The Wind in Our Sails

William Turner lay on Elizabeth's lap. His eyes were half-closed, for he was very happy that Elizabeth was by his side. Elizabeth smiled, stroking his soft, tanned cheeks. Oh, Will.

William laughed out loud.

"What's so funny, Will?" Elizabeth asked.

"We used to be so young," he said. "It's been eight years, love, eight years since my father died. Then I met you, on the ship that day. Do you remember?"

Elizabeth nodded. "Of course, Will. Since that day I promised to take care of you. You passed out from floating on the sea for too long. Were those pirates brutal to you? What happened?"

"I escaped. Another ship came, and we were attacked. I only wanted to get to where my father was said to have been. The ship was burning, and I could only jump."

"It must have been scary. There, now. It's all past, Will. The important part is that we met each other."

"Yes. That is the only thing that matters."

"Elizabeth, I want to marry you."

Elizabeth stared, surprised and yet extremely delighted. Her face blushed, for she was very flattered.

"Yes, we shall be married."

Will sat up, his eyes wide with joy. "Do you want me to be your husband, forever?" he said, jokingly.

"Will, I am serious!" Elizabeth protested.

"We will be married right away," Will said. "And we'll live together with seven children!" Will was laughing.

"And what are we going to name all of them?"

"Well, there's Will Junior, Lily, Peter, Rose…We'll love each other forever." He said, leaning in for a kiss.

"Yes, forever and ever!" Elizabeth exclaimed.

He kissed her passionately on the lips. "You are going to be the most beautiful woman on our wedding day. Your dress is going to be long, and flowing, just like an angel."