Remember Me:

Once again thanks for reading. I made a loose outline of where I want to go with this though muses do change so we'll see how it goes…anyway I hope this doesn't disappoint….

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Flipping through the channels hoping to catch another movie or something before dinner and his date, Killian found himself met with a mixture of reality shows and news programs and so he flicked the screen off opting to flip on the stereo instead. Sitting on the couch, he pondered picking up a new book to read however decided against it and instead propped himself back against a pillow humming along to the music. He'd been lost in the rotation of the album when Lena re-entered the room having retired to her bedroom after their conversation earlier. He watched her as she headed into the kitchen and began to pull out a few pots and pans.

"Need any help in there?" he questioned watching the witch shake her head.

"No, macaroni and cheese is practically fool proof but thanks for the offer.

He listened as she began to hum along to the album that was still playing in the background before she peered her head back into the living room with a playful smile crossing her lips.

"So, is Emma coming here or are you picking her up?"

Killian shrugged his shoulders. Usually he was rather meticulous when it came to details both a blessing and a curse brought on by his time as a Navel Officer and he didn't know how he let a simple thing like that slip his mind.

"Well is Henry coming over here or are you coming over to his place?" he asked hoping that would help make his choice.

"I'm going over there," she replied causing him to nod. It was settled then, he'd go over to the Swan's with Lena to pick up his date as while the lady may protest to him this was a date….his only regret was that he didn't have the time to pick her up any flowers.

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Meanwhile, across the street Emma was pacing the floor nervously as Henry walked into the living room.

"Mom, what's wrong you're pacing so much your making me dizzy."

Sure she'd been out on dates before if you'd even call this a date which she really didn't know if she should but tonight seemed different. It was almost like she'd somehow been nervous about things or something. Letting out a light laugh and flashing a smile at her son, Emma took a seat on her couch motioning for Henry to sit beside her.

"You sure you're okay with me going out tonight kiddo?" she asked the young boy who nodded.

"Mom I'm not a baby anymore and it's nice to see you having a social life, and besides you love the Notebook."

"I do love the Notebook," she replied with a laugh deciding against adding that the allure of the film was just as much about its star Ryan Gosling then it was about the plot before the sound of the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it," Henry replied hopping up and making his way to the door to see the Ward's standing there bright smiles on their faces, "Hey Lena, the Scrabble board is all set up….and I plan on beating you this time."

"We'll see about that," she replied with a chuckle as she crossed the threshold and entered the apartment making her exit with Henry into the other room and leaving her 'brother' and Emma by the door.

"I see you changed," Emma said trying to make small talk and failing miserably as she looked over to her date that had traded in the t-shirt he'd been wearing before for a deep blue button up that in the light made his eyes even more striking.

"As have you love," he replied pointing out the fact that she'd changed from the gray slacks and white blouse she had on before to a more casual top and jeans and what made his lips curl into a smile the most was that she still had that red leather jacket of hers.

"TGIF right," she spoke with a light laugh and was met with a confused look. She guessed he'd never heard of that expression before and she shook her head before stepping outside closing the door behind her before reacting into her bag and pulling out her keys commenting about how she guessed they'd take her car as it was a bit of a walk towards the park.

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Killian followed Emma around the corner to the small lot that was used for the residents to park letting a smile cross his lips at the sight of her familiar bug. He was glad that it was another thing that transitioned over to this life as it was just another thing that made Emma well Emma.

As the click signaling the doors were unlocked filled the air, Killian reached for the driver's door causing Emma to shake her head.

"You know Mr. Ward in America this is the driver's side, and unless I still own her when Henry is ready to learn to drive nobody drives Betsy but me."

At the sound of Emma referring to her car by a nickname he cocked an eyebrow upward.

"Betsy?" he questioned trying to keep his composure and not get out a chuckle.

"Don't laugh," Emma said placing her hand on her hips, "people name their cars all the time, it's totally normal."

Nodding as she said that he knew he wasn't one to talk after all his ship had a name so why should it be so odd for her car to have one…..but Betsy…..well to each their own he guessed.

"I wouldn't dream of laughing, anyway I know this side is the driver's side, I was simply opening the door for the lady."

"And here I was thinking chivalry was dead." She replied giving him a friendly bow of the head before climbing into the driver's seat and watching as he climbed into the passengers.

The ride to the park wasn't a long one though as the car twisted and turned across town he understood as to why she didn't wish to walk. Once the car parked, he made sure to climb out once more before her and opened the driver's door allowing for her to climb out.

"Thank You," she replied again as she smiled that smile of hers before walking toward the trunk and opening it up. "I brought a blanket cause I didn't think you'd want to sit on the grass."

It had never occurred to Killian to bring a blanket yet another detail he failed to notice and he wondered if his keen eye was faltering in this land without magic. Shaking that notion from his mind, he took the blanket from her and tucked it under his arm while reaching for Emma's hand with his good one saddened when she didn't take it.

