"I'm going all out tonight. Pulling out every stop I can think of. I'm definitely going to hook up with ... well ... hook," Ruby laughed at her own joke. "I've been in love with that man for years and I'm finally going to get my chance at him. I swear, I will literally die if he says that he likes me too."

Sarah rolled her eyes at her friend, "Well good luck with your endeavor, Red. I'll be rooting for ya."

Ruby stared at Sarah with sympathetic eyes. "Sarahhhh, come on. We'll find you someone tonight, I promise! You just have to be optimistic! I'm sure that Killian will invite some friends of his. Maybe even Graham, god knows he's a looker!"

Sarah had never really realized how obsessed Ruby was with Killian and hearing her confession, she suddenly felt guilty about flirting with him. She would have to try and avoid Killian tonight, unless she wanted a very angry best friend.

"I'm not going into this with any real expectations. That way I won't be upset when nothing happens. But if Graham felt like coming back to my place for a drink, I wouldn't turn him away ..." Sarah laughed and bit her lip at Ruby's shocked expression.

"You little siren! C'mere and let me do your hair!"


Marooner's Rock was pretty busy and Sarah's best guess was that it was all because of Ruby. Knowing her friend's tendencies, she wasn't surprised that she told everyone to come out for a night of unruly fun. Sarah scanned the bar, feeling slightly underdressed compared to some of the other women there. Ruby insisted that she try on one of her shortest, tightest dresses but Sarah could barely breath in the thing. Plus, she couldn't justify wearing such little clothing (in public) other than to go to the beach. Ruby finally approved of Sarah's choice in clothing, understanding that she wasn't as much of a "temptress."

*Check my profile for Sarah's outfit*

Ruby was off chatting with some of her other friends so Sarah found a seat at an empty table. She shrugged off her coat and started humming along with the song playing throughout the bar. One of her favorites, Crazy Mama by The Rolling Stones. Soon her friend Amy, another waitress at the bar, noticed her and came rushing over.

"Hey you! Why are you sitting all alone?! Everyone's over by the bar!" She yelled over the music.

"I'm just gonna get a drink real quick. Liquid courage before I hit the crowd," Sarah laughed and winked.

Amy took her drink order, a dark and stormy, and dashed off back towards the swarm of people. Just as the song was ending, she felt someone sit down in the chair next to her.

"You look ravishing this evening, love. Why on Earth aren't you out flaunting yourself?"

She knew that voice and didn't even have to look up to know it was Killian. He'd definitely had a few drinks, his speech was starting to slur a bit and he was as charming as ever.

"I leave the flaunting to Ruby. That's more of her thing. Why aren't you out there? I know that Ruby's been dying to see you."

"Well, that's great for Ruby but I didn't come here tonight for her." He was inching closer to Sarah, his stare intense and almost animalistic. Then he started laughing and took a sip of his drink.

"That sounded a lot less cheesy in my head. Apologies, m'lady." He finished off his drink and his eyes opened wide.

"Gods, I love this song! Come with me." he grabbed Sarah's hand and led her towards the crowd of people, Squeezebox by The Who blaring in their ears.

Before she could even protest, he stopped and grabbed her hand in his and started swaying back and forth. His hooked hand found its way to the small of her back and he picked up their pace, swirling them around to the music.

Sarah was laughing at his antics and singing along to the song. Suddenly, Killian slowed their pace and closed some of the space between them. His breath was tickling her neck, his lips barely grazing her ear; "... Come on and tease me like you do ... I'm so in love with you ..." he sang softly in her ear, sending shivers down her spine.

She could feel him smile into the crook of her neck and she couldn't help the smile tugging at her lips.

The song ended and a slower one started. She felt a tap on her shoulder and saw Ruby's jealous eyes settling on her and Killian. Sarah squinted her eyes and looked apologetically at her friend.

"Killian, come dance with me! I love this song!" Ruby yelled with a seductive smile as she yanked him towards her. Sarah was almost taken aback by Ruby's hard gaze; it felt like a slap to the face. Sure, Ruby was fierce and always got what she wanted, but how could she be so menacing to her own best friend? Sarah sighed and looked over at Killian dancing with Ruby. She felt her ego fall straight into the ground and the feeling of tears well-up but never fall from her eyes. Ruby was snuggled up under his chin, her hands roaming his chest and shoulders. Killian's hands were all over Ruby's body, taking a brief pause on her ass. He didn't care about Sarah at all; he just wanted some action. How could she have been so stupid? What a waste of time ...

