My body was hesitant. I knew that she would reject me. It would've been too fast. Should I ask? I know I should. I love her. I truly do. I sighed knowing I would need help in this matter. What's her ring size? Does she like gold or silver? Gems? Or engraved? I needed help badly but I didn't know who. Henry would help me, Snow would help me, would David? I'd have to ask him for her hand. She would have to be the last to know. I shouldn't tell Leroy about this. He'll blurt it out at Granny's when we might have a quiet drink in. Alright, I'll ask her family, then her.
I swear on Emma Swan.
I looked at dresses. Wedding Dresses. I wasn't shopping for them, I was just browsing. Then I went to the modern dresses. The normal ones that I'd wear on any date, with him of course. After the whole thing with the Snow Queen and the problems that have gave us a few nights of quiet alone time. But with a huge crisis averted I think we managed a few episodes of Friends or How I Met Your Mother. Then again, we would be interrupted by Henry, Mom and Dad. They sometimes come in and sit right in between us or next to us. (Dad would normally separate us). But lately Killian has been acting strange.
You traded your ship for me?
"Henry, Snow… David… Is Emma home?" I asked.
"She's out with Elsa to get some Hot Chocolate, Elsa's never tried it before." Henry said.
"Okay, good." I say. "Well, I have come on this night, to ask for Emma's hand in marriage. And I might need your help with a few things and can you keep this a secret for a while?" They pause. Henry was first to react. He was a foot shorter than me yet he still wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tight. Same hugs from Emma, except, she's taller than Henry, but who could blame him? He's 13 or, at least I think he is. Snow smiled. Henry left to get something.
"Welcome to the family!" She said holding Neal. David didn't react. He was blank minded. Snow kicked his shins.
"Ahha! I mean… If you dare hurt Emma-" Snow kicked him again. "Ah! I mean, welcome! Welcome! Can I talk to you?" He asked. I nodded. I walked out into the hall following David. He closed the door. I spinned and looked at David in the eyes.
"What is the problem?" I asked.
"Do you really love Emma enough to marry her?"
"If I didn't I wouldn't be here."
"But before, she was going to get married right?"
"To a Flying Monkey, but I'm not quite sure." I say.
"I'm giving you the okay to-"
"Hey guys!" Emma said. I spun around and smiled.
"Emma!" I exclaim.
"Emma! Elsa!" David said. Elsa looked at me and narrowed her eyes.
"Are we interrupting something?" Elsa said.
"NO!" David and I say in unison. I was looking Emma in the eyes so she knew we were lying.
"Tell the truth." She said grow more curious by the second. I smiled. Think, think, think! I said to myself. I leaned down and kissed her lips before anyone could speak. Her surprised gasp rang in my ears.
"Um… Elsa? Want to go inside for a bit?" David asked when I let go of Emma's lips.
"Sure." They both left us.
"What was that?"
"A kiss." I say.
"Yeah, but what fo-mmhpmm!" She muffled as my lips reached hers.
If it can be broken, it means it still works.
Killian made a huge excuse from the chat outside. Dad was giving his permission of something. I don't know what. When I went inside, Henry slipped something to Killian. I walk to my room and notice some things moved around. I had necklaces missing and a few rings too. I wanted to ask them about Killian's strange yet really quick visit. I wanted him to stay more so I could chat with him but I guess he was being too secretive and wanted to go before he spilled anything. But I had a great time with Elsa, learning about Anna and Arendelle. It was really interesting. I was drinking some hot chocolate one day at Granny's and Killian came over and sat down in my booth.
"Do you like Engraving?" He asked.
"What?"
"No, can I see the ring around your neck?" He asked. I was confused and took the necklace off and handed it to him. He was inspecting the ring. It was just a plain gold ring.
"Do you like silver or gold?" He asked. I played along with his questions.
"You ask me a question, then I ask you." I say. I hold my hand out for him to shake. He sighs and takes it.
"Silver, Why are you asking questions?"
