Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters blah blah blah I'm just obsessed with them 3

5 days…it had been 5 days on the accursed island and Emma Swan felt she was no closer to rescuing her son than she was on day one. She felt like a complete and utter failure and despair was certainly settling in. She lay there on the cold ground looking up through all the trees at the stars begging her mind to stop and let her slip into blissful oblivion but to no avail. She finally surrendered sat up and decided to go for a walk. She didn't know how long she had been walking but to her surprise her feet carried her to a small oasis. She bent down to feel the temperature of the water and was pleased to find it warm which would be like soaking in a warm bath. After 5 days of camping her hygiene definitely could use some help so she without another thought she headed into the water almost desperately. She waded into the water and felt like she would just melt. It felt so good to rid herself of some of the grime the island had forced upon her. She swam out into the depths and dunked her head under to wet her hair relishing in the feel of it all. Now this was a good place to think she felt more focused like she might be able to actually sort some things out now. Although her thoughts had been extremely negative in the campsite, here she was able to feel a bit optimistic. The plan to rescue Henry was in fact coming to fruition now that they had Pan's shadow. The thought of the coconut currently housing the evil entity immediately brought on the flood of memories from the dreadful place from whence it came. Dark Hollow. The very thought of it brought chills to her especially when she remembered what almost happened in there thinking back to fear that gripped her heart when he had been thrown up against the wall while having his shadow and in effect his very soul ripped from him. How she had reacted with such anguish to the thought of losing Hook that Neal had completely escaped her mind. Neal. A wave of almost guilt clutched at her at the thought of him. She couldn't quite figure out how she felt about him now other than wishing he were truly dead. She loved him and knew she always would but things were so awkward between them. She couldn't even stomach the idea of kissing him!

How could that be? She asked herself

I love him he might even be my true love. Shouldn't I have wanted to kiss him through his cage the minute I could? Isn't that people what do when they're in love?

Of course it was her parents were the very epitome of true love and when Hook brought her father back from going to retrieve the "sextant" Charming and Snow had embraced and kissed so passionately. Why didn't she want to do the same with Neal? The fact was she couldn't stand to be around him he invoked such feelings of pain and anger in her that at times she felt she was doomed to be miserable and alone her whole life

"Why does life have to be so damn difficult?" she says aloud to the darkness because such frustration would surely cause her to explode if not said verbally..

The only person she felt at ease around was Hook and even that confused her. After his heartfelt confession of love and telling her he WILL win her heart things should be very awkward around him but yet they weren't. In fact even now just thinking about him brought a smile to her face and eased the tension in her shoulders just ever so slightly. Her lips started to tingle at the thought of him which brought her back to that moment when she kissed him.

What possessed me to kiss him? She continued asking herself this question refusing to believe the answer that she knew deep down in the depths of her heart. She could no longer fool herself into thinking it meant nothing. The lie she kept telling herself and others of "it was just a kiss" was starting to eat away at her resolve. She had been all too eager to share the information with her mother while they were on the way to rescue Neal. Of all things on her mind that kiss should have been the farthest but it wasn't, not even now. She hated herself for even entertaining the thought of any further "dalliances" with the villain. Villain? He really didn't fit that title anymore. Sure he had the devilish looks, impish grins, and extremely improper innuendos and such but he wasn't a bad guy. Had she shown faith in him after climbing the beanstalk while they were in the giant's castle things may have progressed quite a bit differently to the point he may have never earned that title. The guilt still bit at her for that the fact that she refused to admit is that the pirate got under her skin. He understood her better than anyone she had ever known and though she feigned disgust at him all the time she rather liked his flirtatious manner. The fact that he was here on the island risking his life to save her son spoke volumes to his character. He had absolutely no obligation to help any of them and he had nothing to gain by being here other than being close to her. She smiled again that really was the ONLY reason he came and agreed to help what had started off as a purely physical attraction had developed into something much deeper…for him anyways. Her only concern was Henry right now she would sort out the other stuff when they returned to Storybrooke. She wouldn't dare admit it aloud but truth be told she was quite delighted by the thought of returning home simply for the reason that Hook made

"that's when the fun begins"

Damn him! How does he distract me so easily when he's not even around? She wanted to think about Henry but her mind slipped back to their kiss and the fire it ignited deep in her core. There had been a few times since when she wanted to take back her words of it being

"a one-time thing"

She had said that as she leaned in to kiss him again before summoning every ounce of willpower she had to tear herself away from his embrace. His Princess Bride reference hadn't been lost on her either and she had not been able to stop the smile that crept up on her. Fact is had she not been interrupted at specific times she probably would have kissed him again by now. She was falling for him HARD and she knew it but refused to admit. She dunked her head into the water again and mused about the idea of him joining her there in the water.

