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Thanks again for all the follows/faves/reviews. After this chapter there should be about two or three more to go so if I manage not to get distracted/contract writers block and pop out a chapter a week we'll hopefully wrap things up with a little bow right before the series is back again. Once again I don't own anything except my OC and my followers: P

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She could of gotten her memories back then and there on her doorstep he simply knew it after all the mood was set, the lad was already in the house so as not to be a distraction and it was clear that they both wanted it….heck she almost kissed him back at the arcade however he'd been the one to pull away. Killian wasn't being selfish….okay, maybe he was but he couldn't help himself. He wanted just one last perfect date 'Land Without Magic' style before having to leave this world behind and dive right into the thick of war with the Witch of the West. He had no clue where fate would lead them afterward, if they'd stay in the Enchanted Forest where Emma would take her place as Princess or if they'd make their way back to New York to carve out a different kind of Happy Ending for themselves….that was if they survived at all. Shaking his head, Killian didn't want to think about losing the war and instead focused on the present.

He had planned to pull out all the stops smiling at how Emma had been right in saying that it would be easy to land a reservation on a Wednesday afternoon as he just landed a table for them at some small Italian place that Lena had suggested just moments before. Now however Killian had been pacing across the apartment's living room in a frantic state and he didn't much know why. It wasn't like he needed help wooing Emma at this point as he knew in his heart that his love in this present form had loved him back and it was just a matter of getting the moment perfect again before they kissed and yet still he simply felt this massive need to pull out all the stops perhaps subconsciously thinking that if the date was grand enough she'd continue to remember it once her old life returned to her.

"So I take it you couldn't get in?" Lena asked observing the madness and grateful that she had the day off thinking that the pirate would of gone crazy without her presence in the moment.

"No, I got in," he replied with a smile, "it's just there is still so much that needs to be done. I mean I want to dress for the occasion though I don't know….would you magic me a suit or do I need to do some shopping."

Killian watched as Lena took a few steps toward him placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Breathe Jones," she spoke with a calming tone toward her voice as she locked eyes with her makeshift brother, "If you check in the back of your closet I'm sure you'll find just what you're looking for."

She watched as it seemed a small weight fell off the man's shoulders at her words and a smile crossed his lips.

"You are such a brilliant lass and if anyone ever tells you any differently than…."

Killian let his voice trail off for a moment as he began to zone out.

"FLOWERS," he exclaimed, "I should get her more flowers, or perhaps another trinket, maybe something sparkly."

Lena watched as he began to bounce from wall to wall once more and she shook her head.

"Flowers would be fine," Lena replied causing Killian to nod and she could swear that if she didn't stop him he'd be popping the question before they even got to true loves kiss causing her to shake her head. She'd been about to say more however the sound of the phone ringing broke her concentration and to her surprise she watched as Killian picked it up.

"Hello," he spoke, "Ward Residence to whom may I ask is calling?"

"Kyle," Emma's voice spoke in a soft breathy tone, "good morning."

"And good morning to you fair Emma; hopefully you're not calling to tell me that something came up and you're backing out on our date?"

As Killian said this he felt a stab in his heart. What if he WAS being dumped he didn't know what he'd be doing with this little set back.

"Actually I'm rather looking forward to it, anyway is Lena around, I know Wednesday is her day off."

Killian felt a wave or relief in hearing the date was still on yet he still couldn't help but let out a sigh over the fact that she wished to talk to Lena as opposed to him.

"I'll go get her for you," he replied before passing the phone to Lena.

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Emma couldn't help but feel her heart race as she heard Kyle's voice on the other end of the phone however at the same time he was the last person she wished to speak to in the moment mostly because he was the person she wanted to speak about. If she wasn't sure about her feelings for him before after last night at the arcade it was clear as day. She was in love with Kyle Ward. She knew it was crazy all things considered especially since she knew him less than a week and really hadn't opened herself up to even the thought of love ever since Henry's father left her high and dry.

"Emma?" Lena's voice spoke now into her ears, "what's up?"

"I'm sure you've heard all about my date with your brother tonight?"

"That I have," Lena spoke from her place on the other line, "in fact Kyle has been frantic trying to make everything perfect."

Emma let a little smile cross her lips at the sound of that as she began to picture him scurrying across the Ward apartment making sure each and every detail was precise.

"Looks like I lucked out in the boyfriend department," Emma spoke not realizing what she said until after it was said and done causing her to let a light laugh fall from her lips.

"Wait, boyfriend?" Lena asked causing Emma to shake her head. She guessed Kyle never told his sister the news. She wondered if she should be offended that he hadn't or if he just didn't have the time. "Yea, last night we kind of put a label on things."

