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He then sat far away from here in the sand. She looked confused. Why hadn't Jack tried anything? Perhaps he wasn't ready to be reminded of that fateful day back when they were on the Pearl. She looked at him. So the Captain really does have feelings, she thought. He lifted his head and caught her gaze. Immediately, she looked away. She was, once again, overcome with guilt. He noticed this and signaled for her to come sit next to him. She reluctantly obliged.

"You're not a bad person."

"How can you say that?" she said teary-eyed.

"I know you. I know who you were and who you've become. I've been a bad influence on you."

"I can't argue with that."

"You see, Luv, you did what was best for the crew and yeself and yer little fiancé. Even the best decisions sometimes aren't the right ones to make. The honest ones."

"I wish I could just put it all behind me."

"Aye. I bet ye do. Listen to me, Lizzie. It's obvious ye want my forgiveness."

"So you'll grant it?"

"Not exactly… ye'll have to earn it."

"By doing what, exactly?"

"You'll think of something. I already am."

"Oh, Jack!"

"Just tell me one thing, Luv. Why didn't you tell the whel… I mean Will about our little… thing?"

"It wasn't his burden to bear. I couldn't have him…. Didn't want to have him know that his fiancé was capable of murdering a friend."

"Friend… Friends don't kiss like we did, Lizzie. There's more to that story, I know it."

"I deceived you. You trusted me and I betrayed you. It was a goodbye kiss, Jack."

"So it was." He said, not believing a word she said.

"I don't want to talk about it. You're rescued now, it's done with."

"I'm not letting you go off the hook that easily. Off the plank, maybe, but not off the hook."

"What does that mean?"

"It means…"

At the very moment, she looked into his eyes. He saw a glint of hope in her eyes. She hopes I'll forgive her. I'll do more than that, he thought. I'll get my revenge, yet. But before he could finish his sentence, he saw the Pearl returning. It had drifted off into the distance when he left, for he had forgotten to anchor it. All part of the plan. He had obviously gained Elizabeth's trust. He would definitely take advantage of that.

"Look, me ship's back"

"That doesn't answer the question, Captain Sparrow."

"Let's continue this on the ship, shall we?"

He extended a hand to help her up but she refused.

"I can get up myself."

"Suit yourself."

"Jack, wait… Does this…. Square your debt with Jones?"

"So long as he doesn't find out about your little rescue."

"Then we must keep it a secret."

"Aye. It's not you I'm worried about."

They then boarded the ship. Will hugged Elizabeth tightly and she returned the embrace. Jack watched them with a strange look on his face. Jealousy, perhaps? No… the captain could never be jealous, could he?

"Are you alright?"

"Yes, Will. Now that you're here."

"I think we should have a talk, don't you?"

"Perhaps we should."

He led her down to the cellar.

"You left Jack to the Kraken."

"I had no choice. It was the only way to save ourselves. Jack was being a coward. He knew the beast was after him and chose not to share it. He would have condemned us all to death had he gotten into the longboat. The Kraken was after him. I did what was necessary."

"But… why did you bare this alone?"

"I never wanted anyone to find out. We were to rescue Jack and everyone would think he did a noble thing. I thought… he'd want to hold onto that but no. He had to let everyone know."

"I saw… I saw you two, before you killed him."

"You did?"

"What was that? It was so… different. And… you kissed him"

"It was a distraction. I had to make him believe I would never hurt him. It was to lure him to the mast!"

"There are more ways to do that, Elizabeth. Kissing him wasn't necessary."

"Jack's weakness is women and lust. I gave him what I knew he wouldn't be able to resist. It was the only way, don't you see?"

She got teary-eyed as she remembered telling the same thing to Jack before he died. Before he called her a pirate.

"But you don't… You don't love him, do you?"

"Of course not, Will! I love you! I want to marry you!"

"I believe you, Elizabeth."

She then walked upstairs. She saw Jack at the helm. He looks so beautiful, she thought. She didn't know, however, that at that very moment, he was thinking the same thing about her. She avoided him the entire day. When night-time came, she went down to the sleeping quarters but decided against sleeping with all the men. She trusted them and all but ever since they found out she had killed their Captain, she feared what they might try and do to even the score. She grabbed some pillows and a blanket and planned on sleeping in the rum cellar or on the deck, perhaps. Just as she walked up the stairs, she was blocked by none other than Jack Sparrow. He looked at her curiously.

"Where are you going, Luv?"

"To sleep. I've… had a long day."

"No, I mean why are you coming up here?"

"I'm not sleeping down there with those men. They might try something. Ever since you so kindly informed them of my… dirty deed."

"I'm afraid, since you are a crew member, just like them, it would be unjust for you to sleep anywhere other than the designated sleeping area. We don't want them thinking you're favored, do we?"

"I think you're forgetting something, Jack. I am not a crewmember, I am merely a guest, and a woman."

"The latter, Luv, is quite obvious. Quite obvious indeed."

"I refuse to sleep down there."

"Sorry, Luv. You're going to have to."

