If Only They Knew

Chapter 2

"Hello, Love. Is everything okay?" He sounded a little worried when he picked up the phone.

"Yeah, I'm alright, Kil.. I just wish you were here, holding me.. Ruby got some guy to talk to me and try to take me home with him." She sighed.

"Did you take him home?" His voice was very clearly teasing, he knew she would never do anything with another guy.

"Of course, I am a single woman. Who has needs." She grinned. Just hearing his voice made her night instantly better. "Was work okay today?"

"Aye. It was good. We're doing well, and the customers seem to like my new menu items. Especially the one you inspired." He smiled.

Emma's favorite food was grilled cheese, so Killian had made a special, fancy grilled cheese for his menu, just for her.

"Really? Grilled cheese? You own a critically acclaimed gourmet restaurant in Boston, Killian. There's no way you sell that many grilled cheese sandwiches." She laughed.

"Yes, Swan. Grilled cheese. Sometimes people like to have a more sophisticated version of an American classic. You know you love my grilled cheese." His smile was evident.

"You got me, you make a damn good grilled cheese, Killian." She sighed contently.

"Don't sound so upset, Love.. You'll see me sooner than you think." He said softly. Just after that there was a knock at her front door.

She got up from her bed and went to the door, opening it, not really knowing who to expect. "Killian." She grinned and kissed him. "I didn't think you'd come over tonight after I had to cancel."

He kissed her softly and closed the door behind them. "Well, I'm here.. I was at Robin's after the restaurant closed, and when you called me, I figured I'd come over.." He shrugged, wrapping his arms around her.

They spent the night together, and they were woken up by a banging on her door. Emma pulled on Killian's shirt and a pair of his boxers before heading to the door.

"I'm coming, I'm coming." She groaned. She opened it to find Ruby on the other side.

"Ems, I saw you leave with that guy last night. Good for you." She smiled, pushing past her into the kitchen.

Emma sighed. "Yeah, whatever. Did you go home with that girl you were dancing with? She seemed into you." She moved to start a pot of coffee. "What time is it anyways?"

"Yes, she took me to her place and we're going out on Tuesday. And it's almost noon, Emma. What did you do last night?" Ruby raised her eyebrows, taking in Emma's attire. "Is he here?" She had her wolfish grin on, Emma never brought the guys to her place.

Before Emma could answer, Killian came out of her bedroom wearing only a pair of flannel pajama pants. "Love.. Who was at..." He trailed off as he looked up and realized Ruby was standing in Emma's kitchen, gaping at him.

"What the hell?! Emma fucking Swan!" Ruby gaped at the two of them. "I thought you went home with the guy I set you up with?"

Emma blushed and turned into Killian's arms, wishing she could crawl into a hole. This was the moment she never wanted to experience. Killian leaned down and whispered an apology in her ear.

"Ruby.. I didn't sleep with that guy. I convinced him to walk out of the bar with me, so you'd leave me alone." She sighed.

"So you called Killian and slept with him instead?" Ruby raised her eyebrows.

"Well, yes.. But.. Not exactly.." She held Killian's arms around her. "Um.. Killian and I.. Killian is my boyfriend." She said quickly. She could not believe she was having this conversation right now. Especially without her cup of coffee.