Captain Swan One Shots

Only Beginning

Title: Only Beginning

Author: Steph aka CaptainSwanLuver

Rating: G

Pairing: Killian/Emma

Characters: Killian, Emma, Henry, David, Mary Margaret

Category: Romance/Drama

Disclaimer: I do this out of a love for this couple. No infringement is intended.

Spoilers: Inspired by BTS photos from the finale. Yes, that kiss!

Summary: Killian proposes to Emma, but his fear of not being deserving of her, causes the proposal to take an unexpected turn.

Note: So this was inspired by the BTS photos of that kiss from the finale that we were all freaking out about and are anxiously awaiting. This is my take on it. I felt like if it is a proposal then it must have happened before the kiss, so this is my idea of how it could go. Hope you enjoy it! ~Steph

...Only Beginning: Part 1/1...

Killian Jones was a confident man. He knew he was handsome, charming, and smart. He also knew he could navigate the seas like no other and had sword fighting skills that could rival the best of them. But when it came to matters of the heart he was decidedly less confident.

Emma was an amazing woman and he constantly fought the demons in his head that said he didn't deserve her. He had done terrible things in his life, but he had tried to change for the better. Killian had tried to be a man deserving of Emma. But then he had become the Dark One. The swiftness with which he had let the darkness consume him frightened him. He was ashamed of the things he had done, the things he had said to her.

It was Emma and Liam who helped him see that he should forgive himself. But that wouldn't happen overnight. Even so, he now believed he deserved a future with Emma and he hoped he could give her the life she deserved.

They had been home one week when Killian made the decision to propose to Emma. They were currently experiencing a few moments of peace that he was positive would end soon and he didn't want to miss his opportunity.

...

David climbed aboard the Jolly Roger. He spotted Killian looking out at the water.

"You wanted to see me?" David asked.

Killian spun around to face him. "Aye, thank you for coming."

"Are you going to make me walk the plank?" David asked with a chuckle.

Killian laughed. "No, I have something that I'd like to ask you and I didn't want Mary Margaret to overhear."

David arched an eyebrow. "I assume it's something you didn't want her to blab about."

"I would have put it more politely, but yes." Killian paused, his expression growing serious. "First, I don't believe I properly thanked you for helping save me. You have my sincere gratitude."

David shrugged. "It's nothing you wouldn't have done for any of us. You're a part of this family, Killian."

"Thank you," he said. Killian cleared his throat nervously. "That is actually what I would like to speak to you about. Becoming an official member of your family. I'd like to ask for Emma's hand in marriage."

David tried to hide his smile, as he crossed his arms over his chest. "And if I don't give my blessing?"

Killian shrugged, his tongue swiping at his lips anxiously. "I plan on asking your daughter to be my wife no matter what, but I wanted to uphold tradition and out of respect for you."