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It was almost noon and her back was already aching and her forehead was hot. Belle could feel the dust from the boxes of books in her nose. What felt like days where only a matter of a few hours. She couldn't comprehend why anybody would ever break into the library. There was broken glass by the stairs that she kept forgetting to sweep up. However, what she couldn't comprehend the most was how she ever abandoned this library that she felt was equal to her home. She loved the old dark wood that creaked every time someone walked. She even loved the archaic computers they had. But what she loved the most where her books, they felt like her children. Suddenly as she stared off into nothing thinking about everything she had been through this year, the door chimed and caused her to jump back startled.

"Fret not, it's just me luv." Killian stood at the door holding a red bag.

"Oh, Killian you scared me. No one really stops by." She placed her hand on her hips and exhaled out of exhaustion.

"You alright?" He asked approaching her.

"Yes. I'm just tired. This has proven a lot more work than I thought." She whipped her forehead. "I just want this library to be a library again." She half groaned staring out into the messy bookshelves that desperately needed organization.

"Let me help." He smiled at her flustered expression.

"Trust me- I work better alone."

"The least you could let me do is take you to lunch." He cocked his head determined to not take no for an answer.

'Ah- I don't know." Belle answered in a wish washy tone.

If she was honest her stomach was growling, but she felt weird having lunch with the man she just had a one-night stand with. Every time she looked at him, she couldn't help but imagine how beautiful he looked between her legs. His face and body screamed sex appeal and she couldn't help but feel drawn to him. It was strange seeing Killian after their one nightstand. She obviously knew she'd have to eventually but what she didn't know was how drawn she would still be to him.

"It's just lunch." He called to her again when he felt she was about to say no.

"Fine. But we agreed to not let things get weird. Right?" She waved her petite manicured finger in front of him.

"Of course, you know me. Captain casual. "He muttered to her as she walked out the door. "Oh luv, I bought this for you…you know for the other night." Belle's face went red as soon as she realized what bag he was holding. It was a small red bag from Ruby's lingerie shop. She was grateful that he remembered, but she genuinely did not expect it.

Self- Consciously, she whimpered "Did you walk here."

"Uh yes, how else would I have gotten here?"

"Did anyone see you." She asked with hesitation. "Forget that, more like…how did you know my measurements." She pried through the bag looking at the garments.

"Well… Er…I don't feel my answer is appropriate." Killian raised a brow suppressing his laughter due to the look of annoyance on her face.

"Continue."

"All I'm getting at is, I've been with many women. It's not hard for me to guess." The captain shrugged trying not to come off as bragging. Belle just nodded regretting even asking.

"You pig." Belle smacked him with the bag as she rolled her eyes. She was being sarcastic but a part of it made her self-conscious. It made her wonder how many other girls in town he had one-night stands with.

Granny's was filled with people per usual. The Charming's and all the other town people that were regulars sat at their unofficial assigned booths buzzing with conversations. Snow White caught Belle's eye as she walked in and waved with a polite smile on her innocent face. Belle smiled and waved back but she could tell Snow White couldn't wait until Belle looked away to whisper to David that Killian was at the dinner, and at that, that he was with Belle. She knew it very well that they were an odd pair of friends, but people wouldn't speculate.

"You seem like something's bothering you, is everything alright." Killian broke the silence as Belle and him sat in the booth and she stared around with gazing eyes.

"I'm fine." She said picking up a menu and adverting his eyes.

"It doesn't take a genius to know you're lying. I won't stop asking if you don't tell me."

"It's nothing I just haven't been here since things with Rumple went south. I feel like everyone's talking about me." Her expression dropped

"Belle who cares what the town is gossiping about. They have nothing better to do."

"I care Killian." Her lips settled on a flat line. "We can't all be as care free as you." She slightly giggled when her response caused him to roll his eyes.

"I never said I was care free. I just don't think loving the Dark One would warrant anyone to talk badly about you. You're a good person. People think highly of you in this town, I know it."

"Oh yeah? Well marrying the Dark One caused you to shoot me in the back." She cracked a laugh and as horrible as the experience was she found humor in it. Killian couldn't believe the smile on her face while she talked about the worst thing he had ever done to her. "I'm only joking Killian don't get all serious on me now."

