Enemies and Lovers
I was surprised at how soft Will's lips felt against my own. The kiss itself scared me and I tried to back away but Will caught my arms and gripped them tightly forcing me to stay rooted to my spot. I didn't respond at first but soon I was following his lip movements and I was soon breathless. He pulled away and I brought a hand to my racing heart trying to calm myself down. I didn't dare to look at Will as I stared straight ahead.
"I'm sorry." I jerked my head up and looked at him with surprise. His face was also red and he appeared to be breathing heavily as well.
"What?" I asked, my voicing coming out as a squeak. He refused to look at me as he got off his bed and walked over to the open windows, as a soft sea breeze swept through the room.
"That was a mistake, and I'm sorry. I got a little carried away." I looked at his back hurt, and looked down. Of course Will would never be romantically interested in me, if anything he should hate me for what I am here to do.
"I…I need to go." I said quietly quickly bolting from the bed and out of the room. I ran blindly around the ship happening by some miracle in front of my room. I collapsed on my hammock and stared up at the ceiling. It was foolish of me to kiss him, I'm suppose to kill him not have feelings for him. Feelings for him? I do not…do I? I thought it over as I my hammock rocked softly around. Will was just a friend, not even a friend, a target. Never ever have feelings for your target, uncle should have told me that. But of course he was expecting Will to be some kind of barbaric monster, which he wasn't if anything it seems as is my Father, was the monster.
My eyes opened wide as I thought that. This was the first time I had ever seen my Father as anything other then a noble man trying to protect the innocents from blood thirsty pirates. But now he seemed as if killed innocents just to get to the pirates. If What Jack and Will and the crew said were true, that's exactly what he did. But Uncle always said he was a righteous man, trying to preserve the rights of the East India Trading Company. The lines from right and wrong were being blurred in my mind, and I was caught in the middle, and my Father was changing. What had he been, righteous or monster? Who to believe pirates or noblemen? And where would I stand?
I brought a hand to my head as it jolted with pain, too many thoughts. I placed the blanket over me and shut my eyes, maybe after a few hours rest everything in my head will be clearer, yes, that shall work.
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I woke up to hear seagulls outside my window, squawking and whatnot. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. And looked out my window, it appeared to be dusk. I got out of my hammock and walked over to my window and peered out. I smiled as I saw dolphins swimming just beneath my windows, how I would love it if I could jump into the ocean and swim off with them, and leave everything behind. All my problems with my uncle and pirates, how truly happy I would be. I could just disappear and become one with the sea. I wouldn't have to avenge my Father who was either a good man or not and I wouldn't have to kill Will. My heart fluttered just thinking about him. And subconsciously I brought one of my hands up to my lips; they still felt warm, even now, hours later. That was the first kiss I had ever had. Aside from one's on the cheek or hand which were usually from family or some nobleman Mother tried to get me married to. Never ever had I been kissed on the lips and such like that.
I had dreamed of it, like all young girls do. That I would one day find my true love and he would kiss me, but it had only been a dream, and looking at it now, it would never happen. I had seen other get kisses on the lips, at parties and whatnot, and it had always been big gossip with us girls saying how got kissed by how. But the kisses I had seen weren't like the one I shared with Will. Will's had been long and had awakened feelings in me I didn't even now I was capable of owning. The one's I had seen before had been short little pecks, polite kisses. No passion, no love, no anything to make me ever want them.
I was interrupted from my kissing tales as my stomach grumbled. I hadn't eaten since last night. Maybe Alex will give me some food. I thought as I walked out of my room. I headed towards the kitchen and was glad to not have run into anyone, don't need them asking questions. I walked into the mess hall and saw that it was empty, or was it?
"Alexander!" I called out as it echoed around the room. The wooden window opened and out peeked Alexander, he smiled when he saw me.
"What can I do for you Hayden?" My stomach growled loudly and he laughed.
"Ah I see your hungry, want some dinner then?" I nodded and he disappeared and came out a moment later carrying a plate piled high with food. I smiled at him and sat down and started eating greedily. I loved Alexander's food that man was like a god of cooking. I sighed happily as I swallowed some mash potatoes. He came out a moment later with a mug of rum and I thanked him and sipped at it every once and a while. I wasn't didn't like drinking too much rum for fear I would get drunk like the crew did on occasion and I was scared of how I would act. The drink itself was kind of addicting and I took a few sips. It would be awhile before I was able to swallow the rum without fear.
