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Here is Chapter 5...

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Chapter 5

I had found him. He was standing right in front of me.

Great, but how was I going to get him to help without sounding like someone crazy?

'Is there someplace we could go where we are alone?'

'My good-looks and charms really work fast.' He smirked.

'No, not because of that,' I didn't quite understand his innuendo.

'I need to talk to you, in private.' I told him, putting emphasis on each word.

'Well then, if it is so important, follow me.' He gestured with his hook to an empty street.

'Where are we going?' I asked cautiously.

'You ask way to many questions, love. Just trust me.' He took my hand and pulled me towards the direction he was heading.

'Trust me, Mother. I won't leave this cottage. I couldn't get out, even if I tried.'

'Dear one, I trust you.' She lovingly traced her thumb across my cheek.

'Just remember, do not open the door to strangers and stay in your room.' She reminded me.

'Mother, I'm a big girl now, I can take of myself.' I held up all my fingers to show my age.

'Oh Aura, I believe you.'

I walked behind Killian, or Hook as he liked to call himself, and soon we arrived at the docks.

'There is a small beach nearby, we'll be alone.'

I wasn't paying attention to what he said. My eyes were staring at the sunset.

The sky was ablaze with color, fiery orange, searing red and bright yellow mixing together, the outer edges of the sky turning indigo. I could hear the waves clashing, smell the scent of the water and feel the caress of the cool breeze.

The horizon looked like a meeting of two worlds- the known and unknown. My past and my future. I smiled at the thought. I had never seen something so breathtakingly beautiful.

I slumped to the sand, my senses overwhelmed, my mind couldn't think straight.

After taking many deep breaths, I regained some control and noticed Hook sitting beside me.

'Never seen a sunset before?' He asked curiously.

I shook my head and turned to him, recalling what I actually wanted to do.

'Kil..Hook, I don't entirely know how to say this without sounding like a madman, but I'll try my best.' I sighed, getting ready for verbal and nonverbal accusations.

'I have been looking for you. See, the Evil Queen wants me because I am special. My heart can change fate's design. She wants my heart. My mother tried to help me, she gave me unique maps that would lead me to people who would help me find someplace safe. Your name was on one of the maps.' I opened my bag and showed him the many maps my mother had packed for my journey.

He stared at me incredulously, but I kept going on.

'On my way to find you, I met Rumplestilskin, and we struck a bargain.'

I noticed how his eyes turned dark and murderous for a split second. They probably had a history.

'I exchanged the map for a compass that would lead me to the person I need the most at the moment.' I took out said thing and demonstrated.

The needle was still pointing towards him.

'And at last I found you, and here we are.'

Silence. We sat in awkward silence for what seemed like ages. Time was running out.

I noticed how he looked at me. Like in his mind he was weighing the arguments and deciding if I was a freak or not.

Then again, silence. It was driving me crazy.

'Aura, I believe you.' He whispered.

I let out the air I didn't even know I was holding. He didn't think I was crazy. Does that mean he would help?

The sun had set and night overtook.

'You know,' he began and moved closer to me.

I could feel my heart beating erratically, and the knots in my stomach intensified.

He caressed my cheek, lifted my chin gently, ours noses were touching. I could feel the warmth of his breath brushing the top of my lip. I stared back into his piercing cerulean blue eyes.

'There is a safe place somewhere for you. I'll help you find it.' Hook promised.

He moved up the last half inch so our lips could touch.

Hooks POV:

This woman seemed so lost in the middle of thousands of people walking in the crowded street. A helpless, lost girl. And I could be the knight in shining armor, rescuing her from all the dangers. She didn't know of my reputation in this city, it could work to my advantage. Another fling, a heartbreak, something to forget from my past, nothing to remember in my future.

...

The sight of her staring at the colorful sunset made my heart beat faster. When I said that she was the most stunning woman I had ever met, I truly meant it. She almost made me forget about Milah.

Her long golden hair was plait in a simple braid, but I could see a strand of hair that managed to not be incorporated into the braid, making my fingers itch with longing, aching to place the piece of hair behind her ear.

Her skin was creamy and seemed flawless, I wanted to run my fingers along her neck to see it was as smooth as it looked.

And those eyes. Viridian green. Very rare. Full of fire and hope.

When I saw her slump to the ground, I knew that was my cue.

I sat down next to her and stared at her. She seemed like an angel from heaven.

...

Aura wasn't crazy, she was desperate. She needed me the most at the moment. It wasn't good form to not help the people in need.

I felt my heart bea

ting so fast, I was scared that she could hear it. No one ever made me feel this way- except Milah, but she was long gone. Taken away from me.

I spent a long time clinging to the painful memories and right now, I realized I had to stop clinging to them to be happy. I had to let go. I deserved a second chance. I could be happy with Aura. I just needed to be sure.

'Aura, I believe you.' I whispered, not trusting my voice.

'You know,' I began, moving closer to her.

If she felt the same way, I could take her somewhere safe, and I could start over. With her.

As I touched her, I felt a spark. That was the sign for me, I hoped she felt it, too.

'There is a safe place somewhere for you. I'll help you find it.' I promised.

She was someone to remember.

Okay, guys this was the longest chapter I have written till now (kinda proud of myself).

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