Remember Me:

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Killian lay in bed the following morning allowing for the memories of the evening before to flicker in his mind like a blissful movie replaying in a loop. He knew her walls were crumbling and that he was making her fall and while he did love the tension filled dance they danced the last go around he was falling deeper in love with her now. He had to admit, a part of him even was trying to picture what life would be like if there was a chance they could make a home here in the city one day. He'd been lost in his fantasy when he heard a knock on his door startling him from his thoughts.

Lena stood in his doorway with a pleasant smile on her face and a mug of coffee in her hand.

"Happy Monday," she replied.

"Yea, but Monday means Emma's at work and Henry's at school and so all possibilities of keeping up momentum after last night are sidetracked." Standing up he took the mug from Lana's hand with a nod of his head, "but then again absence I suppose makes the heart grow fonder I mean that first time my eyes caught site of her after a year away I was sure mine would combust."

Lena simply shook her head. If someone had come up to her before and told her that the fearsome pirate Captain Hook was a hopeless romantic she would of rolled her eyes however now….now she could tell that passion fueled his every move weather it was a quest for revenge or the battle to win back the heart of the girl of his dreams.

"So, what do you plan on doing until you see her again?" she asked causing the man to shrug. "I don't know; maybe continue to broaden my cinematic education while I still can."

'A Romantic and a Cinemaphile,' Lena thought to herself as she crossed her arms across her chest, "so, what movies do you have planned to watch?"

She watched as he took another sip of coffee before he flashed her a smirk.

"Playing a game of twenty questions this morning are we? Anyway I don't know what I plan to watch….I mean I'll probably just put on the Classic Movie Channel you turned me on to and just see what they are showing."

"Well," Lena said crossing the room, "there is always my small collection on the bookshelf."

Killian nodded as she continued to tell him how she was about to head out and wouldn't be back till later. He'd been used to making himself at home in the apartment and she informed him that Henry might be over she wasn't sure if he had anything after school or not causing him to smile. If Henry was to come over that meant his mother would follow suit and even if it was just a passing glance and a friendly hello his day would be made.

He watched as Lena left the bedroom as he finished up his coffee. Placing the empty mug in the bedside table he got out of bead and headed toward his closet grabbing some cloths and laying them on his bed before heading toward the bathroom to take a shower. The soothing drops of warm water that caressed his skin woke him up in ways the caffeine couldn't and he was grateful for being in a realm with both java and warm running water both technological luxuries he'd greatly miss back in the Enchanted Forest. He'd just stepped out of the shower when there was a ringing sound that startled him. Sure he had heard a telephone ring before it was just who he wondered would be calling the house at this hour on a Monday?

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Emma hated Monday's especially when the Monday took place after an amazing Sunday night with one Kyle Ward. Just thinking about him caused a smile on her face a smile that only one other guy had ever brought to it before. That particular guy had long since went to school and she'd now made her way into her cubicle in the social service office though that was the last place she wanted to be. She would rather be with Kyle strolling Central Park or perhaps convincing him to teach her how to sail then be sitting in the office. Looking over her paper work she wished she had his cell number so she could send him a friendly text….though she supposed that it would be hard to text with a hook for a hand which was why she decided to just dial a number she knew by heart.

"Hello?" she heard a familiar voice speak.

"Kyle, its Emma."

"Emma," she heard him speak somewhat surprised that she'd been on the other end, "is everything okay love, do you need to speak with Lena cause she's at work."

"No, I called to speak to you, as cheesy as it sounds I wanted to hear your voice."

'And what a beautiful voice,' she thought with a blush to her cheek hoping no co-workers passed her by.

"My voice," he repeated with a light chuckle though truth be told had he had her number he'd of called her too for that very reason. For a year he'd craved the sound of Emma's voice and he never wanted to lose that melodic sound again.

"So, what are you doing?" Emma asked quickly changing the subject.

"Well, I just got out of the shower," he began causing Emma's mind to wander as she pictured the man in a towel….or perhaps nothing at all. The thought alone made her Monday go from dreary to blissfully brilliant. "But other than that my dance card is empty for the day….that is unless I can entice the lady to allow me to bring her lunch?"

Emma simply let a smile cross her lips from her end of the line as she nodded knowing that he couldn't see her expression before finally answering.

"I'd love lunch, anyway let me give you my number so you can call when you are about to leave and get my order."

