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[captainswanbigbang]

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Killian stared for a moment, his jaw slack. “That’s my shirt,” he commented, “and my pants. Care to explain yourself?” The clothes were entirely too big for her, and she was more likely to trip than anything else. “Come here.”

Emma gave him a confused look, but complied without argument. “Did I do something wrong?” she asked.

“You’re fine,” he said, trying not to laugh. “Why don’t I just…” He wasn’t sure how to say it without upsetting her. “The pants are a bit long,” he suggested.

“Should I change?”

“I’ve got it,” he said. He knelt down and ran his hands down her leg. She didn’t say anything, but he could feel her tensing up. Before she could back away, Killian started rolling up the cuff of the pants. “Relax,” he admonished gently when she jerked her leg, almost kneeing him in the face. Bloody hell, he thought exasperatedly, he was only trying to keep her from hurting herself.

“Killian…” she warned as he began to work on the next cuff.

He heard her breath hitch when his fingers brushed against her calf. Her skin felt unbelievably soft under the rough pads of his fingers. For a moment, he allowed his mind to wander in a less than gentlemanly direction. “Something wrong, princess?” he asked, hoping she didn’t hear the catch in his voice.

“We’re going to starve if you don’t-” she stammered when he started tracing nonsense into her skin. “I mean… we… Killian!” When he chuckled, she threatened to kick him. “Food,” she reminded him, “remember?”

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[captainswanbigbang]

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There were plenty of toys in the room, but Emma could tell that the boat was special. He held it as if it was sacred, and looked at it like it was more precious than any glittering treasure. He handed it back to her and pointed to a small carving on the deck. “See that?” he asked. “I always wondered why there was a little ‘L’ scratched in the center.” Emma shook her head, unsure of what he was getting at. “For Liam,” he said. The smile on his face was innocent and childlike that she almost forgot how much she despised his jerk of an older brother. “You think it’s from the castle?” she asked as she handed back to him. “That’s his ‘L’,” Killian nodded. “A little messier due to his young age, I’m sure. Maybe it was his first. Maybe he gave it to me when I was born. It’s like he was with me the  whole time even when he couldn’t be here…” Killian hadn’t told her much of his beginnings. Aside from the curse, he’d kept a lot of his own history secret. Now, he still didn’t say much, but he seemed more willing to share little bits of his past with her, even the painful ones. “Killian?” “I’m sorry,” he said, “I just need a moment.”

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There was a man standing just a few feet in front of her. His dark attire left him partially hidden in the dim light, but there was no denying his intentions. His concentration was so focused on the lock he was trying to pick that he didn't even notice he was being watched. Or maybe he just didn't care. Odd.

“What do you think you’re doing?” she asked. He didn't even startle. “That would be none of your business, milady,” the man answered without bothering to glance her way. Emma stomped her foot, demanding his attention. When he refused to do anything but concentrate on the lock he was failing to pick, she cleared her throat. “My palace, my business.” That seemed to get his attention. He turned to her, gave her a once over, then smirked. For a brief second she was mesmerized by his too blue eyes. Then he opened his mouth again and the moment was gone. “Apologies,” he said, making an exaggerated bow, “none of your business, Your Highness.” Emma felt her cheeks grow hot as the man turned back to the task at hand. Never in her life had someone so blatantly disrespected her. To make things even stranger, he seemed fully at ease trying to break into her palace while she was standing right there. Determined to beat him at his own game, she spoke again. “Would you mind telling me what you’re looking for in the servants’ quarters?” Once again, he stopped what he was doing and turned to her. “You’re lying,” he accused. “This has to be a treasury of sorts, and you’re trying to tell me it’s not in hopes that I’ll give up.” “Suit yourself,” she shrugged. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

The man rolled his eyes and went back to fiddling with the lock. Emma groaned, knowing that they’d be here all night at this rate. Some thief. “Move aside,” she instructed. He gave her a curious look, then made a grunt of disapproval when she shoved him out of the way. Within seconds, the lock was picked, and Emma swung the door open. “How did you do that?” He asked, clearly dumbfounded. “There’s a lot of places that are off limits around here,” she explained, “even for a princess.”

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