There was a decent sized crowd already gathered in the park surrounding a makeshift screen that stood to one side. Clearly while New York was a city of many activities seeing a movie in the park on a Friday Night still was a popular dating choice.

"I think I found a spot," Emma said motioning to her date to a clearing with a great view of the screen.

"Perfect," Killian replied as he placed the blanket down and took a seat on it while Emma took a seat beside him. "So, how was the rest of your day?"

"Stressful and yet at the same time quite satisfying if that makes sense."

Killian nodded thinking it did in a strange way however he wasn't able to reply or engage in small talk as the streetlights in the park dimmed and the movie began to flicker on the screen. As he watched he was fascinated watching the story he'd read play out right before his eyes and while some parts weren't as he envisioned it and some elements differed in their transition from page to screen the overall tone was the same and it was beautiful. Midway through the film he noticed Emma was starting to get teary eyed and he reached into his pocket and handed her a handkerchief he'd borrowed from Lena's just for such an occasion. He watched Emma's lips mutter a thanks and a smile crossed his own lips as by movie's end her head was resting on his shoulder. As the credits rolled and the lights flickered on it remained perched there causing his heart to race. Was she remembering? He watched as Emma soon removed her head from his shoulder turning it to face him and holding out the handkerchief.

"I think you might of needed this more than me," she replied causing Killian to shake his head. It was hard to fathom but it turned out that Captain Hook was a bit of a softie and teared up a couple of times during the film.

"I wasn't crying," he protested.

"Let me guess, allergies," Emma stated mater of factly as she stood up brushing off her jeans and waiting for him to do the same.

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Emma shook her head thinking that the fact that Kyle didn't wish to admit that he'd been crying was adorable though she didn't plan to say those exact words to his face. Instead she kept a silent gaze on him as she watched him fold up the blanket with his good hand.

"So," she asked once he finished up, "not to overstep but how did you….you know."

She watched his eyes trail from hers toward his hook and then back to her.

"Boating accident," he said though at the way he answered all too fast it felt to Emma that perhaps he was covering up something a bit more complex however she decided not to pry as she listened to him add, but I'm getting used to it, it builds character."

Emma nodded her head pursing her lips into a smile. A part of her wanted to make a teasing comment however instead she shrugged back her shoulders.

"So, it's still early, do you want to go grab something for dessert or something?"

She watched his smile widen across his lips almost as if he were surprised that she was initiating an activity between them.

"Aye," he replied, "so what is it that you have in mind there Miss Swan."

Looking across at the concession stands still set up and selling food for the guests who decided to linger on and enjoy relaxing under the stars she smiled.

"What about cotton candy?"

Emma watched as he raised a brow….had he not heard of cotton candy before?

"Fairy Floss, Spun Sugar…."

He still looked confused.

"Well then you're in for a treat it's the best indulgence of empty calories you'll ever have."

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Killian was still letting the relief that Emma didn't want more details about his 'accident' and the thrill of her wanting to stay out longer wash over him when he watched her head over to the concession stand talking about something named Cotton Candy. He had no clue what the substance was but as he watched her eyes light up animatedly as she spoke he soon found himself shelling out money and watching as a cone of pink fluff was being placed in her hands. He watched as she ripped a piece of the fluff and placed it in her mouth letting out a delightful moan before her eyes fell to him.

"Come on Kyle you have to try some."

Shrugging his shoulders he thought that if Emma thought this was good then it couldn't kill him. Reaching over he ripped off a piece noting it's soft and sticky texture as he held it in his hand. Popping it into his mouth like she did she took in the sweet sugary taste of it.

"Wow that was sweet," he replied as he reached for another handful.

"Well it is pure sugar," she replied grabbing some more and popping it into her mouth only this time there was a little bit of pink residue on her cheek.

"You've got something..." reaching over he began to gently rub at her mouth resisting the temptation to give her another kiss in hopes that in just that day he'd been able to sway her emotionally.

"Thank you," she replied as he noticed a light blush on her cheek though he was going to just keep it an observation for now as they crossed the park and soon made their way toward Emma's car once more opening her door and once more being met with a head shake as he did so. Once they arrived back at the parking lot at the apartments he let her out once more offering his arm as he walked her to her door.

"I do hope your evening was as good as mine Miss Swan."

He watched as she simply nodded her head hoping that silence had been a good sign as she opened the door and walked inside calling out to Henry and asking if he did in fact beat Lena at Scrabble a question that he was sure to ask the other woman once she returned to her own apartment in what he assumed would be a matter of moments. However he chose not to wait for her instead retrieving his key and heading back into the empty apartment by himself relishing in the few moments of quiet so that he could reflect on the wonderful evening he had hoping that she was feeling the same way….

TBC….

Hope you liked the date…. It was a bit hard to write it out considering there is minimal interaction at a movie hence why I decided to add the little cotton candy scene for fluff sake….. right now like I said I wrote an outline and I do think he will manage to break the spell BEFORE his self-imposed ten day deadline comes up though I will not tell you how soon you'll just have to wait and see….