"You are a rather odd woman." Killian finally spoke after unsure of how to respond to her. He held the menu with his hand as if he didn't order the same thing every single day as he watched her gaze the colorful pages commenting on her increasing appetite.

Granny took their orders only minorly hiding her hatred for Killian, but Belle could tell Granny was joking. Granny loved everyone, even reformed pirated. The food only took about ten minutes to be ready and Killian and Belle were so engrossed in their conversation that they barely even felt that time go by. It was about to be one in the afternoon when a certain blonde walked into the dinner looking panicked.

"Belle." She called out as soon as she saw her face.

"Emma? What is it, everything alright?" Belle stood up concerned.

"Killian?" Emma's brows furrowed but decided not to question anything. "I've actually been looking for both you guys. I have news." Her tone was urgent as both of them wanted nothing more than for her to continue. Her hair was uncombed, and her breath was hitched as if she had been running around town all day.

Both Killian and Belle were standing up at this point eager to hear what Emma had to say. Belle felt the tension between Killian and Emma and in exchange decided then to do the majority of the talking. She could see the somber look Killian gave her every time they made eye contact.

"Regina said she thinks she can bring the fairies back. They aren't dead after all." Emma paused to glance over at Killian. Relief was washing over his face. He never verbalized his guilt but everyone knew he carried it. Even though it wasn't his fault Killian made it his fault. "The catch is it requires some type of ancient spell but it is encrypted, so since both of you are our best translators and researches. I thought you guys could help."

"Of course, anything to help Blue." Belle did not skip a beat and did not even wait for anybody else to speak first. She grabbed two $20 bills from her purse and tossed them on them on the counter.

"No, allow me. I said it would be my treat." Killian paused uncomfortable speaking lower so only Belle could hear. Emma waited in the distance a tad irritated that the two were not following her on command.

"Oh, please pirate just because you're 500 years old does not mean we have to follow the traditions from the century you were born in." Belle scoffed brushing his shoulder as she swiftly moved passed him leaving him with a glare.

"I am only 332. No need to make me feel any older." Killian shouted back unsure if she was even listening. He had to admit, she had spunk.

Emma and Belle walked side by side as Emma broke down everything she knew about the ancient spell and the fairies being trapped while Killian walked slightly behind them only receiving bits and pieces of the conversation. Belle opened her bag to retrieve the keys to the library as they began to approach the tall building. She opened the door for the blonde and then as Killian reached the threshold of the door, she smiled at him. "You alright pirate?" He answered with a reassuring nod, but Belle knew him better than to believe him. He still looked at the blonde with longing eyes as she walked away to find a table to set her things down.

"This is Cora's spell book. Now there are some really dark spells in here so be careful with whatever you decrypt. If anyone can translate this spell it has to be you guys. The languages in here are foreign to Regina and I, but she thinks…"

"It is a mixture of Arabic, Latin and some form of hybrid of Ancient Greek." Belle said confidently as she starred at the large brown spell book that Emma had placed in front of them.

Emma stared blankly shocked that it only took Belle a few seconds to understand more about the spell than she could in an hour of examining. Killian drew curiosity from the book, so he sat in the chair next to Belle and glanced over the pages for himself. "I think there might be a fourth language mixed in, but I can't quite recognize this one." Belle softly pointed at some strange marking on the old page fascinated by the symbols.

"I've seen this writing before. It's Quenya. I have some research on it from when I spent time in Blue Water. I'll retrieve it from my ship." Killian stated as he maneuvered himself closer next to Belle to study the page.

"Wow, well looks like you guys have your work cut out for you. I'll leave you to it. Regina and I still need to create a magic shield to blockade any evil that might come out of the hat when we open it. Call me if you make any major breakthroughs." Emma spoke quickly and then the second she was done talking she was gone. She looked like she was on a mission.

"That's pretty impressive pirate. I would have never guessed that we make quite the team." Belle rested her arm on Killian's shoulder feeling the leather against her skin.