"Because I would like to know, Engravings or Gems?" He asked.
"Engravings, What were you and David talking about in the hall a few days ago?"
"... He was letting me take you on a boat ride, if I could find one. What is your rings size?"
"You can borrow that one as a reference. Why are you mostly focusing on rings?"
"Because I need one for a friend, I owe her a debt, would you like to go on a ship ride with me?" He asked.
"Sure." He smiled and stood. I stood with him and walked with him out. We walked to the dock.
"SMEE!" He yelled.
"Cap'n?" Smee said. He walked out.
"How about you help us board one of these boats and I'll pay you around… 50 doubloons?" He said.
"Eh…"
"Smee! 50 doubloons?" Killian said.
"It's fine we don't have to go." I said.
"Hold on Emma, Smee has something to say."
"Double the doubloons then were going somewhere." Smee said.
"100 doubloons! What happened to your loyalty?"Killian asked.
I can't lose you too.
"I'm gonna go wait by that bench while you guys talk it out." Emma said. I turned.
"Sorry, love," I say. She walks away nodding. I turn to Smee.
"I really need this ride, I'm going to propose to Emma and I got all the information I need. David, her father is helping me with this! I called them, and asked the information and David got it on the other line."
"Of what?" He asked. I show him the phone and he didn't know what it was.
"Nevermind, but I'll give the 100 doubloons soon and, and anything you want to know just let get this ride so I can stall her."
"Okay, You got the ride."
"Thanks, Smee!" I turned towards Emma.
"If…" I stopped.
"If what?" I asked.
"If you tell me what happened to the Jolly Roger… What happened to her Cap'n?"
"...I traded her for a magic bean to save Emma. With a curse coming, I ditched you guys knowing I had to get away. And when I was far enough, I trade her… to… Black Beard, for a magic bean to save her." I gave a sorry smile.
"So you don't have a ship."
"Aye."
"Then, you aren't a Captain." I paused. He's right. I'm not.
"... Aye." I nod.
"Okay… I'll get a boat ready."
"Thanks, Smee."
"You probably aren't a Captain, but you're still a friend." Smee said. I smiled and tossed him 60 doubloons, As much as I could give right now. He caught it and left. I walked to Emma. She smiled.
"You got it?"
"Yeah, I did, are you ready?" I asked. She nodded. Right now, David and Henry are racing to get the ring.
After the ride I walked her home talking about the ride. I told Henry earlier if she liked engravings that I want it to say something special. He nodded when I told him what I wanted it to say. I gave Emma her ring back. And she put in her pocket.
"Do you see why you mean so much to me? I love sail, and I gave that up for you." I said.
"I can see." I started to lean down for a kiss. Then David opened the door abruptly, I was inches from Emma's lips then I backed up.
"Sorry, I… I… Have to run." David said scooting by. I felt something fall in my coat. I knew what it was. When he was gone, I leaned back down close to her lips. Then Henry came out. I sighed.
"Sorry, I was going to go with Gramps, Sorry." Then he ran off. I sighed again and leaned down. I came closer this time, but then Elsa came out.
"Oh, Sorry, I'll just…" She goes back in and closes the door behind her.
"Oh for Gods sakes." I say then I lean and kiss her lips. I kiss them and taste her lips and fall in love with her movements. When she breaks the kiss I felt like I should take out the ring and just give it to her then but I knew that would be a foolish mistake. I let her in and I left her apartment. When I was out of the building I reached into my coat and take out the ring. Silver with an engraving Henry didn't let me down. It said what I wanted it to say. I smiled. I walked down to the Sheriff's Station to see if David was there, he wasn't. I then walk to pawn shop. The door was closing when I came in sight of the shop. I walk faster and reach the shop. I walk in. Rumplestiltskin came from the back.
"I hope you want to buy something instead of making deals?" He said.
"Actually I do want to buy something. A ring case." I say. "Preferable a red one, or blue. You made the ring for Emma, Now I need the case." I say.
