Captain Swan One Shots

Sleepless Nights

Title: Sleepless Nights

Author: Steph aka CaptainSwanLuver

Rating: G

Pairing: Killian/Emma

Characters: Killian, Emma

Category: Romance/Drama

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

Spoilers: Inspired by the sneak peek for the next episode 5x17.

Summary: Killian helps Emma deal with her sleepless nights in the Underworld.

Note: After I saw the sneak peak for tonight's episode, I had only one thought: How did Killian know Emma hasn't slept since she rescued him? Well, this is my answer to that. Hope you enjoy it! ~Steph

...Sleepless Nights: Part 1/1...

Emma lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling. She had been trying to fall asleep for the last three hours. Images of Killian's bloody, beaten body kept assaulting her every time she closed her eyes. She was overjoyed at being reunited with him, but now fear filled her at the thought that she might not be able to bring him back to life.

Killian lay on the other side of the wall in a similar state. They had awkwardly said goodnight in the hall, neither of them gathering the courage to say what they both desired: to spend the night in each other's arms. They knew this wasn't the time or the place to make love for the first time, but that didn't mean they couldn't still spend the night together.

Emma finally took a deep breath and climbed out of bed. She left her bedroom and moved to the doorway of the room Killian was in. She stood there in silence for a moment, staring at his figure in bed and trying to determine if he was a asleep.

He turned his eyes to her. "Can't sleep either, love?"

Emma shook her head. "Not a wink."

Killian held his hand out to her. "Come here," he said softly.

Emma was suddenly aware of what she wore: a thin tank top and white lace panties. Her eyes moved to his figure. He was bare chested and the rest of him was covered by the blanket.

Emma swallowed hard as she came to stand beside the bed. She slipped her hand in his and he used his hook to pull back the covers, revealing a pair of boxer briefs covering his lower half.

Emma slid into bed beside him and he threw the covers over her. His arm wrapped around her, as she lay her head on his chest. She smiled at the feel of his skin against hers.

Killian felt his skin heat up at her touch. He had wanted to make love to her for so long. He had dreamt of the feel of her skin against his. He had imagined slowly peeling off her clothes to reveal her beautiful body. He'd spent endless nights thinking about holding her in his arms as they explored every part of each other. He knew that when the moment came it would be incredible. But for now this would be enough.

Emma brought her hand up to play with his chains. "Tell me a story."

Killian chuckled. "Like a bedtime story?"

Emma smiled. "I'm not four. Tell me a story from your pirating days."

Killian shrugged, as he looked down at her. "Well, if assistance falling asleep is what you require, love, then I am afraid I can't help. My stories are far too exciting to lull anyone into a slumber."

Emma's voice softened, as she propped her chin up on his chest and met his eyes. "I know sleep won't come. I just want to hear your voice. I missed your voice."