Title: Summer Love
Author: Lauren
Rating: I'll rate it T for now, but it might (and it's a big might) be rated M in a later chapter. You'll find out why later.
Author's note: Wrote this as a challenge I received. Based on a book called Caribbean Cruising.
Disclaimer: I do not own pirates of the Caribbean
Summary: Elizabeth Swann is an 18 year old who has just graduated from high school. Her mother is about to be about aboard the luxury cruise line, The Enchantment. Elizabeth is the Maid of Honor at the wedding and is also invited to her parent's honeymoon, which is a 10-day cruise through the Caribbean. Along the way, Elizabeth meets Will Turner, her new dad's godson and Best Man in the wedding. Initially, Elizabeth just wanted to have a summer fling. But when she realizes that she is falling for Will, Elizabeth figure that her summer fling will be a little hard to achieve. Modern Willabeth and AU (alternate universe)
Summer Love
"I know present to you the graduating class of 2007!" said the principal of Elizabeth Swann's high school. After a long and eventful year filled with tests, homework, gossip, boyfriends, and family drama, the seniors of St. Thomas Moore Catholic High School had finally graduated. Elizabeth couldn't be any happier either. The school year was over and she was finally free!
A loud, echoing roar filled the auditorium as a blur of red and white caps flew up into the air. Elizabeth turned and hugged her best friend Kate. "I can't believe it! We've graduated!" Elizabeth was overjoyed.
"I know!" Kenzie responded. "You're coming to the after party, right?"
"Oh, I'm not sure. Here, wait right here and I'll be right back." Elizabeth said. Kate shrugged and turned around to greet her other friends as Elizabeth walked off to find her mom.
Elizabeth skillfully weaved through the huge crowd, trying to reach her mom and her mom's fiancé, Harry. They were both waiting somewhat impatiently by the exit.
She spotted her parents and waved to them, hoping to catch their attention. Her mother noticed Elizabeth and walked up to her. "Congratulations dear!" Her mother, Emma Swann exclaimed as she pulled her daughter into a tight embrace.
"Thanks mom." Elizabeth pulled away from the hug just as Harry hurried over. "Hi Harry," she said quietly. (A/N-Elizabeth isn't too fond of Harry. But you'll learn more about that later.)
"Congrats Elizabeth!" Harry stopped in front of his soon-to-be stepdaughter and wife, placing a loving hand on Elizabeth's shoulder.
"Thanks," Elizabeth replied without looking up at him.
"Um. So, anyway." Elizabeth turned away from Harry and changed the subject. "There's a graduation party dance thing going on right now and I was wondering if I would be able to go." Elizabeth looked at her mom. "Please?"
Emma sighed. "Dear, you know you can't. We've already discussed that we would have to leave right after the ceremony." Her mom was interrupted as Elizabeth quickly cut it.
"I know. But this is the last time that I'll see these people and it's only for a couple of hours and, and…"
"Your mother already said no," Harry interjected. "We are leaving for the airport early in the morning and you-"
Elizabeth whipped her head around and glared at the man that would soon be her father. "I never asked you!"
Elizabeth's mom crossed her arms, angered at her daughter. "Well! You are certainly not going with that attitude young lady! Come on, we're leaving."
"But mum! That's not fair!"
"Elizabeth, no! You're not going! Now let's go. I've got to finish packing!"
"Fine," she mumbled, upset. Elizabeth walked past her mom and snatched the car keys out of her hand.
Elizabeth awoke the next morning to a soft knocking on her door. She groggily opened her eyes and pushed the bedspread off of her. Elizabeth sat up just as her mom walked into the room.
"Morning sweetie," she said. Elizabeth smiled. "We're leaving for the airport in one hour, so make sure that you've got everything packed."
"Ok," Elizabeth yawned.
"Also, Elizabeth, one more thing. Please apologize to Harry. You're behavior towards him last night was rude and unacceptable!"
"I know. I will mom."
"Thank-you." Emma left the room and Elizabeth got out of bed to get ready for the day. Once she was dressed, Elizabeth checked her suitcase one more time, making sure she had everything she needed for the 10 day cruise.
