*Editing* Sailing The Seas (Once Upon A Time Colin O'Donoghue FanFiction)

August 7th, 2018

I sat on my bed, thinking over what I should say to Killian. "Killian, I heard what you said earlier this morning, and I just wanted to talk to you about it." No, that's way to direct. I muttered to myself. I guess I'll just say what comes to mind when I see him. I thought.

I remained sitting for a couple more minutes before I heard the familiar footsteps of the pirate I had fallen in love with. The pirate whom I had thought had fallen in love with me too.

"Good morning love, did you sleep alright?" Killian asked. "More or less, I kept hearing voices, Hook. But I don't know if they were real, or just a part of a dream." I answered. This is going alright. I thought. It's nothing too direct, and nothing too general.

"Well, I was up early this morning, why don't you tell me what the voices said, and I can confirm whether or not they were said." He spoke softly and reached out to touch my arm. I pushed past him and turned back to face him. "I don't think that's such a good idea Hook." I said, shaking my head.

"Why not, love?" "Because, Killian. If I tell you what they said, and you confirm it was said, I don't know how I'd be able to live knowing I was betrayed like that." This time Killian shook his head. "Bethany, did you over hear mine and the captain's conversation last night?" I nodded, fighting back tears.

"Oh Beth, I'm so sorry." He put out his arms to give me a hug. I pulled away. "No Killian. I don't want your hug. What I want is answers." Killian nodded. "Of course, love. Ask any question you want, and I will answer honestly."

I took a deep breath. "My first question is why did you call this person you were talking to, captain? I thought you were the captain of this ship. Who were you talking to Killian?" My voice was ice-cold, but I didn't care. Killian sighed.

"Last night, someone came to visit me. His name is Captain Malcolm. He used to be the captain of an old ship I was on. I call him captain out of habit." "Fine. I believe you. Now, next question. You said if she, assuming that's me, found out that you were stealing and thieving again, that I'd never be able to trust you again. Why didn't you tell me Killian? And when did this start up again?"

"Honestly, I never stopped thieving. It's a habit Bethany. You wouldn't understand. Habits are hard to break. And I didn't tell you because I knew it'd break your heart, and that you wouldn't trust me ever again." Tears fell onto my cheeks. "You're right Killian. You did break my heart. And now, trust is definitely an issue between us." I sighed, wiping my tears away.

"Last question. This Captain Malcolm guy, whoever he is, asked you if you'd grown attached to me. You said no, Killian, with no hesitation. That broke my heart most of all. Is it true? If so, why all the amazing dates and romantic stuff that you did for me?" "Of course I've grown attached to you Bethany. I love you with all of my heart." "Then why say no...?" You could hear the hurt in my voice.

"Because love, Captain Malcolm thinks that love doesn't exist, and if he found out that I'd fallen in love with such a beautiful, smart and wonderful girl, he would not be happy." "I don't know Killian. I don't know if I can ever trust you or anything you say ever again." "I'm so sorry Beth." "Sorry you said it? Or sorry you got caught?" And with that I pushed past him and ran up the stairs.