Sarah sighed and stalked over towards the bar. " Two can play at this game, Hook." She ordered another drink and quickly downed it. She searched the sea of people in hopes of finding Graham amongst them. She spotted him standing against the wall with a drink and slinked towards him with determination in her eyes.

"Hey Graham! Want some company?" she smiled at the handsome man.

"Sarah, what a treat! Enjoying yourself tonight?" he asked, eying her up and down. She felt slightly self-conscious under his gaze but she knew that he was a gentleman (for the most part). She'd have to change that attitude later.

"Much more now that I've found a handsome face," she whispered in his ear, eliciting a slight cough from Graham out of shock. She giggled and took a sip of his drink. He just smiled and shook his head at her.

They both looked off into the crowd of people and noticed that a couple of girls were starting to sing karaoke.

"Graham! Come and sing with me! C'mon!" she pleaded but Graham laughed and shook his head no.

"Sorry darling but that would be a bad experience for everyone. You go, I'll wait for you here."

"You're such a chicken! How'd you ever become sherif?" Sarah teased

Sarah ran towards the make-shift stage and searched the songbook. Once she found one, she ran to get another drink and made her way back towards the stage. She took a big gulp and realized that she was up next. "Here goes nothing. Punish yourself tomorrow when you're sober."

She jumped up on stage and the beginning to the song Ramblin' Man by The Allman Brothers started.

"LORD I WAS BORN A RAMBLIN' MAAAAAN. TRYIN' TO MAKE A LIVIN' AND DOIN' THE BEST I CAAAAAN. WHEN IT'S TIME FOR LEEEEEAVIN', I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND. CAUSE I WAS BORN A RAMBLIN' MAN ..." The words spilled from her lips enthusiastically and quite beautifully considering she was rather drunk by now. She looked out towards her growing audience and noticed Killian staring starry-eyed at her, all the while trying to ignore Ruby's persistent lips dancing along his face. Sarah smirked at this knowledge but was surprised when Emma Swan jumped up on stage to sing with her. The two were acquaintances but she wouldn't really call them friends. Something about Emma made Sarah feel uneasy but she could ignore it as long as someone else was making a fool of themselves right beside her.

Emma threw her arm around Sarah's shoulder and they duo sang the rest of the song as if they were close friends. Once they finished, Sarah bowed and laughed at the applause. She had natural talent for singing and surprised everyone at the bar with her secret. Emma, on the other hand- she was just drunk. Sarah stumbled off the stage and into Graham's waiting arms.

"You were wonderful! Who knew you had such beautiful pipes?! Let's get you a drink," he yelled over the music and locked arms with her.


Killian's P.O.V.

I couldn't believe my eyes once I looked up at who was singing. I didn't even notice Sarah walk up to the stage; I hadn't seen her since I was ripped from her by Ruby. The words flowed beautifully out of her perfect mouth, even for such a silly song. Ruby was busy biting on my neck and stroking my chest; she was absolutely insatiable. Not that I'd mind bedding her for a night ... She was quite striking. But she wasn't a challenge. She wanted it too badly and for some reason that left me disinterested. I lazily turned to face her again and told her that I was going to get a drink from the bar.

I walked towards the stage as Sarah and that Swan woman's song was ending. I was about to help her down and ask her to leave the bar with me when she jumped into the hands of Graham, my best friend. Something stirred inside of me, something unwelcome. Jealousy. Rage. Hurt. None of those seemed quite right but it had to be close? The alcohol was surly just messing with my head. Killian Jones doesn't ever feel those things, especially about a woman. She was a challenge, though. And he liked challenges. Sarah was in a league of beauty all her own, but I hardly even knew her. I realized that I needed to change that. I felt this pull to her, something that I hadn't felt in ... well ... a long time. Once I snapped out of my thoughts, I was consumed with self-loathing and needed to make myself feel better. I turned around on my heels and headed back over to Ruby. Tonight, she'll do.