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They had the treasure on the ship. Curious thing about that map, the whole thing was drawn backwards. Bernadette was the only one to catch that fact, all those hours of research years ago paid off. Killian had to admit he was shocked and impressed; she would tease him about his blindness later.

Now the crew was celebrating and the sharing of wealth. It wasn't much but it wasn't that treasure she had won. Her treasure stood at the other end of the ship, steering the Jolly Roger into the horizon.

Her treasure, like he belonged to her. Maybe he did, a little bit. And maybe she belonged to him, in a way. They belong to each other, they belonged together.

Yes, Bernadette was staying with him, with Killian Jones, known by most as Captain Hook. On the ship called the Jolly Roger.

She had shared her decision with him a few nights ago. They were most caught up in… how did he always word it… more enjoyable activities. He was surprised at her decision, like she wasn't even going to consider staying with him. Yes, they had a strong connection but was it enough to stay together?

In her mind, it was. Killian was the first person since her downfall that she opened up to almost completely, she kept a few things to herself. Nevertheless, they understood each other and just fit together. Bernadette did not believe in fate or density or true love but something about Killian that felt right.

And he had an annoying habit of sneaking up on her. An arm snaked around her waist, making her jump slightly. There was a chuckle in her ear and then a tiny kiss on her neck.

"You need to stop doing that, one day my fist will come out." She whispered.

"Doubtful." There was another kiss on her shoulder. Bernadette could get used to this. Then his arm left her waist and something cold and heavy was placed around her neck. She brought her hand up to it confused and was met with string of pearls.

"Part of the treasure, I picked this out for you." Killian said turning her around. She looked down at the necklace, the strand was short and a gold coin hung from the middle.

Bernadette smiled up at him. "It's beautiful."

"Not nearly as beautiful as you, love." Killian leaned in for a kiss which she gladly received and returned.

"What else did you bring me?" She asked curiously.

"Already turning into a greedy pirate, aren't you? Who says I got you anything else?"

"You never give me just one." Bernadette gave him a coy smile. When he understood her, his eyebrows shot up.

He shook his head. "I am rubbing off too much on you, lass."

"Admit it, you love it." She smiled.

Killian put both his arms behind his back. "Right or left? Guess correctly and you get the second gift."

Well the right hand would be the logical answer, but since when were they logical?

"Left." She said, he raised an eyebrow and pulled out his hook, which had a silver ring hanging from it.

"You cheated. How could you possibly have known that?" He sounded a bit defeated.

"I would never cheat you." Bernadette said innocently. "I'm too scared of you, Captain."

"Love, I highly doubt you were ever scared of me." Killian brought her hand up to shoulder level as he eyeballed the ring then Bernadette's finger. He slipped the ring onto her pointer finger.

"Why Captain, what are you promising me?" She asked trying to act like the idea of him slipping a ring onto her finger was a joke. But the look in his eyes told a different story.

"Wrong finger, love. But maybe…" He stopped himself and she didn't push him to finish his thought.

Maybe one day.

Aww, they are both getting mushy! Do we even like her like this? Does she like herself? Yes, these are the same jewelry pieces she chose for herself.

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