I don't own Peter Pan and the Pirates characters.
*Cecilia. My betrothed* Midshipman James Hook thought as he smiled. He sprawled on his bed before memories formed. Mental images of a happy woman. A memory of Cecilia kissing him after a marriage proposal in his home months ago. A sudden frown replaced his smile.
*I remember mentioning being a merchant near Cecilia months ago. I'll never reveal how I'm actually providing for her until our wedding. Cecilia will never know about my actual days as a pirate. She won't marry a pirate* James thought. He bit his lip. Worry began to fill his eyes.
Captain Jasper Hook stepped into his younger brother's sleeping quarters. He smiled at James. ''I am looking forward to capturing a ship. There will be plenty of gold coins for us. Perhaps I'll capture a woman with the ship.'' Jasper laughed.
''Do you know if Cecilia will find us? Perhaps she will wish to join us. She might wish to be with just me.'' James viewed him tilting his head to one side.
A frown appeared on Jasper's face. ''Cecilia might find us. Perhaps not at all. What are you going to do if Cecilia finds out about you?''
James bit his lip another time. ''I don't know.'' He sat up. James focused on Jasper.
''I'm curious. What do you like about Cecilia?''
''I like Cecilia's smile and when she kisses me. Cecilia is beautiful, kind, smart, etc. There is something I don't like about her. Cecilia can be terrifying when she's cross. Her loud voice. Her trembling body while she is cross.''
''Are you still looking forward to your wedding?'' Jasper asked.
James began to nod. ''I am looking forward to being with the woman I cherish for the rest of my life, Jasper. Your ship could be your bride. You are certainly attached to it. Cecilia will eventually be my bride. She won't be cross another time.''
''Was Cecilia always cross?'' Jasper asked.
James shook his head. ''Not always. Cecilia was a bit irritated when I always mentioned counting gold. She frowned. Sometimes she yelled. Coins will never replace my betrothed.''
''Let's capture a ship,'' Jasper said. His eyes were on James as the latter stood. Jasper turned and approached his ship's deck. He looked back after James followed him.
''You can count every gold coin while I dream about Cecilia,'' James informed Jasper. He saw the latter's sudden smile. James smiled another time after he noticed a new ship. He viewed Jasper's men capturing a ship's passengers. He and Jasper approached the latter's men. James turned to two men holding a woman's arms. He recognized the struggling woman's dress and hat. His eyes widened at a snail's pace. ''Cecilia!''