Killian was sitting in Granny's at his normal booth near the back. Emma had asked him to meet her there so that they could go shopping after her shift at the station. He had just settled down with a cup of coffee when a young girl walked up to him. She stopped and stared at him and he looked at her with an expectant eyebrow raise.

The girl seemed to make up her mind. She put her hand on his arm, leaned over and gave him a peck on the cheek. Then she turned and practically ran to her mother who was waiting at the door. They left without a second glance. He felt his cheeks were warm and he realized that his jaw had dropped open. He looked around but it seemed that no one had witnessed the exchange. Puzzled, he studied his coffee and lost himself in thought.

Ruby had just delivered his sandwich when Tinkerbell came into the diner. She talked with Granny for a moment then made her way over. Killian greeted her and they had a quick conversation about the weather and how it had never been this cold in Neverland. Tinkerbell was just getting ready to hurry off when she spun on her spot, leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. He almost spit his coffee out at her as she giggled and walked away. Bloody hell he mumbled under his breath. First the girl and now Tinkerbell. He did not know what to make of it.

As he sat pondering this second show of affection, Snow sat down across from him without the baby. He nodded to her and waited while Ruby told her that her take out would be ready any moment. He asked after David and the baby and she informed him that they were both fine and that David was keeping him warm at the loft but that she just needed to get away for a moment. Just then Ruby brought over the order and Snow got up to leave. She leaned down and kissed Killian on the forehead. He started to sputter and try to speak but Snow just smiled at him and bid him a goodbye before walking out the door.

At this point, Killian started wondering if he had fallen victim to some new curse. He had never had anything like this happen to him in all his years and it was starting to both confuse and worry him. There was no doubt in his mind that he himself had not done anything to warrant this newfound attention. He loved Emma deeply and would never do anything to jeopardize that ever again. Killian's eyes darted to the clock on the wall and he sighed in relief. Emma would be there any minute and then perhaps he could discuss this latest development with her.

Killian finished his meal without any further incidence. Ruby had cleared his plate and had gone to get change for his payment. As if he could sense her arrival, he looked up just as Emma walked in the door. He gave her his most welcoming smile and saw that she had noticed him. As Emma made her way to his booth, Ruby walked over with his change. She gave a wolfish grin, leaned down, and planted a kiss right on his lips. His eyes widened comically as Ruby let the kiss linger before his brain cleared and he pushed her away.

Killian's eyes immediately found Emma's and he saw her staring at him hard but he could not tell what emotion she was having as he face was completely blank. Killian's entire face, neck and ears were bright red. Ruby chuckled and sauntered off like the cat who got the canary.

"Emma, love, I…I mean I don't know what that was…I…something weird is happening." He started to try to explain but he could not find the words. He nervously scratched behind his ear and ran his hand distractedly through his hair. He was making to get up and console her.

Emma walked over to him and pushed him back to a sitting position. Without saying anything, she put her index finger on his lips to quiet his rambling. She looked up for a moment and then back at him. Then she gave him the most beautiful smile he had ever seen. It was full of love and mirth. She leaned over and kissed him with all she had. She only broke away from him when Granny walked by and told them to take it somewhere else. Emma laughed and pulled away.

Killian was still in a state of shock. "Swan, what…" he began to ask.

"Look up" she said with another laugh.

He did as she asked and his brow curled in confusion. He looked back at her and cocked his head.

Emma explained, "That is mistletoe. It is a Christmas tradition. Whenever a person is under it, you are supposed to kiss them."

"Why the bloody hell is it only right here? I swear I did not know this, Swan. I did not ask for these other women or Ruby to kiss me" he asked in a very annoyed tone.

"I know," she said, "I put it there."

"What?!"

Emma could barely contain her amusement. "I put it there because You are such a creature of habit and you always sit here and I thought it would be funny to see how you reacted. I was watching you. I know who kissed you because they were all in on it. And everyone else was told to act naturally."

Killian was shocked by this news but slowly relaxing now that he knew that he was not under a curse and Emma was not mad at him. He could hear someone else in the diner chuckling and when he looked one of the dwarves quickly looked away. He grinned a little but then frowned again. He was not sure why she would let Ruby take such liberties with him. Of course he was not attracted to her but Emma could be jealous when she wanted to be.

"And the wolf?" he asked.

Emma's smile remained but he saw the spark in her eyes. "Ruby…I will talk to her." Killian chuckled at her obvious dagger glare at the girl. She looked back at him and shrugged. "Ready to go shopping?"

"Aye, love, lead the way." He said as they stood and he offered his arm. They were about to walk away when he stopped. He turned back, reached up and plucked the mistletoe off the ceiling. Emma raised an eyebrow in question.

He gave her a devilish smirk and whispered in her ear, "I think I might have use of this later." He winked at her and both laughed as they exited the diner together.