X-x-x-x

Killian scribbled her phone number on a piece of notepaper that was sitting by Lena's phone all the while keeping a smile on his face. Perhaps they'd have their moment over lunch as he longed to feel her lips on his again. He closed his eyes trying to visualize the moment before realizing he'd still been standing in Lena's kitchen clad in only a towel. Heading back toward his room he slipped on a pair of jeans and a tee before flopping on the couch and looking to see if there were any movies on. Nothing caught his eye and so he decided to take Lena's work and browse her collection. Deciding he was a glutton for punishment he found one of this realms adaptations of his story….or rather Pan's. He still couldn't believe how that little sociopath was branded the hero of the story and what was with the way these film makers portrayed him….the hair, the hat, it was an utter embarrassment. Turning off the movie he shook his head glad that soon he'd be seeing Emma and he could get his mind off of such atrocities. Walking back toward the kitchen, Killian picked back up the phone dialing Emma's number.

"Kyle hey," she said as she picked up causing a smile to cross his face however there was something sad about her tone that tugged at his heartstrings.

"Is there something wrong love?"

He listened as there was shuffling on the other end as he could hear Emma talking to someone in the office before her voice fully filled his ears once more.

"I'm sorry but I need to call off our lunch date."

"I hope it's not something I did?" Killian asked hoping that this wasn't two steps back from his giant leap forward.

"It's not you it's me."

"Words every guy just longs to hear," he replied thinking that in some of the rom coms he'd managed to view those five words were the relationship kiss of death.

"My boss wants to meet with me to talk about a case," Emma said, "totally last minute and it's not something I can back out of though I wish I…."

Her voice cut out for a moment leaving Killian to heave a relieving sigh.

"….um….I have to go, I'll call you as soon as my meeting is out."

"I'll be eagerly anticipating your call," he replied before the line went dead.

x-x-x-x

Emma had been really looking forward to spending an afternoon with Kyle. There was just something about being in his presence that made her feel well…it was hard to exactly describe just how she felt however it was a strange yet splendid feeling. She listened to her supervisor talking about an important case file and she nodded her head and interjected her comments when needed to however she was mentally counting down the seconds until she could head back to her desk so she could call him back.

The meeting went much longer than expected but finally it was over as she dialed Lena's home phone and was met with his voice once more.

"Miss Swan."

"Mr. Ward," she said with a little laugh at the formality of her greeting, "so what did you end up doing for lunch."

"I had some cold chicken from Lena's fridge….you?"

"I just grabbed the banana I had in my purse."

"Emma you need to eat."

"I know….and I will….when I hang up from you I plan on picking up a sandwich…anyway plans for the rest of the day?"

"Why, are you wanting to cash in on that rain check and are inviting me over for dinner?"

"Monday's Henry stays after school for extracurricular and our dinner usually consists of leftovers or frozen pizza…..anyway you didn't answer my question."

"Well, earlier I was watching the Disney adaptation of Peter Pan, why I subjected myself to watching that horrific animated film I'll never know. Now however I'm watching something that's on the complete other end of the cinematic spectrum I'd wager."

"And what is that?"

"It's called The Breakfast Club though as of yet I've not seen them eating any Breakfast."

Emma couldn't help but let out a little giggle at his comment before letting an unseen smile cross her lips.

"Don't You Forget About Me is one of my favorite songs," Emma admitted wondering if he'd make mental note and sing it to her next time they went to the karaoke bar. "Anyway what are your plans tomorrow night?"

She didn't have to see his face to know that he probably had an intrigued look on his face waiting what she had to say next.

"Nothing love, why do you wish to cash in on said rain check THEN."

"Well, Tuesday Night's Henry and I do a family night and it's his place to pick where we have dinner but I'm sure he wouldn't mind the company…I know I won't."

"Well then, it's a date…."

Emma let a smile cross her lips as he said that before feeling a rumble in her stomach at first she thought they were butterflies however she soon remembered that she should really go and grab her sandwich before she went back to work and said her goodbyes.

x-x-x-x

Killian was sad that he wasn't able to see her however the mere sound of her voice definitely made his Monday worthwhile and as he finished the movie he couldn't help but agree that the Simple Minds song was brilliant. He also once more was reminded of himself and his Swan in the films characters of Bender and Claire. Once that movie was over he decided to flip on the stereo and listen to whatever was playing while he pulled out the deck of cards and began to play solitaire while he waited for Lena's presence.

"I brought pad Thai," was the first words that came out of the bubbly brunette's voice as she entered the apartment. He didn't know what pad Thai was but he was intrigued as to try it. "So, how was your day?"

"Well," he replied as he stood up to help Lena set up dinner as she deserved to rest after her long day's work, "I finally caved and watched one of this worlds depictions of me….I regret that decision….also I'm going out with Emma again tomorrow night."

"You saw her?"

"Not exactly but we talked on the phone and she invited me to join her and Henry tomorrow night for their family night and…." And it just hit him like a ton of bricks. Emma had only known 'Kyle' for a few days and she was already considering him to be part of her FAMILY. This was a big deal this was a very big deal.

TBC