Stuck In The Dark

Chapter 6: Once upon a time

Chapter 6: Once upon a time

"Good morning, love." Killian said after entering Emma's room.

"Hello, stranger." Emma smirked when she heard Killian's low, Irish voice.

"There is someone here that wants to visit you. I just came by to check if you know her because she isn't family and I don't want someone entering your room that you don't know." Killian said, going closer to Emma's side.

"Protective, aren't we?" Emma said with a smile. "Who is it?" She asked curiously, feeling Killian's presence beside her.

"Don't judge me, love." Killian said with a smirk. "And it's someone named Belle French, she said that you work with her. I also came by to do this." He leaned down so he could peck Emma's lips. It wasn't easy to keep their relationship a secret but they tried. They really loved spending time together so Killian often came by Emma's room.

Emma smiled when she felt Killian's lips on hers and wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing him closer to her.

"So, can I bring this Belle in?" Killian asked when they pulled apart.

"Yeah, she is my publicist. I haven't heard from her since right before the accident though so I don't know if they are still planning to publish my book or not." Emma explained to Killian.

"I didn't know you wrote a book." Killian said in awe, he loved learning new things about his girlfriend.

Emma giggled before replying. "Yes, I did. Henry was my inspiration. It's a book about fairy tales with a twist. In my book, a young woman goes to a little town called 'Misthaven' to find her parents. Just like I've been looking for mine until Henry was born. I wasn't as lucky as my main character in 'Once Upon a Time', that's the name of my book, though. I stopped looking for them after little Henry was born because he became my family and I didn't have the need to find my parents anymore. My top priority was, and still is, Henry."

"I can't wait to read it, love." Killian said, taking Emma's hand in his and placing a kiss on top of it. "I'll go and get, Belle. See you in a few minutes."

"Wait!" Emma said as she felt Killian's hand slip out of hers and heard him standing up from the chair beside her bed.

"What's the matter?" Killian asked worried, sitting back down immediately.

"Didn't you forget anything?" Emma asked with a small smile, tapping her pointing finger on her lips and hoping that Killian would get the hint.

Killian chuckled but leaned down to give Emma the kiss she asked for anyhow. "I'll be back soon." He pecked Emma's lips one more time afterwards before getting Belle.

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Killian came back with Belle after a few minutes. "Hello, Emma." Belle greeted awkwardly, shuffling closer to Emma's side.

"Good morning, Belle." Emma greeted back, turning her head towards Belle.

"I'll leave you two to it then." Killian said once the two women greeted each other. "I'll check on you later today, Emma."

"See you later, Dr. Jones." Emma replied with a small smile, hearing Belle coming closer to her side of the bed.

"So, what are you doing here today? Is something happening with my book?" Emma asked once Killian left the room and they were alone.

"Yes, actually. I know you're having a hard time right now, but the company wanted you to know that we support you no matter what and that we are still going to release your book if you're still up for it." Belle explained. Emma's book really had potential and the company really hoped Emma would still allow it to be published.