About forty-five minutes later, Elizabeth was sitting on a barstool in the kitchen, sipping some orange juice. It was 4:48 in the morning and Elizabeth was dead tired. The flight to Florida (which was where the cruise ship departed) left at 7:00 am.
"Good morning, Elizabeth." Harry walked into the kitchen and poured himself a cup of coffee. "Are you all ready to go?"
Elizabeth surprisingly smiled at him and nodded. "Yes. Even though I really wanted to go to the party last night, I couldn't be more excited for the trip! I've never been on a cruise before."
"Oh, they're great fun, especially in the Caribbean."
A long silence filled the room before Elizabeth spoke again. "Um, Harry… I'm sorry for the way I acted towards you last night. I was just frustrated."
"I know and I understand. I would have been angry as well."
A few minutes later Elizabeth's mom walked into the kitchen with a carry-on in one hand and a huge suitcase stuffed to the top in the other. "Are you both ready to go? We can't miss the flight!"
"Yup. Everything's packed and ready." Harry put his cup into the sink and walked over to the stairs, picking up his suitcase. "Don't forget Emma, we are meeting my godson Will at the airport."
"I know, I know." She hurriedly walked over to Elizabeth and took the drink out of her hand and set it ion the counter. "Let's go, Liz! We can't be late! It's 5:00am now and it takes an hour to drive to the airport!"
After Elizabeth, Emma, and Harry had gone through security they sat in the waiting area, keeping an eye out for Will. It was thirty minutes until boarding and he was nowhere to be found.
"Maybe he's taking a different flight," Emma suggested.
"No, no he's not," Harry said.
"How do you know?" Elizabeth looked over the top of her magazine, wondering when they would leave.
"Because he's right over there," Harry answered, pointing to his godson.
"Oh," Elizabeth said, her gaze following Harry's finger. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw Harry's godson. This was definitely not what she was expecting. Will was gorgeous. He was around 6 feet tall with tan skin, dark, unruly hair, and striking brown, chocolate eyes.
"Hello," he said to the family. "Sorry I'm late."
Elizabeth tried to find her voice, but she couldn't. So instead of introducing herself, she simply smiled.
Suddenly, a loud voice came over the intercom. "Flight 248 is now boarding. Flight 248."
"Well, that's us." Emma said. The four made their way over to the gate and boarded the plane. Harry and Emma sat together near the front while Will and Elizabeth just so happened to be sitting next to each other in the back row.
How wonderful! Elizabeth thought to herself. If I can't make it through something as simple as an introduction, how the hell will I be able to survive a 7-hour plane ride?
Elizabeth walked to her row and decided to take the window seat. She set her carry-on bag in the compartment above her and sat down. She looked out the window and saw that the sun was just starting to peak over the horizon.
William Turner sat down and filled the empty seat next to Elizabeth. They were the only two in their row. "Hello again," he said.
Elizabeth jumped and turned her head around. She hadn't expected him. "Hi," she said quickly. "I'm Elizabeth."
"Will. It' s nice to meet you."
A few minutes later the plane had taken off and was high above the clouds. Conversation was sparse and a little awkward. Elizabeth yawned and turned to Will. "Would you mind if I fell asleep for a while? I've been up since four this morning and am exhausted."
"No, not in the least. Be my guest."
Elizabeth grinned at him and shut her eyes, almost immediately falling into a deep slumber. Will looked at her and smiled slightly. This was the first time that he had really looked at her. She was beautiful, just like Harry had said. Elizabeth had long and wavy honey-blonde hair, high, precise cheekbones, and full, pouted lips. Then there were her eyes. Even though he couldn't see them right now, it was the first thing that Will had noticed about her when they first met. They were light brown with flecks of darker brown and auburn around the center.
The plane made a sharp turn, which caused Elizabeth's head to roll onto Will's shoulder. He looked down at her and smiled, decided not to move her. She was tired and needed to sleep. Will glanced at her again before staring out at the sunrise. The sky was a mixture of bright pink and soft orange.
"Beautiful," he muttered as he gently moved a lock of Elizabeth's hair away from her face.
This trip was definitely going to be interesting.