"Couldn't your friends get it?" I shake my head. "And what do I get in return?" He asked.
"I thought we weren't making deals."
"We aren't."
"Name your price." I say.
"Knowledge." He said.
"I'll tell you anything." I raised my hands and prepared to spill everything. I walked closer to the counter he was behind.
"Would you… Would you kill to save?" He asked. I paused.
"If you dare put Emma in danger-"
"Oh, no I wouldn't dream of killing the savior, but, if there was a way to save your precious Milah, would you? Even if it meant breaking Ms. Swan's heart?" I stopped to think.
"...I would save Milah if I never knew Emma but then, now that I have Emma, I don't think I would."
"Insulting, but okay."
"Why did you want to know that?" I asked. Then I see Emma and Belle walk out.
...That is until I met you.
I looked at Killian and was surprised. I saw his cheeks grow red.
"Did you hear anything, love?" He asked. I shook my head, I was mostly talking with Belle in the back. She was telling me about her honeymoon and how the place they 'rented' was magnificent. Then we reached the part where Killian would propose to me and I thought that if he did It would be too fast. I love him indeed, He loves me, he's proved it from jealousy, pain, and even if it was just out of no where. He shown me enough to love him for that. I'd marry him. I really would.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Hook, but I don't have what you need."
"Can't you make it out of thin air." He asked.
"Make what?" I asked.
"Nothing." He said.
"It doesn't seem like nothing what is it?" I pressed.
"It would appear that Captain Hook here, wants a ring case, no idea why, but he wants it in either blue or red, and if I used magic," Gold faced Killian. "It would come at a price a very little one, but a price."
"I'll pay it I just need it."
"Why do you need a ring case?" I asked. Belle walks to the back.
"Your… your… your… Mother… asked… me… to get one, for her."
"No, that's not it. What is it?" I pressed. He sighed.
"It's a secret, love, I can't say it."
"Why not? Does it involve me?" I asked.
"Yes, that's why I can't tell you." He said.
"To tell you the truth, You're a bad liar." I said. I walked by him when I said my word they were harsher than I meant. I coughed to soften the mood between us.
"I'm sorry, Emma." He said looked me in the eyes. I don't say anything, I just wait for him to talk again. Just saying 'I'm sorry' doesn't complete the apology.
"But, I want to ask... Tomorrow evening-" Gold cut him off.
"I don't think I'm needed so I'll go." Gold said
"No! Wait, I still need you here." Killian said.
"Just give him what he wants." I say.
"Chills, yet you sound so tired." He replied.
"I'm sick of attitude so just give it to him." I said. Belle comes back to the front and hold out a case. Killian walks up and takes the case from Belle.
"Thank you." He said. Then he turns to me. "As I was saying, Tomorrow evening, would you spend the night with me?" I paused.
"Spend the night, how? Like in bed?" I asked.
"Now I would ask kindly if you would leave because you got what you wanted, you dropped by, and I have a favor now."
"How did you get the favor?" I asked.
"I owe that to Belle, She gave me and purchased. I owe her, not you." Killian mumbled something under his breath, I couldn't quite hear it. I sighed and walked out the shop. Killian followed me out.
"What do you mean 'a night out'?" I asked.
"A date, I wouldn't mean a night in bed, that's might be really fast." He said.
"Tomorrow night?" I assured.
"Aye." I nodded.
"I'll see you then." I turn to walk away.
"Wait, Emma." He called out. "Why were you here?" He asked.
"I'm the Sheriff, They had a window broken and some things missing. Probably just some thief." I said.
"I swung by the Sheriff station and it was completely empty."
"Really? Dad was supposed to be there." I said. "Want to walk back with me?" I asked.
"Sure." He said. While walking back I felt his hand brush my right hand. Then I felt him snag my fingers. He grasped my hand and I linked our fingers together. He chuckled.
"I was supposed to grab your hand." He said.
"Well, I saved you the trouble. You are most welcome." I said. We made it to the Sheriff station and Dad came and started to walk in holding my little brother.