"I love your food!" I yelled happily and I heard laughter from the kitchen.
"Why thank you, even though you tell me at every meal, it never gets old." I blushed and continued eating. I pushed my plate away once everything was gone, and I mean everything.
"Would you like some dessert?"
"What is it?" I hollered back, dessert was a rare treat for us.
"Chocolate cake." I licked my lips hungrily; I could make room fro it.
"Hit me with it." He laughed and a moment later appeared with a piece of delicious piece of dark chocolate cake. I was like heaven in my mouth as I ate it slowly, enjoying every bite of that soft paradise. As I was finishing it off I heard pounding footsteps on the stairs.
"Captain we found her!" I turned to see Denny and Nick standing there. A minute later more pounding came and in came an angry looking Will.
"Where have you been?" He demanded and I raised an eyebrow, a little scared of him. I had never seen him this angry before. I turned away from him and shrugged and took another bite out of the dwindling cake.
"Eating."
"You've been here the entire time?" He yelled out and I flinched and turned back towards him and shook my head no.
"Before I was sleeping and then I woke up and was hungry so I came here for dinner and discovered this delicious treat, you should all try some." I said motioning to the others who looked hungry.
"Well why didn't you tell anyone where you were, we expected the worse."
"Sorry, I didn't know I had to check in with you." I said eating some more; I heard him sigh and could tell he was running his hands through his hair.
"I would just like to know where my crew is at all times, got it." I turned back towards him and looked him over. I stared into his eyes and said coolly.
"Aye, Captain." His eyes darkened and he turned and walked out of the room. Denny and Nick stayed staring at me.
"Want some cake?" I asked them and they both nodded and soon there was more cake going around. Once I was done I pushed the plate away and stood up and wandered to the deck. I passed by some of the crew playing cards on some crates.
"Hayden!" I flinched and turned towards Ruben who was walking over to me smiling.
"I haven't seen you all day, where have you been."
"Sleeping." I said gruffly, Will's anger still running through his head. He cocked an eyebrow and crossed his arms over his chest.
"How did you manage that, without the Captain getting mad at you." I shrugged.
"We…Will and I…we have an agreement of sorts…it's complicated." I said thinking it over my self.
"Well I'm going to go." I said turning around.
"Need any company, where you're going?" I shook my head and continued walking. I walked around for awhile and found Will at the helm with the wheel.
"Hello." I said quietly and looked me over once before turning back around to face the ocean. I sighed as I looked up at the dark storm clouds above us. A storm was coming, that much was known.
"Will, I know you're made at me and you should be. The way I acted was juvenile and you have every right to be mad." I walked up closer to him till I was just behind him, he remained quiet and I sighed.
"Could you please say something, anything?" I asked pleadingly as he turned towards me and sighed.
"I am no longer mad at you." I sighed and smiled happily.
"Then what are you?" I asked stepping forward and I leaned against the wheel as he turned back towards the ocean. I looked closely at his face as he started straight ahead at the dark sea, storm clouds above us lighting up from lightening.
"I am confused." So am I. I thought also looking out at the water; everything was still a blur in my head. Right from wrong, good from evil, pirates from noblemen. Nothing made sense anymore except Will and yet that was becoming harder and harder to see as well.
"You confuse me." He admitted quietly and I raised an eyebrow.
"How do I confuse you?" I asked slowly and he shrugged.
"That is what I have been trying to come up with for days, and that's why I pulled out of that kiss and called it a mistake."
"Do you think it was a mistake, really?" I asked scared and he turned towards me and started at me intently.
"Do you?" His voice broke through the silence and I kept my eyes on him and answered.
"I don't know what to think, everything I know is changing, everything I thought I knew is confusing, my whole world is turning upside down, everything that I thought was right is wrong and everything wrong is right. I don't even know who I am anymore."
"You're Hayden Leeann Blanket, a smart, wise, funny, caring woman who I've had the greatest pleasure to know." I looked up at him and smiled. Out of impulse I leaned up and kissed his cheek. He turned his head just as I had done earlier so my lips crashed onto his. I kissed him back happily as he wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me closer, and for once in my life everything was perfect.
