So this is love..?! ❤️

Chapter 2

Hook's POV:

For the next few days, I continue to talk to Bridget. I learn all about her, Wonderland and everything she likes. In some ways, I could use this information against her but I most likely won't. The only way I would ever do that is if Uliana forced any information she may 'need' out of my mouth. My group and this plan were important to me but I felt like Bridget was trusting me with these facts and if I wanted this to work, I would have to keep her trust.

"You know princess.. I never thought I would find you so interesting." I tell her, smiling while I do. In some ways it was fake but it also felt sort of genuine. "You aren't the freak that I thought you were."

That made her smile, which was odd because I could swear that it wasn't the best compliment I could have given her. But whatever works I guess..

Bridget's POV:

Hook has been talking to me a lot recently. All it left me was confused because he would never be nice to me before this.. How was I meant to react to his sudden change of heart?

Either way, I believe that he may be changing for the better so I don't decline his request to get to know me. A friend is a friend after all! Even if they bullied me for years..

The past few days have been all about me. He's been listening to me talk about Wonderland, Ella and everything else in my life. I appreciated the effort that he went through to let me talk. I never get to do this often and it made me feel so happy. Occasionally, he would slip in a small compliment which filled me with a weird sense of joy. Who knew Hook could be so genuine and admirable..

"How about we talk about you?" I decide to ask because all our conversations have been about me. Of course it was sweet that he wanted to learn about me but I also wanted to know about him.

After I ask this, I notice his eyes widen in shock. "Me, eh? That's not a subject that would interest you sweetheart.." he rejects my idea instantly.

"Please Hook," I plead. "I will listen just like you have for me. I'm sure you have some interesting stories!"

Many protests later, I get him talking about himself. He tells me all about his life, some stories from his personal life and his life with his group and Uliana and so much more. I found it all so entertaining. His voice had a grasp on me, I was hooked.. It was weirdly calming when he wasn't trying to be an asshole. That flirty voice had been toned down yet it was still able to seduce me.

"See I told you that I would listen!" I speak as soon as he goes quiet. "Thank you for telling me all of that, James."

The use of his first name must have shook him a little because he freezes for a moment. "Ah, it was my pleasure darling. I prefer your stories though, they are a lot brighter." This makes me smile once again, I couldn't help it. Was this meant to be? It's like we were meant to be friends this whole time! Why didn't he ever do this before?

We part and go our separate ways when we have to go to class because our timetables don't align. He blows me a kiss which occupies my mind for the whole of my lesson..