❝NOW THAT I SEE YOU.❞
In which the impulsive, prone-to-violence pirate falls for the girl made out of literal sunshine
[ONCE UPON A TIME SEASONS 3 & beyond]
cover by @girldirt
#1 in #killianjones 4/17/2023
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After the events at the cliff's edge with Cruella, Aurelia seemed like a shell of who she really was. At least to Killian. No one but him had seen her in two days.
Making matters worse, she found out that Cruella was never going to hurt Henry. She couldn't. The author had written that Cruella could never hurt anyone, ever.
It's why she wanted him dead so badly. David and Mary Margaret figured it out but by the time they arrived, it was too late.
She refused to go back to the loft, not finding any solace or comfort in her brother. So Killian brought him back with her to his ship.
She had barely slept, waking up screaming to nightmares, seeing Cruella's body lying at the bottom of the cliff.
She'd barely eaten and hadn't gotten out of bed unless it was to use the bathroom.
Worst of all, she had barely spoken a word since. And that had to be the most unsettling part. In the entire time he'd known her, Aurelia had never been quiet for more than five minutes.
Even when they were forced to go back to Neverland her letters had been at least five pages long.
Walking back down into the captain's quarters, Killian frowned, seeing her lying in the same position he'd left her in.
Curled into herself, with dried tears resting on her cheeks.
"Love, I brought you some fresh clothes. Mary Margaret picked them out since I have no idea how to put an outfit together that isn't black" he said, trying to make a joke but was only met with a small mumble of a thank you.
"I thought we could head over to Granny's. Get your favorite, hot chocolate and lasagna. Still a weird combination but maybe today I'll try it out" he said.
"I'm not hungry," she said, her voice soft and hoarse from not using it much.
"You have to eat something, love. And it'll be good to see everyone. They're all worried about you" he said.
"They're not worried about me. Just worried I've gone dark" she said.
"Lia, love. Look at me" he said, pushing the hair out of her face. "I promise you that's not true. The whole town's practically at a standstill wanting to know if you're okay."
Aurelia was quiet, not meeting his eyes as she looked at the wall behind him.
"Can I get extra whip cream?" she asked.
"You can have the entire can."
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Walking into Granny's, Aurelia stood at the entrance completely paralyzed.
When she walked in it was like the entire diner quieted down and looked over at her.
Stepping back into Killian she was prepared to turn around and leave. "Everyone's staring at me" she whispered.
