Chapter 3

The feeling of desire

The snow had just begun to fall as they reached Granny's. Emma sighed pleasantly at the warmth of the diner and hung her coat by the door. Ruby and Granny were behind the counter, laughing quietly as they sipped on coffee.

Emma told Henry and Killian to find a table as she made her way to the two women. They looked up as the blonde cheerily dinged the bell. She was smiling from ear to ear, and the older woman was glad that Emma finally seemed happy.

"What's got you all happy this morning?" Ruby asked as Granny began making Emma and Henry's usual; two hot chocolates with cinnamon and two orders of pancakes, adding an extra order for the pirate. Emma shrugged; playing off her contentment as she not-so-subtly looked over her shoulder at her son and pirate. Henry was talking excitedly as Killian listened intently, hanging on to every word. "Would it have anything to do with the pirate sitting with your son?"

"Maybe." The blonde woman exclaimed as she fought the blush that threatened to rise in her cheeks. She bit her lip to keep from smiling so much, but it didn't go unnoticed by the wolf, and she smirked at her friend.

"So, you and Hook?" Granny asked as she placed the food on the counter. The older woman didn't seem too keen on the pirate, but Emma could understand, she hadn't trusted him at first either. But Killian had snuck his way inside her heart, and the blonde was sure that people would grow to like him.

"Um, yeah." Emma said as she felt her face split into a grin and she lowered her head slightly.

"Well finally! Seriously Emma, it took you long enough!" Ruby exclaimed while grabbing the tray of food and leading Emma to her pirate and son.

Killian had just finished telling Henry a story about his time as a pirate when Emma and the she-wolf joined them. He grinned as Emma took the seat next to him, and he pressed a light kiss to her cheek before turning to the food Ruby had left for them.

"Love, what the bloody hell are these?" Killian asked as he poked at the pancakes with a fork. Henry chuckled at the confused look on the pirate's face.

"They're called pancakes, you'll like them." Emma assured as she placed a hand on his knee. Killian jumped slightly at the contact, not yet accustomed to the kind of intimacy Emma was displaying, but he relaxed when she shot him a smile. He couldn't help but think about how much he loved that smile; the one only he and Henry seemed to be able to bring out of her. A smile that reached her eyes and lit up her whole face, in Killian's mind, Emma was at her most beautiful when she truly smiled.

Emma noticed the pirate's stare, but ignored it, he can stare all he wants, she thought as she began eating her pancakes. The blonde woman wasn't very hungry, so after swallowing a few bites, she grabbed her hot chocolate and settled into Killian's side. His hooked arm went around her as she did so, and she sighed softly as he traced light circles on her hip with his hook. The cool metal swirling over her hot skin, making her eyes flutter closed and her head loll onto the pirate's shoulder. The sounds around her keeping her brain aware of all activity even with her eyes shut.

"Come now, love. We need to drop Henry at her majesty's." Killian whispered in the blonde woman's ear as her son took the last bite of his breakfast. The pirate fancied the company of the boy, much more than he thought he would, and it made his heart swell to know that Henry enjoyed his presence as well. He knew that the lad was the most important person in Emma's life, and being in his good graces was certainly a plus.

Killian watched as the woman he loved rubbed the sleep from her eyes and stretched languidly, her shirt pulling to reveal a line of skin just above her pants, all while smiling lazily at him. Gods, she's beautiful, the pirate thought to himself as she rose from her seat and pulled a few pieces of paper from her pocket and laid them on the table. Even the simplest of actions set of a fire inside him that he could only identify as love. It burned through his veins, but Killian welcomed it as an old friend, finally allowing himself to be consumed by the emotion.

"Hey pirate, you coming or what?" Emma called from the front door of the establishment, Killian having been too lost in thought to notice her and Henry's movements.

"Oh, don't worry love; I'll always come after you." The pirate said with a wink, and Emma felt her face flush at the innuendo. She could hear Ruby laughing to her right, but the blonde refused to look at her, knowing her friend would shoot her a smirk and raise her eyebrow suggestively. Knowing not what to say, Emma simply held out Killian's leather jacket for him, and kept her face masked; not letting anyone see how much the comment had affected her; heat shot straight down her spine and she suppressed the shudder than ran through her.

