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You and me... always

Since past four days Bae has fallen sick and with each passing day his condition was getting bad instead of getting better. Bae had gotten sick, which followed by a fever which is getting higher. He could not eat much and he would throw up as soon as he ate little bit; he was getting weak. Which caused Hook being more worried for Bae. 'I spent all my life in sea but Bae, how did I forgot that he is not used to a sea life.'

Today had been little different, Bae finally ate something without throwing up which surely was a good sign, some pirates took a breath of relief but Hook still wasn't relived because Bae's fever had not gone down a bit. Hook makes his way towards Bae's room once again, he checked upon him just 10 minutes ago before he was called out by one of his pirates. Bae has barely gotten out of his bed, his room since he got sick. Hook is spending most of his time with him there, taking care of him. At nights when Bae needs someone most, Hook is there with him, holding his hand in his while putting a wet cloth in his forehand so the fever goes down. Hook has hardly slept in last two nights as he was with Bae, but Bae hasn't slept properly either. He would wake up in middle of night or would spend all night tossing and turning. As much Hook is worried for Bae, he is really hoping he was not in this situation. A worst situation for Captain Hook could find himself in is surely involve a boy being really ill; he can't deal with that, he doesn't know. Bae surely is very brave, he is not giving up. Someone else in this condition wouldn't last long, but Bae, he is hanging in there and Hook is sure that Bae will survive this. 'He has to.' Hook silently hoped. He looks down at this young man who seems to be sleeping but it's not a peaceful sleep, his expressions could tell. Hook sits down on side of Bae's bed, reaching out he slightly touches Bae's forehead as to check the temperature; sweating has taken over Bae's body. Hook slightly moves away hairs covering Bae's forehead. His fever is still high but slightly less than earlier. Hook starts to put wet cloth again on Bae's forehead hoping for fever to go down. Bae's body reacts to wet cloth, he mumbles something which Hook is unable to understand before he turns on his right side where Hook is sitting. Bae is still in sleep but not too deep.

"I am here my boy, I'm here."

Ever so slowly Hook whispers in Bae's ears assuring him that he is there, that Bae is not alone, Hook feels Bae's eyes slightly move through his closed lids.

"I am here Bae, I'm here my beautiful boy."

Bae feels his Papa whisper to him gently while slowly pressing a cloth on his forehead.

"Papa..."

Bae opens his eyes and finds Rumple sitting in front of Bae, who is looking at him with pure love and affection but also seems worried though he is trying to hide it.

"SShhh.. don't speak Bae, just go to sleep. You will be alright, I promise you."

"...can't sleep..."

Rumple hears Bae's mutter.

"You will, close your eyes Bae and think about the most beautiful place out there, you and me there, away all this non-sense. Think Bae."

Rumple's voice becomes a distant for Bae as he drifts to sleep as he mutters something.

"You and me... always."

"Yes Bealfire, always."

Bae opens his eyes at the voice he hears and is clearly surprised when he sees Hook in front of him, who is looking at him with affection and some relief.

"Finally you are up. I got worried when you kept mumbling in sleep but wouldn't to open your eyes."

Bae looks at him closely then his gaze roams around the room before fixing on him again.

"What's the matter, Baelfire? Are you feeling good?"

Bae doesn't answer but simply nods his head. Hook smiles slightly, he's relived.

"It's almost morning now and finally your fever has gone down too. You are one tough lad. Not many survive this but you, I knew you would."

"You were here the whole time, weren't you? You took care of me?"

It seemed Bae was asking himself than asking Hook.

"Aye. Why? You didn't like it?"

"No I... thank you."

Hook slightly laughs at Bae. Hook brings his face closer to Bae's and presses his lips very lightly on Bae's forehead which was still wet.

"Take rest for a bit, while I'll go and check on decks."

Hook whispers before pulling himself away. As he makes his way out of Bae, feeling relieved he remembers just few moments ago he was trying to wake up Bae; who was constantly mumbling things in his sleep. Which he could not clearly understand. But Bae kept repeating 'You and I, always.' So Hook couldn't hold himself back from replying. "Yes Baelfire, always." He wonders what Bae was dreaming about and who was the person he was saying this too.

On the other hand as Hook leaves, Bae finds himself drifting in his thoughts once again, over his little memory he had just while ago. It was of a very long time ago, Bae remembers clearly, when he was young and he got very sick. He remembers his father would sit by his side the whole time, taking care of him, guarding him closely. When Bae would have trouble sleeping, Rumple would tell him to think about a beautiful place with them there. Which would work and Bae would go to sleep. He remembers all of it clearly like it was yesterday.

'There are many many reasons for which I don't want to think about you, Papa and I hate you for those reasons. I do hate you for letting me go. For a long time I tried to get those bad memories out of my head, my life. Those memories always make me hate you more. But papa, what should I do of this good memory? And other good memories of you and me? What about that beautiful place with you and me there, forever? Why papa, why can't I forget all of this? Why can't I forget you forever?'

Bae is lost in his thoughts about his father. 'You and me, always. huh?' He mocked silently, when something hits him.

"Yes Baelfire, always."

Bae suddenly remembers, he heard Hook say this to him, right before he opened his eyes. 'What he meant by this? Did he hear everything which I mumbled?' Bae wonders. Even though past few days are not very clear for Bae and he certainly don't want to remember those, one thing he will never forget is how Hook was there by his side. He remembers when he woke up how Hook's expressions changed from worried to relief, affection was clearly visible and Hook kissing his forehead before leaving. Bae doesn't realize when he drifts back to sleep with a beautiful smile on his lips.

P.S. I have no idea, how this will end, or what turns this series will take. But I am experimenting with some ideas as the series goes. Let's see how it goes. :) But I'll try to keep it in a flow. :)