Emma went to the Storybrooke gym every weekday at 6 am, before her shift at the Sheriff's station began. She had to keep in shape in order to chase down all the criminals that seemed to have the speed of Superman. Also, she liked the feeling she got after a good workout. It made her feel strong and ready for the stresses of her job and her life.

Pretty soon after they started dating, Killian started coming with her. At first it was out of pure jealousy.

"Who's this 'Jim' fellow you meet every morning?" he had asked one evening after their goodnight kiss, a hint of jealousy playing on his tongue.

"Why don't you come find out?" She replied with a smirk, as she turned to walk into her new apartment. "Meet me at Granny's tomorrow at 5:45, and I'll show you." She then gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before heading into her apartment. Killian walked back across town to his own apartment at Granny's wondering if he should bring his sword to their meeting with "Jim" tomorrow. He would need it to look intimidating, after all.

The next morning, Killian waited at the Bar of Granny's Diner for Emma to arrive. It was already 5:50, and she had still not come through the door. Killian wondered if she forgot their planned meeting. A few seconds after this thought though, Emma pushed through the front door of the Diner and walked over to meet Killian at the bar. She was wearing tight fitting black pants and a tank top, and her hair was pulled up into a tight ponytail.

Killian raised an eyebrow as Emma plopped her duffle bag on the counter.

"Sorry I'm late, I had to stop by and grab something from David." She said, meeting his raised brow with a cheeky smile.

"You're wearing that to meet this 'Jim' person?" Killian asked, barely masking the jealousy in his voice.

"Yes. Now, let's go." She grabbed her duffle bag, tossed the strap over her shoulder, and took Killian's hand, almost dragging him down the street. They rounded the corner and she pulled him into the Storybrooke Fitness Center, a triumphant smile on her lips.

"Ok, we're here. You're gonna need to go change into these." She said tossing the duffle bag to Killian, and pointing to the locker room with a smile. He looked confused as to why he had to change clothes, but obeyed Emma's command and walked into the changing room.

After about ten minutes, Killian finally emerged from the locker room. Emma's mouth almost dropped at the sight of her pirate in a T-shirt and shorts. She had borrowed the clothes and a pair of sneakers from David, and luckily the men were the same size. She had never seen him without a long sleeved shirt or a leather jacket, so this was new for both of them. His brace and hook looked a little out of place with his blue T-shirt, but she loved this look on him.

"I look like a bloody idiot." He said, tugging at the baggy material of the shirt.

"I beg to differ." Emma replied with a smile that just seemed to grow the closer she got to him. "You look fantastic. Let's go!" She grabbed his hand and pulled him into the weights room.

"This, Killian, is the gym." She said, motioning with her hand to all the workout equipment. The look on his face said it all. He had a surprised smile, as understanding crossed his eyes.

"So you don't go meet another man every morning?" He asked with a laugh, already knowing the answer. She chuckled, shook her head, and gave him a rundown of all the equipment, and how to use each one. Then they both began their workouts.

Well, he did anyway.

The minute he began lifting weights, her attention was on him. She tried for a half hour to concentrate on her own workout, but found the effort to be in vain. She just liked to watch the way the muscles in his arms tensed and relaxed. She couldn't help but watch him as he moved from one workout machine to the next, working out a different set of muscles every time. She loved watching him figure out how to use certain machines with one arm, or how to use his hook in the workout. She loved the way his face grew serious as he concentrated on his workout. Emma pretended to be occupied with her own exercise, but she wasn't fooling anyone.

"You alright, love?" He asked with a smile, when he caught her staring at him again.

"Yeah, just lost in thought, I guess." She lied. She cleared her throat, a red blush flowering over her cheeks.

For the rest of the hour she promised herself she wouldn't spare the pirate a glance. She failed miserably.

At the end of the workout, she stood up from the machine she was at, and took a swig from her water bottle, and tossed it to Killian.

"That was fun and all, but you can't come with me anymore." She said, watching his expression.

"Why not?" He said, a look of hurt crossing his face.

She sighed, "You're too distracting. I can't concentrate on my workout with you here." She said with a frown, like he was being a real inconvenience, but he understood exactly what she meant. She really was an open book to him.

"Ah, I see. Can't take your eyes off me, eh, Swan?" He replied, with a grin and a raised eyebrow. He licked his lips in a suggestive manner, earning a laugh from Emma.

"Something like that." She agreed, still chuckling. "Who knew a pirate could look so good in shorts and a T-shirt?" she joked.

He crossed the weights room to stand in front of Emma, his big blue eyes pleading with her to let him come back with her tomorrow morning. "I really enjoyed this, Emma, but if you don't want me here, I will obey your wishes." He said, a pout playing on his lips as he gave her his biggest puppy dog eyes.

She laughed at his pleading eyes, and playfully slapped his arm. "Fine! You can come with me to the gym in the mornings, but you have to promise to not distract me anymore."

"I'll do my best, love." He said with a wink, and she knew he would be very distracting, indeed.

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