Un-Kissable :|: Never Been Kissed CS AU
I know I haven’t posted the re-release of Un-Kissable. I’m sorry. I am! I just didn’t want to bombard you guys with it.
I thank @ilovemesomekillianjones for being my beta for the first chapters and then the lovely@ultraluckycatnd took over. Both lovely human beings!
Art by @herhookedhero
If you still need to catch up...
Ch 4
Ch 5
Ch 6
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Chapter 7
Liam Jones was known for his overprotectiveness when it came to his little brother, Killian. Liam's boss, Dakkar Nemo, encouraged his employees' awareness of the value of family. Nemo had adopted a troubled young man named Rufio and helped him turn his life around, and now the young man worked part-time for him while attending night school. Like Killian, Nemo had encouraged Liam to go to night school, but the stubbornness of the older Jones brother was not an understatement. Nemo watched as Liam's aggression was taken out on the job at hand. It was obvious something was upsetting him.
"Liam," Nemo called out.
"What?! I'm busy!" Liam snapped back.
Nemo stood quietly and said, "Alright, everyone out, except for Liam."
Liam flinched; it had been an accident. He was just engrossed with his task and the worry for his brother was making him lose his temper faster than usual.
Everyone stepped out without a whisper.
"Alright, what is bothering you so much?" Nemo asked.
"I'm worried about Killian."
"I was under the impression that Killian was a successful adult from how much you talk about him. Is he in trouble?" the older man asked, concerned.
Liam smiled; he was happy to work at Nautilus Shipyard. They were all family, so he felt comfortable sharing his concerns with his boss. "I think so, but he is too stubborn."
Nemo laughed. "I'm familiar with the family trait. Why do you think he is in trouble?"
"Killian was beaten up and he just let it happen. He didn't even try fighting back. He is too afraid to botch up his first assignment."
"He is a smart young man, Liam. I think your brother needs you to trust him. If he thinks he can do this job, you should let him prove it."
Liam sighed. "He needs me and I can't fail him again."
"You have been a good brother to him. I think he might argue you have always acted as a second father to him. He needs to do this on his own."
"Nemo, if it was Rufio, would you back down?"
Nemo considered the young man's words. He was right, getting Rufio out of the troubled past he had experienced during his foster years had been a challenge.
"Liam, what do you need from me?"
Liam smiled. "I just need a leave of absence. I think I can work on weekends if you need me. I haven't figured out everything yet, but I need to find a way to keep an eye on him."
"Of course. Would you like to speak to Rufio? Maybe he can give you an idea of what to do?" Nemo asked with a kind smile.
"Aye, I'd like that. Nemo, I'm sorry about snapping at you before. I hope he has some ideas because I'm drawing a blank." Liam sighed.
Nemo called everyone else back inside to the work area. Liam and Rufio walked to Nemo’s office to talk in private.
Once alone, they sat down.
"Nemo thought that you might be able to help. I want to help my brother. Killian got beat up while under cover for his newspaper. I just need to find a way to keep him safe," Liam said, frustrated.
Rufio listened to Liam rant about what had happened, but the moment Liam had suggested about following in his brother's footsteps and attempting to pass as a student, Rufio could not stop himself and had laughed so hard it had taken Liam a lot to not get insulted by the kid's cackling.
"Alright, then what do you suggest?" Liam asked, annoyed as Rufio's laughter subsided.
"I think he needs to find a way to fit in." Rufio paused. "Maybe a makeover of sorts. If they think he will tell on them, that might open your brother to more attacks, but if he keeps quiet for a different reason... like because he has been in trouble before and now has to stay clean… We need to give your brother a dark side. Reputation is everything. I still talk to some high school kids I knew from foster care. We can spread some rumors about Killian and once they hit the right person, it will fall into place," Rufio said.
Liam nodded. “I have an old leather jacket that might do the trick.” He thought about his brother’s appearance from the last time he saw him.