When she surfaced again she wiped the water from her eyes and there on the bank not even 20 feet away sat the very man who had been invading her thoughts.

"What the hell are you doing out here?" She asked as she moved toward him

His eyed raked over her figure appreciatively her clothes clung to her curves perfectly leaving very little work for his imagination.

"I couldn't sleep so I fancied a walk much like yourself I'm assuming"

"Did you follow me? How long have you been watching me?"

"Long enough to tell you were thinking about someone." He winked at her

"And what brought you to that conclusion?" She asked sheepishly

"Oh come now Love give me a little more credit than that. It's not difficult to spot when a woman is thinking about someone she loves. The tinkle in your eyes and smile completely give it away. I must say I'm quite envious of Bae- Neal right now."

"Who said I was thinking about him?" she immediately tore her gaze from him and mentally berated herself. The words left her lips on impulse she did not mean to speak them aloud.

A look of utter surprise and hope sprang across his handsome features and his eyes glinted for a moment .

"Well then Darling please do tell. Who was it you were thinking about?"

"None of your damn business" She said defensively and made to head towards the campsite again but he was ready for that and faster than she could register he was on his feet and grabbing her arm to stop her.

"What if I ask nicely? Please Emma I must know who was able to illicit such happiness from you."

She sighed and quickly thought up a lie

"I was remembering some fun times with Henry ok? Satisfied?" She looked away hoping he wouldn't see through her lie but of course he did. He could read her like an open book. He released her arm and swiveled her head back to meet his eyes which were dancing with bemusement.

"Tsk tsk Emma it's rude and not to mention quite dangerous to lie to a pirate" He added a growl to the last word that sent shivers down her spine. This did not go unnoticed by Hook.

"Cold are we Love?"

"Actually yes I'm freezing" she begrudgingly replied

"Well then we simply must warm you up. Can't have the savior catching a cold now can we? For starters we best take off these wet clothes" His voice was low and gruff. With a smirk he stepped towards her.

"WE won't be taking off any clothes! Besides what would I wear?" She backed away from him instinctively, warning signs shooting across her mind.

He shrugged out of his leather jacket and handed it to her. She went to put it on and he stopped her.

"It won't do any good if you are still wearing those wet clothes Sweetheart"

She scowled at him but she knew he was right. She sighed and turned away from him. Slowly she peeled her shirt off and hung it up on a tree branch. She immediately replaced it with the coat then she removed her boots and wiggled out of her jeans hanging them up as well. She made sure she was fully covered by holding the coat tightly to her body before turning back to Hook. She gasped and took a step back when she realized he had crept up on her while she was undressing.

"Damnit Hook are you trying to give me a heart attack?" She asked breathlessly

"Wouldn't dream of it my dear" he leered at her exposed legs "Better?" He asked earnestly.

"Yea much…Thank you" she almost whispered the last bit of gratitude because she knew he would try to use it to get her to kiss him again.

"What was that last bit?" He asked feigning that he was hard of hearing.

"Oh don't give me that you heard me! Now help me build a fire so I can dry my clothes"

"As you wish" He turned and disappeared into the forest and returned a short time later with fire wood. He arranged the wood the best of his ability and looked to her expectantly.

"Make with the magic Love"

She took a moment to try to focus on the fire but it was impossible to focus on anything other than him. The coat smelled like him which brought back all the feelings she experienced when she kissed him. She tried for a few minutes to conjure up some flames but to no avail.

"I can't make it work right now." She looked utterly defeated

"What's wrong Swan? Just think of whatever it was that allowed you to conjure it in the Dark Hollow"

He was trying to help she knew that but he was only making it worse and try as she might she couldn't keep the façade up any longer. She looked at him in such anguish that his playful smirk was immediately replaced with one of genuine concern. He stepped to her and raised her eyes to meet his.

"What is it Emma? What ails you?"

She looked up into his eyes. The blue orbs shone with such genuine emotion she couldn't bear it any longer nor could she find it in herself to admit the fear of losing HIM not Neal but HIM is what allowed her to conjure that flame. Nor could she admit to him that he was the one she had been thinking about when he intruded on her serenity so she did the one thing her heart was screaming at her to do. She kissed him.

The light touch of her lips to his caught him by surprise but he responded immediately and licked her lips requesting access which she gladly gave him. He gently but also passionately explored her mouth while his tongue danced with hers. This kiss was different, their first kiss had started chaste and was slowly building into something deeper when she broke from him and left him there breathless. This kiss was anything but chaste and she would not be able to claim that this one meant nothing either. His heart jumped at the emotion she was wordlessly pouring out to him. He broke from the kiss for a minute to look into her eyes to check and there was that same twinkle she'd had before he interrupted her earlier.

