Stay With Me

Forgiving is What We Do

EMMA

"If I stay here, how am I supposed to get ready without you seeing?" I laughed as we sat together on the couch watching TV.
"It's not a wedding, Emma. I'm allowed to see you before we go on the date." His arm was around me and my head was resting on his shoulder. At the talk of weddings, I blushed. I was glad he was watching the news, or else I would be very embarrassed.
"Okay, fine. What time is it anyways?" I looked around for a clock, and when I saw one, I realized it was 5:30 already.
"Oh my! I'd better get ready. Without you watching. I want you to be surprised. Can I use half of the closet? I'm sorry. I feel really bad just coming here and using your space." He looked over at me. I had a nervous smile on my face. I didn't want him to be mad at me.
"Swan, I'm not even using the closet. Take all of it. I only have a few clothes. They all fit in drawers." He smiled at me, telling me it was genuinely okay.
"Fine. Tomorrow we are going shopping, for you. You only have like two outfits." He sighed and put his neck back on the couch.
"Alright, don't look. I'm going to grab my outfit." He covered his eyes with his hands as I ran into the bathroom with my dress. It was a navy blue dress that had shortsleeves instead of spaghetti straps. The navy blue complimented my blonde, at least that's what I thought. It was a bit lacey at the sleeves and it went down to a little above my knees. When I left my... previous residence, I grabbed all of my dresses. I actually had quite a lot of dresses. Snow was always getting them for me. I never wore most of them. I put my hair in a bun and left the sides down. I curled those sides and put on my red lipstick and mascara that made my eyelashes the most voluminous. Finally, I put the dress on, smoothing it down and looking at myself in the mirror. I thought I looked okay. I opened the bathroom door a crack.
"Killian?" I wanted to see if he was awake or I don't know, still there, although I don't know where he could've gone.
"What, love?" I smiled.
"Are you ready?" I opened the door a bit wider.
"Swan, I've been ready for the past four hours, that's at least what it felt like. Girls take so long to get ready!" I stepped out and his mouth dropped open.
"Wow, Emma. You look... So amazing. You always look amazing, but right now, my eyes are going to burn off." I blushed and shrugged. He never used my first name, unless something was serious or really good.
"It took me this long to make it though. It's not natural beauty." It's not like he was ever going to agree with me on that.
"You have all kinds of beauty. I can't be seen with you, I don't even compare to your beauty." I nodded.
"You aren't beautiful at all." He looked offended, "You're handsome. You're even MORE handsome than me." I laughed and his expression calmed.
"I thought you were about to call me ugly, and then I would have to disagree with you. I would hate to do that. Now it's my turn to get ready. I'll be out in fifteen." He grabbed some clothes out of his drawers and brought them to the bathroom, winking at me before he closed the doors. I giggled and sat on the couch. I didn't turn on the TV, I just sat there thinking about how perfect he was. He was what I needed in my life. I heard a knock at the door and thought it was Ruby, checking on us. I rolled my eyes as I stood up, preparing some witty comment in my head. When I threw open the door, it was Snow. My smile quickly vanished as I stood there. I had nothing to say to her, and she was certainly the least likely person I expected to be standing in front of me.
"Emma, please. Can we talk? You look so beautiful right now." Her eyes were red and puffy. I felt very guilty for making her so sad. She had been nothing but kind to me since the moment I ever met her.
"Um, sure. It better be quick, though." I closed the door as we stepped into the hallway. She almost broke down, like I did in front of Killian.
"Emma, I'm so sorry. We never meant to hurt you or make you feel so controlled. We just miss you, I know it's only been a few hours, but we just miss your positive influence that you aureate throughout the loft. David is really sorry too." I was getting frustrated that he wasn't here.
"You don't have to apologize. You never did anything. I felt like a prisoner under David's rule. He doesn't even want me to be happy, at least that's what it feels like. I just feel so happy with Killian, I want to be with him all of the time. Its hard to do when I'm not even allowed to date him. David just hates him. I have no problem with you. It hurt to leave you. I promise, it really did." Tears fell down her face now.
" Emma, we grew up in different times. He doesn't like pirates, and he has his reasons. You've only met one, so you don't know. He just prefers that you would date a prince from another kingdom. All he wants is your happiness. I know that if Hook makes you happy, which he obviously does, you should be with him. I can see it. It's true love, Emma. I'm so glad you've found your true love, but David still needs to accept the fact that it is Hoo-Killan." I sighed. It would be hard to forgive him, but that's what family does.
"Thanks for calling him Killian. Tell him... That I forgive him. But I'm going to stay here. Not because I'm mad, just because I want to. I'll stay with you when Henry is over. I have to go now. Mom, I do love you." She hugged me, and I hugged her back. It was surprising that she thought I wouldn't forgive her.
"Emma?" I heard footsteps and the door opened as I let go of Snow.
"Oh, sorry to interrupt. I'll be in here." He slowly backed up, but I stopped him.
"No! We're done here." I smiled at Snow and walked back in with Killian. She nodded at Killian and walked away.
"I hope you've made up. I know you always do. Are you ready?" I was staring at him. He hadn't changed from his outfit, because I don't think he had anything else. But although he was wearing the same clothes, he had done his hair and washed his face and he looked so fresh.
"You look... great! You're my handsome sailor." He grabbed my hand and we walked out of the door, but not to Granny's. I wondered where he was taking me. That was the primary restaurant in Storybrooke, I didn't actually know of any others.
"Where are we going?" I asked him after I put my hand around his waist. He repeated the gesture and answered,
"You'll just have to wait and see."