and smiled at her. "I don't mind, Love. I can go grab us some coffee if you'd like?"
She smiled. "I'd love some. I didn't really sleep last night. With the flight and everything."
"Me either." He admitted. "I had to pack and I couldn't stop thinking about a blonde beauty with sparkling green eyes." He smiled a little.
She smiled blushing at him, and got a quick shower. Killian brought back two coffees and something for them to eat. Emma came and sat next to him, she had on a pair of sinfully tight dark jeans, and a black and white striped sweater, her hair curling naturally around her shoulders.
"You look beautiful, my love." He kissed her cheek. "Those jeans might kill me though."
She smirked. "No staring, Killian. But I may have had you in mind when I put them on." She teased as she practically inhaled the food.
He grinned. "I can't help but stare at you. You're finally mine and I can hardly believe it."
She moved to sit on his knee and kiss him. "I'm all yours now, fianceé." She grinned.
He kissed her softly. "And I'm yours, Swan. My heart, mind and body."
She ran her fingers over his jaw. "My dad is a little mad at you for what you did.. But he'll come around.. And.. All of them, even Henry and maybe Regina are going to visit soon.." She said softly.
He looked up into her eyes. "Aye.. Well, I have a bit of spare room.. I don't live too far from here.. They could stay at my place, and I could stay with you?"
She shrugged. "I'll ask them." She looked up at the clock. "Shit, Killian we have to go or we'll be late."
He groaned. "I don't want to. This is confusing enough as it is."
She shook her head and handed him his jacket. "I'm not letting you get deported, Killian. We're going and you're going to do this. And I'm going to keep you."
He grabbed her hand, holding it firmly as they walked to the Immigration office. Emma knew he was nervous, but she knew that it would all work out.
Thank y'all for reading! I hope you're enjoying!
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