"Ah so it was me you were thinking of then?" he smiled at her knowingly. Emma looked at him defiantly.

"I plead the fifth" she replied unable to bite back the giggle that accompanied it.

"What the bloody hell does that mean?" The quizzical look on his face was priceless.

"It means I'm neither saying yes or no. I refuse to answer." She replied with a smirk.

"Oh you will admit it by the time I'm through with you Swan you can be sure of that." He chuckled at the look that crossed her face before he captured her lips again this time with much more urgency. She moaned into his mouth and immediately encircled his neck with her arms allowing the coat flaps to reveal her scantily clad figure. Hook took the opportunity to experience her bare flesh and reveled in the soft feel against his calloused hands. He started his ministration on her back and ever so slowly moved downward to cup her gorgeous bottom. He was testing her seeing how far she would let him go but her mind was completely blank the only thing registering was the immense pleasure and happiness this man was bringing her. Feeling bolder after not being punched for groping her he pressed her to him and attacked her neck and ears licking nipping and sucking and thoroughly enjoying the sweet sounds emanating from her lips and throat. He felt her cold clumsy hands set to work on his vest and chuckled

"Why Miss Swan I do believe you are trying to undress me" he stated in mock offense

"It's only fair. Now shut up and take it off" she practically growled at him the desire evident in her heavy lidded eyes but he noticed something else there in the pools of emerald that were Emma's eyes he dare not dwell on it though, for now he was going to enjoy every second of her opening up to him and he was going to go as far as she would let him. He quickly rid himself of the vest and shirt and immediately a fire ignited in her core at the sight of his bare chest. He heard a crackle from behind him and smiled proudly.

"Smell that Darling?" He asked bringing her out of the spell she had hopelessly fallen into

Emma opened her eyes and turned around to see she had indeed started a fire and smiled knowingly. She then turned back to the pirate and made a point to look into his eyes as she shrugged out of his coat and unclasped her bra. She watched him drink in the sight of her and she stepped to him again running her palms all over his firm chest back up to either said of his face and she kissed him again. She ran one hand all the way down his arm to his one good hand and placed it on her breast. He broke the kiss and looked at her just wanting to make sure she really wanted to do this.

"Emma Love, I'm not complaining but are you sure you want to do this? Here? Now?" He hesitated for a minute and choked out " With me?"

"Here. Now. No one but you" But she said reassuringly

That was all he needed to hear but before he knew it the minx attacked the laces to his leather pants and instructed him to remove his boots. He did as he was told and she dragged him into the water. Once they were deep enough she turned and wrapped her legs around his waist and he attacked her breasts one with his mouth the other his good hand. Emma inhaled deeply and arched her back grasping his hair between her fingers. He twirled his tongue around her nipple flicking it mercilessly

"Bite it"

Had he not been paying close attention he may have missed it but he heard her and obliged. Gently he clamped his teeth around the small nub which immediately cause whimpers to escape her perfect lips he teased her for a bit before heading further down her body. She closed her eyes and allowed him to worship her body.

"Emma?"

"Stop talking Hook."

"Emma are you alright?" The concern in his voice caused her to snap her eyes open and she was met with a fully clothed Hook on the water bank. Confusion, realization and humiliation all came across her features at once and Hook didn't miss any one of them.

"Sorry to break you from your fantasy Love I grew concerned seeing you lying on the ground so close to the water I thought the worst. That was until I heard you say my name before I woke you. Now I'm starting to think perhaps I should have just watched." He raised an eyebrow and gave her that smirk she loved to hate.

"I don't know what you are talking about Hook I couldn't sleep so I went for a walk I found this Oasis and decided to go for a swim the water was so relaxing it must have lulled me to sleep." She sat up angrily and glowered at him.

"Oh Emma don't play me for a fool I know what I heard but apparently I was doing too much talking hmm? If you like we can reenact your little fantasy and I promise you won't hear a peep from me." He winked at her suggestively. She shivered as a chill ripped through her spine.

"I don't know what you THINK you heard but if I was dreaming I don't know what it was about. The last thing I remember was coming out here to think. Now that I have done that I'll head back to the campsite and you should do the same." With that said she stormed off towards the warmth of the campfire.

"As you wish" He said quietly as he watched her disappear into the foliage. He smiled to himself

Only a matter of time now…

With a heavy sigh he rose from his seated position and followed her back to camp.