They think we're lovers kept under cover
I just ignore it but they keep sayin' we...
Laugh just a little too loud
Stand just a little too close
We stare just a little too long
Maybe they're seein', somethin' we don't darlin'
By: Bonnie Raitt
That next weekend, Killian was awoken by Anna Elizabeth running into his room and all but jumping on him as she yelled, "Uncle Killian, wake up!! Evie's birthday is today!!"
Killian rolled over on his back and sat up as he took his niece into his lap as he sleepily replied, "I know love. Why don't you go put on your costume, and I'll fix breakfast." Anna Elizabeth nodded before she made her way off of the bed.
A few minutes later, Killian went to go check on his niece in her room and was met with a pajama clad and crossed armed Anna Elizabeth staring at the array of princess dresses on her bed.
Killian bent down beside her and asked, "What's wrong, Anna Elizabeth?" "I don't know what princess to be, Uncle Killian," Anna Elizabeth answered as she turned to look at him.
"What about Snow White? She is your favorite," Killian responded.
"Evie is Snow White," Anna Elizabeth said.
"Oh, of course. We can't have two Snow Whites," Killian said. He then added, "Perhaps you can be Belle."
Anna Elizabeth shook her head and said, "I don't have a Belle outfit, Uncle Killian."
Killian then grabbed two of the dresses off of his niece's bed, held them up to her, and suggested, "What about Cinderella or Rapunzel?" Anna Elizabeth once again shook her head.
Killian took a deep breath as he racked his brain for ideas. He then finally said, "Perhaps you can make up a princess to be, love."
Killian silently breathed a sigh of relief as he saw Anna Elizabeth's eyes light up. She then proceeded to drag him out of room as she said, "Thank you, Uncle Killian."
"You're welcome, love," Killian answered as he shut her bedroom door.
Killian tried not to laugh when he saw blonde curls emerge a few minutes later wearing a pirate costume with fairy wings and a tiara on her head. She also had a wand and sparkly flats.
When she came and sat at the kitchen table, Killian said, "That's a lovely outfit, Anna Elizabeth."
Anna Elizabeth smiled as she said, "I'm a pirate fairy princess."
Killian smiled back as he asked, "And just what is this pirate fairy princess's name?"
Anna Elizabeth answered, "Jewel," as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Well, Jewel," Killian began, "You'd better eat your cereal. We have a royal party to get to," he finished as he pushed blonde curls behind his niece's ear. Anna Elizabeth smiled brightly before she started eating her Fruit Loops.
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When they arrived at David and Mary Margaret's house, Anna Elizabeth leapt from the backseat of Killian's truck, completely forgetting the picture she had for Emma. Before Killian could tell her, she was halfway to Mary Margaret, Evie, and a bunch more little princesses.
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Where We Belong
FanfictionKillian Jones becomes guardian to his four-year-old niece following his brother and sister-in-law's death. He copes with this through the help of his family and friends, including his best friend, Emma Swan. Disclaimer: I only own the story itself...
