My Captain

Now What?

*Killian's POV *

I awoke to the heat of the midmorning sun covering the bed. Emma was sleeping peacefully in my arms, her head on my chest and her arms around my waist. I grinned and stroked her hair gently. It appeared we both made it through the night without any wretched nightmares, so I just let her sleep.

*Emma's POV *

I didn't want to wake up. Not yet. This moment was far too perfect. The heat of the sun on my back, Killian's fingers running through my hair, and our arms around each other. Like I said, perfect.

Somehow, neither of us had any nightmares, and I was extremely grateful. It was exhausting waking up and not feeling rested.

I opened my eyes slightly,  closing them immediately to the light and groaned. I heard Killian laugh, "Well good morning, love. I was wondering when you'd wake." I groaned again and squinted up at him, smiling as best I could before lying my head back on his chest, closing my eyes.

Killian laughed again and kissed my forehead before getting up. I buried my face in the pillow, unwilling to move. Out of nowhere,  Killian picked me up and set me on my feet in front of him.

Before I could yell at him, his lips crashed with mine. My arms went around Killian's neck as I melted into his kiss. So familiar, yet always feeling new.  He pulled away first, resting his forehead on mine. "What shall we do today?" Killian whispered.

I laughed softly. "Well, we have some news to announce. So I suppose we should do that? But I do have to warn you, they're going to go all royal wedding." His smile grew, "Then I suppose we should get dressed."

*Killian's POV*

That goofy smile on Emma's face?  It was all I lived for. I was finally getting past those walls of hers, but as we got closer to her parents loft, I saw the nerves creep onto her face. I stopped, pulling her flush against me and placing my hands on her waist. She was looking at the ground until I spoke. "Hey," I said quietly.  "It's all going to be fine. I checked with your parents and Henry before I even asked you." Her eyes widened, and she smiled before kissing me softly.

*Emma's POV *

Killian and I arrived at my parents,  hand in hand. I knew it was "nap time" So I just walked in quietly.  Baby Neal was asleep, as were my parents. Henry was staying with Regina this week so the apartment was silent.

I laughed to myself as Killian made himself comfortable on the sofa. He grinned, giving me "the eyebrow" and I joined him. I cuddled into his side and his arms were around me.

*

Apparently I fell asleep, probably due to all the sleepless nights, last night not included. I kept my eyes closed and listened to those around me.

David- what'd you sedate her?

Killian- funny. But no, she often wakes with nightmares and it takes time for me soothe her back to sleep. She's just exhausted.

There was a silence.

Snow- what are they about? Her nightmares I mean.

Killian- honestly, she doesn't often elaborate much and I don't make her. Just as she doesn't make me when my nightmares of losing her overtake me.

Another silence.

David- you really love her, don't you?

Killian- Aye.

David- well to be honest,  I was still doubting you. But hearing the way you talk about the dreams... and seeing you two right now... I've never seen her so calm and happy at the same time.

Holy crap. Do I wake up? I felt Killian's chest shake as he laughed to himself. I took the opportunity to let my eyes flutter open. Hearing my parents busy themselves in the kitchen, I looked up at Killian. He was smirking at me. "Nice nap, love?"

Let's smiled and got up. I walked to the breakfast bar and sat on a stool. I felt Killian come behind me and wrap his arms around my waist and resting his chin on my shoulder. I leaned into him, keeping the affection subtle in front of my father.

My mother however, has never been good at subtly. "So," she began, "how'd last night go? Well I'm assuming." She really was terrible at this. I turned red, as always, and she laughed. "Then, we'll just have to plan an engagement party." She grinned.

Oh good god... I thought to myself as she started to plan right then and there.

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