"Why thank you, lass." Killian exclaimed while shrugging into his jacket. Emma watched as the buttons of his shirt -all 5 that were still clasped- pulled taut across his torso when he reached for the second sleeve. "Cat got your tongue, Swan?"

"Just waiting for you." The blonde woman mumbled with a smile, one that hopefully masked her blatant desire for the man in front of her. Get a hold of yourself Emma! It's just Killian, you've been near him before, this is nothing new! No matter how much Emma's mind tried to convince her, she couldn't stop her body's reaction; couldn't help the way she swayed toward him, or the way her pupils dilated with lust.

"You alright there, love? You seem a bit flustered." Killian exclaimed, raising an eyebrow and licking his bottom lip slowly, he was teasing her, and she loved it. Wait 'till we're alone pirate, then see who's flustered! Emma thought as she shrugged, playing her part in this act very well.

"Okay, let's get you to Regina's." Emma said as she turned to Henry and ruffled his hair; transitioning smoothly from hormonal teenager to doting mother. Henry smiled at his mother and took his leave from the Granny's, looking back to ensure that his mother and her pirate were following.

Killian took Emma's hand in his as they walked after the boy, watching him hop along the sidewalk. The lad has been through so much, it's a wonder that he isn't completely broken, the pirate thought to himself as he noticed Henry wave to a young lass across the street. He saw the girl blush slightly as he waved and chuckled to himself. "Who's that, love?"

"That's Grace, she and Henry are pretty good friends." Emma replied.

"Well it seems as though she fancies him quite a bit, doesn't it." Killian explained. Emma looked over at the girl again, detecting the small blush that adorned Grace's cheeks, and the smile that she hid with a ducked head. The blonde woman smirked and returned her gaze to her son. It was a relief to finally see Henry happy again, after Neverland; he had been a bit jumpy, but he had relaxed substantially in the past few days, and for that Emma was glad.

When the trio reached the mayor's house, Regina and Robin were sitting on the porch. The previously Evil Queen was reading Henry's book to Roland as Hood watched the two people he loved. The two adults had decided that they would not keep Regina's past from the child; they claimed that he had the right to know. Luckily, the young boy was fine with knowing his soon-to-be step-mom had cast a curse on an entire town, now that she had stopped using magic.

It was a difficult decision for the queen, after having magic as a crutch for so long, but she was certain that it was the best choice; for her and her family. Henry seemed to be the most proud, while all of the citizens of Storybrooke were mostly relieved with Regina's decision.

Emma watched as Henry ran to his mother and hugged her tightly, no longer feeling a pang of jealousy when the two were together. The savior knew that she couldn't change her past, couldn't go back and keep her son, but she was thankful for their relationship even if it was a little strange.

"Come on Roland, I'll read to you inside." Henry suggested as he picked up his soon-to-be brother and carried him into the house along with the old leather book. Regina smiled at the actions of her son, she was glad that he liked Roland; he would be a great big brother.

"How's noon for pick up?" Emma asked as the queen turned to her.

"That's good, we'll see you around." Robin replied for his girlfriend as he wrapped an arm around her waist. The savior nodded and turned with her pirate to leave. "And Hook," Killian glanced over his shoulder at the hunter. "Good job."

The pirate smiled at that; he had told Robin of his plans to woo the Swan girl once when they were drinking and the bowman hadn't forgotten. And even though Killian's original plan to win Emma's heart hadn't played out as he had planned, the pirate wasn't complaining.

Emma chuckled lightly at Robin's words; knowing full well that he and Killian had gone out for drinks more than once since the hunter and his son arrived in Storybrooke. She tugged on the pirate's hand and led him toward her apartment, but not before dropping his hand and grabbing onto the silver chains he wore. She pulled him in close, lips only a breath away and spoke low, letting the desire course through her.

"Take me home, Captain."

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