"I'm rather impressed with you myself. How did you learn all those languages?"

"I mean I don't know them per say, but I can recognize them and make a feasible attempt to interpret them. Once I finished reading all the books in the library Rumple built for me, I began reading the books in his library however most of them were encrypted so I had to make do." Belle's gaze dropped slightly upon uttering the name of her exiled ex-husband. She wanted nothing more than to get him out of her head, but everything reminded her of him, it was impossible to forget someone she shared so much history with. "I've always wanted to travel to learn more languages, er well at least to the lands that are still surviving." She added trying to get her mind off of her ex-husband.

"Aye, I've traveled all across the oceans and learned a great deal of things. Hell, adventure is why I became a pirate. I guess you are more like me than I thought." Belle scoffed at the idea and returned to her study of the ancient book.

"We are nothing alike." Belle murmured under her breath.

"I beg to differ." Killian took a step closer to her clearly having heard her comment. "Don't miss me too much princess, I'll be back with the books from my ship." He added surveying her unwavering expression. She didn't even adjust her posture away from him as his breath practically fanned over hers.

"Hah-" She grinned, "I'll survive." She sneered sarcastically not even separating her eyes from her text books.

After Killian retrieved his research and texts on the unknown foreign language, he entered the library only to see over a dozen hefty looking text books added to their study table. All Killian could see was more work, but Belle appeared to be in her happy place. She looked miniature compared to the stacks that now towered over her and threatened to cave her in.

"I survived." Belle called out poking her head out to survey Killian walking in.

"Barely." He answered hesitant to even place more books on the table. "Where's Cora's spell book?"

"Uhhhhh- it's somewhere on this table." She answered lost in the research barely even acknowledging him.

"Any progress? You look exhausted" He asked sliding a chair directly next to her and carefully placed his personal stack of books on the table.

With great sleepy eyes Belle looked over to Killian. Belle could feel her energy draining and her desire for sleep growing. "The things I would do for a nice long rest right now." Her yawns only emphasized her need for sleep to herself.

"You know – I seem to recall something that put you to sleep right away." Killian had the same smug grin as he always did when he was up to something devious. Belle couldn't help but lock eyes with him and release a soft laugh unsure if he was joking or not.

"Killian Jones, I am far too exhausted to deal with another one of your incessant flirtations." Her eyes dropped as she noticed his hand softly lingered on her exposed knee. She couldn't deny she felt a wave of goosebumps rise in her as his skin made contact with hers. "Have you been drinking?" Her voice hitched an octave as his hand mercilessly made its way to the hem of her skirt.

"Not more than the usual." He admitted in a low husky voice as his gaze on her held steady.

"Hey, we both agreed it was one-time thing, remember." Her blue eyes bore into his as she pressed her hand against his stopping it from making it any higher up her thigh. She didn't use force, but Killian understood that meant to stop.

"Now where's the fun in that." Killian said in a half whisper.

Belle paused for a moment as her hand still lingered on Killian's. "We have work to do." She said softly without truly thinking.

You're practically done anyways, Belle silently reminded herself as she began to see Killian's expression drop.

"But-uh, I do think I deserve a break." She broke the silence and once again reached for Killian's hand but this time with a grasp of desire.

Killian immediately reacted catching the meaning behind her words. Her body language shifted into a more open manner. "Oh, how I enjoy these little surprises you keep giving me." His voice was low and soft, and Belle found it oh so irresistible. She couldn't help blush as his hand continued past the hem of her skirt. She could already feel an aching for his touch.

She felt naughty but the sensation filled her with adrenaline.

"Happy to constantly change your perception of me, Captain." The words felt bold on her tongue as she watched the smile it riled out of him form. He was just as turned on as she was and the way he eyed her felt truly erotic.

"Oh, I knew you were a naughty princess from the moment I laid my eyes on you Belle."

Belle's back remained firm against her chair as Killian slowly bent forward slightly stretching his hand and lifting her skirt with his hook. Underneath the neat pleated schoolgirl skirt, she wore a black lacy thong with her curves deliciously pouring out. The manner in which Belle didn't even shy away as he exposed her made his mouth water.

