Captain Swan One Shots

The Perks and Pitfalls of Cohabitation

Summary:  Emma and Killian navigate the ups and downs of sharing a home. (Told from Killian's POV and Emma's POV)

Rating: T

Note: I'm really craving domestic Captain Swan. To say I was disappointed by the total lack of CS in the last episode would be a huge understatement. But here's hoping for some in the next episode. I hope this can tide you over until then! Hope you enjoy it! ~Steph

Note: I'm really craving domestic Captain Swan. To say I was disappointed by the total lack of CS in the last episode would be a huge understatement. But here's hoping for some in the next episode. I hope this can tide you over until then! Hope you enjoy it! ~Steph

...The Perks and Pitfalls of Cohabitation: Part 1/1...

Perk: Sharing a bed

Emma's POV

I turn over in bed, the sun warming my face, as my eyes flutter open. I can't help the smile that curls my lips at the sight before me. Waking up to Killian's face is one of the best things about living together. And falling asleep, tucked away in his strong arms, is another.

I always wake up before him, which surprises me. I figured he would be an early riser from his years out on the water. I'm grateful for the time I get to spend just looking at him, admiring his gorgeous face. His chiseled jaw, talented lips. Even his scar. That scar makes his face beautifully flawed, just like the man himself. I can never resist touching it. My hand reaches out and lingers on his cheek, my thumb stroking his scar and then his scruff. I move it to his lips, tracing their curves. The only thing I miss is his sparkling blue eyes meeting mine.

Sometimes, I feel tears fill my eyes as I look at him, realizing that our days together may be numbered. That these mornings might have an expiration date that is fast approaching. I want to have hope that I can be saved, but it's not always easy. When those thoughts enter my mind, I try to push them aside. I want to focus on the here and now, enjoy the time I have with my family and Killian.

I told Killian the truth shortly after he moved in, which was a few weeks ago. He was understandably hurt, but predictably forgiving and supportive. He vowed that we would find a way to save me together. And I try to hold onto that.

His eyes slowly open and meet mine. A grin spreads across his lips.

"Good morning, beautiful," he says.

Killian's POV

My favorite sight in all the realms is right before my eyes. Everyday, I have the privilege of waking to the stunning face of my true love. She believes she wakes before me because that's what I wish her to believe. I'm an early riser from my time on the sea. I've always risen with the sun.

I normally wake about an hour before she does. I stare at her peaceful face, in awe of her beauty and the fact that she's all mine. When the time nears when I know she will wake, I close my eyes and allow her to enjoy her own quiet moments. I feel her hand on my face and I ache to touch her too. I yearn to wrap my arm around her and pull her body up against mine, our lips meeting in a sweet kiss that quickly turns passionate. But I resist, allowing her a few more moments.

When she's touching me, sometimes my heart drops into my stomach. I wonder how many mornings we will get like this. How many nights we will get to make love in our bed. I've lived hundreds of years, but I've come to realize that I didn't truly start living until Emma. How could I go on without her? The question is too painful to consider, so I refuse to. Instead, I focus on hope and relishing every moment we have together.

"Morning," she says, a smile upon her lips, as she slowly brings them to mine.

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Pitfall: Sharing a DVR