Against The Current

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Emma tucked her ruffled blouse into her high-waisted skirt and quickly scraped her hair into a tight bun. Efficient.

Her first day back in the Corsair's offices filled her with not only excitement but trepidation. Gold was stepping up his game which meant she must do the same. One of Emma's talents as an Agent was reading people. David always commended her on the way she was able to catch people out in lies or how she could tell by body movements or physical reactions if a person was telling the truth.

It was her own little super power.

Emma halted at the kitchen door. Stunned. Killian was expertly brewing coffee, his business shirt hanging open at the collar and exposing the tuft of hair that she like so much. His scruff was freshly manicured and his hair was poking up in a way that made it look like he'd just rolled out of bed.

It wasn't often that Emma found herself without words. Last night she had opened herself up to him...trusted him with things that so few knew.

"Swan," Killian breathed her name as he pushed a cup of coffee towards her. Emma gave him a small smile before breezing into the kitchen. She picked up the cup and took a small sip. Excellent.

"I'm impressed." She told Killian before placing the mug down.

"I take it you thought the task too hard for a git like me?" Killian teased as she navigated her way around the island bench. Emma eyed off a plate of pastries sitting behind him on the bench. Leaning forward she reached past Killian and made to snatch several up. A small tug suddenly had her hair tumbling down around her face.

Emma quickly straightened up, her hands reaching up to push the blonde tresses out of her face and back up into a bun.

"Don't." Killian's voice commanded softly.

His fingers reached up to push her hair back, briefly brushing the side of her face. Heat flushed her cheeks as she let him continue playing with her hair.

"I like it out." He whispered huskily, his accent more pronounced.

Emma felt herself swaying forward, closer to Killian's body. His voice was luring and his eyes were mesmerizing.

"Killian?" Robin's voice broke the moment and he reluctantly took a step back, though his eyes never left hers.

Robin stalked into the kitchen, closely followed by Graham. Both men began briefing Killian on the security upgrades and Emma quickly excused herself.

She needed some breathing space. Everything was turning personal and somewhat domesticated between them. It was easy and it scared her.

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Emma was more than impressed with Killian's security upgrades when Robin pulled up in an Armored Car. The Mercedes-Benz was top of the line and must have set him back a pretty penny. She couldn't argue with his safety precautions, hoping they would keep Gold at bay long enough for her to find his mole.

Killian didn't leave her side until they reached her desk and he entered his own office. Her desk was surprisingly cleared of work yet in the middle stood a single vase filled with stark white Chrysanthemum's and pops of blue Hyacinths. It was a beautiful but odd combination.

A small white card was propped up against the glass begging to be opened.

Don't wander too far.

I'm here if you need me.

K

Emma felt a large smile light up her face at the silly little message. On one hand he was giving her permission to snoop around but on the other he was wanting her to stay close and safe. At least she could go to his for anything she needed.