A/N: Prompt: Cs fluff- picnic date gone wrong that Killian planned. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think! :D

This was their second date.

Killian wanted to make it special, mainly because after he had asked her out they never actually got a chance to go. What with the Snow Queen taking over and turning everyone against each other. His heart was literally taken by the Dark One and Emma was forced to become sisters with the new villain, so they didn't exactly get a chance to go on that second date.

Now that StoryBrooke was pretty much as peaceful as it could get, he wanted to celebrate with his Swan, and what better way to do that then to go on a picnic.

David might have given him the idea after Killian had called him ten times for advice. He did plan their last date, which went fairly well, but he wanted to impress Emma even more. Maybe enough for her to agree to go on a third date. And fourth. And fifth.

He just wanted her to be happy, make her light up with smiles that reached her eyes. He wanted to hear that sweet sound of her laugh that could be caused because of him.

He wanted to give her all the stars in the sky, the bright shining sun, the glowing moon, but she deserved more than that.

So when David told him to keep it simple, make her food, go out on a beautiful day and have a picnic, he thought it could work. They could enjoy themselves, this would be fun. But in the back of his mind all he could think was it's never enough.

Killian had asked if he could meet her for breakfast the day of the date. She still had no idea they were going on one and he wanted to personally ask her out, not call her on that absurd talking phone and ask her out like that.

"Emma I'm planning a date for us tonight." Killian had reached for her hand across the table at Granny's; he held her hand as he spoke.

"You are?" Emma asked, her eyes lit up in surprise, but he could also see how excited she was.

"Aye, I thought it was about time we go on that second date."

"Do you need any help planning?"

"Not at all love, I want it to be a surprise." Killian said. He just hoped she was going to love the idea.

Killian made sure that Mary Margaret had Emma busy for the rest of the day. This allowed him to prepare the food at the loft since he didn't have his own kitchen. David and Henry helped him out, which he really appreciated. The fact that they wanted this to go well too meant a lot to him. It indicated that they approved of him.

They packed a basket with sandwiches, fruit, and dessert. Killian also wanted to make some hot chocolate with cinnamon but David advised him that it was not a good idea because if they weren't going to drink it right away it wouldn't be as good.

Henry made sure to also pack him utensils, plates, and a blanket. After they were all packed, Killian changed his clothes to his leather pants and a dress shirt.

David offered to drive him to the park, which is where Killian wanted the picnic to take place at. Before they went there though, Killian had asked for David to drive him to Mr. French's flower shop so he could buy a bouquet of red roses. He had gotten her one last time, but he knew she deserved to be showered with every last flower in that shop, which he vowed to himself to make that happen one day.

When they got to the park, Killian had the picnic basket hanging off his hook and the roses in his right hand as he approached an area that could give them enough privacy. David had gone to get Emma so Killian had to quickly prepare. He set up the blanket first, under a large maple tree that would have a great view of a sunset that should set in a few hours. He hurriedly emptied the basket, putting out the plates and utensils, along with the food they had prepared. He arranged it all as well as he could, hoping it looked as romantic as he wanted it to.

Killian cursed under his breath when he realized he could have brought candles to light. That would have definitely made it look romantic.

The last thing he still had to arrange on the blanket was the bouquet of flowers, but he decided to keep it with him and hide behind the tree as he awaited Emma's arrival.

Killian stood there for what he assumed was five minutes before he heard the sound of ducks quacking; it was as if they were right behind him.

He slowly peered around the tree he was hiding behind to find about a dozen ducks waddling around his picnic display. Some were even attempting to eat the food.

"Get away," Killian whispered, trying to get their attention.

He realized they weren't going anywhere unless he made them. So that's how Killian Jones found himself chasing around ducks with his hook out in front of him, threatening the poor creatures that they would be his next meal if they kept this up.

Killian was close to actually grabbing one when he heard Emma's worried voice behind him.

"Killian, what are you doing?" It seemed as if the ducks froze with him. He held his breath as he slowly turned around to face his stunning swan.

"Surprise?" Killian tried saying enthusiastically as he gestured towards the wreckage of what used to be his picnic. The ducks were still munching away at the dessert, everything was out of order, and they still refused to move.

Emma stood there with her eyes wide and that's when it dawned on him that he failed. She was never going to agree to go out with him again. It was a complete and utter disaster.

"I...I meant for this to be-" But before Killian could finish his sentence, he felt Emma's arms go around his waist. She buried her head in his chest and he could feel her shaking. Was she laughing?

"Killian," She said, looking up to meet his eyes, "This is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me, thank you."

"But it's completely ruined. Those damn ducks." Killian felt a sense of relief at her words, and then she started to actually laugh, that sweet laugh that he longed to hear, to be the cause of. He laughed along with her, pulling her close against him. Perhaps he had done something right in the midst of this absolute wreckage.

"I bloody hate ducks." Killian muttered.

"I know right, Swans are way better." Emma teased.

Killian smirked at her words, "How true lass."

"Come on Killian, let's go get take out at Granny's, and possibly go see what's on Netflix?"

"As you wish my lady."