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"Yo ho, you ho. A pirate's life for me. We pillage and plunder and we rifle and loot. Drink up me hearties yo ho. We kidnap and ravage and we don't give a hoot. Drink up me hearties yo ho." I sang quietly as I walked down the stairs into the cabin's quarters, it was a few days later and I was just coming in from being released from my night duty. Will and I had been getting along great, acting like we always did. I didn't notice a shadowy figure lurking near by as I came around a corner. Suddenly I felt someone grab my arms and shove me up into the wall. I hissed in pain and looked to see Ruben holding me tightly against the wall.
"Ruben what are you doing?" I asked my voice getting louder. He crashed his lips down on mine and engulfed me into a rough kiss. I threw my head back blocking my mouth from his as I reeled in disgust, I tried to break free from his arms but he brought one up and slapped me clear across the face.
"What am I not good enough for you, princess? I know I may not be the Captain, but any woman should love me." He spat as he grip tightened and I bit down on my tongue so I wouldn't scream in pain.
"Ruben let go! You're hurting me!" He smirked and I saw an evil glint in his eyes.
"Don't worry it won't hurt after awhile." My eyes widened in shock as he reattached his lips pt mine as I continued to try and get out of his arms. I felt his hands exploring my body and tears started coming to my eyes, he was going to take the only thing I had, my maidenhood. Even worse was that he was going to take it by force, without even my consent. His grip loosened slightly and I was able to get one of my arms out of it and I blindly grabbed for my sword. I slashed wildly and all of a sudden he gasped and I felt my sword in his stomach. He looked at me as he staggered back as I tried to sink into the wall. Tears stung my eyes as I watched him fall to the floor and lay motionless. I brought a hand to my mouth to muffle the sobs that racked my body. Without even thinking I began running to one place. As soon as I was near Will's cabin I threw myself at the door causing it to burst open. I ran into the room and looked around wildly to see Will at his map table. He looked at me in concern as he quickly walked over.
"Hayden what's wrong?" He asked taking me in his arms as more sobs came.
"I…and…Ruben…and…dead!" Was all I got through as I clung to Will tightly. He pulled away from me and looked me over.
"I didn't understand you, say it again." I took a deep breath and repeated my story. As soon as I was done he released me.
"Stay here." Was all he said as he quickly walked out of the room slamming the door shut behind him. I sighed and sat down on his bed hugging myself. I had killed a man, never in my life had I dreamed that I would end someone's life. A few minutes later Will walked back into the room carrying my sword, it was no longer bloody.
"He's dead." He told me and more tears came. He threw the sword aside and quickly walked over to me; he bent down and placed his hands on my cheeks.
"Hayden it was not your fault." I nodded my head quickly.
"Yes it was! I didn't mean too though! He was going to take away my maidenhood and I just reacted, I didn't mean to kill him." He nodded and lightly kissed me on the lips.
"I know darling, but what you did was self defense no one will put that against you." I nodded and he smiled slightly.
"Now let's get you cleaned up." He stood up and walked over and came back with a damp cloth. He started wiping at my face wiping away the tear stains. As he brought it over my cheek I winced in pain and he took his hand away immediately. He looked at my cheek and sighed.
"Did he do hat to you?" I nodded and he cursed under his breath.
"I wish he was alive so I could kill him, that man! I knew had was lusting after you but I never thought he would do that."
"It's not your fault." I said placing my hands on his cheek as he looked up at me.
"I was supposed to protect you, and look what happened."
"You did, you taught me how to fight and I didn't know that I wouldn't have had a sword or know how to use it. Will I could be dead or injured right now. And I'm not, I owe that to you." He smiled and leaned in and kissed my softly. I returned it and clung to him, afraid he would leave me. The kiss became heated and next thing I knew was that I was being softly pushed back onto the bed.
(Please R and R! I do not own Pirates.)
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HO
YO HO
A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME
WE PILLAGE AND PLUNDER AND
WE RIFLE AND LOOT
DRINK UP ME HEARTIES YO HO
WE KIDNAP AND
RAVAGE AND DON'T GIVE A HOOT
DRINK UP ME HEARTIES YO HO
