The Choice

Chapter One

6 months. 6 months ago today Neal died in my arms. I looked in the mirror, dressed in my red leather jacket navy blue jeans and combat boots, and I took a deep breath. I never stopped loving him. But I needed to stop, I could be happy if I just moved on.
I heard a knock on the door and walked slowly to it. I opened the door to the apartment and took another breath. There in front of my eyes was Killian Jones the other man in my life.
"Hey," I said. "I'm almost ready to go Killian."
"Okay love," he said with his charming grin. "Are you okay? You seem a bit worried today." He must have seen the look in my eyes. He put his hand on my shoulder. "I'm here for you love."
"I know, I'm just really stressed out right now." I said walking away from his arms. I wasn't mad at him I just needed some space, especially today.
"Swan," he said and walked over to me,"it's okay you can tell me anything. Relax love." He put his hand back on my shoulders and started to massage my back. I moaned a little and smile. He always knew how to make me smile even on my worst days. His hand on the back of my neck just felt soothing.
I turned around and put my hands around his neck. "Thank you Captain, you can always make me feel better. But I'm about to be late for work." I said blushing.
"Wait," he said. He turned me around and brought his lips to mine. He put his hand in my hair. I moaned and backed away biting my lip still tasting his lips on mine.
"Come on we gotta go!" I laughed.
"Why don't we make it a bit more fun Swan?" He started to lower his back and get closer to the ground. "Jump on love!"
"Oh my god!" I said laughing. "No! Killian I have to get to work!" I pulled his hook out the door.
"What's the point in working if you never have fun," he said. As I was walking out the door he snuck up behind me and picked me up like a baby.
"Damn it Jones!" I said laughing again. He carried me down the stairs and threw the parking lot to my car. My hands were in his hair and we were both laughing the whole time.
He put me down gently and started laughing again. "Thanks for making me smile." I kissed him on his cheek and we got in my yellow bug.