The Proposal

Chapter 13

They spent the next couple of weeks getting Killian's apartment set back up, and making sure they filed and obtained all of the proper documentation to ensure that Killian would get to stay.

They had a few small arguments, but it was because both of them were so scared of losing what they had, that they would get scared and it would cause an argument. Killian knew of Emma's tendency to run, so he tried to make sure that she knew he loved her and was not going anywhere, even during a fight.

Before they knew it, they were standing in the airport waiting to pick up Emma's family. Killian had his arms wrapped around her and kissed her cheek.

"I'm excited to see them.. And for them to meet my family." He said softly.

She turned in his arms and smiled. "I am too. Thank you for letting them stay in your apartment. You really didn't have to."

He shrugged. "I wanted to. Plus, it gives me an excuse to sleep in the same bed as you, Love. I always sleep better when you're with me."

She pressed a quick kiss to his lips. "I do too.. I'm glad Liam gave us a few days off to spend with my family. I'm hoping they'll let me spend a little time alone with Henry.. I want him to know how much I love him still, and that I may not be his mom but that I will always be there."

Killian nodded. "I believe that they won't mind.. I believe them to be very understanding." He brushed her hair behind her ear.

She nodded at him and leaned into his embrace as they waited for her family. They were so lost in each other and their conversation that they did not see her family approaching until Henry came running up.

"Emma!" He grinned, and hugged her once she turned around.

A huge grin broke out on her face and she hugged him tightly. "Hey, Kid! You've grown like three inches since I saw you last." She teased.

He shrugged. "I don't know.. I'm so excited to see you, and I've never been to Boston before." He smiled up at her.

She smiled. "I'm glad to have you visit.." Mary Margaret came and hugged her next. "Hi, Mom.. It's good to see you."

Mary Margaret smiled. "It's good to see you too, Sweetheart.. We're excited to spend some time with you."

Emma nodded. "I am too. I know it's my fault we haven't spent a lot of time together, but I'm trying to do better.. Killian has shown me how important family is." She said softly.

Killian had stepped back to give them space, and was standing there nervously. The last time he saw them, he had just confessed that he had spent two days lying and tricking them. He did not know what to expect from seeing them again.

David, Leo, and even Regina all gave Emma a hug. Emma realized Killian was not standing with her any longer, and looked around for him. She frowned a little when she saw him standing away from the group.

She excused herself from whatever her mom was telling her and went over to him. "Hey.. Babe, what's wrong?" She asked softly, reaching for his hand.

He squeezed her hand. "Oh.. Um, I'm fine, Swan.." He lied.

She shook her head. "Don't lie to me, Jones. What's going on? Why aren't you saying hello?"

He frowned. "I.. Love, the last time I saw them I told them I'd been lying to them, and that I convinced you to lie for me.. I doubt they really want to have that kind of reunion here."

She cupped his cheek with her other hand. "Oh, Killian.. They don't care, and if they do, I told them to keep it to themselves. I'm happy, and I love you. And I know I shouldn't say this, but I don't care how they feel, Killian."