Summary: Modern Day Willabeth. Completely AU. Our favorite couple are college students at Cambridge and just going through their years. Follows their relationship and friendships with others all throughout.
Rating: T, most likely. Will vary depending on how my mood is.
Disclaimer: I don't own Will Turner or Elizabeth Swann (or anyone else you recognize.) nor do I own Orlando Bloom... damn it.
Beginning the third year of college brought new adventures, new friends, and new classes to all students. The first year flew by full of nervous looks as each student grew acquainted with the campus and figured out who they should befriend and those they should avoid. Second year was a bit less nervous as students knew where to go usually immediately, had formed a group of friends, and was settled comfortably in their dorms. Their third year, though, was just starting and everyone was excited for the new year.
A deep sigh was let out into the cold London air as one student steadily made her way towards the dorm area.
"Elizabeth!" A deep voice called after the female and her hazel eyes brightened. Turning quickly on her heels, she beamed a large smile.
"Will!" Elizabeth Swann, the female, quickly launched herself into the arms of the tall male, wrapping her arms firmly around his neck. "I missed you so much!"
The male grinned against the female's neck and placed a soft kiss there. Both his arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her close to his body.
"I highly doubt you missed me, Liz," William Turner's voice was quiet as he spoke, though he didn't care what others heard. "You saw me just a few days ago when I was at my mum's!"
Elizabeth pulled back a moment, gasping before smacking Will on the arm. "How dare you say that! I hate going a day without seeing you!" A pout crossed her lips and Will pulled her back towards his body again.
The couple stood in silence for a moment until a loud "Oi!" was let out followed by a slight thud. Elizabeth glanced up at Will who had an eyebrow up in question.
"'Lizabeth! 'Illiam! 'ere ye are!" Another male straightened himself up for a moment then moved towards the two once again, swaying in a drunken manner.
Elizabeth had to hide her face from laughter. "Jack, were you out drinking last night?"
"No…"
Neither Elizabeth nor Will could believe his answer as they both clearly broke into laughter.
Jack Sparrow was Will Turner's best friend for nearly twenty years now, meeting each other from family matters around the age of two. Whenever someone would look at them, they would find it hard to believe they were best friends and think that Will had gone crazy.
"Too bad you are a horrible liar," Will finally spoke up, still snickering.
"Wot?"
"Recall who had to pick you up last night…"
Elizabeth had to bite her lip to resist the laughter that threatened to erupt. Jack turned towards her, glaring despite the smirk on his face. "Wot yeh laughin' at?" He stepped closer until Will wrapped a possessive arm around Elizabeth's waist.
"I'm laughing at you, of course!" She replied easily, her own smirk taking her lips. "Shame that you always pull my Will away to save your drunk arse!"
Jack's jaw nearly dropped as he turned to his best friend. "Yer goin' to let yer li'l wench talk to me like tha'?" He motioned both his hands towards Elizabeth and stuck out a disgusted tongue.
Will nodded after a moments thought. "Yeah, I think I will."
"She's got yeh whipped…"
Elizabeth scowled. "What was that?" Her arm around Will's waist tightened as she glared at the other male.
"Er… nothin'! I t'ink I see someone I know! Oi! Pintel! Ragetti!" Jack glanced over Elizabeth's shoulder to see two random but familiar person. After speaking, he quickly ran off before Elizabeth made a reply.
Will shook his head and laughed slightly then glanced down to see his girlfriend pouting.
"Why is he so mean to me, Will?"
"Oh, Liz, that's just how he is! You should know that!"
Elizabeth still pouted and Will wrapped his arms around her, hugging her close to him once again. "It doesn't matter, anyway." He whispered softly and pulled back slightly. "His opinion on you has nothing to do with me," He pressed his lips to hers, "Because I love you for you."
A small smile slipped onto Elizabeth's lips as she hugged herself closer to him. "Well, I love you too, even if you are whipped!" She giggled at her own words.
Will frowned and pulled his body away from Elizabeth's. "Oh, way to go and ruin the mood!" He threw his arms up dramatically, walking away in the same drunk swagger as Jack was known for.
His girlfriend chased after him with a giggle. "Come on, Will… We won't have much time together! Our first classes are tomorrow!"
For the most part, both she and Will had the same classes, save a design class she was taking for fun.
"Please treat me out to a day out?" Elizabeth rounded to face Will, her lips pouting out and eyes wide. She knew how to get him to say yes.
Will let out an exaggerated sigh and rolled his eyes. "I will as long as you promise to come to every football match I have this year."
Elizabeth wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a kiss on the lips. "Of course I will, Will! I went to every game you had last year and our freshman year! Well, after we started dating."
The two of them had been dating since winter time of their first year at Cambridge University. There was no doubt that would last through out college and most students who knew them betted they would marry too. Neither let the others ideas get to them in the mean time, they were living in the now.
"No, you only went to home games…" Will smirked as Elizabeth finally realized what he meant.
"You want me to go to away games, too?"
"I said every match, love."