"David." Killian called.
"Oh, hey, Emma." David called. He gave me Baby Neal, and nodded at Killian.
"Where's Mom?" I asked.
"She's exhausted And I gave her the day off." He said. I smiled at the baby. He cooed and Killian smiled looking at my smile.
"There it is again." He said.
"What?" I asked.
"Your smile. There it is." I smiled wider and felt my cheeks rush warm. He smiled. I walked in the Sheriff station. I bobbed Neal around and saw the place empty, besides David. I walked to the office that I normally sat in and spun in my chair. Killian came in after me and sat on my desk.
"Watch the papers!" I say. He pushes some aside and then sits. David nodded at him. I was really clueless to what they were motioning to. But I didn't pay attention.
I'm here to ask you out.
David and I was signaling each other with Emma right there with the baby. I was trying so hard to tell him that I'd ask her out which I did and then I'd propose. I don't know if her family should be there or if not. Would be memorable to do it in public or in private? Restaurant or home with the mysterious Netflix? All I knew was that I would ask her on a date then I'd propose.
"Killian?" Emma asked. "What are you doing?"
"Talking to your father."
"About?" She pressed.
"Tomorrow evening." I said.
"Lying again." She said.
"I'm not lying about this coming date."
"Which reminds me, what are we gonna do?" She asked.
"Some eating, probably… dancing, I haven't quite got the detail since I asked you like about… 3 or 4 minutes ago."
"Touche" She said. David walked in.
"Elsa's on the line." Emma gave Neal to me then I handed him to David. Emma picked up the phone and pressed a button.
"Hello?" She asked. "What's wrong?" She asked. I could only hear fragments of what Elsa was saying.
"Someone… breaking… froze...with… Margaret… me…"
"Someone is breaking in the house. Elsa froze the door closed with Mom and Henry. We have to go." Just as we were leaving Ruby came in with doughnuts.
"Hey guys!" She said. David ran to her.
"Take the baby, Man the fort. Bye!" He said running to the door.
"There's a break in so we have to go." Emma said explaining more.
"Hook stay here!" Ruby said. "I need to talk to you."
"I got to go." I was confused. David and Emma were leaving to save their family, yet I was behind on the mission. I should be out there with them. I hear her car start and squeal turning corners. She honked her horn as on coming cars came by to let her pass through. I looked at Ruby.
"She's gone, okay, Are you ever gonna ask Emma out on a date?"
"We have been going to dates, I'm actually proposing to her." I said. "But it's a secret. Don't tell her."
"When are you going to ask her?" She asked.
"Tomorrow evening." I said.
"Can I see the ring?" I pull it out and show it to her. The case was blue and velvet. I opened the case and the inside was the cushion and it was red. The ring was slipped inside and the engraving was pointed out. The words in cursive and the shadow from the silver shined the engraving. She smiled.
"You are so romantic." I smiled. I looked down and read the engraving for the millionth time. I smiled at my words. It wasn't long but it was long enough to love. Time flew as paramedics were rushing by. Ruby and I left the office and went to the home of the Charmings. Ruby held Neal who was starting to cry. I see Emma sitting next to Snow. I saw her head with some blood trickling down it. I ran to her as Ruby followed.
"Emma!" I yelled. She stood and saw Ruby slowly following. I crashed into her in a big hug. She gasped. I turn to Snow and Henry. I look them in the eyes. They nodded, Henry smiled at me and Snow smiled too. David came by.
"He got away. We'll get him next time." He said.
"You will, do you know who it was?" I asked. Elsa slowly walked by. I walked to her, she smiled at me.
"Who do you think did this?"
"I saw his face, but I thought he died…" She said.
"When I first met The Snow Queen this man Hans came to trap me in a thing I forgot what it was called, but then he released her from it and then, she killed him. And here I thought he was gone forever."
"So he's still alive?" I asked. She nodded. I turn and look to Emma.
"I get it, Hans came back, and now he's on the loose." Emma said.
