The following morning, after a fitful night's sleep, Sarah woke up in a sweat. Her cheeks were hot and she had a hard time finding her breath.

"Really, Sarah? Already? You need to get some action ..." she sleepily mumbled to herself.

Closing her eyes, she thought about Killian Jones and the naughty things they had done in her dream. She could recall every detail; the way his eyes scanned her face, almost lovingly; the feel of his soft lips on her neck; his fingers lingering on her most tender spots; but most of all she remembered the sound of his voice whispering her name in adoration.

She felt her body tense suddenly. The dream seemed so real, as if it was a replay of past events. She was really losing it. Before she over-analyzed her sleeping thoughts, she got out of bed and tossed on some black yoga pants and her favorite over-sized purple sweater. Coffee was sure to shake away some of these feelings.


Killian awoke with a start, a moan caught in the back of his throat. His alarm interrupted a rather eventful dream involving the stunning young woman from last night.

"Always at the best parts." Killian grumbled.

He rubbed his eyes and reached for his hook on the nightstand.

"Coffee and some breakfast ought to make up for my abrupt start this morning," he thought as he pulled a simple black shirt over his head and headed for Granny's Diner.

"You JUST met sexy sailor Killian Jones? Where have you been, Sarah?! I've been fantasizing about that man since before I can even remember ..." teased Ruby, or Red, Sarah's best friend.

"I don't know! I've been preoccupied lately, tryin' to write some oh-so-news-worthy articles for the paper. I have bills to pay, ya know ..." Sarah sighed. Maybe Ruby was right. She needed a night out, and soon.

"Whatever, how did it go? I bet he looked gorgeous. Isn't his accent sexy?" Ruby continued rambling until she heard the bell for the door ring, signifying a new customer.

"Oy, good morning Ruby. Sarah," Killian cooed, serving the girls his trademark smirk.

Ruby looked as though she would faint at any moment, but she tried her best to keep her composure and batted her long lashes at the handsome fisherman.

"Awfully good morning, isn't it Sarah?" Ruby winked towards her, a blush forming on Sarah's face.

Killian took a seat next to Sarah and removed his coat. She couldn't help but stare at his nicely toned arms and imagine what the rest of his body looked like. Then she noticed the hook again, her curiosity getting the best of her.

"My dear captain, I hope you don't mind me asking ... but how did you acquire that hook?" Sarah asked as she took a sip of her coffee.

Ruby choked back a gasp at Sarah's blunt question, her eyes reprimanding her for such a stupid idea. Killian noticed and chuckled.

"S'alright darling, I don't mind story-time. It was years ago, actually. I was fishing with my father and brother when a crocodile decided that I looked like a tasty little snack. Took my hand clean off. I've yet to find a replacement limb that compliments my eyes quite like this one does ..." he joked, winking at Sarah.

She smiled back, amused at how at-ease he was with his "disability." Frankly, she thought that the hook was kind of sexy and mysterious.

"Well I think it suites you, Cap'n Jones. A hook for all of those fish you catch ... at sea AND on land."

She hoped that her implication hadn't come off as jealousy, knowing that for some reason she was indeed a little jealous that he had taken numerous other women to his bed. Why shouldn't he? And how on Earth could she blame those girls, he was drop-dead gorgeous.

Killian laughed and put a bite of french toast into his mouth.

"So Killian, I was just telling Sarah that we should all go out tonight ..." Ruby started, giving Sarah a knowing glance. "Would you care to grace us with your presence?" she finished, turning to look seductively at him.

"Hmm, that does sound rather intriguing. Gimme a call when you ladies figure out the details," Killian smiled, writing his number on a napkin and handing it to Sarah.

Sarah grabbed the napkin and bit her lip. "You sure this isn't some excuse to get me to call ya, Cap'n?"

Killian chuckled lightly, "It is whatever you want it to be, lovely. But I oughta be going now, ladies. I'll see you both later ... And Ms. Beckham, I shall be anxiously awaiting your call," he winked as he paid for his food and left the diner.

"I have a really good feeling about tonight ..." Ruby cackled, slightly beside herself with excitement. She had been so enthralled with Killian's presence that she hadn't paid any attention to Sarah and the captain's slightly sexual exchange.

"We need to find something to wear! Come back around 5 and we'll get ready together! And get that stupid look off of your face! I will do your hair and make-up!" Ruby threatened with a smile.

Around 4pm, after a lot of internal battling, Sarah decided to call Killian.

"Hello?"

"Ahoy Cap'n. You may now release the breath you've been holding in. I'm phoning you," Sarah laughed.

"Ah, yes. Sweet oxygen, how I've missed ya. So what's the plan for tonight then, lovely?"

"We're all going to Marooner's Rock around 9. Still up for it?"

"Only if you buy me a drink or two. My time isn't free, darling," Killian joked.

Sarah laughed, starting to loosen up a bit.

"I believe it's the other way around but we'll see how I'm feeling."

"Wonderful. See you then, beautiful."

*click*

Sarah blushed on the other end of the phone and smiled to herself. She has him right where she wants him. She continued her walk to the local bakery for some groceries. Stepping into the door, she was face to face with Mr. Gold.

"Mr. Gold! Apologies, I wasn't watching my footing. Are you all right?"

"Yes dearie, I'm fine. What's got you in such a daze this afternoon?"

Sarah laughed awkwardly, "I was just thinking about my plans for the evening. Haven't really gotten out of the house for a while so I'm overly excited. Again, I'm sorry for bumping ya. Have a nice day, sir."

Mr. Gold eyed Sarah warily. He had a special interest in her that only he knew about. Perhaps some investigating was in order tonight.

"So long, little bird."