"No!"

"Wait… there is… a second option. Although I doubt you'll even consider it."

"Try me, Captain!"

"Me cabin…. Is, at the moment, unoccupied and therefore could be occupied by you, should you choose to occupy it."

"I beg your pardon? That's a rather improper suggestion."

"Luv, I'm not a fan of proper. And besides… you won't have to worry. I'll be at the helm all night. Gibbs is off. So the cabin will be all yours."

"Is there a lock?"

"I'd advise against using it."

"Hmph. How do I know you won't barge in and…"

"And what?"

"Nothing."

"Also, I'm a big fan of knocking."

"What will the crew think? Seeing me leave your cabin."

"You'll just have to get up before they do. I'll knock at dawn."

"I don't think I can, Jack… you really shouldn't be so kind…"

"Fine. I guess you'll be sleeping with them, then. Good luck"

He started walking away but then she pulled his arm.

"Wait! Fine, I'll take it. Your offer."

"Will you, now?"

"Yes."

"After you, Miss Swann."

"Thank you, Jack. You really are a good man. And I'm a horrible person."

"Do me a favor, Luv. Don't thank me. Ever. Brings up the memories…"

His gaze travelled from her eyes to her lips and then back up to her eyes. He led her to his cabin. Will saw but did nothing to stop it. He went down and wallowed in his sorrow. Jack opened the door to his cabin and showed her the bed.

"So? Will it do, Miss Swann?"

"Enough!"

She had caught him by surprise.

"Enough with the 'Miss Swann' act. My name is Elizabeth."

"Alright then… Elizabeth… are these sleeping arrangements acceptable?"

"Yes. Thank… I mean…"

"I know what you mean."

He walked to the door and tipped his hat. Looking at her seductively. Longingly...

"G'night, Lizzie. Sweet dreams."

She smiled. And frowned as he closed the door. She felt pretty important. The captain rarely let anyone into his private cabin. But he let her. Why? As she crawled into bed, his bed, that had his scent embedded into the sheets, she wondered what would have happened if he had stayed and was crawling into the bed as well. Also. With her. Together. She cursed herself for having such inappropriate thoughts about the Captain. She was then overcome with cold and pulled the covers, the same that covered Jack on the nights he chose to sleep (which was not that often), and wished he was there to keep her warm. To protect her. She felt safe in his arms. She then thought back to the moment when he had come back from the longboat when the Kraken was attacking. Why had he come? Was it for his ship? Or for her? Then she remembered grabbing his leg. Why had she done that? Because he made her feel safe. Like nothing bad could ever happen to her. That was because he had always been there to save her but she could not return the favor. That was all before she had killed him. Taken away his life when he thought he could trust her. Why had he let her under his skin so easily? Surprisingly, he was wondering the same thing. As Elizabeth went to sleep, she relived the moments before she murdered him. The "good man" speech and the kiss. The passionate, fiery, and lustful kiss. This time, however, it lasted a much longer time. Then, she heard the click. She couldn't stop it. Then, she saw the look of hopelessness in his eyes. She hadn't noticed that at the time. He tried to hide his fear and sense of betrayal with his usual smirk. That irresistible smirk. She wanted to slap herself in the dream and stop her from making the biggest mistake of her life. Then, she saw herself leave and watched his desperate attempts to free himself from the shackles. Then the Kraken came. She witnessed his death for the first time. It was almost like slow-motion, lasting several minutes, much longer than the actual event. When the Kraken engulfed Jack, the man she loved, she let out a very loud scream.

"No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

She was still sleeping, yet crying and screaming, for Jack. Yelling his name desperately. Jack immediately let go of the wheel and ran to his cabin. He opened the door to find a crying Lizzie, still sleeping, tossing and turning, flailing her arms. He ran to her and shook her for her to wake up. He was the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes. She lunged at him and put her arms around his neck, pulling him onto the bed with her. She buried her face in his chest and he embraced her, looking concerned.

"Jack! You're alive!!! You're alright! Oh, Jack! I'm so sorry! I'm so, so sorry! I never should have! I'm so sorry!"

"Shhhh. Shhh, Lizzie, Luv, it's alright, Jack's here."

"I'm sorry. I really am."

"I know, Luv. I know. Shhh. It's ok."

"Please don't go, Jack. Stay… with me."

He waited until she got quiet. Then, he let her go, thinking she was asleep. As he got up from the bed, she grabbed his leg and pulled him back. He turned around and looked into her glistening eyes. He could swear he thought his heart broke. He hated seeing her like that. So defeated, so… trapped. He leaned down and kissed the top of her head. She looked so innocent. He closed the door and crawled into bed with her. She laid her head on his chest. Then, she could not hold back her desire any longer. She claimed his lips with hers and he, surprised, gave into the kiss. He then asked permission with his tongue to enter her mouth and she happily obliged, allowing him entrance. He made her feel so good, like she was committing a forbidden act. He then rolled her onto her back and climbed on top of her, never letting his lips leave hers. He removed her hands from behind his neck and pinned them above her hand, examining them carefully. He had a hint of humor in his eyes.