“Oh, Liam, can you find out what high school he is going to?” Rufio asked.
“What does that matter?” Liam asked.
“In my experience, it matters what kind of bullies we are dealing with. Are these kids just acting up because their parents don’t pay attention or do they like getting in trouble for the fun of it?” Rufio said matter of factly.
“I will find out. Thanks man,” Liam said with what passed as a relieved smile.
The duo ended the conversation with an exchange of phone numbers to continue later before they both went back to their original tasks.
After work, Liam went over to Killian's to check up on him and find out about the school name as Rufio had asked.
The door opened wide and he noticed Shadow looking up to him.
"Hey there, Shadow. Are you serving as a doorman for my little brother?"
"I'm right here you git." Killian picked up the cat from the floor and whispered. "Time for your sustenance."
Liam sidestepped his brother, rattling some treats inside his coat pocket, catching the attention of the feline whose ears perk up. "Don't be mad because Shadow likes me best!"
Killian rolled his eyes. "He can smell you a mile away."
"Whatever helps you sleep at night, little brother."
"Younger brother. Liam, to what do I owe the honor of your visit?"
"I'm just here visiting. Oh, I brought you this old thing. I think it's still cool and you finally have grown into it. Leather never goes out of style brother."
Killian, still holding Shadow, walked towards his kitchen, Liam following close behind. Shadow meowed in his arms, annoyed he was still waiting for his food. "I know, you're hungry."
Shadow purred his agreement.
Once fed, Shadow went to his favorite spot.
Killian stared at his reflection as he tried the old jacket on. "So why are you giving me your favorite jacket?"
"I was thinking about what you said. I know you want to prove yourself. So I have been wondering how I can help and I thought this could help you fit in and if you indulge me in answering a few questions for me."
"Questions?"
"Okay, don't get mad, but I mentioned what happened to Rufio and he knows the lads you are dealing with. Knowing your enemies can prove helpful."
"Alright, let me make sure I understand. You want me to wear this like a disguise?"
"It can make you feel freer to do things that you normally wouldn't do."
Killlian stared at Liam as he talked. The words he spoke were so similar to how Miss Swan had described As You Like It when they had discussed it. Maybe it could work.
Liam called Rufio and as soon as the other picked up, he said "Hey, he is going to Storybrooke High."
Rufio tsked. "Oh, so he is dealing with the Lost Boys. It's a group of foster kids that cause trouble and I know them personally. Don't tell Nemo, but I still talk once in a while with Devin and Slightly. They don't go to Storybrooke, but they hang out at Skull Rock with the others. I have an idea how to help out.
Killian had been stressed out for days after his meeting with Sydney. He was distant in class. His appearance grew roguish by the day. It was such a change from his first day of class. The glasses were gone and the beard was transforming him without any effort.
Emma kept an eye on him out of concern she told herself, but there was something about him that pulled her attention to him. She had also noticed it was not just her attention the change was attracting. The girls were paying more attention to him.
Killian and Henry would still work together on their assignments, both oblivious to the attention the new kid was getting.
During lunch, Killian had taken to observing the "cool kids" table. Henry sat next to him to see what he was looking at and said, "You know they'll never accept you."
Killian turned to his young friend and replied, "I know, but I have to try."
Henry looked at Killian confused. "I don't understand. I'm your friend and they beat you up, but you still want to try?" Henry stood up, angry and feeling betrayed by his one friend to move to a different table.
Killian sighed but he had to try in order to keep his job. He approached Peter's table.
Peter and Felix looked at him as he walked towards them.
Felix stood up ready to fight.
Peter stayed still on the chair and gave his command to his soldier. "Wait. Are you dumb!? We can't do anything here with everyone watching. Let's just hear what he has to say-- for now."
Killian nodded his head at Peter and side-eyed Felix. "I don't want any trouble mate, I haven't said anything to anyone about who beat me up. I have kept my mouth shut," Killian said as he clenched his fist.
