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A short chapter, thanks for all my reviews so far guys. Really means a lot to read them. Can I just thank the following people: Linalove, -LoveandPiracy. Tndigger, Katydid50 and Vicky for all your lovely reviews. Made me smile so much!! Thank you for restoring my faith in this story!!

He twirled strands of her hair between his fingers lazily as her head lay on his chest, rising and falling with each breath he took, both of their heavy breaths had slowed back to their normal rates a short while ago and couldnt bring themselves to loose contact. Instead he held her close to him and lay still with her, content and stated.

The soft candle light illuminating the dark room and the moon was full out the window, there was a calmness around him as he heard her heartbeat thump loudly in her chest. He could feel her bare breasts rubbing against his ribcage and he wanted nothing more than to touch her again. But he couldnt pry himself away from her hair.

Her curls were long and soft, something Jack hadnt felt in so long and he ran his fingers through them not being able to get enough of the feeling between his fingers, the sound of her purring in contentment on his bare skin brought goose pimples to his body and a smile on his lips.

He had never felt so complete lying with her in his arms both of them in awe of the intimacy that occurred mere moments before.

"Mmmm Jack!" she purred her fingertips sliding over his skin "that was amazing"

Jack shivered and smiled to himself and his inner voice praising himself "yeah I know" he replied breathing in a deep breath not bothering to open his eyes, completely relaxing into her touch and he he took a moment to add , "unbelievable darling," I always knew it would be

Until another voice interrupted them,

"Whos Lizzie?" the voice asked " you kept moaning Lizzie, not that i werent complaining....i'll be anyone you want me to be"

His eyes snapped open in confusion and the soft candle light turned harsh against his eyes, the morning sunlight shining through the open window, and he glanced down to the red straw-like hair his fingers were tangled in and he cocked his eye brow in disbelief. His fingers pulled away from the red mess quickly receiving a loud hiss from its owner and he ignored it and sat up hearing a thud, the bed sheets pooling at his waist. He looked around the room.

The red head peered her head over the edge of the bed rubbing her head "what did ye do that for?" she groaned climbing back onto the bed and settling herself next to the raven haired girl nestled at the other side of Jack, her hair lay wild on the pillow and she was as naked as the red head.

Jack rubbed his head and groaned. Bugger.

He threw the sheet away from himself and climbed down from the bed to retrieve his clothes and dressed quickly. He pulled his breeches on followed by his shirt and tunic then he reached down to pick up his boots..

"Jack?" the red head called out sitting up going somewhere?

"sorry ladies Im afraid that I have to get back to me ship, but dont fret-" but before he could finish he was interrupted by the raven haired who chose that moment to wake and sit up next to her friend, Jack stood straight and tried to force the dirty thoughts that came to mind upon seeing both of them sitting up fully naked and wanting himagain.

"Come on love, get back over here and let me get rid of your tension " she said, but before he could reply she was pushed away by the red head which was followed by a fight between the two of them, screams filled the room as they pulled each others hair and scratched each other

"Ladies please" Jack shouted trying to diffuse the situation but after receiving more screams he shrugged his shoulders and pulled his boots on, and reached his coat from the back of the chair, then he strolled over to the 3 coins he had placed on the desk the night before, casually he turned around to see if they would notice. When he saw that they were still enthralled in the biting screaming and clawing at each other he rolled his eyes and carefully slid them back into his pocket before heading for the door.

When he reached the bar downstairs he made his way over to his usual table and propped his feet on the stool next to him and he stretched out letting his eyes close and his head fall back.

Kate was so confused.

She couldnt remember anything up until she woke up in a strange bed. She didnt know how she had got there or if she was travelling with anyone, thats if she was travelling at all. She couldnt even remember if Tortuga was her home town or not.

She had woken up in a strange room with a woman with grey hair and kind eyes sitting on the side of the bed, at first she was scared and tried to move but a sharp pain shot through her head

"Ah pet, youve banged yer head poppet, try not to move too much," the woman said resting a wet cloth on her head and soothing her back onto the bed. "Dont worry yer safe"

Kate looked down at herself under the covers at the old night gown she was wearing "Where am I?" she asked quietly bringing the covers to her chin as the woman stood up and began to fold Kates discarded shirt

"Your in me pub dear, you had a knock to the head, me lad Jimmy found ye in the alleyway out back, lucky it were him, never know who could be round here. Brought you here. You been asleep for 2 days pet "She said glancing back to Kate "whats your name pet?"

"K-Kate"

"Well Kate my names for short, what brings you to this god for saken spit of land then?" she asked helping her sit up.

Kate began to answer then realised that she couldnt remember, she wasnt even sure Kate was really her name it had just been an instinct to say that name when she was asked. "I dont know"

After sensing that Kate was upset she sat on the edge of the bed and smoothed her hair against the pillow "Well pet, till ye found yer feet, you can stay here, earning yer keep mind you. Need a pretty face and a nice voice to serve behind the bar" she said.

After that Kate had begun work at Vickys bar serving the customers their ale and rum each night, in exchange for a small room. It had been 3 long weeks since she had been discovered lying in a heap in the alleyway behind the Faithful Bride. She had been left for dead if Vickys son Jimmy hadnt have nearly fell over her on his way back from his secret meetings with the priests daughter. Luckily she was well hidden but still there was still a chance something worse could have happened to her.

