A/N This little ficcy was another prize for my tumblr three hundred giveaway, this one the first place winner, the prize going to the lovely, tumblr user; captainguylinerinabluebox. She got a two shot, and she just so happened to pic the two bbys I like writing the most, Killy and Emma
Prompt: I've always loved you
warning: Unbeta'd as my lovely Beta ready is only in OUAT season 1, and I don't wish to spoil all of the goodies for her.
disclaimer: Do I look like I own this?
They walked hand in hand, the night sky glittering down on them, as they walked across the beach. Their footprints showed their path through the sand. One booted step, and one that started as heels, but quickly shed into bare feet. Emma rested her head on his shoulder, she closed her eyes, content simply to breathe in his unique sent of sea salt, rum and leather. The hand that wasn't holding his, was brought up to cover his heart, feeling its assuring 'thump, thump, thump' rhythm, calming her, making her grateful for the gift they were given.
"I love you" she thought. Sure she said it so much now, especially after it was proven that their hearts were true, and their love was the most powerful magic there is. She still felt odd saying it when the silence was so comfortable.
The moon shone down on them like a spotlight. It cast them in perfect contrast, Emma's hair and her pink dress bleached out in its light, whereas Killian was cast entirely in shadow, his hair and jacket showing dark, they walked a perfect yin and yang in the moonlight.
Emma smiled softly, fingers curling in his shirt a little, "Killian?" she asked softly.
He pulled back a little, to look down on her, "Aye, luv?" he replied, his thumb drawing circles on the back of her palm, sending little shivers down her spine, as his ocean blue eyes stared into hers.
She bit her lip, pulling her hand back from his chest, moving around him, till they stood toe to toe, her looking up at him, her fingers wrapping around his hook, while the other hand stayed firm in his. "I wanted to ask you something. It's silly, and I don't even expect you to answer…" she trailed off, glancing up at him with a small nervous smile. She always wondered, but never had the courage to ask, but tonight, with the moon shining down on them, her toes in the sand, she could ask anything.
Killian smiled down at her, "If it's something you wish to know, silly is hardly the word for it." He said softly, "Whatever it is. I want to tell you." His smile was so open, and it struck her, how far they both came. Both had met with walls as high as the beanstalk, now openly blushing like school children, in each other's arms, when caught in an embarrassing moments of PDA.
She bit her lip, glancing at their joined hands, then with open, hopeful, and trusting eyes, she opened her mouth. "When did you know you loved me?" she asked softly, her voice coming out so quiet she was almost unsure he heard them.
Killian's face broke out in a grin, "Not a silly question at all." He told her touching their noses together, "It's simple really."
Green met blue across the short distance between them, when he pulled back a little, "Was it when we were in Neverland?" she asked, "and I gave you that kiss, for saving David's life?"
"That kiss?" he asked incredulously, "you say it like it wasn't the most wonderful kiss I had received in centuries!" he scoffed good naturedly. They both chuckled.
"Wow, didn't realize it was that good for you too." She joked. Laughing she looked out at the ocean, "Though, that really didn't answer the question."
He grew sober, "Ah, to answer your question. No."
She looked up in surprise, back at the whispering cave… "No? Was it when we got Henry home, and safe from Pan? When the curse was coming?" her voice was low and breathless, as Killian was coming closer, his lips brushed her ear.
"No." he whispered, his stubble rubbing against her sensitive skin.
She closed her eyes, "Was it when you were in the Enchanted forest for that year?" she asked.
He chuckled, "No." he responded.
A thought dawned on her, "Was it when we defeated the giant at the top of the bean stalk?" she asked, her pulse fluttering as he pulled back, his eyes glittering like the waves.
He simply shook his head. "No." he whispered.
"The climb on the Bean Stalk?" she questioned, it was starting to get hard to focus.
He chuffed another small laugh, "No, Swan." He told her, his eyes blazing. His face amused.
"Then when?" she asked, her voice coming out a soft whisper.
He came in close again, "You want to know when?" he asked, she nodded, "When I fell in love with your emerald eyes? Your golden silk hair? The way your eyes crinkle when you laugh?" he asked, his lips brushing blossom of her cheek, and around to her ear.
Emma made a small affirmative sound.
Killian let out a soft sigh. "I fell in love, when a woman grabbed hold of my hand, and pulled me from a pile of death." He said, his fingers untangling from hers, his hand moving to her waist, his lips nibbling her earlobe, "I fell in love, when that same woman, saw through my ruse, and tied me to a tree."