"Let's just hope he doesn't hurt anyone and we catch before tomorrow night." Emma nod at my words.
"What's going on tomorrow night?" Elsa asked.
"Emma and I are going on a date." I say. She nods with a smile. Emma sits next to Henry.
"Hey kid." She said. David took Neal from Ruby who talked to Else who was sitting next to Emma and Henry and Snow and David. I didn't know where I came in. I was out of place. But then Henry called me over. I walked over.
"Later today, can we go sailing?" He asked. I smiled.
"I told him to ask you." Emma said. I smiled wider.
"Sure, I'd love to."
"Sweet." He said. Then Regina came. Henry jumped and ran to her.
"Are you okay? I heard what happened."
"I'm fine, Are you okay?"
"Now that you're safe, I'm better than ever." She said. Emma stood and walked over to Henry and Regina. "Thank you Emma. I hope you wouldn't mind if he stayed at my house tonight?"
"He wanted to go sailing with Killian but I think Killian can drop him off at your house tonight." She turned to me who sat next to Snow.
"Killian." she called I stood and walked over. "When you and Henry are done with sailing, can you drop him off at Regina's?"
"Aye." I say. Regina smiles.
"Thank you again."
"I'm the Sheriff it's my job. And the savior's." The sun was falling down and things got colder. We all walked home. The door to Emma's room was soaked and broken in a few areas. Emma sighed.
"Sorry." Elsa said.
"It's not your fault." She said.
You haven't been out with me yet.
Killian stared at the door with me.
"Well, it's better than how my bedroom was back on the Jolly Roger." I smiled at that. He had quite a sense of humor. I smiled at him. I walked into the door and sighed as my wrecked room was messed up.
"Want some help from me?" Killian asked.
"I hope you don't mind."
"It would be my pleasure." He said. We fixed my room and as soon as it was finished, the sooner I fell asleep. As soon as I fell asleep, came the morning and the date Killian and I are going on.
I woke up with Killian next to me over the blanket. I was really shocked to see him. He looked peaceful. He looked as if nothing could disturb him. But then the sunlight's ray hit his face and then it woke him. I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep. He sighed and yawned away from my face. He propped himself on his elbow.
"Love, I know you're awake." He said. How did he know? I opened my eyes and then saw his smirk. I rolled my eyes.
"How did you know?" I asked.
"Signs of stiffness are on your face." He said acting like it was obvious. I sighed. I sat up on the bed crossed my legs.
"Are you going to get the night ready?" I asked.
"Aye." He said.
"I guess I should go out finding what to wear now should I?" I say looking away from him. There was a pinch of annoyance in my voice that I didn't mean to.
"Aye, I'll do my best and be quick with the preparations, then I'll spend some time with you in you want-" I interrupted him.
"No, no, you don't have to. You'll be busy." I say harsher than meant to. I slid off the bed and look in my drawers for something to wear for the time being before the date. Killian follows me. I pull out jeans, a shirt and my red leather jacket. I grab some ankle socks and boot. I walk out the door to the front to show Killian out. During the way he keeps saying my name for attention to him. Before I get to the door he grabs my hand. I turn and face him.
"What is the matter? I'll still see you later tonight, why are you acting harsh and unfair?" I paused.
"I was being unfair was I?" I asked. He don't respond. I know that if he says yes, then I'd would probably call off the date in his mind, and then if he said no, he would be contradicting his last words.
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry." I say. Then I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him in a hug. I dropped my cloths on the floor and pulled him to me. I had to stand on my tip toes to fully hug him. His arms wrapped around my waist and then he squeezed me closer. I felt his lips on my shoulders and he kisses my shoulder. I suddenly felt the urge to kiss him on his lips. But I guess I resisted it because the next thing I knew, I was saying good bye to him. I closed the door and turned to my cloths on the ground. I picked them up and then left to change in my room.
Afterward i went to the Sheriff Station and I saw a gift basket on my desk. I walk in and then Look at the note that came with it.