3 long weeks had past when he had walked into the bar.

His golden smile was the first thing to catch her attention, the way his lips curled up to smirk at the revolting actions of the two whores sitting firmly in his lap. His goatee brushing the shoulders of their shoulders each time he whispered into their ears, his filthy fingers tracing circles on their thighs, then she looked away as he forced his lips onto theirs.

Men! She hoped that she would never have to be that intimate with a man so seedy and desperate, no she would wait for the right suitor to whisk her off her feet and take her off into the sunset and-

She was cut from her thoughts when she saw him approach the bar, quickly not wanting to serve him she hurried along to serve the sailor sitting at the other end of the bar.

"What will it be?" she asked

"Not for me, luv, unless youre on the menu" was her reply and she rolled her eyes and poured him a rum and practically threw it into his hands and carrying on serving. When she returned to drying some glasses she noticed the golden mouthed rat sitting at the bar smirking away to himself, making sure that Anna and Reggie were watching him closely, she rolled her eyes. Those two whore would bed anything that moved, not just for money either.

Knowing that if she didnt do her job properly she may face eviction from her kind heroins vile alcoholic husband John she knew that would have to serve him, so she took a deep breath and forced her smile on her lips and stood in front of him.

"what can I get you?" she asked, he glanced toward her and then stopped suddenly still, something flashed across his face and Kate couldnt recognize the look he gave her, she began to feel uncomfortable under his gaze and the ever growing silence from him "Can I help?" she tried again. But as he opened his mouth to answer, John pushed her aside, grunting something to her and she forced a smile.

After that she could feel the golden toothed strangers eyes on her for the rest of the night, she noticed how he would watch her every movement when he thought she wasnt looking. It was starting to annoy her and it was just plain weird. She was happy when he had finished his 3rd bottle of rum and followed the two girls upstairs.

That night her dreams were confusing again, they were blurred and frightening, it was safe to say that she hadnt slept very well, but just as she had given up hope of a peaceful hour or two a flash of gold filled her mind and she felt instantly safe.

The next morning she started work with a fresh forced smile ready for another full day of serving drunk aging sailors who really needed to bath more often and eat a good hot meal. Thats when she saw him.

He was sat at the same table he was at the night before with his feet propped up on a stool and his head was back, Kate sniggered at the possibility that he may be suffering from the amount he drank and she tried to keep the amused smile from her lips as she made her way over to him. She stood next to him looking down at him with her hands on her hips and her head tilted to the side in slight confusion.

Jack could feel someones eyes on him and he wearily opened one eye slowly and saw her brunette curls and those hazel eyes staring back down to him in slight confusion.

He felt his lips twitch as his eyes raked over her again and he half grinned "Ello luv" he said as he sat up fully taking in the sight of her in the morning light. Her fingertips drummed lightly on the perfectly ample shaped curves of her hips and her dress was the perfect cut around the chest to show just the right amount of chest to get the right sort of attention from the punters, her hair reaching to just underneath the curve of her breast and was tied to the side in a loose plait..

"Rough night sir?" she asked with a sarcastic smile and he wondered if she knew who he was, but after glancing into her eyes he couldnt pick up anything that resembled recognition. He smiled wickedly and winked at her making her blush slightly even though she tried her pathetic attempt at hiding it. It was him who tilted his head this time "Is there a problem between us miss......."

Kate was taken back with his question knowing he wanted to know her name and couldnt answer because of her sudden memory loss situation and couldnt think of anything to say to him, instead choosing to roll her eyes and turned her back on him.

When she stalked off giggling to herself he followed curiously, he was baffled by her behaviour, why was she so rude to him? Couldnt she remember the person who saved her life all those years ago?

When he got to the bar he inquired to John about his newest barmaid and after promising never to tell his missus that he had spoken about it to anyone, John had explained the entire story to Jack who listened with a smile a plan forming in his head.

"And so the missus took her in and shes been working here ever since" John finished swigging more of his rum and sitting back in his chair, exhausted from re-telling his tale.

Jack smirked away to himself "thats interesting" he said, his eyes resting back on Kate "thats very interesting."

John was startled when Jack launched himself away from the bar and out of the door, after a moment he regained his composure and picked up his glass mumbling away to himself before downing his drink preparing to pour himself another one.

"Kate can I have a word?" Vicky called over to her later that day, Kate smiled and nodded serving the tog of gin to her regular drunk sitting at the end of the bar then she made her way over to Vicky. She was startled when she saw the very man who had irritated her from the moment she saw him, she clenched her fists as she came closer and then forced her best smile "yes Mam?" She asked ignoring the grin she received from the golden mouthed pirate.

"Kate, it seems this gentleman knows where your from" Vicky replied standing up and reaching out to take her hand in her own and pulling her closer startling Kate..

"What?" Kate exclaimed

"Thats right pet, hes come to take you home" Vicky replied as Kate led her away from the table slightly

"But I have no idea who this gentleman is!" Kate replied through clenched teeth not wanting to let this stranger hear their conversation, but Jack stood up abruptly

"Sure you do sweetheart!" he exclaimed for all the tavern to hear and suddenly Kate could feel everyones eyes on her and she began to feel very, very uncomfortable, then she raised her eyebrows to this strange man. Jack smirked and carried on, "yer me wife!"

"Oh dear lord!" Kate exclaimed with an outraged gasp.

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