Emma's eyes drifted shut, just focusing on the way his hand curved around her waist, and the ways his lips dragged across her cheek, then claimed her mouth. Emma leaned in, her free hand moving to his hair, trying to pull him closer. A small whimper of protest slipping out when he pulled away.
"I fell in love, when she didn't trust me farther than she could throw me." His hand moved to cup her cheek, "I fell in love, when she put on that cuff, and followed me up a bean stalk. I fell in love, when she showed me her walls, by stubbornly refusing to let me see any part of her heart." His voice was still soft, his breath tickling her neck, as he nuzzled down into the crook, "I fell in love, when she outwitted a giant, and stole a magic compass. I fell in love, when she left me chained to the top of that bloody stalk. I fell in love, when she hit me with that compass. I fell in love, when I saw how much she cared for her boy." He pulled back, so that their eyes met, "I fell in love, when she was the first face I saw, after being struck by a vehicle."
Emma brought her hand to his stubbled cheek, even as he continued, his lilting accent weaving a thousand emotions into his words, "I fell in love, when she was able to risk everything, to give someone a second chance, even as she was breaking inside. I fell in love, when I crossed the realms to help and save her son. I fell in love, when her lips set mine alight, with a level of passion I never thought I would feel. I fell in love, when I promised to let her go, if that was what she so wished. I fell in love, when she said goodbye, crossing the town line, cursed to never remember the family she had. I fell in love, when I spent a year without her laugh, without her smile. I fell in love, when I found her in New York, when she kicked me so hard, I saw stars. I fell in love, even as her heart broke, and I knew if she let me, I would heal it. I fell in love, as her walls started to crumble. I fell in love, as we danced under the candles of a golden palace, years before she was born. I fell in love, when she finally let me in. I fell in love, as she discovered what she could do. I fell in love, when she lost all control. I fell in love, when she asked me on that first date. I fell in love, when I saw a siren in pink, looking nervous and flustered. I fell in love, when she learned to control every part of herself. I fell in love, when she held my heart in her hands, and thrust it back into my chest."
Emma shivered, though she was far from cold. The raw emotion he was laying before her, was astounding.
His smile was soft, "I fell in love, as she sacrificed it all, and took darkness into her pure heart. I fell in love, when she fought off that darkness. I fell in love, when she gave into that darkness to save me. I fell in love, when I told her the stories of my rings. I fell in love, as I gave up everything to save her. I fell in love, when I was beaten and broken, because I saw her face in a dream. I fell in love, when she saved me from a river of souls. I fell in love, when she tried to split her heart, just to bring me home. I fell in love, when she chose me, over her own heart. I fell in love, as I sent her away. I fell in love, as I risked it all to get the pages to her from beyond. I fell in love, as I walked into that light, and saw her standing on the other side." His thumb rubbed circles on her cheek, as he pulled her in, his forehead resting against hers. "You want to know when I fell in love?" he asked, "The first time I laid eyes on you. You asked when I knew I loved you? The answer to that I'll never know, but I do know this. From the moment my eyes met yours, I always loved you. And I always will." He promised.
Emma felt her heart swell, a grin growing on her face, her hands grabbing the lapels of his jacket, like they did so long ago, and she pulled him down, their lips colliding, pouring all of the passion she felt into the way her lips moved over his, her eyes closing as she let herself melt into him, "I love you." She gasped.
Killian groaned, and they deepened their kiss. The sound of the waves crashing behind them, a perfect soundtrack.
Emma pulled back with a gasp, and she felt a sudden impulse. Her eyes met with his, her hands not leaving their places where they rested on his shoulders, tangled in the fabric of his jacket, "Let's get married." She said breathlessly, her eyes open and pleading as she looked up at him.
There was a moment of shock, then Killian's face cracked into a grin, "Aye." He said, then he pulled her back to him, lifting her up off her feet, his lips slanting back over hers. "let's do it." He gasped against her lips, "Let's get married."
Emma would deny it if anyone pointed out the fact that when he lifted her for the kiss, her foot did the little kick that they always do in the kiss at the end of some chick flick rom com, but at that moment she could really care less, because she was safe and loved, and soon to be married to her pirate love.
Can you tell, I might have a thing for CS proposals?
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