"But I wouldn't have a ride to the mat…" He placed a finger on her lips to stop her from talking.
"Actually, you would. I could get Jack to do it…"
"No! I'll never get in the car with him!" Elizabeth gasped and smacked Will on the chest, causing Will to laugh out loud.
He wrapped one arm around her waist as they started to head towards the parking lot. "Mum bought me a car over the summer, as you know, and Coach said if we have our own rides, we can drive ourselves."
Elizabeth's smile lifted and she leaned up, placing a kiss to Will's cheek. "All you'll have to do is make sure I'm awake." She giggled at her own words and Will dragged her over to his white 2006 Honda.
"Where to, my love?" Will said while giving a mock bow and opening the passenger side door. Elizabeth rolled her eyes and gave him another kiss on the cheek. "Any where! Today is our last day of freedom and I only want to be with you."
They agreed to get some ice cream and drive around for a bit then catch a movie and afterwards, go to dinner.
The time flew by all too quickly for the Cambridge lovers and there was nothing to buy more time as sunset was falling on them.
Finally they arrived back at the university with much reluctance. Will held one of Elizabeth's hands in his own, fingers intertwined and the other rested around her waist.
"Thank you, Will." Elizabeth's quiet whisper caught Will off guard as he lifted an eyebrow.
"What for, love?"
"For being such a wonderful boyfriend… you really didn't have to treat me out today."
Will only chuckled as they arrived at the dorm area, shaking his head in response. "No, Liz, you deserve everything that I can give you and then some."
A mock gag knocked the two out of their romantic reverie and caused them to turn to see Jack approaching them. "Oi, 'Lizabeth, tha' room mate o' yer's is drivin' me mad!"
Elizabeth rolled her eyes and shrugged. "Oh, Jack, come on! It's completely obvious that Olivia is in love with you!" She spoke through giggles.
Olivia and Elizabeth had gone to high school together for their senior year and both agreed ahead of time to be roommates at Cambridge. It was Olivia who had introduced her to Will and hooked them up.
"I haven't seen Liv since our last day last year, so I imagine she's been bothering you to find me. You are best friends with my boyfriend."
She stood onto her toes and placed a quick kiss onto Will's cheek then went back into her normal stance, letting her head drop onto Will's shoulder. "You should really give Liv a chance. It's not like an actual relationship would kill you."
Jack let out another gag and covered his mouth, faking vomit. "Well, I need's to steal yer lover boy from yeh! He hasn't unpacked a single thing and Norrin'ton is needin' to speak to 'im about football." Jack turned back towards the stairs and began to head on up.
"Tell him I'll be up in a few." Will called after then turned back to Elizabeth. "Goodnight, love." He cupped her cheeks and leaned down, gently pressing a kiss to her lips. "See you tomorrow morning; maybe we can catch breakfast before heading to class?"
Elizabeth nodded and placed a kiss on his cheek before her boyfriend headed up the stairs to see what James Norrington needed.
She happily skipped up the stairs after he was out of the view and into her own dorm room.
"Elizabeth Swann!"
"Olivia Walker!"
And in a quick moment, the two females were tangled into a hug. "I missed you so much, Lizzie!" Olivia giggled as she pulled away from her best friend. "How was your summer? And what's your schedule? We have to have at least once class together!"
Elizabeth found herself laughing at the same time as her friend spoke frantically. Olivia was the only piece of home that Elizabeth had here in Cambridge.
The next morning arrived all too quickly as Will groaned and dropped his arm over his eyes, not wanting to wake just yet. First day after a fantastic summer spent with his mother, occasionally his father, and his girlfriend.
Will reluctantly sat up and glanced over to see his friend sprawled out and a few pillows covering his head. "Jack," he called out but received no answer.
Knowing exactly what to do, Will opened the mini refrigerator that Jack insisted on having and grabbed two ice cubes. He rubbed his face with a yawn then moved next to his best friend, carefully lifting his shirt and dropping the cubes into it.
"'illiam 'urner! I'm goin' to kick yer arse!" Jack yelped as he flew up from the bed, dancing to get the ice cubes out.
Will ducked by his dresser and grabbed his clothing to quickly change. "You deserve it, Jack. Classes start in thirty and it takes you that whole time to even wake up." He rolled his eyes as Jack went on grumbling.
After five minutes of listening to 'Yeh stupid whelp always pushin' me aroun' 'n yeh always replacin' me wit' tha' 'Lizabeth!' Will went on down to grab a quick breakfast and search for his girlfriend.
The cafeteria was packed with nearly every new student trying to find someone to help them out. Will smirked as he watched two males try to trace a map to each of their classes.
"Will, over here!"
The cheerful voice of Elizabeth broke Will from his distraction and he smiled towards his girlfriend who sat at an unfilled table, save a few sophomores.
He sat down next to her after grabbing a muffin and a bottle of water then rested his head against her shoulder. "Ready for the day?" Elizabeth asked as Will wrapped his arms around her waist.