My dear Emma, This basket it just to remind you of tonight, and to tell you. Wear something extravagant and light. Be prepared for a surprise too. I'll pick you up at 7:00 and at the Sheriffs Station. See you tonight.
-Killian Jones
I smiled at the notes and then Dad walked in.
"What are you smiling at?" He asked.
"Just Killian being cute." I said.
"I've never heard that one before." He said with a confused look.
"What?" I asked.
"I've never heard you say something like that before." I felt a little heat rush to my face.
"There's always a first." I said. I shrugged and then thought for a bit. How am I going to wear something extravagant and light? When I thought that, Belle came in. I smiled at her.
"Hi." I said. But in her hands was a dress.
"I heard about this date tonight, I'm so happy for you." Belle said. Dad coughed and then Belle caught on to something. "Well, you father told me about the note he gave you and well, asked me to help you pick a dress since he knew that you would know what to do. So I got you the nicest, weightless dress I have." She hands it to me. I'm sure you will love it." She said. I took it and took a small glance at the fabric. It was a blue silver color. She handed me a box with shoes in it.
"These match the dress, and I'll help you with your hair if you wants to?" She asked. Else starts to walk in.
"Hello." She said.
"I'll do my hair, thanks though." I said. She smiled at me.
"Anytime." Then she walks out.
It was kind of her to give this to me and well, I actually liked the dress. Elsa came and sat down. I smiled at her.
"What is the occasion?" She asked.
"Killian and I are going on a date tonight." I said. She smiled at me.
"Won't that be nice." Then in her eyes there was something of realization. "Oh, that would be nice. Is Killian preparing it?" She asked. I nodded.
"Yeah, and he's really good at planning them." I said.
"I can't imagine." She said.
"No, he's really good at them. He can make you forget about Ingrid and such. Any disaster that is coming to Storybrooke."
"Then I would give him approval." She said smiling at me.
Evening was coming around and the clock stroke 6:00. Time to get ready. I took Belle's dress and walked into an enclosed room at the Sheriff's Station. I put the dress on and the same color they were boot that ran to my ankle and the dress was about to my knees. It was very fancy and very light. The skirt of the dress has lace running to the edge of the cloth. The cloth under the lace was fizzy but smooth at the same time. The corset of the dress wrapped around my chest and breast very tightly and the sleeves started like Elsa's sleeves at the shoulder and then ran down my arm. The cloth was warm and was thin but not like Elsa's. I looked at myself in a mirror and then decided since my hair was always down, I didn't know to put it up or leave it down. Then Mom walked in.
"Emma?" She asked. I came out and she gasped.
"Wow, Emma! I brought you your makeup kit like you asked and I know a way to put your hair up." She said.
I looked at the clock that read 6:37. There still was time but, I wanted to wait for him to pick me up. Dad got a text from Killian asking for advice on what to wear and well, he left to help him. I smiled as I sat in a seat while Mom, played with my hair, and I played with my face. I applied Mascara, lip gloss, blush and more make up and it made my face feel heavy but actually, made me look different and prettier than my normal self. I stood up from my chair as Mom had finished my hair. I looked in the mirror and was astonished. My hair was in a french bun and a ribbon of the same color fell out of my hair. I had a strand of long hair falling where my sideburns are and my bangs stayed they way they were. I stood and say that the clock struck 7:00 as Killian walked in on time. I stood and saw Henry and Dad following behind him. Killian wore his leather black jacket and his legs were covered in black slacks and the formal shoes. He had his black button up shirt open revealing his chest hairs and his necklace with the skulls and such stayed around his neck. He smiled as the guyliner around his eyes was fresh. Mom smiled as she pulled out the camera she did on our first date. She took a picture of us just in awe at each other. Killian handed me a lily this time. I took the lily and smelled the nectar as if it was as fresh as though he picked it out a few second before he revealed himself to me. Killian smiled at me as he took in the dress I was wearing. While I was taking in how he looked.
