Captain Swan One-Shots

Truce, Part 4a/4b

Emma was leaning against her car after a late evening at work. She watched as Killian drove into the parking lot.

When he had parked his truck beside her yellow bug, he got out and told her, "Your dashing rescuer is here, love," as he bowed to her.

Emma shook her head and grinned before she replied, "The dashing part is debatable."

"If you say so, Swan," Killian teased as he grabbed the jumper cables from the bed of the truck.

The blonde only smiled before she sincerely told him, "Thank you for coming. I really appreciate it, Killian."

"You're welcome, Swan. That is what friends are for after all," he replied with a smile of his own.

He then opened the hood of his truck, and Emma did the same with her car.

Once he had jumped her off, she thanked him once more. He nodded before he asked her, "Are you, Belle, and I still on for lunch tomorrow?"

"Yep. Granny's at noon," Emma answered. She then sheepishly observed, "Hopefully, it'll go better this time."

Killian offered a small smile as he pointed out, "Well, love, we have had over two months to get to know each other better."

"And by we, you mean me," Emma told him.

"Well, love, I didn't want to say anything at the risk of incurring your wrath," Killian teased.

The blonde only shook her head at him in response. She then started to get in her car when his voice stopped her.

"Say, Swan, what are your plans for this evening?"

Emma turned to face him with a knowing look as she perceived, "You want to be distracted from the fact that Belle has a date with August."

"That's daft, love. Why would I need to be distracted?" Killian pointed out.

"You're not the only one who's perceptive," Emma told him. He only ran his fingers through his hair, and the blonde added, "Even though it's not entirely necessary, I think it's sweet that you're protective over her, and I know that she thinks so, too."

He offered a small smile as he replied, "Thank you, Emma." She nodded and returned his smile in response.

Emma then suggested, "You know, I love board games, and I have Monopoly if you wanna play."

Killian grinned as he replied, "I admire your appreciation of nostalgia, love."

"Should I take that as a yes?" she asked.

"Aye, Swan," he answered with a smile.

"See you at my place, then," Emma told him. He nodded before both of them got into their vehicles and headed out of the parking lot.

About fifteen minutes later, Emma and Killian were walking into her apartment.

Once she had set her keys and phone down, the blonde spoke, "Just make yourself at home while I get the game." Killian nodded before he watched her disappear into the bedroom.

Emma opened her closet and looked around for Monopoly. When she finally saw it, she cursed out loud, "Damn it!"

The game had been shoved to the back where the only way she could reach it was to stand on something.

She quickly glanced around and spied a stool. She grabbed it and placed it in front of her closet before climbing on it.

Unfortunately, the stool wasn't very sturdy, and Emma lost her balance on it.