Can't Help Fallin' For You ~CaptainSwan Fanfiction

Chapter 5: Welcome Home

Emma's P.O.V:

Awaking in Killian's spare room once more, I check the clock beside me. I've got about an hour before my shift, so I shower before heading downstairs in a fresh set of bar clothes. As I walk down the stairs, I see Killian sitting on the couch on the phone, and I can't help but listen in.

"Aye, brother, I understand, you already told me. No, of course I, not going to use her. What do you mean what's different this time? Um, no. No! Not after Milah! Liam, enough. I'll see you in a bit."

Killian hangs up and I pretend not to have heard anyone and walk into the living room. I wonder who Milah is...

"Swan! You look stunning," he says with a smirk. I blush lightly and sit on the couch across from him.

"So should we go?" I ask. 

"Aye, lets." 

He leads me out into his car where we sit in an awkward silence. I fidget with my shirt, trying to focus on anything but his presence. 

Finally arriving at the bar, I hasten out of the car and into the building.

"Emma! You're early! I like that!" Liam says smiling, coming around to me. I smile back.

"What am I working tonight?" I ask.

"Well, after the last little incident, Killian will be making all the drinks, and you'll be delivering to all the tables." I nod in understanding and walk behind the bar with Killian, waiting for people to start coming in. Before Liam leaves, he pulls me aside.

"Emma, be careful okay? I don't want you getting hurt. I don't want anything to happen to you," he says, brushing his hand against my cheek. I stiffen up. What the hell is he doing?  He gives my hand a squeeze, and I pull myself away awkwardly.

"Um, yeah I will. Thanks for the concern, I'll be fine," I tell him.

"Oh and Emma?" 

"Yes?"

"You look fantastic," he says, looking me up and down. I shift uncomfortably.

"Alright. Well... see ya." I wave goodbye as he leaves the bar, leaving me alone with Killian as we wait for some customers.

"What was that about?" Killian asks.

"I'm not really sure... Don't tell him this but he kind of made me unfomfortable. He was going on about how he wanted me to be careful because he didn't want anything bad to happen to me. And then he touched my cheek and he was checking me out... I don't know. It was weird," I say.

"Aye, that's strange," he replies. There's a strange look behind his eyes that I can't quite place. 

Killian's P.O.V:

The bloody bastard was trying to get Emma to like him. Is that why he said hands off?! And that reminder before we left, that I should leave her be... Bloody hell. No. Just because I can't be with Emma for personal reasons, does not mean I don't care for her. Because I know I do. I won't let Liam get to her.

"Ready love? They're starting to come in," I say coolly. She takes a shaky breath and nods

The night goes by smoothly with little to no issues. Emma gets a lot of tips and I'm not surprised. She's amazing. By the time were closing down, out pockets are stuffed with bills and Emma is grinning.

"Killian this is great!! At this rate, I'll be out of your hair in less than a month!! Thank you!!"

I stay behind, cleaning up and closing the bar as Emma walks out of the bar, slipping on a new coat and climbs into her car where she left it yesterday. I gave her my address so she can put it in her GPS and drive there on her own. I find myself watching her walk to her car through the light snow that falls. I watched her car pull away and drive in the direction of my house. For some stupid reason, it makes me smile, knowing that I've got her to look forward to when I get home. That when I open the door, I won't be alone. And I'm right.

I arrive home to the lights on and it's such a welcoming sight. When I open the door, a blast of warm air hits me that is greatly appreciated after being in all the winter cold. I step inside, shrugging off my coat and taking off my boots and I notice something. It smells delightful.

"Swan? I'm home!" I call out.

"In the kitchen!" She shouts back. I walk into the kitchen and bloody hell. Emma has changed and set up a feast of sorts. She's made chicken, salad, soup, and some kind of delicious looking desert.

"What's all this for?" I ask her, grinning.

"For you," she answers. I look at her questioningly. "Look, there's no way I can thank you for everything you end done for me. You got me an amazing job, gave me a home, it's more than I ever dreamed possible. This is the least I can do; give you a nice welcome home I guess. Do you like it?" She asks.

"Aye, I love it! Thank you," I tell her. I pull her into a small hug and I hear her sigh. I smile lightly but remember where I lie. No, I can't do this. I promised Milah... this isn't right. I pull away softly and smile at Emma, trying not to show her how much it pains me to pull away. She smiles and we sit down to eat. Suddenly the doorbell rings, and I go to open it.

As I swing open the doorm Liam walks in without so much as a hello.

"Well hello to you too," I grumble.

"Where is she?" Liam asks. "Emma, where is she?"

"Eating in the kitchen, why?" I ask. But he doesn't answer. He shoves something into my hands and just leaves. I scowl. It's a bouquet of flowers. The son of a-

"Killian?" I hear Emma calling me and I rush to the kitchen. "Is everything okay?" she asks, worried.

"Aye love, it was Liam. He uh... wanted me to give you these." I hand her the bouquet and she frowns.

"Oh... um thanks." Suddenly she starts to sneeze violently. "These are lovely, but I'm- achoo!!- allergic to- achoo!!- pollen, and these seem to have a lot- achoo!!- of it." I take the flowers from her and help her to the bathroom where I help her clean up.

"Here, take this, love," I say, handing her allergy medicine. She smiles gratefully, accepting the pills, her hand lingering in mine as she takes them. I tuck her warmly into bed, and once she's fallen asleep, thinking a silent I'm sorry to Milah, I let myself plant a soft kiss on her forehead.

"Goodnight, Emma."

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