"Emma… You… You've stunned me." He said. I smiled.
"You… You… You've stunned me." I said. He smiled. Then he held his elbow out. I took his elbow and then we walked out of the Station. We walked through the door and then I saw a carriage. There was a horse at the front. And sitting to coach the horse was, Smee. He wore his normal clothing but was really formal somehow. He jumped out of the seat and opened the door for me. Killian nodded to him and then stepped into the carriage before me. Then he turned and reached his hand out to me. I took it as his strength impressed me even more. He basically lifted me up into the carriage with his one hand. I tripped and fell in his arms. I smelled his neck as the scent filled my nose. Soap and the sea was what I smelled. Then I smelled Lavender. I smiled. I loved Lavender. I stood normal than I sat down in the seat. It was a little cold tonight and then He wrapped his arms around my shoulder and neck. I smiled as his body warmed me up a little. Then we rode across town to the forest. He stepped out of the carriage and then helped me down. I was confused, but I still went with what. I sniffed his scent to make sure he wasn't drunk or anything. No smell of alcohol. He was sober. I took a deep breath as his hand touched an invisible knob. He opened the door and there was a small dinner table. The plate and cup sat waiting for me and Killian to sit and eat. It was private. But then I walked in and saw that empty. It was like an attic. We sat, ate, chatted and I wondered what was so special about this date? Breakup? Proposal? Or just being fancy? I didn't know. But then I stood and then went to freshen up in the bathroom. I walked out and saw a bathroom ready and prepared. Then when I came back I saw my family there. They were smiling and wearing formal thing too. I was really confused.
"What are you guys doing here?" I asked. Killian stood and then cleared his throat. I slowly walked back to him as his hands were behind his back. He smiled at me and I saw his face was really read and he was trembling a little. Nervous? Excited? or scared? He started.
"Emma Swan Charming." I guess that was my full name. "I know we have only been together for about 5 months, but we've known each other for almost 2 years, except when you forgot…" He trailed off then looked in my eyes.
Killian, come back to me.
I stared in Emma's eyes. I had to. I want her to use her superpower on me. She had to.
"But during those years and that time we've spent together I came to realize I could lose Milah, my first love, and fall for a strong, beautiful, independent, passionate woman. The truth about my life is that I was apart of the navy. Back in the 1800's and I was a Lieutenant while my brother, Liam, was the Captain. That how I knew about Neverland. We were off to find the Dreamshade plant to use as medicine but it was really a weapon. Peter told us that we should turn back and that we shouldn't hunt it down. We did either way." I felt my heart beat slow down as I thought about how Liam had died. I groaned and then continued.
"My brother was convinced of it being used for good but I kept trying to say otherwise. Then Liam cut himself with the plant and died a few seconds later. Pan saved him but when we left Neverland He died and I became the pirate captain. I lost my brother. Then I lost Milah. And you could say, I lost Baelfire and you. and now that you came back, and you're here to stay, I guess. I've felt my heart patch itself and now I felt it beat loudly for you. You… you hold my heart. You surround it. My heart is yours. And nothing can say otherwise." I tried to keep my hand calm and stop them from trembling. I buckled my knees and then fell on one as I knelt down then revealing the ring case she helped gain yesterday. I opened the case and saw her face light up and was in complete shock. I gave a begging pleading grin. Her face happy but looked pained too. I didn't know if she was going to reject me. This was the moment of her answer. Would she sleep on it? Would she say not yet? Or would she say yes? She smiled and then took the case. She read the engraving and then started to laugh but put her hand on her mouth to hide her smile. Then she looked at me. I slowly stood and then I felt her arm wrap around my shoulders. Then she pulled away and kissed my lips. I heard the gasp ring out in the crowd behind us. She pulled back.
"I would love you marry you." My heart lept up and then I hugged her and picked her up in the air. I spun around and heard the clapping of the crowd behind. I set her down on the ground then kissed her lips again. I pulled away and felt the absence of her lips on mine. Out noses were touching and our eyes closed. We both smiled and I knew she was smiling. I looked in her eyes as she knew I told the truth of everything.
