You Brought Me Home - Captain Swan Fanfic

Chapter 11

After Killian had managed to get Emma off of his back, he held her gently to his chest. She had fallen asleep on their journey to the apartment. Carefully, he lay her down on her bed.

He made sure she was comfortable with the blankets and then headed for the door. His hand reached for the knob when he heard her voice.

"Killian?" she spoke softly, confused.

"Yes, love, it's me."

"Where are you going?"

He paused for a moment, then headed toward the bed so she could hear him well. "It's late, darling, we should sleep. I was heading out."

She sat up on the bed, running a hand through her hair. "Will you...stay with me?" She picked up her tired eyes, finding him in the dark. "Please?"

Although she couldn't see, a smirk appeared on his face as he sat down on the chair next to the door. "Of course."

Emma quickly spoke, "No, no," her head shook slowly. "Stay with me." She emphasized the words this time, patting the empty space next to her in the bed.

He grinned at her childish behavior. "As you wish." He gently kissed her forehead, and they lay in the bed together as the night faded away.
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Emma woke to the sound of Henry's voice. "Mom, mom, mom, MOM!" he spoke ecstatically.

She jerked her head up, her appearance nothing like last night. Her hair was extremely tangled, her makeup smudged, and her eyes barely open.

"WHAT? WHAT'S WRONG?" her voice paranoid. She reached for Henry in attempt to protect him.

He held her hands, comfortingly. "No. Mom, nothing's wrong. Everything is fine. Okay?" he spoke calmly.

She sighed deeply, dropping her hands in her lap. "What's up, kid?"

"I came to wish you a happy early birthday!" he exclaimed. For a split second she looked confused, as if not remembering when her birthday was, but soon she was smiling at him.

He moved his arms to the table next to her, reaching for something. "And here you go." he happily spoke, as he handed her a mug filled with hot cocoa.

She gasped, showing her excitement and then genuinely thanking him. "With cinnamon?"

"Always."

Emma grinned joyously, then noticed something odd. She was the only person in the bed. Where was Killian? Why did he leave?

Just then, she noticed a tiny piece of paper next to her lamp. Her eyes still tired, she picked it up and did her best to read it.

Emma, if I succeeded in not waking you, I went for a shower in the bathroom. Don't worry, you did nothing last night that you will regret.

P.S. I think Henry has got a surprise for you. Happy early birthday!

-Killian

She smiled to herself as Henry watched her read it. Wait, if Killian went for a shower, why isn't there water running?

As if reading her mind, Killian opened the bathroom door. Naked.

His actions were quiet because he was planning on not waking Emma. He got about halfway out the door before he locked eyes with Emma, both pairs widening.

She immediately looked away, coughing, telling him to retreat. Killian saw Henry and shut the door as fast and as quietly as possible.

Henry glanced toward the bathroom, then back to his mom. "Are you okay? Did I make the cocoa wrong?" he asked, alarmed by her coughing.