A new fic I started today that starts almost immediately after the finale ends. I'm not too sure how long this is going to be or where I'm going with this, but…hope you enjoy the ride with me!

Chapter 1

Emma sat next to Killian at the table as she watched Regina and Robin talking from across the room. They were too far away to make out words, but from the look of pain on both their faces told her it was a heart-wrenching moment for both of them.

And it was all her fault.

"This isn't on you, Swan."

Emma sighed as she felt him gently tuck her hair behind her ear…it was just like him to know what she was thinking. "You were right," she said softly as she watched Robin try to reach out and touch her, but Regina stepped back, holding her hands firmly out. "I should have left her in that cell."

"Swan…no…I was wrong." He set down his beer to cover her hand with his. "Look at me." He linked his fingers with hers when she did as he asked, looking away from the queen and Robin and into his eyes. "You did the right thing…leaving an innocent woman in jail isn't something you could ever do…regardless of the consequences."

Her brows furrowed with worry as she looked back over at them and this time when Robin took a step in, she didn't back away. She watched Regina's arms fall helplessly to her sides as Robin placed a loving kiss on her forehead, lingering long enough for Emma to realize how difficult this was for Robin as well.

He went for the door, looked back to look at her one last time, before finally walking out to join this family. Emma swallowed painfully as she watched Regina stand there for a moment…not saying a word.

The noise died down a bit, most everyone was looking at the queen now, wondering what she was going to do. Her parents had left not too long ago with her brother and Henry went back upstairs to their room. But there were still quite a few people left and most of them had their eyes trained on the queen.

Regina finally looked up and her wounded eyes found hers, they immediately turned hard and vicious. "I'm sorry," Emma mouthed to her as her eyes pleaded with forgiveness.

Regina responded by shaking her head in disgust before stalking over to the booth she had shared with Robin and Roland…the booth where she sat moments ago, overflowing with love and happiness. She snagged her purse she left on the seat and flung it over her shoulder, before stalking for the door. Anyone who was in her way, wisely stepped back to give her space and when the door slammed behind her, there was a moment of silence in the room, before the diner erupted with noise once more.

"If looks could kill, I'd be good as dead right now."

"This is no one but Regina's fault, love," he assured her as he tucked the curve of his hook under her chin and forced her to look at him. "Her past is coming to haunt her and no one knows that better than her, but being the stubborn queen that she is, she'll blame you before she blames herself."

"If I had known who she was…"

"You'd have still saved her."

Her eyes fluttered up in surprise. "Because I'm the savior?"

"Because it's just who you are." He scooted up in his chair so he could be closer to her…his knees were tucked enticingly between hers and he lifted their joint hands to kiss her fingers. "You know what it's like to be left alone, Emma and you couldn't bear the thought of doing that to someone."

She couldn't help but smile as she lifted a brow. "Says the person I once abandoned on a beanstalk."

He let out a low, playful hum from the back of his throat. "Aye…that you did, lass…and I once abandoned you in a cell…see how perfect we are for each other?"

She knew he was trying to make her feel better, so he rewarded him by tilting her lips up in amusement as she shook her head hopelessly. "We are quite a pair, aren't we?" she asked while she gently gripped the chain of his necklace, tugging him closer to her until they were inches apart.

"Careful, love," he murmured as she leaned in for a kiss. "Leroy is still lurking and you know how much of a gossip he is." He playfully nuzzled his nose with hers. "By morning the whole town will know that you're getting cozy with the local pirate."

She smiled as her eyes flickered to his lips. "I think it's a tad too late for discretion, Hook."

"Hmm…well in that case," he whispered moments before his lips brushed against hers, both lips curving in delight as the kiss became playful.

They nipped and teased, chuckled in between before going back in for more, as everything seemed to melt away. Killian was right…she couldn't take back saving Marian and if she had the choice she believed she'd do the same thing all over again. Her heart went out to Regina and what she was going through, but at the same time she had her own life to think about.

She was finally letting her walls down and opening her heart open to this man…a man she had fought so hard not to fall in love with. But she did…she loved him, and although she wasn't quite ready to say the words out loud, she was more than ready to admit it to herself. He was always there for her in a way no one ever has before. He gave up his ship…his home…for her. How could she not love this man? Her pirate? He was her person.

Someone cleared their throat, causing them to freeze with their lips still locked as they looked up at each other first before slowly turning to see the who had interrupted them.

"Henry!" Emma exclaimed as she jumped back as she nervously licked her lips. She took a quick glance over to see Killian hiding a smile as he ran his hand over his mouth, sweeping his thumb across his bottom lip. "What are you doing up?" she finally asked as she looked back at her son.

Henry, obviously a tad uncomfortable as well, glanced back between the two for a moment, before he finally kept his eyes on Emma. "I couldn't sleep…I was worried about mom."

Emma's eyes softened. "I know kid…but this is just something she has to deal with."

When Killian kicked out the chair in front of him, Henry sat down as he set his backpack on the table. "But she doesn't have to alone…I was hoping to catch her so I could stay the night with her."

"You just missed her, lad," Killian informed him. "She had a few moments with Robin and then left alone."

"I'm scared this will make her go back to that dark place she tried so hard to dig out of," Henry said worriedly as he bit his lip. "What you did, mom…it's too similar to what Grandma did to her when she was a girl."

"I know," she said grimly. "I also thought of that…I'm sorry, Henry…I know you think I should have left her, but…"

"I don't' think that," he said quickly in her defense. "I think you did the right thing."

Emma's eyes softened as she dropped her shoulders in relief. "You do?"

He smiled softly as he reached over to take her hand. "Because of you…Roland will get to know his mother."

Tears pricked her eyes as smiled as she gave his hand a squeeze. "You're right…I never thought of that, Henry…you're exactly right."

"I need to stay with her tonight…I feel like I need to be there and remind her of what she'll lose if she lets these feelings get the best of her."

"Of course," she agreed with a nod as she sniffed back her tears. "Of course…let me walk you."

"I'll be okay," he assured her. "Nothing wicked is lurking outside anymore."

"Yeah, well…in Storybrooke you never know."

"I'll walk him," Killian said as he placed his hand on her arm before she could stand up. "You stay and relax…I'll get him there safely."

"You don't have to do that, Killian."

"It'll be my pleasure…Henry, go on and wait for me by the door…just need a quick word with your mom."

He hid his smile with a quick nod as he grabbed his bag. "Okay."

"Call me in the morning, Henry."

"Will do…love you."

Once he was gone, Killian got up to his feet, looming over her as she looked up at him. "I figured after what he saw he'd might want to talk about it…walking him to Regina's will be a good way to do it."

"If you're worried about him not approving, don't…he likes you."

"Aye, but that was before he saw me kissing his mother," he teased as he leaned down and quickly brushed his lips with hers. "I'll be back."

"I'll be waiting."