Boys Night Out

Disclaimer: I do not own OUAT

AN: This was supposed to be a Captain Charming Hood story. But it turns out I'm a Captain Charming trash. Big thanks for my lovely kath2609, for being my beta and trying to fix my mess-ups with tenses.

He was literally pushed through the doors. She said he needed to spend some time with his mates, that they had probably missed him. He needed a night out and she needed some bonding time with the girls - the girls being her mother, Regina and some other ladies invited to Granny's. If he was honest with himself, he knew he needed that too. A Boys Night Out .

Two weeks had passed since her return. Two weeks without a villain to defeat or conflict to be solved, a time of total bliss, filled with soft touches, family dinners, time spent with Henry and hours and hours of lovemaking. Always together, for every minute of the day. The townsfolk were already joking that they were joined at the hips. The Prince did not take it well. But in contrast to previous situations when David had not been happy with them spending so much time together, Killian had no idea which of them Emma's father was jealous of. They had become very close during Emma's absence. David supported almost all of his ideas, helped plan the rescue mission or just sat with him by the docks sharing rum- in small amounts of course.

So he found himself strolling towards the Rabbit Hole on a warm April evening. A slight breeze was coming from the bay, making him relax a bit. The smell of sea had always calmed him; after all he had been a pirate captain for a long time. He smiled to himself, thinking about Emma and her insistence on him having a 'free night'. It might have been free of her company but she would be on his mind regardless of her presence.

He actually looked forward to spending time with his mates. Robin would be working, so he would not have a proper drinking companion, but David was always hilarious while drunk. The prince could not hold his alcohol, even if his life depended on it.

Killian had found both men waiting for him at the bar. His highness was already drinking- gin, he guessed by the smell of it and talking with one of the dwarfs. The outlaw managed the bar, and seemed to have predicted, he was on his way, because a glass of his favorite rum waited for him at the counter.

Robin nodded his head " Killian."

The pirate took the glass from the bar and saluted the Rabbit Hole's patrons in a welcoming gesture.

"Glad to see you amongst the living again, pirate," the outlaw said, leaning against the counter. "I almost organized a search party." A smile appeared on the bartender's face. "Thought you were lost at sea or something."

Killian rolled his eyes. "I'm not going to even address that." A hand patted him on his back.

"Good to see you too mate."

Killian turned to face him.

"There you are" he said. "I was starting to wonder, If you would show up at all".

"Did you miss me already Dave?"

"Well Killian, I hate to inform you but I am a married man." The prince faked offence, putting his hand to his heart. " Although to be truthful, I only see you at family dinners now. No midnight strolls down to the docks, campfire conversations about the meaning of life, even our babysitting dates are over."

The pirate rolled his eyes. He was spending too much time with Emma.

"Those babysitting dates consisted mainly of running after the little prince, so he would not hurt himself. And I have been the one doing most of it". Killian pointed an accusing finger towards David.

" It's not my fault, my son finds playing tag with you amusing" the prince bantered back. "At least we had some time to talk between your rounds. We never have the time to do it lately" He pushed a little, looking quite thoughtful.

"So how are things going with Emma?"

The pirate shrugged.

"Are you sure you really want to know mate?" he asked.

"No. Not really." Davit put his glass to Killian's. "Cheers".

The bar filled will laughter and conversations. Killian had not remembered a happier time in his life. Leroy came by to take some shots with the prince and was surprisingly nor grumpy towards him. Stories of old times filled The Rabbit Hole. Former members of his crew came with Mr. Smee for a round of drinking games and some terribly sung shanties. The night carried on with friendly banter, between three mates. Glasses filled up almost magically, when emptied. Just your typical Boy's Night Out.

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It was two in the morning and most of the patrons had already left the establishment. After sharing a drink with almost everyone, David was drunk. He nursed a glass of Scotch with knotted eyebrows, as if trying to remember something. Then he looked straight at the pirate.

"You!" the prince pointed a shaky finger at Killian."You are banging my daughter!"

The pirate shoot him an offended look " I do not bang Dave…" A smug smile appeared on his face. "However…"

"Don't!" David held out a hand to stop him. "I don't need a flowery speech about your sex life…especially since it's WITH MY DAUGHTER!"

Killian simply smiled into his glass of rum. While the prince was totally wasted, he was quite sober. Over 300 hundred years of drinking rum had paid off. Well that and not mixing drinks.

"OK, your highness" Robin said, throwing a cloth over his shoulder. "I think you have had enough". He took the glass out of David's hands.

"I am perfectly fine. Thank you!" His head almost hit the counter. The outlaw and the pirate exchanged amused looks. Killian put some bills in Robin hand.

"Come on Dave. I am going to escort you safely to your quarters. I'm sure Milady Snow would not be pleased, if you collapsed on her threshold." He put his hand on the prince's shoulder and helped him off his chair. Then he threw a limp arm around his own neck and led out his friend from the bar.

"You know I love you, mate" David babbled.

"Of course you do" He tried to help the prince keep his balance, which proved quite difficult considering David's weight advantage - and inability to walk unaided. David stopped him, putting his hand on the pirate's chest.

"You know, I'm happy for you? Both of you," he said quite soberly. " You both deserve to be happy. There has been too much pain in your lives. It's good to see you smiling again."

Killian felt touched. I was indeed a wonderful feeling, to have a friend.

"Thank you.' he answered with sincerity in his voice.

"I would just feel happier if you weren't banging my daughter" the prince gibbered again

Killian's laughter filled the empty street.