Captain Swan One Shots

Saying Goodbye

I've decided to post all of my one shots since I started writing CS in October 2014, so I'll be working backwards.
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Title: Saying Goodbye

Author: Steph aka CaptainSwanLuver

Rating: M

Pairing: Hook/Emma

Category: Drama/Romance/Smuff

Summary: In order to rid herself of her uncontrollable powers, Emma must leave Storybrooke. But before she goes, she must say goodbye to Hook. This leads to some developments in their relationship.

Note: For the purposes of this fic, Hook never made a deal with Rumple. Written November 2014 before episode 4x08. ~Steph

-Saying Goodbye: Part 1/1-

Hook sat on the couch in his room above Granny's, staring at a picture of Emma on his phone. Henry had shown him how to use the camera, so now he could do more than just press the 'Emma button'. He ran his thumb across her face, his lips curling into a sad smile at the sight of her in a rare, unguarded moment. Her head was thrown back and she was laughing. He couldn't remember what she was laughing about, but he knew that he wanted to capture it. He loved the way her eyes lit up in that moment.

He sighed heavily, wondering if he would ever get to see her laugh or smile again. He had a knot in his stomach that kept growing. It took up residence there the moment she said she had caused the damage to the sheriff's station. And then when she ran from her family, ran from him, it intensified. He couldn't shake this feeling of impending doom. Hook hadn't seen Emma since and he was worried she might do something she would regret.

He ran his hand down his tired face, then picked up his bottle of rum and took a long swig. The rum could usually make things better, if only for a little while. It could usually make him forget the pain or the anger for a while, but this time it did nothing to dull the ache he felt.

He heard a knock on the door and set the bottle down. He walked to the door and threw it open.

Hook's eyes widened at the sight of Emma before him. He immediately rushed forward and pulled her into his arms, wrapping them tightly around her.

"Emma," he breathed, his warm breath tickling her ear.

Emma stiffened for a moment, but then allowed her body to relax into his. She buried her face into the crook of his neck and snaked her arms around his shoulders, inhaling his scent. She allowed the familiar warmth of his body to comfort her. Emma swallowed hard, knowing this would be the last time she would feel his arms around her. The mere thought broke her heart.

"I'm so glad you're alright, love," he whispered into her hair, reveling in the feel of her in his arms again. "I was so worried. We all were."

Emma slowly pulled back and met his eyes. "I'm sorry I worried you."

He smiled gently and cupped her cheek. "No apologies necessary. I'm just glad you're here now."

Emma dropped her gaze and stepped back from him, breaking all contact. She walked past him and he closed the door behind her.

She licked at her lips, as he came to stand before her. She still couldn't meet his eyes. This was going to be hard enough without having to watch the pain slowly enter them.

"I came here to say goodbye," she said softly.

A look of confusion flickered across his face.

"Goodbye? Are you going on a journey?"

She gathered the courage and forced her gaze to meet his. "I'm leaving Storybrooke."

Hook felt like he had been punched in the gut. He literally felt the air leave his lungs.