Its embarrassing how long its been since I've updated. I understand if you shun me. Ugh. But hopefully, some of you shall return as I do intend to continue the series. I'm so sorry for the wait!

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Jack could tell that the two's reactions to seeing one another were drastically different. When Elizabeth came up on deck to find Will standing there a very confused and almost nervous look came across her face. "Will?" she called in surprise. His reaction was of relief and happiness. "Elizabeth!". He ran over and hugged her, Elizabeth hardly returning the gesture.

Thoughts were flying through her head. It took her a second before she could form one of them into words. "What are you doing here?" she asked. That was a good place to start.

"I decided to come with you." Will responded. He could see the almost anger in her eyes. "Why wouldn't you want me here?"

Elizabeth shot a glance to Jack who was observing the situation not sure about whether it was good or not. Thankfully, Elizabeth returned her eyes to Will with the look going unnoticed by him.

"I can do things on my own. I'm fine." She said sharply and retreated back below deck. Will sighed and slowly walked away. Jack remained still fixed on the situation. He stood there for a moment, rolled his eyes, and walked away as well.

Love, or what a could be love, is a tango. That's how it felt for Elizabeth. She didn't understand. Simply coming here was a huge feat for her. She was worried about her being able to deal with her feelings for Jack. But now the question was not if she was going to accept him, but if he was going to accept her.

One week had passed since they had embarked on their journey and not once had Jack even spoken to her. Yes, maybe once or twice he made a remark. But it was purely business and nothing else. Also, there was Will to consider. Now that he had come, this left her to keep pretending. And on top of that, what did Sao Fenge want?

A person can't completely go without sleep. Its just not possible. So after staying up most of the night, Elizabeth did usually get a few hours of sleep. Now under these conditions it was down to but a couple hours. But on the bright side, she now had a much prettier view at night.

She was enjoying this beautiful view while the night was young. All but a few members of the crew were in bed or heading there. One of them being Jack. He went to open the door to the captain's quarters, when he spotted Elizabeth. He paused and Elizabeth could tell he was was there. Uncomfortable as it was, she tried her best to let it go unnoticed. He stood there for a moment of indecision. He tried to refuse talking to her, but Will was fast asleep and in the moonlight…

"It's rather late Miss Swann"

She looked at him but then turned back around. If he thinks he can just start conversation after ignoring me for a week he's wrong, she thought. "Jack you know just as well, if not better, than me that I won't be sleeping soon"

He nodded, agreeing. Desperate for conversation, he stepped closer. "Rum?"

Elizabeth was still in character as the Governor's proper daughter. So she scoffed at the drink stretched about before her and replied "No, sir." Her eyes still peered out along the crystal night horizon. The caribbean sky was empty of clouds but full of stars and the moonlight painted the ship.

Jack sat on the edge and had some rum for himself. "So, Lizzie," He started. She showed irritation to being called such . But on the inside she felt I twinge of butterflies. It had been awhile since someone had called her that. "Why couldn't William trust you to be on your own?" he continued. Elizabeth took a deep breath and hesitated for a moment. She knew she couldn't really answer that.

"Why have you chosen to not acknowledge my presence until now?" she fired back. He too, didn't know how to answer the question.

After a moment of silence, he decided to continue fighting for her to respond. "What made you change your mind?"Jack was having a merry time. Smiling, flirting, drinking rum.

"How were you so sure I'd come?" Again, no response.

"How's that corset fitting, Lizzie?" He said mockingly. Elizabeth found none of this the least bit amusing. Fuming she leaned in the speak.

"My corset is fine, Captain. There, I answered your question. Now its your turn. Tell me this, Sparrow: What does Soa Fenge want with me? What is in this for him?"

Elizabeth had asked the ultimate question in this game. Jack suddenly didn't find this conversation amusing either. For what Soa Fenge wanted, Jack didn't think about. He thought hard over it. The long silence indicated that Elizabeth had won. Jack no longer wanted to play.

"Get to bed, Lizzie." He said much more seriously. He gave her a last long look and started to walk away.

"You know that won't be happening, Jack."

Opening the door to his cabin he said "You said I knew better than you, right?" She showed no sign of understanding.

"Trust me. Go sleep." With that, he closed the door.

The idea was ridiculous. It was not that late. She might not be able to sleep for another few hours. But with nothing to do, and the curiosity of what he meant, Elizabeth made her way back to her cabin. Almost laughing at herself for believing him, she laid herself down to bed. Her conversation with Jack replayed in her mind as she lay there. Unexpectedly, her eyes grew weary. All her worries and fears that tormented her every night were absent. Just as Jack had predicted, Elizabeth fell asleep.

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Funny how something so simple puts us at rest.