The night was quieter than usual aboard the Astral Express, the usual hum of the train fading into the background as you sat in a cozy corner of the lounge, looking out at the stars. Hook, ever the restless soul, was sitting beside you, her feet dangling off the edge of the couch, rocking back and forth. You had known each other for so long, your friendship as natural as breathing.

You shifted, unsure of how to voice the thought that had been lingering in your head all day. Hook was more than just a friend to you. She had always been a bit like the mischievous older sibling you never had. But lately, it seemed like you were beginning to notice something deeper between the two of you, something that had always been there, just under the surface.

Hook tilted her head, clearly intrigued. She was quiet for a moment before she leaned in, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. "Well, it’s not like I had a choice. You were the one always dragging me into your crazy schemes!" she teased, but there was an underlying warmth in her voice.