"What do you think?" He mumbled after turning to rest his forehead on her shoulder. She patted his dark brown hair and brushed a slight wave from his face. "This was something I missed during all our time apart."
Will grinned and placed a kiss onto her shoulder. "Well, you'll have the rest of this school year and my mum, the other day, created an idea." He lifted his head to rest his chin on the shoulder, shutting his eyes.
His girlfriend turned her face and kissed his lips. "What might that idea be?" She spoke softly while stealing a piece from the muffin Will had barely touched.
"She said if you want, you can stay with us over the summer. She hates the idea of you being home alone when your father is traveling."
"You know I would love to!" Elizabeth giggled. "But each time you come over when Papa's away, you seem to enjoy it…" Her eyebrow lifted in a suggestive manner, causing Will to smirk.
"Well, at least we get plenty of alone ti…"
"Damn tha' whelp!"
Jack's voice drew the attention of Elizabeth and Will away from their conversation and towards the swaggering man. Both his arms were swinging around as he approached the two.
"Oh, Jack, what did Will do now?" Elizabeth called back, earning a groan from Will. Just what he wanted, a bunch of lower classmen hearing Jack complain.
"Tha' boyfriend o' yers, me best friend, put ice cubes down ta back o' me shirt!" Jack put a threatening finger towards Will's face but he made no answer.
"I tell yeh, I'm goin' to kick 'is arse one day soon! Bad 'nough he's replacin' me wit' yeh!" To exaggerate his words, Jack threw his arms into the air and took a step back. "I've known 'im all me li'e 'n it takes yeh t'ree years ta take me place!"
Will just lifted an eyebrow and covered his mouth to resist his own laughter. "Jack, you can't talk! All during high school I was replaced by random girls but never complained. Also, from how you're talking, you make it sound like you want to be my girlfriend."
Jack's face fell serious as he turned to face Will completely. "Wot did yeh just say?"
Elizabeth was in a giggle fit next to him. It was hilarious how these two were complete opposites but got along so well and could make her laugh easily. "Boys, boys! Don't start a fight!" Her words went unheard between Jack and Will.
"Yeah, I really do think Jack is just jealous of you, Liz."
"Whelp! Yeh better shut yer trap!"
"Don't you agree? He's acting as if he's jealous. It's too bad I love you more than I do him." Will was grinning completely as he spoke, the anger over coming Jack's features not affecting him.
"Well, look at the time! Come along, William, time for our first class…" Elizabeth knew that any moment the boys would get an arguing fight and she'd leave them to make fools of themselves.
Will glanced at the now standing Elizabeth and nodded. "All right," he said as he stood up on his own. "I guess I better go ahead to class before Jack can grow anymore jealous…"
"Boy! Yer goin' to pay!"
Before Jack could go on with his threat, Will had wrapped one arm around Elizabeth's waist and steered her out of the cafeteria.
"It's going to be funny the day that Jack actually tries to kill your arse…"
Elizabeth's voice knocked Will from his thoughts on the first day of school, causing him to look down at the girl at his side.
"Oh, so that's going to be funny? Thanks so much." He mumbled in reply, furrowing his brows in mock anger.
"It will be funny because I know you can beat him, silly! It's not going to be funny if he wins." Elizabeth retorted with a pout. "And it would also be funny because I would fight with you. Like I'd let your best friend beat my boyfriend."
Will sent her an 'are you serious' look as they approached their first class. "I wouldn't need you to fight with me. Jack might threaten to beat me, but he wouldn't ever go through with it. His father raised him not to fight."
That was an advantage of knowing someone their full life. Will's parents met Jack's father after his wife died a short while after Jack's birth. Teague was never one who loved his son as much as a father should, which would explain why Jack was the way he was.
Shaking his head for a second, Will glanced down at Elizabeth. "It's funny thinking of how strict Jack's dad was… and seeing how his son came up." He found himself laughing slightly and he looked down at the ground. "Teague's a good man, though."
Elizabeth wrapped her arms tighter around Will's waist and shrugged. "You and Jack remind me of the Yin and Yang symbol. You are bright and happy and Jack is darker and kept to himself." She found herself looking out a bit, thinking of what she had said. Perhaps that was why her boyfriend and his best friend got along so well.
Will let out a sad sigh and removed his arm from Elizabeth's waist as they were now standing in front of their first class. "Ready, Liz? First day of hell…" He said in a sad tone, knowing fully well that he wouldn't be able to hug onto his girlfriend during class hours.
Elizabeth stepped up to him and placed a kiss on his lips then grabbed his hand. "Yes, I've been ready. Now come on, you slow poke!"
author note: Second try at a modern story but first go as Willabeth in a university. Please, read and review. Tell me what you think of each character (I must say, it's fun typing as Jack. My Word was having fun with it!) and tell me if you think their in character. Any critiquing posted will be put into thought.
And, if you have any requests to post... be my guest and request! (hah. that rhymed.)
So, erm, yeah. I hope you enjoyed and please tell me what you think!
