Prompt: E&K get stuck in an elevator together.
Author Notes: No spoilers for 4x05, takes place sometime in the near future. As always, reviews are greatly appreciated. Feel free to send me a prompt or suggestion.
Quiet Moments
Emma was exhausted and getting ready to head home after her double shift at the Sheriff's department when the call came in. Dr. Whale was on the other end complaining about flickering lights and strange noises coming from the basement of his hospital. With a small sigh she promised him she would be at the hospital shortly to investigate the strange happenings. Her weekly movie night with Killian would have to wait.
As if on cue Killian came strolling into the Sheriff's station ready to escort the blond home. "You ready to go Swan?"
"I can't tonight, I have to go checkout some disturbance at the hospital." Emma replied. She could see the disappointment in his eyes as he realized their weekly 'date' was being canceled. "You should come with, I could use the company."
Storybrooke General Hospital
Victor Whale was waiting in the lobby when Emma and Killian arrived. After a short conversation it became apparent that the only way to access the basement was through a service elevator. This would be fine, however Emma hated elevators. She hated the small confined space, she hated the noises they make, and most of all she hated being inside them.
The doctor pointed in the direction of the elevator and let the pair know that he was heading out to grab something to eat from Granny's diner.
Emma hesitantly pushed the call button and they waited in silence for the lift to arrive.
Emma ushered Killian into the dimly lit elevator and pressed the B button. The sooner they got this over with the sooner she could head home and relax. The elevator doors closed and they began their descent to the basement.
"So what exactly are w-" Killian was cut off by an unnerving groaning noise, then stillness.
Emma gave a small groan as she realized that the elevator had stopped working. She jabbed the emergency button repeatedly with no response. She pulled out her phone to try and call David, but the words 'No Service' flashed across the screen. They were stuck and there was no one to contact. Emma sank to the floor and rested her head on her knees.
"You ok?" Killian asked as he dropped to the floor besides her.
She nodded her head. "I'm just not a fan of elevators."
Killian put his hooked arm around her and pulled her close. "It's alright love."
The dim lights flickered, then shut off completely. The pair was left in the dark.
Emma cursed under her breath as she pulled her phone from her pocket and switched on the flashlight app. She squinted at the sudden brightness and set her phone down on the floor, lighting up the small elevator.
They sat in silence for a few minutes before a rather large (and slightly embarrassing) yawn passed through Emma's lips.
Killian rested his right hand on Emma's knee and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Whale should be back soon. You'll should rest love." He murmured into her hair. Emma nodded in response and closed her eyes. It took a few moments for her breathing to even out and he knew she was asleep. Killian lost track of the time as he watched over the blonde while she slept. Eventually he joined her in slumber.
The pair remained trapped in the elevator until the following morning when a worried David, Whale, and Marco managed to get the lift up and running once again.