Hearthook - opposites attract

Chapter two-proposition

  As Hook stormed into the villains' lair, the others couldn't help but snicker at the sight of him, covered in pink frosting.

"I didn't take you for a baker, Hook," Hades drawled, his fiery blue hair flickering with amusement.

Hook shot him a withering glare, using his namesake to point at his ruined shirt. "This was not my doing. It was that new girl - the one who's all pink and sugary sweet."

Uliana sauntered over, her icy blue eyes gleaming with malice. "Ah yes, the little princess who tries to make friends with cupcakes. And you just let her get away?" she tsked, shaking her head in mock disappointment.

Hook bristled, running a hand through his dark hair in frustration. "Her friend Ella whisked her off before I could do anything."

Uliana's eyes widened with wicked delight. "Good thing I have a plan to teach that little princess a lesson" She let out a sharp, cackling laugh. "This is going to be so much fun."

Uliana explains the plan. . .

Meanwhile, Bridget was nervously wringing her hands as Ella lectured her. "I really think you should stay away from Hook and his cronies, Bridget. They're nothing but trouble."

Bridget bit her lip, her brow furrowed with worry. "I know, but I feel awful about making a mess of his shirt. Maybe if I make him some cookies and apologize again, he'll understand it was an accident."

Ella sighed heavily, knowing there was no dissuading her kind-hearted friend. "Alright, but please be careful, Bridget. Those villains don't play fair."

Bridget nodded, a determined glint in her eye. "I'll be careful, I promise. But I have to at least try to make things right."

Later that night Bridget knocks on hooks dorm room and he lets her in, she has a box of cookies in a cute little pink cookie tin with hearts.

Hook sits next to Bridget on the bed, his piercing gaze studying her every move. Despite his gruff exterior, a part of him can't help but be intrigued by the sweet, innocent girl before him.

"What are you so in awe about, princess?" he asks, his voice dripping with false charm.

Bridget glances up at him, her bright eyes shining with hopeful optimism. "Oh, I was just admiring all your, um, pirate things. It's all so fascinating! I've never really been around people like you before." She pauses, her brow furrowing slightly. "I hope you don't mind me being here. I just wanted to apologize again for the cupcake incident."

*Hook suppresses a smirk, knowing full well that Uliana's revenge plan is already in motion. .. and he may have liked how she seemed to be interested in his interests but he wouldn't admit that.
"Not at all, love. In fact, I appreciate you taking the time to make amends."

He plucks a cookie from the box, his hook glinting in the dim light as he takes a bite.* "Mmm, not bad. Though I must say, you have a habit of making a mess of my things."

*Bridget's face falls, her expression etched with guilt.* "I really am very sorry about that. It was an accident, I swear! I would never intentionally--"

*Hook cuts her off, leaning in closer until Bridget can feel his warm breath on her face.* "It's quite alright, darling. I'm sure you didn't mean any harm." *His eyes glint with a dangerous edge.* "But you know, maybe there's a way you could make it up to me..."

*Bridget swallows hard, suddenly feeling very out of her depth. But her desire to make amends outweighs her unease.* "Anything. I'll do whatever it takes to make it right."

*Hook's lips curl into a wicked smile. The poor, naive girl had no idea what she was in for. This was going to be far too easy.* "Well, in that case, I have a little proposition for you, princess..."