Captain Swan One Shots

A Beautiful Life

I've decided to post all of my one shots since I started writing CS in October 2014, so I'll be working backwards.
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Title: A Beautiful Life

Author: Steph aka CaptainSwanLuver

Rating: PG

Pairing: Killian/Emma

Characters: Killian, Emma

Category: Romance

Summary: One year in Killian and Emma's marriage, as they create memories with their daughter in Emma's first real home. (Follow-up to 'A House is Not a Home')

...A Beautiful Life: Part 1/1...

"Daddy," Liana said, her voice muffled against her father's chest as he embraced her. "I can't breathe."

Emma ran her hand across her husband's back. "Killian, you need to let our daughter go now. She's going to be late for her first day of Kindergarten."

They were standing in front of Storybrooke Elementary School. Killian had stayed home with Liana since birth and he was having some trouble dealing with his little girl leaving him.

He slowly released Liana and turned to his wife. "Love, I see no reason why she must attend school. She's already the smartest girl in all the realms."

Liana smiled up at her father, her blue eyes sparkling. "That's true."

Emma stroked her daughter's golden hair. "Well, even though you are very smart, I still think you should learn how to read and do math."

"Daddy already taught me all that. He taught me how to read maps and the stars and how to count doubloons."

Emma threw Killian a look. He shrugged. "Those are necessary life skills, Emma. Perhaps I can always home school Liana."

Emma chuckled. "What are you going to teach her? Introduction to Sword Fighting? The basics of Treasure Hunting? Ship Sailing 101?"

"Yeah!" Liana said, jumping up and down, as Killian grinned.

"Brilliant idea," he replied.

Emma shook her head and said, "Liana, you are going to love school."

Killian sighed. "I must disagree. I feel she should remain with me where she will be safe and no harm will come to her."

Emma rolled her eyes. "She's going to Kindergarten, Killian, not off to war."

Killian had been overprotective of Liana since she was born. Emma always thought it was really sweet.

"Children can be cruel, love. You know that," he said.

"Our daughter's tough. Isn't that right, Liana?"

"Just like you, Mommy," she said with a grin.

Killian tilted his head. "And what if a new villain materializes? Or a fresh curse is cast while she is at school? We must be sure our daughter is protected, Emma."

"Killian, the sheriff's station is two minutes away and our house is five minutes away from the school. We can be here in no time at all if anything happens. Plus, my mother is the principal so she will look out for her."

Just then, the bell rang and all of the students started heading inside.

Killian and Emma bent down and gave Liana final hugs.

"Good luck, lass," Killian said, as he fought back tears.

"Have a great time, sweetheart," Emma said.