AN: Thank you for the reviews, and the follows and favourites; they mean so much to me, so I was rewatching S6 Ep3. And I got the idea for this chapter when Emma was talking to Archie, about how Killian wants to move in with her; and that she wants that too. So this chapter, is based on that episode; with a couple of in-between scenes, read and review please as it would be greatly appreciated. MysteryFan1997

Disclaimer, I do not own any of the characters from OUAT.

Ch15 - The Other Shoe

I haven't really been able to sleep, not since my visions started; and between Hyde and the Evil Queen making a reappearance, I feel drained.

So when my phone buzzed this morning, alerting me; I silently cursed whoever it was, that tried to contact me. I reached up, lifting my phone off the bedside table; squinting as I read the screen.

I had two missed calls and a voicemail from Killian, I smiled softly; as I listened to it.

"Swan, it's Killian; I'm sorry if I woke you love...I was wondering if you would like to join me for breakfast? As I'm not sure if you're aware, that's it's been a while since we've been able to have a quiet moment"

I smiled again, as I realised he was right; I mean I barely seen him yesterday, but that couldn't be helped. As we both had things to do, he was helping Belle; and I was helping my parents.

I have to admit it was rather strange, going home alone last night; Henry went home with Regina, my parents went back to the loft and Killian went back to his ship.

I got up, heading to the bathroom; showering quickly, before heading back into the bedroom. Dressing just as quickly, I then made my way downstairs; grabbing my jacket, before heading out the door.

I made the short journey to Granny's, and barely got inside; as I was greeted by my pirate, at the door. I smiled, as he placed his lips on mine; briefly, he then spoke.

"Good morning, beautiful"

I blushed, before speaking.

"Morning, handsome"

He smiled, before escorting me to our booth; I smiled, as I lifted a menu. He chuckled softly, I peered up at him; quirking an eyebrow at him, he spoke.

"Love, you always get the same thing; pancakes, bacon and that sweet liquid that you seem to be addicted to"

I grinned, as I spoke.

"That sweet liquid, is called syrup Killian; and don't knock it, til you've tried it"

He laughed softly, before a waitress came over to take our order; I laughed as Killian ordered an omelette, and I ordered pancakes with bacon.

We also ordered coffee, she smiled; before heading to the counter, to place our order. Killian looked at me, I noticed he looked inquisitive; I shrugged, before answering his silent question.

"They're delicious..." I paused, before adding a teasing tone; to my voice. "Way better, than the omelette you just ordered..."

He laughed softly, before he spoke again; his tone also slightly teasing.

"I don't think so my love..."

I grinned, before quirking my eyebrow again; I giggled softly, as I spoke.

"I guess we'll wait and see..."

He looked at me, while smirking mischievously; my eyes widened, as I knew that look. I cleared my throat, before speaking again.

"So, how's Belle?"

He sighed softly, before answering.

"As well, as can be expected; the crocodile has hurt her deeply, but she's safe..."

I nodded, before I spoke.

"I forgot to ask, did you find accommodation for her yesterday?"

He nodded, before answering.

"Aye, I did; she's on my ship"

I smiled softly, they've come a long way; from him shooting Belle, to now being friends. It was rather sweet, I spoke again.

"That was, really sweet of you"

He smiled, before speaking.

"Well, she needed somewhere to stay; so it seemed like the perfect solution"

I tilted my head, before speaking again.

"So, if she's on your ship? Where are you staying?"

He smiled again, before answering me.

"I'm sleeping on a cot, in the Captain's quarters"

I sighed internally, realising that he gave up his bed; just so Belle had somewhere to sleep, he gave up his own comfort.

I went to speak.

"I..uh, that's..."

My heart stopped slightly, at that; I smiled again, because he really is a gentleman, and that's one of the many things I love about him.

I peered up at him, and I noticed he had the same look on his face; the one he had back in Camelot, when I was the Dark One. After I realised he picked that house for us, for our future; same one I'm currently living in alone.

I know he wants to move in with me, and I want that more than anything; but I can't, not with my impending death. It's not a conversation, I want to have; I went to say something, only to be interrupted, as our breakfast was set down on the table alongside our coffee.

We ate in a comfortable silence, but I could feel him looking at me; with those piercing blue eyes, and I felt my heart clench. I can't give him that future anymore, the future that we both wanted; the one we fought so hard for.

We made light conversation, as we finished our food; just as Henry walked in, he sat down beside us. I smiled softly, as he spoke.

"Just finished, signing in the rest of the newcomers; I had everyone, write down who they were travelling with..." he paused, before showing us his book; he continued. "So we can add up, who's still out there"

My kid's a genius, I spoke.

"Huh..."

Killian spoke.

"Clever boy"

I smiled, as Ashley walked in with Alexandra in tow; I greeted them.

"Ashley hi! Hey, Alexandra; how are you?"

She smiled at me, as I spoke again.

"You guys want to sit down and join us?"

She shook her head, before answering.

"Oh no...thank you, Thomas is getting us some food to go" I waved at Thomas, as Ashley continued. "and I don't want to take up your time, I know you're busy; but with all these new people, I just...I thought I should help somehow, and since I'm running the daycare...I figured why not offer them free babysitting?..." she shrugged, before continuing.

"Anyway, I was hoping to maybe; get a look, at that list...just to see who brought kids?"

Killian moved the book, so she could look at it; he spoke.

"Well if you can understand these scribbles, then be our guest..."

I scoffed, as Ashley spoke.

"Great"

Henry spoke again.

"Someone new, mom; want to come and help?"

I sighed, before speaking.

"That's what I do, kid...I'll be right back"

Before moving to get up, following Henry to the counter; I heard Henry speak.

"Excuse me miss?"

As he began asking her questions, I stood at the counter; as he helped her figure out how her story was supposed to end. I listened to his conversation, as I kept my eye on Killian.

Who looked panicked, as Ashley asked him to distract Alexandra; I heard him protest, as she was placed down beside him.

My heart clenched again, as I realised I wouldn't be able to give him that; I wouldn't be able to give him a baby, a family of our own...

TBC

Chapter 16 will be published in a couple of days