"Drinks on me!" I yelled. A few chats and dances Emma and I stepped outside. We walked further into the forest like I planned. Then we made to the flat part of the forest. There laid a boom box that I tried to set up myself. This part nobody knew. I walked faster to the box and then played a song. A nice instrumental song. A waltz. I walked to her and then took her hand. I'm sure the song was familiar to her. She smiled.
"My first dance." she recalled.
"May I have the honor?" I asked. I held my left hand out and she took it. We walked near the music player and then we dance. We laughed when we tripped or missed a step. At the part when I hold my hand up and she walks around me she tripped. My instincts kicked in and then caught her. Her back was near the ground and I felt her arms around my neck. I held her back and her waist. My strength exceeded itself and didn't falter. Then I brought her up closer to my face and kissed her lips. I tasted the lipgloss and the flavor of her lips. I pulled back in unison we both licked our lips.
If there's one thing I'm good at, it's surviving.
A few months later
Emma was so nervous. Killian was no laughing matter either. He wore his suit. A black jacket, slacks and black shoes. His shirt was button up all the way and was white. His hands shook as he waited. He hasn't seen her for a few days now. He can't. Even though he's a pirate and does a lot of loopholes, he won't break this one.
Emma stood in her dressing room waiting for her dad to pick her up. She stood with Else wearing a coronation dress a green dress with a black long sleeve underneath. Her hair was up in a bun and she wore a small tiara on her head. Emma paced the floor as her shaking hands went to her hips to her insecure arms and on and on in nervousness. She wore a white corset dress with the bottom a lot like the red dress of her's and Killian's first dance but the sleeves were straps that ran over her shoulders. She wore a white veil and her hair was up in a bun. She was breathing fast and froze when David entered.
"You ready?" He asked.
"Where have you been?" She asked.
"Sorry, The piano wasn't playing itself." He said. She took a few deep breaths as Elsa left to get to the seat she would sit at. But she was a bridesmaid. Then Emma and her Father walked out and hesitate as the door to the center chapel. They used the nun's church to help with the ceremony. Killian stood waiting growing more and more impatient. Then Jiminy Cricket placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Don't worry. You'll be fine." He said. Then the doors opened. Emma's hand was holding her father's elbow and a bouquet of flowers. Roses and Lily's. They slowly walked through. The organ playing itself in a song. (Play the main theme of once upon a time to get the full feels now.) She made it at the center and stood next to Killian. Then Jiminy started.
"It would be my honor to bless this ceremony of these two lovely persons. If you would start your vows." Then they spoke and said their lines romantically. (Pause music at 0:32.) Emma repeated how much she knew this was the right thing and how much she loved him. She talked about her past life and how painful it had been. Killian said how much he love her and how his heart was broken several times before. How he went from a bad man to a redeemed person. He spoke of how a beautiful man changed his ways by her. Then Jiminy continued. (Play music.)
"I congratulate you Emma Swan and you Killian Jones, and those in relation and those who are here today. Now, with the power invested in me as I bring out these two together I now pronounce you husband and wife."
They looked at each other with yearning eyes and heart filled with hope and love as they leaned together and then, (Music must be at 1:07)
They kissed.
A rainbow glow of true love's kiss rang out into the town of Storybrooke as the kiss they shared was incomparable to anyone else's. This kiss was the one with more passion, more love and more impression than any other kiss they had together. Then with a pull back cheers were spread with tears and laughing. They smiled themselves and then they ran down the hall hands held with another. They hand their rings on as they jumped in Emma's car. On their hands was the rings. Killian's was a silver plain ring with an engraving saying: I swear on Killian Jones. On Emma's ring it had said: I can't lose you either. And then they went to the docks and jumped on the Jolly Roger. A gift that Emma did for him. He smiled at the ship and then climbed the ship.
And sailed away.