Peter smirked. "You should know what will happen if you open your mouth."
"I'm guessing another beating? Look mate, a word of advice? You are getting older and you will soon be suffering the consequences of your actions. How about we come to an agreement? I keep my mouth shut and you leave Henry and myself alone."
Peter laughed. "How about the first chance we get, we beat you and your friend to a pulp?"
Killian laughed. "You do know that everyone knows it was you two, right? If you think beating us up will not make it clear to everyone, including the teachers, then it will not matter if we say we didn't see a thing because you will still end up in juvie."
Peter's face morphed into a sneer. "Are you threatening us?"
"No, I'm trying to make things civil for us. I know your friends Mike and Johnny need to pass Miss Swan's class to be able to play football. How about we help them in exchange for leaving us alone and an occasional invite to Skull Rock?" Killian said with a raised brow.
Peter's eyes turned to Felix. The Darling Brothers were having a hard time keeping up their grades. Normally Peter wouldn't care, but Fiona enjoyed going to the games and Felix was smitten with Wendy. The siblings and Fiona were finally getting their food, smiling as they crossed the cafeteria to reach their table.
"I will think about it. You can go for now," Peter commanded.
High school still offered the same high importance to formal events it did when Killian was in school before. Which meant the prom and all the frivolities of being voted king and queen still applied. No one was exempt and that included Peter, courtesy of his beloved Fiona. Killian had noticed a small wedge appear between them the moment the fair to raise funds for the dance was announced. She wanted the crown and now he did too after the few arguments he lost. Prom was still at the bottom of Killian's priorities, but for the purpose of saving his job he would endure the festivities. The fair was the upcoming Saturday and he would attend.
The Darlings, Fiona, Felix, and Peter would be helping at the fair. In reality, Fiona was the one with the real power. Peter and Felix were the muscle while the Darlings were just caught in a toxic friendship.
Killian had noticed the friendly smiles Wendy would offer Henry and the shy ones he would return. That was a sure way to end up on the wrong side of Peter and Felix.
Miss Swan still asked about his attack and he hated lying to her, but he could not rat out Peter and Felix. It wasn’t just about him, Henry’s safety was at stake. Even if the lad was still upset with him. He hadn’t talked to him since the day prior at the cafeteria.
At the end of the day Killian shot a quick glance at his friend who was in deep discussion with Miss Swan. He hoped things would get back to normal. The lad was a smart kid that he thought of as a little brother. He exited the school and was about to enter his car when a van stopped next to him.
“Jones, Sydney sent me to set up surveillance. Get in, we don’t want to attract any attention,” the hooded man said.
“Robin, maybe it would look less suspicious if you weren’t driving a van that screams of stranger danger,” Killian sassed back but with a quick look around, got inside the van.
The van turned on and they drove off. Once far enough away, Robin pulled over and parked, shutting off the van. “I’m here to set up surveillance. So what do you want, the heart-shaped swan wings or the pirate skull?”
Killian’s eyes rolled. “Aye, mate, give me the swan wings shaped like a heart so the heathens in there can have a field day. The pirate skull, please. Where do you even find these?”
“I work with what they give me.” Robin worked on his laptop, ensuring the link to the hidden camera in the pin was working. “Okay, testing Killian Jones, Glass Mirror.”
“I think you are wasting your time, mate”
"Jones, stop being difficult!"
"Sidney?"
"No, it's the magic mirror on the wall. Killian I'm sorry, but the ideas you have provided haven't been too promising. You're in over your head. So this is what we are going to do. I will review the tapes, and I will find your story." With that the boss ended the transmission.
"All right," Killian sighed, deflated.
"Here's the battery and the transmitter. Plug it in. I'm sorry man. Good luck." Robin smiled encouragingly. "I'll be watching you."
"Very funny!" Killian muttered.
"I'm plenty funny, mate!"
Robin turned the van back on and returned Killian to the high school.
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