"No shackles this time, Luv?"

"No."

"Good."

He then continued to kiss her and then his hands began to travel up and down her body, making her feel amazing. She had never experienced such pleasure before in her life, not even with Will. He never kissed her like this nor dared touch her like this. Like Jack was. She felt so free at that moment. She wanted it to last forever, but then, she pulled back, much to his dismay. She brought her hands to her lips, which were tingling madly.

"I'm sorry, I can't. I love Will."

"Then why, pray tell, the two times we have kissed, you were the one to start it? I'm getting mixed signals from you, dearie, and I'm not a very patient person."

"Then I'll be sure to make my intentions much clearer from now on. Now would be the time for you to leave."

As he was about to protest, she shot him a look of warning and he remained silent. Without a word, he left the cabin, shutting the door, leaving a very confused Elizabeth behind. Not many hours later, a loud, pounding knock came to her door. She knew it was Jack. She walked outside onto the deck and saw him at the helm. She waved but he did not take his hands from the wheel, but gripped them tighter. It was at that moment that she remembered the events of the previous night. She then felt terrible. Why was she misleading him? Or perhaps it was Will she was misleading. She just didn't know anymore. She walked up to the helm.

"I'm sorry, Jack."

"You've had a lot to apologize for lately."

"I know. It's not my intention to be any trouble. If you want me to leave, I will. It's the least I owe you after…"

"After you sent me to a cruel, cruel fate?"

"Yes…"

"You're right. It is the least you owe me. In fact, you pretty much owe me your life."

"Beg pardon?"

She followed him as he walked down the stairs, making sure to avoid the mast at all costs as long as she was around.

"Well, after all the times I've saved your life, you end up taking mine.""And then rescuing you!"

"Out of guilt."

"That and…"

"And what?"

"Nothing… important."

"If I hadn't saved ye all those times, I wouldn't have been in the locker in the first place."

"If you hadn't saved me, you would have gone to the locker anyway and so would the rest of the crew and there'd be no one to save you then. So regret saving my life if you will, regret ever having met me! But remember it's because of me you are alive again. So if anyone owes anyone anything, it's you."

"On the contrary. You see, Lizzie Luv, I do seem to recall that the precious times we've kissed, you kissed me."

"Jack… what does that have to do with anything?"

"All I'm saying… is that now… it's my turn."

At that very moment he pulled her body against his and gave her the most ardent kiss of her life. It was gentle at first but then became passionate and lustful, like every other one of their kisses. She put her arms around his neck and paid no mind to the fact that she was being pushed back towards the mast. Then, Jack's hand moved down her arm. Most likely to hold her hand, she thought. And then she heard it. The clicks of a shackle. She pulled back from the kiss and looked at him with sadness gleaming in her eyes. He immediately felt remorse but he wasn't about to back off now. Not after he had spent all night while she was peacefully sleeping coming up with his plan for revenge. He caressed her cheek and put on his smirk but deep down he was feeling guilty. Now he was misleading her.

"Jack… why?" her voice barely above a whisper, obvious hurt in her words.

"You had it coming. I told you, Luv, I'd be getting me revenge. So, tell me, how does it feel? Betrayal."

"What now? There's no Kraken, Jack. What are you going to do to me?"

"Wait. The crew'll be coming up soon. That should be interesting, seeing as some of them are quite displeased with you, Miss Swann."

"So that's your plan, is it? Leave me here, defenseless, to a crew of men who want to get back at me, even at the point of a sword."

"Li…"

"Just go, Jack. At least I left after I betrayed you. An eye for an eye, isn't it? Would it kill you to do the same?"

"The Elizabeth I know is never defenseless."

"You're a coward, you know. You know what I did on the Pearl was right but you still have to amuse yourself."

"What was that?" he said sounding a bit angry.

"Coward. A real man would finish the job himself rather than have his loyal crew do it for him."

"My crew would never lay a hand on you."

"Oh really. Then why did a handful of them threaten to kill me if they got me alone and why did you offer me your cabin."

"They threatened you? Damn it, Lizzie, why didn't you say anything?"

"It's Miss Swann. And it wouldn't have made a difference."

She's lying, he thought. Lying to save her own skin. It wouldn't be the first time. The kiss had been a lie and so had the talk of death threats. Although he had to admit he had sensed some truth in her kiss. Some longing and satisfaction. But it was most likely her deceiving ways. He would leave her for a while, wait for the crew to come, embarrass her a little and then set her free. She frowned. Not even her lie worked. Of course it wouldn't work. He was heartless. At that moment, he reconsidered his decision, thinking perhaps she was telling the truth and showed her the keys. She looked astonished as he unlocked her from the shackles.

"There were no threats, were there."

"You never really wanted revenge, did you."

"Oh I do… But for other things, savvy?"

She eyed him curiously and then saw Will come up, a strange look on his face as he spotted the two. He approached Jack and took out his sword, holding it to Jack's neck. Elizabeth gasped.