Chapter 2 ~ Neverland Ahoy!

Hook took Andy to his private quarters, away from the prying eyes of his crew. He showed her where she could stay, but before he could say good night, she was asleep. Her cat curled up on the bed near her feet and watched him for a moment before snuggling into sleep. He watched her for a moment before forcing himself out of the room. He staggered to his desk where Smee was standing. He practically collapsed in the chair and thought aloud, "Could it even be possible? Fathomable that maybe this might be my chance… maybe I won't be alone any more… maybe…"

"If you play your cards right Capt, only if you play your cards right." Smee suggested before helping the Captain out of his shoulder harness.

Andy awoke to the clamorous sound of piano playing. She got off the bed and stumbled out of the room, Sue at her heels. She came out, eyes squinting and saw Hook playing the piano and singing a pirate tune. He stopped when he saw her. Even un-brushed and wearing that disgusting shapeless shift, Hook was enamored with her. He had dressed in his red outfit and shinned his hook to make it shine like silver. Crossing to her, he gently kissed her hand. Andy blinked a few times, trying to clean the sleep out of her eyes. "Miss Cassandra, would thou care to join me in breaking the fast of the night?" Hook asked Andy as he offered her his arm.

"Alright." Andy said, taking his arm.

He led her to his table where a simple breakfast was laid out in front of her. She ate heartily. They had some light small talk before Andy asked to be excused to get dressed. Hook rose as she did and waited for her to out of the room before sitting back down. A few moments later, Andy returned. Her drab brown shift had been replaced by a faded blue dress that was still unflattering in shape but much happier than before. She had also brushed her hair back under the bandana. She looked better and more awake. Hook stared at her for a moment before blurting out, "Do you tell stories?"

Andy paused for a moment, furrowed her eyebrows, before responding with, "Yes I do. I even brought a fairy tale book."

"Splendid! Then you are the official ship Storyteller! Active immediately." Hook said, whisking her off to the main deck. He then addressed the men with, "Men, this is Cassandra, called Andy, and she will be our Storyteller."

The motley crew of pirates threw up a cheer before plopping down to the ground, waiting for a story. Andy stepped forward to the steps and sat down. "Once upon a time…" Andy began.

"…and they all lived happily ever after. The end." Andy concluded her story of Rapunzel.

The pirates were teary eyed and applauded loudly, cheered drunkenly and demanded another. "Now, men; one story per day or we might tire of our new guest. Get back to work!" Hook shouted, helping Andy rise off the stairs.

She heard a ripping sound and her blue dress ripped. She quickly excused herself to her quarters. Hook didn't see her the entire day. When he saw Andy again, she had transformed the vague blue dress. It now had a square top and after fitting to her thin waist, it flared out, giving her the appearance of floating on air. Her hair was no longer covered by the bandana, but hung freely about her face. Hook was floored yet again. The dress not only contrasted her eyes but also brought out the faint tan of her skin. He had to stop himself from staring and drooling at her beauty.

Hook and Andy developed a bond in the next few weeks. He taught her sword fighting, the workings of the ship and life on Neverland. She in turn stitched up the pirates clothing, told them stories and was a good friend. Andy realized a few days ago that she might be in love with Hook while Hook realized that he was in love with Andy at first sight. It wasn't until Andy went onto Neverland main land where she was captured by the infamous Peter pan and his Lost Boys. She fought hard but they overpowered her. It wasn't until Hook woke up did anyone realize that she was missing. "PAAAANNNNNNNN!" he shouted, his voice echoing all throughout the land.

Peter whipped around when the sound reached the area where they were holding Andy. "Oooo, you're going to get it now!" Andy said.

Thus began the cycle of Peter capturing Andy, Hook hunting for her, an epic battle between Hook and Peter and Hook retaking Andy. And Andy settled into the role of damsel in distress when needed and a fighter when needed also. Andy and Hook realized that they had a mutual affection for each other. It took a while for the both of them to admit their growing love. One time, just as Andy was finishing the story of Cinderella. "And they all lived happily ever after." Andy concluded.

The crew cheered before setting back to work. Hook came near Andy and she asked him, "Do you ever dream of a happily ever after?"

"Every night." Hook replied, very solemn.

"Same…" Andy said, stopping for a moment before she continued with, "…maybe we could have a happily ever after… together…"

"I like that idea." Hook said with a sexy smile on his face