Captain Swan One-Shots

Love in the First Degree, Part Nine

Out in the parking lot, Emma and Killian waited on Liam and Elsa. He nudged her shoulder as he said, "You know, Swan, this was a rather fun and... interesting outing."

She chuckled before she told him, "And by interesting, you mean all the trash-talking and storytelling, along with me falling on the floor."

He rubbed the back of his head as he said, "If I'm honest, I could have done without the falling bit."

Emma offered him a small and sweet smile in reply. He smiled back before he moved her hair off her shoulder.

Her face heated up at his touch, and she found herself needing to quell her nerves. So, she teased, "You going soft on me, Detective?"

Killian chuckled at her words. He then threw back: "Believe me, Swan, if I was going soft, you'd know it," a smirk playing across his features.

Emma only shook her head. Out of the corner of her eye, she then saw Liam and Elsa strolling toward them.

She then nudged his shoulder and said, "Here they come," motioning with her head. Killian glanced over, and a mischievous grin appeared.

He then surmised, "If they stood any closer, a piece of paper couldn't fit between them."

She rolled her eyes before she told him, "You've embarrassed them this entire time - I think it's time you let them be."

He offered an eye roll of his own before he said, "You're quite passionate about this, love." He sighed before he relented, "But I suppose you have a point. I've had enough fun at their expense for one day."

Emma hummed in reply as she shot him a satisfied look, just as Liam and Elsa arrived. She smiled at her friends as she told them, "This was lots of fun, you guys. We should do it again."

"I agree," Liam said. He then grinned and added, "Even if you two were sore losers."

Killian and Emma rolled their eyes before he deadpanned, "Very funny, brother." He then took a breath and spoke, "But I did have a good time, and I rather think we should do it again some time."

"But perhaps with something a little less competitive," Elsa teasingly told him as she grinned at him. He rolled his eyes in response.

He then asked her, "So, love, what are you going to do with the rest of your day?" casting a not-so-subtle look between her and his brother.

To his surprise - and Emma's - the pair of them shared a sweet smile before Liam explained, "I'm actually going to take Elsa sailing. I thought it'd be nice with just the two of us."

Elsa's smile grew as she added, "Yeah, and I have always thought the water was calming - not to mention beautiful."

Emma and Killian couldn't help but smile. He then sincerely offered, "I dare say there's no better captain to take you around the harbor, love."

Liam smiled at his brother in response. The younger Jones then spoke, "You may want to grab a jacket, Elsa. The sea breezes can be quite chilly."

She waved a hand in dismissal as she said, "Thanks, Killian, but the cold doesn't bother me."

He nodded at her in reply. The four friends then bid their goodbyes before returning to their vehicles.

As they walked, Emma and Killian noticed that Liam and Elsa's hands kept brushing against each other's - likely on purpose.

The blonde then surmised, "I'd say this double "date" went pretty well," a smile blossoming over her features.

"Aye, Swan, I'd wager it did," Killian agreed, smiling as well. His smile then turned mischievous as he added, "But it won't be nearly as much fun teasing them."