There was a silence soon on Lena's end of the line and Emma knew that the other woman was goading her brother into telling her all about it. She soon heard the other woman's breath on the other line again.

"So, why was it that you wanted to talk to me?" Lena soon asked and for a moment Emma almost forgot herself before it hit her. "Well like I said, Kyle and I just took the next step by labeling what we have and I was wondering…how soon would be too soon to tell him I love him."

"I wish I could tell you," Lena replied, "though all I can say is that when the timing is right you'll know….anyway, do you have a dress picked out yet?"

At Lena's comment Emma realized she had another obstacle lying in her wake. She had a closet full of cloths and yet it seemed like she had nothing to wear. After a bout of silence she heard Lena speak again.

"Say no more."

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Killian listened between the conversations that Lena was having with Emma as she pulled away from the phone and gave him the eye.

"So you're Emma's boyfriend now?" she asked.

"It's quite an awkward term…boyfriend….I mean I'm no spring chicken, I'm over 300 years old…."

Lena just let out a little chuckle.

"Anyway yea, I am and if that doesn't mean she has right feelings for me I don't know what will."

He excused himself from the room after that, letting Lena finish out her conversation with Emma and soon after leaving as apparently his Swan had something of a fashion emergency. He tried to envision Lena pulling out her magic wand and acting as Emma's fairy godmother of sorts though the fact that this Emma knew not of magic would have made that scene feel rather awkward, no, Lena would be taking Emma to some boutique no doubt. He hoped that she'd pick out something in red as he did love her in that color….or perhaps green to bring out her eyes. His thoughts continued to wander toward Emma as he grabbed his own key and headed toward the flower stand to pick up a dozen roses for the evening ahead.

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Emma was never as glad to have a girlfriend as she was when Lena had showed up at her door with a smile on her face and the address of a boutique in her hand. Managing to pick out a stunning little red number that clung to her body like a glove she thanked her friend with a cup of coffee before heading back toward her apartment glad that Henry's friends parents bought her story of having to go out of town to see a client for work and agreed to keep him for the night cause frankly if she told them she was going on a date she knew she'd be judged for it. Taking a shower, she soon blow dried and curled her hair and placed a light layer of makeup on her face before slipping on the dress along with a pair of shoes from her closet which perfectly matched. Finding a simple necklace and earrings from her jewelry box she looked herself over in the mirror with a smile on her face. She knew it would be a night to remember that was for sure.

The sounds of the doorbell soon rang as she made her way toward it and as it opened her heart proceeded to skip a beat. She'd already thought that Kyle Ward was breathtakingly handsome but seeing him dressed in a perfectly tailored suit with tie the same shade of blue as his eyes he looked…well, words couldn't describe it. She pondered kissing him right there however she didn't want to come off as too forward and so instead she teetered on her heels.

"Good Evening Mr. Ward."

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Killian could feel his heart stop as she opened the door. That dress was everything he imagined it would be and more, he'd have to thank Lena for picking it out when he got home that was for sure and the way her curls hung down her back like golden waves just added to her beauty.

"And good evening to you Miss Swan, he replied handing her the roses and watching her hold them up to her nose to take a small whiff, "and might I say you look lovely this evening."

"This old thing," he listened to her saying with a light chuckle before giving him a twirl.

"My sister has impeccable taste," he replied taking her hand and giving it a kiss deciding to avoid the lips until no sooner than the wine was being poured.

"That she does."

He watched as Emma waved him into her apartment while she placed the flowers into a vase leading him to take another brief look around smiling as the animal that she had won the night before to be propped on the edge of his couch leading a grin to cross his lips.

"I'm sorry that we have to go someplace fancy in my beat up bug." She replied while locking up.

Making their way toward the lot Killian couldn't help but shake his head.

"It's my apologies love, I never meant for my Aston Martin to be in the shop."

He watched as Emma's eyes lit up.

"You drive an Aston Martin?" she asked causing him to let out a chuckle.

"Only in my dreams love," he replied thinking of the mini James Bond marathon that he'd had Monday afternoon after his brief education of the 'Brat Pack' and how if he were to ever trade the Jolly in for a modern form of land transport that would be the kind of car he'd wish to drive. He watched yet another smile cross her lips as she tried to open the door before he could get to it. Shaking his head he grabbed the door and watched her climb in.

"I'm never going to break you from that habit am I?" she teased causing Killian to shake his head before climbing in besides her. "So, where to?"

TBC

Happy Belated Valentine's Day….hope you enjoyed