Belle shamelessly opened her legs as his hand began to caress her through her lacy underwear. She was already wet for him as his hand began to flirt with her lips. Then without warning Killian lifted Belle's leg over his lap and roughly pulled her chair closer giving him a better view. He smirked in her direction as she shot him wild eyes full of arousal. Her breath hitched as she felt his hand finally slip through the elastic band and find its way to her center.

"Yes." Belle whispered in a moan.

Killian's finger traced up her slit. With an unhurried, torturous rhythm, he circled the sensitive engorged bud that throbbed for him. And then, finally, one of his fingers entered her torturously slow. Belle released a soft and long moan full of relief. He began a careful rhythm teasing her as her euphoria built up.

As he watched her writhe in pleasure under his touch, Killian decided to add another finger inside of her, pushing through her silken channel with a purpose.

"Remind me why you said you never wanted to do this again." Killian said with his pace slowing down bringing Belle out of her near orgasm.

"Not now Killian." Belle shouted wishing they'd just not talk about that subject at the same moment as her leg lay open fully exposed in front of him.

"I like the sound of my name on your tongue while you're in pleasure." His blue eyes scanned down her body.

"I can do that." Belle swallowed as his pace quickened.

YesKillian

Yes just like that

Oh gods

Belle's orgasm built up and released all under Killian's fingertips and he watched in glory as she came down from her high.

"I want you." Belle said in between pants as Killian looked happy to oblige. Her tone was practically pleading.

They stood up practically knocking back their chairs away from them and as Belle backed herself up into the very desk, she was just using to study, Killian unzipped his pants and placed his hands on her bare thighs. She trembled with anticipation.

"So naughty princess." Killian mumbled as she widened her legs leaving space open for him in between.

"Just for you pirate." She raised her arms and placed them on his shoulders clasping them together behind his neck. As he drew closer, he found the band of her underwear and forced the lacy material down her thighs exposing her center.

Killian craned his neck downwards and their lips crashed into one another as their bodies pushed closer and closer. She could feel his erection pressing against her center.

In the distance the front door down the steps creaked open.

"Belle." A voice called out startling the two. "Belle you up there?" The voice called out again.

Who the fuck, Killian mouthed out to her stepping away from the wooden table allowing Belle to close her legs and attempt to put herself together.

She raised a brow confused by the voice unsure of who it belonged to. She shrugged towards Killian.

The moment she heard footsteps coming up the library her heart sank. Her eyes widened with panic and in a scurry to hide any evidence of what she was doing she began to hurriedly fasten the buttons on her blouse mismatching a few on her way up.

"Oh no," Belle's eyes studied Killian's face that had red lipsticks marks around his lips area, "you're going to have to hide." She reached out a hand and placed it on his shoulder and gestured towards behind a large bookshelf 3 rows down from the entrance.

Killian rolled his eyes but obliged.

"Belle!" Will Scarlet shouted as soon as he saw her.

Belle turned her head and attempted a smile. Will was standing wearing a goofy smile in the front of the threshold of the entrance to her study area. He carried a vase with a dozen red roses and Belle could only hope they weren't for her.

She was still in front of Killian and made eyes at him to indicate for him not to move from his hiding place as she began to walk towards the intruder.

"Hey Will" She reached his spot at the entrance of the library. "What are you doing here?" She asked masking her irritation at his inconvenient timing.

"You weren't downstairs, so I figured you were up here in the study." Will said clearly missing her point of the question. She meant why was he even there at all.

"I see." Belle responded noticing exactly how many books her and Killian had dropped on the floor. A sliver of a smile crept up on her as she imagined what Kilian was thinking in that moment.

"I brought you these" He motioned towards the roses.

"Oh Will, you shouldn't have." Belle reached for the roses Will was handing her. She couldn't help but smell them and smile, it was sweet of him- she had to admit that. "But thank you, I'll cherish them until their death." She brought him in for a quick embrace and then turned around to place them at her desk.

"Did I catch you at a bad time?" Will called out to her.

"Why do you say that." She shuttered wondering if he might've heard her and Killian.

