Killian's brow furrows. He almost looks like he regrets asking the question. Dance? Oh god where is this going? I should shouldn't I? Oh god here we go. Emma panics internally.
"Yeah sure," she says with a weak smile. Killian's face lights up at her answer. A wide grin crosses his face. He holds out his hand and she gingerly places her hands in his. This small action sends a tingling sensation throughout her arm. She shudders.
"Are you cold?" he asks. She shakes her head. He leads them into the other room and onto the makeshift dance floor. Of course as soon as they get onto the dance floor a slow song comes on. Emma sighs. Killian pulls her in and wraps his arms around her waist. She interlaces her fingers behind his head.
"Well, um this is nice," Emma comments, unsure what to say.
"Yeah, I actually wanted to talk to you, so I guess this works out," he chuckles.
"What did you want to talk about?" she asks. He collects his thoughts before answering. She chews the inside of her cheek waiting for an answer.
"Why did we break up? because I don't get it. I know I fucked up, but I love you. I was willing to work through it. Why did you just give up on us?" he asks sounding so hurt and confused, "I know you were a wreck after and I was too. I didn't even enjoy winning the championship. I just wanted you next to me…" he trails off staring into her forest green eyes hiding behind her glasses. He did enjoy winning that game I saw him the parking lot after.
"Killian, I just couldn't handle another bomb dropping and I wanted normal and lets face it. Our relationship was far from normal," she states.
"I don't believe you. You need to face that your life isn't normal. It hasn't been nor will it ever be. Emma, normal is boring and bland. I love you because you're not normal. We sneak off places together and do crazy things. I will stay in and be normal, but I know that you would be bored. You love doing crazy things. So tell me the real reason we broke up," Killian challenges. At this point they have given up the charade of dancing. He's right. That's not the real reason. Why is he always right? They are just standing there with their arms around each other.
"Fine! I got scared and bailed, just like I always do. Is this what you wanted, Killian?" she says frustrated.
"Of course not. Why the hell were you so scared?" he asks.
"Your drinking," she mumbles and expects him to flinch or to move away. He just stands there solid as a rock.
"Oh love, I am so sorry. I was such an idiot. Emma, I took what you called me that day seriously. I go to AA twice a week," he says unwavering.
"You do?" she asks alarmed.
"Yes. Emma, do you love me?" he asks.
"Of course I do. What kind of question is that?" she asks hurt he would even doubt how she felt about him.
"I just wanted to be sure before I did something," he says. She's about to say what when his lips clash down onto hers. At first she is taken aback by this. She realizes it what she wants though and she deepens the kiss and plunges her fingers into his hair. He lifts her off the ground for a moment. They break apart, both out of breath.
"TEN, NINE, EIGHT," Ariel is on the microphone starting the countdown to the ball dropping.
"Now what?" Emma says bewildered.
"SEVEN, SIX, FIVE," Everyone is shouting along with Ariel at this point.
"This," Killian says with a satisfied grin. He pulls her back into his arms.
"FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!" Everyone in the room cheers besides them. Killian dips Emma and kisses her. She clutches on to him for dear life. He slowly brings her back up.
"Pretty great way to start the new year, don't you say," Killian says.
"Yes," she brings his lips down on hers again. She can't resist him. She jumps up and wraps her legs around his waist. He holds her tight afraid that if he lets go she will slip away from him again. She slowly gets down. He just stares at her in awe.
"Please come home with me tonight," he whispers in her ear.
"I drove Ruby and James here and they sure as hell aren't sober enough to drive," she states. Emma starts to look for Ruby at this point, but can't see her or James.
"I'll follow you guys and after you drop them off. You can come home with me. Emma please," he pleads.
"Fine. Let's go find them," she sighs and turns into the crowd. Eventually they find Ruby and James outside drinking. Emma gets them in Ruby's car and they drive to James' house. Killian follows closely. Emma hands the keys off to Ruby, who's too drunk to say anything about Killian being there, but still gives her a smile. Emma hops into the Jolly Roger and Killian heads back to his place.
They don't say much on the drive over. When they pull up to his house and puts it in park. He goes to open the door. She grabs his arm.
"Wait," he stops, "what about your mom?" Emma asks.
"She has the night shift. Don't worry, love," he says with a smile. He gets out and opens her door. She gets out and grabs his hand. He looks surprised she was the first to make a move, but he smiles. He leads her into his house, all without letting go of her hand. They head up into his room.
"I'll get you something to change into," he mumbles and she just nods. From his dresser he pulls a t-shirt and boxers. He hands them to her. Both of them silently change. Emma can taste the tension in the room. She leaves her clothes in a pile on the floor. She turns and catches Killian watching her. He quickly turns away. Emma goes over to him a places a hand on his cheek.
"We obviously need to talk about this," she says as she slowly moves her hand away from his face.
"I guess so," he shrugs.
"Can we even go back to what we were?" She asks truly terrified of the answer he might give.
"I don't know, but all I know is that I love you," he says.
"And I love you. That's enough for me," she buries her head into his chest. He kisses the top of her head.
"Me too. Now, bed?" he asks looking down at her. She nods and they climb into bed. He pulls her against him.
"Never leave me again," he says.
"I won't I promise." They fall asleep in each others arms.
There is only a couple of chapter left for the story, but I have a sequel planned. Don't worry there is more coming!