I read an interview where Adam Horowitz said "They had a nice moment, but we're not fast forwarding to ordering in Chinese and watching movies." and decided to run with it. Set Post 3x22.
Rated T: for slight language and mild adult content. Mainly just CS fluff.
* I thought of more stuff to write, so there will be additional chapters after this. I haven't decided yet if it's going to be chronological or not. I'm having fun with this Villain-free Hook and Emma time, so if you want to see something, I wouldn't mind prompts. And hey, reviews please? They make me happy.:) *
(after the coronation party at Granny's)
"So..." Emma said, standing in front of Hook's room at Granny's.
"So..." he mimicked, looking back and forth between Emma and the closed door before that signature, sexy smirk appeared on his face.
Emma grinned. "Not gonna happen, buddy. Just because I kissed you a bit doesn't mean I'm going to sleep with you."
He snorted and his eyebrows shot sky high. "Emma, love" he chastised "You did not just kiss me a bit. I'm fairly certain you were quite attached to my mouth for the better part of thirty minutes-"
"And I'm fairly certain you were enjoying it!" Emma huffed, but she couldn't hide the blush creeping up her cheeks. Had it really been half an hour that they sat outside of Granny's making out? And wasn't it cold outside? How were they not both completely frozen?
She was treated to a deadpan expression not usually reserved for her. "Obviously, love. I'm just saying it was more than kissing for a bit." He leaned in close to her ear and whispered "You can attach yourself to any part of me for as long as you like."
Emma was not inexperienced but this damn pirate had a way of making her feel like a naive schoolgirl, blushing at the slightest sexual remark. Clearing her throat she said "Always with the lines. I need something low-key after all of this adventure. Think you could handle just watching a movie tomorrow?"
He nodded. "Well, then I'll see you tomorrow. Six o'clock." she said, turning away from him.
"Emma" he said, waiting for her eyes to meet his. When they did he tapped his bottom lip twice and grinned at her.
"You're too much. Really." Emma said rolling her eyes, but leaned in and gave him a quick kiss before putting space between them again.
"You love it" he growled, winking at her and slipping inside the door.
Killian arrived exactly ten minutes before Emma asked him to. He knocked on the door which was thrown open by Henry.
"Prince Charles, so glad you could join us." Henry bowed, trying to keep a serious expression on his face.
"Ah, quite the comedian, aren't we?" he asked.
"It's just Prince Charles and Princess Leia…" Henry doubled over in laughter. After a few seconds, he straightened and said "Sorry, it's just such a silly combination. But come in, the Chinese food is already here."
"Chinese?" Killian asked confused.
Henry led him over to the small table, completely full of this "Chinese food". Most of it looked completely foreign to him. He recognized meat on a stick and a dish consisting of white rice, broccoli and beef, although the beef had some type of sauce on it. He stared hesitantly at the two fried-looking items, one rolled and one triangle in shape. Next to that was something battered in lumps with a red sauce and the last, a pile of dark noodles with various things he assumed were vegetables not from this land.
Emma came over to him. "Is the pirate afraid of Chinese food?" she teased him.
"I'm not afraid of anything. I'm merely assessing what you call "Chinese food". This isn't anything like that wobbly stuff from the hospital is it? Because that, love, is not normal." He said.
She laughed. "No, it is nothing like jell-o." She pointed at the rolled items, "these are egg rolls. They're stuffed with vegetables and pork and fried in a wrapper. Then these are crab rangoons. Its crab meat and cheese, I think, fried in a wrapper." Pointing to the next item, she continued "General Tso's chicken, just chicken in a batter and the noodles are lo mein. It's noodles and vegetables. And that is beef and broccoli with rice."
"General who?" he asked perplexed.
"Tso…I don't know why it's named that, just try it!" Emma replied handing him a plate.
Tentatively he began adding things to his plate.
"Mom, Regina just texted me. She's downstairs. I'm gonna have a burger with her instead. And can I stay there tonight?" Henry asked.
Emma nodded. "Sure kid, if you want to. It just means more leftovers for me!" Henry hugged her and ran out the door.
"Come on" Emma gestured toward the loveseat. "There's no room to eat at the table."
Emma began eating right away. He figured it couldn't be that terrible since she seemed to enjoy it. He tried the chicken first and was pleasantly surprised at the taste. He immediately followed it up with the noodles and vegetables then one of those crab things. It didn't taste a damn thing like crab, he thought, but it wasn't bad either.
"Like it?" Emma asked.
"It's very interesting. Not what I expected at all." He replied.
They finished their meal in silence. Emma threw the plates away and put a movie into the DVD player. She turned, assessing him. "Why do you still have your coat and boots on? Get comfortable." She pulled him up and shoved the jacket off his shoulders.
His good arm shot out around her and pulled her flush against him. "Ooo feisty." He growled.
She rolled her eyes and pulled back slightly. "It's a 2 hour movie. There's no need for you to sit here like you're going to bolt at any second."
He removed his boots and sat back down on the loveseat. "Whatever excuses you wish to believe, love."
Ignoring him, Emma scooted closer and put her head on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer.
… 2 hours later …
"So this is a common form of courtship in your world?" he asked.
"Yeah. Going to a restaurant for dinner and seeing a movie at the theater are pretty common too." She responded.
"And kissing for extended periods of time is also common?" he asked, bringing his lips to hers.
Quite some time later, Emma pulled back from him and nodded. "That would be called making out."
"I like this 'making out'" he said, using finger quotes. "And since it's no longer…bad form to indulge in…adult relations before marriage, when does that typically happen in the courtship?"
The grin was back, his eyes were dark and he was every inch of the incredibly attractive pirate she knew him to be. It would be an opportune time to give in, seeing as how Henry voluntarily left them alone, but Emma didn't want to rush anything. With no wicked witches or curses about she planned on taking this as slow as she could stand.
"That's not always true. Some women still wait until marriage. Seeing my track record, it wouldn't be the worst idea." She said forcing sincerity into her voice.
He tilted her chin up to meet his eyes. There was a fierce determination in them. "Then, Emma Swan will you marry me?"
Her eyes widen and she couldn't help but gulp. He was serious. Not just because he thought it would be the only way to bed her, but she could see from the look in his eyes that he would do absolutely anything for her; including taking this at her pace.
"I…I was joking. People…People have sex whenever. I just don't want to rush this. It's just too soon" she rambled.
He pressed his lips gently to hers again, just long enough to shut her up. "Emma. We don't have to rush anything. But you know I wasn't joking."
She nodded. "I know."
He stood, pulling her up with him and walked to the door. "I won't leave if this admission is going to make you run, but I don't wish to pressure you either."
"I'm not going to run" she replied, leaning in to kiss him.
"Sweet dreams, Emma. I'll see you in the morning." He winked and slipped out her door.
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