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Apologies
The light Caribbean breeze brushed through Jack Sparrow's hair as he stood on the top deck of his prized ship the Black Pearl. Jack scanned the night sky, looking for the North star. Finding it, he smiled as he looked at the bright star. The one thing in his life that never changed, the one thing that was always constant.
The creaking of boards turned his attention to the person behind him. He gazed over his shoulder to find the only woman shipmate on his ship.
"Anamaria," He said.
"Captain," She replied, giving him a slight nod. She then crossed her arms and looked out to the water. Jack followed her gaze, finding that she was watching a pod of dolphins that were passing through.
"Something you needed to tell me luv?" He asked.
Ana turned to look at him. "How...?" She started to ask, but he interrupted her.
"I've known you for how many years Anamaria?" He smirked. "What's bothering you?"
"I...I just wanted to say I'm sorry Jack," He sighed, knowing where this was going. "I'm...I'm sorry for leaving you," She walked in front of him, and scanned his face. "I'm sorry for leaving you and I'm sorry for taking your ship." Her breath became ragged and he knew she was on the verge of tears. Jack bit his lip as she continued. "I know how much she means to you and I never meant to break your trust like that. I hope you know that Jack."
He nodded and turned his gaze to the sky once again, forcing himself to look at the stars and not her face. He breathed in, bracing himself for what he was about to say. "I don't deserve your apology Ana."
"What?" She asked confused.
Now he looked down at her, to her brown eyes were filled with confusion. "I don't deserve your apology, because I did the same thing to you." Ana bit her own lip as he continued. "I betrayed your trust Ana, I stole your ship. I'm sorry."
She shook her head as he tried to speak his apology once more. Pulling his head to her shoulder she hugged him. For a few minutes the two pirates stood still, holding each other close.
Finally they pulled apart. "Looks like things even out huh?" She asked chuckling a bit as she looked up at him.
He smiled. "On one condition,"
"What's that?"
"It never happens again, and we stay true to each other."
"Agreed Captain, agreed."
So they stood there watching the stars. A Captain and first mate. A set of pirates.
A pair of best friends.
A.N. – Hope it wasn't too short for anyone. I haven't written in awhile and yesterday I just had a small idea pop into my head. Please review before you move on, and if you have any story ideas, tell me. Thanks.