A little Captain/Swan inspired by Savage Garden's Crash and Burn. Enjoy
He was standing there waiting for her, like he always was, she closed the door behind her. Henry was tucked in safely, Regina's and Blue's spells working their magic, he had filled her in on everything Killian had showed him how to do. She would be lying if she said she had sent Henry away to distract him, she had sent him with Killian because she knew he would protect her son, no matter what.
"Swan." His voice was a comfort to her frayed nerves, everything had finally come to head with the Wicked Witch, it turned out she was stronger then Regina. She didn't speak instead, she walked into his open arms and accepted the comfort and support, that he always gave her. She could smell the leather and sea on him, his one hand was on her back rubbing circles in her back. She leaned closer into him, listening to the reassuring sound of his heartbeat,
"I think Robin Hood and Regina have a thing." Killian said breaking the silence, she felt a small laugh build before it passed her lips. His laughter rumbled in his chest and she heard it. She pulled away just far enough to see his face,
"Thank You, for everything." She said softly, he was looking at her with that look and she fought against the instinct to run. Years of being alone and abandoned, making her flight reflex the first instinct.
"Take a walk with me, Swan." He asked, offering her his arm in a mock-courtly manner, she felt her mood lighten and took his offered arm. They walked down the hallway and the stairs, where Ruby was waiting with a knowing look on her face. She noticed that Ruby was wearing more then she normally would, and was only slightly surprised to see Dr. Whale behind the reception desk.
"Taking a walk, Emma?" Ruby asked, eyeing their linked arms.
"Yes, keep a ear open for Henry?" Ruby nodded, before looking at Killian with a approving smile, he bowed his head towards her.
"Don't forget your coats." Ruby said as she and Dr. Whale went back to their dinner. She opened the coat closet and pulled out her red jacket, which Killian insisted on helping her into.
"So since when are those two a couple?" He asked as they walked down the sidewalk in front of Granny's Diner. It was for once quiet and no interruptions, which for him meant a lack of Charming interventions. He knew she was still mourning Baelfire, he was as well, however when she asked him to take the boy away from the fight it was then that he knew in that moment how much she trusted him, Henry was her son and as such she loved him more then anything or anyone in the world, that she trusted him to keep him safe...it meant the world to him. Having her safely by his side as they walked along the docks, it filled him with a feeling he hadn't felt since Milah, he pulled her closer to him. She was silent, willing, and all he wanted to do was protect her.
"I will protect you." He promised, kissing her forehead, she looked up at him with a hopeful expression.
"I have to ask you...I know you want to be by my side when we face Zelena, but I have something more important to ask of you."
"You want me with the lad, away from the fight, am I correct?" He asked, meeting her gaze with affection.
"Please, he's innocent in all of this. I know I can trust you to protect him."
"Aye, that you can Swan. Glad you finally know that." He smiled at her then, earning a small smile from her.
"I think I've always known I could, even if you are a pirate."
"I am always a gentleman first, Love." He teased, as she leaned into his embrace. He cursed the green witch for threatening all his Swan and himself held dear. The thought took him off guard and he wondered when he had begun to care about the people in this town. He thought back to Granny's kind offer of a place to live when he had returned with Emma and Henry, gone were the glares as he wondered around the town. She had changed him, why had he missed that?
"What are you thinking?" She asked from her spot in his arms, they were standing in the middle of the boardwalk, in sight of anyone who happened to walk by.
"How you will be coming back to me victorious and I will greet you with Henry."
"You sound so sure that we can defeat her, you didn't see her power, she is stronger then Regina."
"Love, I will never bet against you. Haven't I told you that before?" He said seriously, looking down at her. Her eyes met his and she kissed him, much like she had in Neverland, however this time she didn't pull away. Her arm came up to clutch his shirt, pulling him down to her, and he put his hand on her waist. His hook went to her hair, as they kissed with the knowledge that if things went wrong this might be all they would get. He felt everything she had kept buried inside her walls for him, it was there in her kiss, it threatened to overwhelm him. When she pulled back to take a breath, he kissed her nose, causing her to giggle. He smiled, at the sound, it was rare to see her so unguarded.
"Killian, when this is all over...We will be staying. There isn't anything for us in New York."
"I look forward to spending more time with you." He said, tentively raising his hand to touch her face. She leaned into his hand and closed her eyes.
"I'm not used to this, I don't know how to do this." She admitted softly,
"Love, it is rather strange for me as well. This world's customs are still rather strange. Do I still need Charming's premission to court his daughter?"
"It couldn't hurt." She replied with a grin, "Although maybe you should wait until we defeat Zelena...speaking of my parents. David and I were discussing how to keep my mother from being on the battlefield, would you ask her to come with you? Maybe you could convince her it is in Henry's best interests, as she refuses to listen to David and I?"
"Your mother hates me, Love." He told her meeting her worried glance,
"Try, for me?" She asked, biting her bottom lip, he couldn't refuse her.
"As you wish Swan." He agreed, winking at her.
"Emma...call me Emma." She whispered as she pulled him with her to walk back to Granny's. He offered his arm and was glad when she put it around her waist and once again, willingly moved closer to him.
"Emma." He whispered into her ear, causing her to shiver.
"We have been gone almost an hour, Henry should be asleep."
"With the wolf there, I am sure he is sleeping from boredom, she always chases me out of the kitchen."
"That's because she has to save the Rum from you." She teased as he opened the door for her, with a eyeroll she walked in before him, meeting Ruby's amused eyes.
"Good night Ruby,Victor." At least he had the ability to not mention her and Killian's swollen lips. Ruby was eyeing her and she knew that by morning her mother would know she had kissed him, and likely think more had happened.
"Have a goodnight Emma, Hook." Victor said as they all but ran up the stairs, He laughed at Emma's red face.
"So shall I expect Charming to want to duel tomorrow morning?" He said as they stood in the hallway, she laughed and shook her head, her hair falling into her face. He reached out and moved it, cupping her cheek and brushing his lips across hers. She deepened it before pulling back as a flash of light startled them both, Ruby's laughter as she disappeared filled the hallway.
"Maybe you should be prepared just in case, goodnight."
"Sleep well Emma. Until tomorrow." He bowed to her as she opened the door to her room and went inside. He put his fingers to his lips as he did the same, wondering what had happened.
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