A chuckle left Will's mouth like he knew something she didn't. "Were you asleep Belle? You can be honest with me; I won't tell anyone you were asleep on the job."

Pure relief swept through Belle that she actually laughed out loud.

"You caught me Scarlet." Belle said meekly.

"To be completely honest, I don't believe I've eva' seen you so out of sorts."

"I beg your pardon?" She raised a brow.

"I ain't mean any offence." Will raised his hands in surrender. "Your lipstick is smeared is all, and ya' hair it's …well it's not in eh braid."

"Oh." Belle reached for her hair and realized Killian must have pulled it out of the braid. "No offense taken." Her fingers held on the tips of her hair, tempted to spin it into a braid once more.

"Eh well, I should be off. I promised Robin I'd fix the bench in his bar I broke last night." Will smiled that guilty smile of his.

She had to laugh. She had to admit that he always kept her guessing, he was always up to different shenanigans it was hard to keep up.

"Bye." She called out to him as she watched Will step down the stairs and eventually out through the main door.

The floorboards creaked in the distance and Belle knew someone was escaping their hiding place. "Well that was bloody torture." Killian walked up to her with his shirt still half buttoned down and his trousers messily buckled.

"I thought it was cute." Belle smiled watching the irritation on Killian grow.

"Ha ha very funny." He gripped. "If only he knew it was methat had you all out of sorts." His hands found their way around her waist and he reeled her in closer.

"Killian!" Belle mockingly scolded him and lightly tossed her hand at his chest. "I feel bad for him – I truly do." Belle's eyes turned to stare at the roses on her desk. It wasn't Will's fault she didn't like him, she just didn't.

"For Scarlet? Don't." Killian grumbled as if he knew something she didn't.

Belle walked towards the table they had begun to study on and realized Cora's spell book was among one of the many books that had fallen off during the escapade. She crouched down to the floor and studied the page it had fallen on. Strange, she thought as she read through the encrypted text. The language on the page looked exactly like a mixture of the languages she had just been working on translating. After a rough translation she made out the words Apprentice's Hat.

"I've got it!" Belle shouted as she reached for a pen and a paper on the desk above her and she began to write feverishly for a few minutes as Killian observed.

Belle paused and bit her lip as she appeared stumped over a final word.

"Redux reducer" Killian mumbled as he studied the word. "" it means to reduce a collection of actions and an initial state."

"Perfect." Belle shouted and began writing with a smile plastered on her face. "This should do it." Belle muttered mainly to herself and she finished scribbling

"Now run this along to Regina." Belle tore the note out of her journal and began to hand it over in Killian's direction.

His eyes blinked a few times staring her down. "Do I look like a messenger boy luv." He teased.

"Not at all, I don't believe brooding and alcoholic are synonymous to that of a messenger boy." Belle winked still holding the page against him wanting for him to grab it. "This is not my victory to bask in, I want you to be the one to release the fairies."

"Why not just go together?" Killian grabbed the note from Belle, but he also held her hand against it not letting her let go from his grasp. Her heart flipped at the warmth of his hand against hers as he slightly reeled her closer to him. "After all you did most of the work."

"I'm tired Killian, I want to go home." She smiled and even though there was some truth to her words, she was lying. While she clearly was exhausted, she mainly wanted Killian to be the one to save the day. She wanted him to get the satisfaction of helping Emma. She cared about his happiness, and she knew he would feel relieved to help the fairies escape from the darkness of the sorcerer's hat. "Say hello to Blue for me, would you." With that being said Killian slowly released his grasp of her palm

"Can I at least walk you home."

"No need, I'm staying at the antique shop tonight it's right across the street." She said immediately causing Killian to raise a brow. "I'm finally fully moving out so I'm going to do some last minute cleaning up and then locking up the doors for good."

"Belle. I can help you with that. You don't have to do that alone."

"Well I appreciate that Killian but I kind of just want to say goodbye. Alone." Her face dropped ashamed that she was still missing the monster that almost killed the man in front of her. The monster who lied to her and manipulated her over and over again.

"Alright. Well I'll leave you to it. But don't hesitate to call me if you need anything." Killian said as he gathered his books and research.