Disclaimer: DOPOTC ! This is the chapter leading up to the party, who knows I might get into the party! I don't know because I have yet to write it. So I will start writing it so we can all find out! Oh, I love surprises!! This chapter starts out with Liss' point of view.
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This is also now my longest story! Not chapter wise, word wise! Party at my house BYOB, finger food will be served, by mole people.
Chapter Ten: Captain or Smithy?
After Elizabeth told us of the party tomorrow on the Interceptor I ditched Jack to spend some time alone. I had successfully persuaded Will to make the part for my tank. I had to flirt a little, but when don't I have to flirt?
Thinking alone in the chair in my room was a good way to wonder why Elizabeth would call me a strumpet then act excited about the fact there was going to be a party in my honor.
A knock on my door startled me out of my deep thoughts. I rose from the soft cushions of the chair and wearily walked over to the door. Turning the handle and opening it with caution I peaked out to see a maid carrying a robe.
"Miss if you like the bath is ready for you." She chirped meekly. Ah, a bath, second most wonderful thing in this world! I will let you figure out the first on your own!
"Very well." I said marching out of the room following her.
It seems the minute I was seated in the bath my shoulders relaxed and all my worries were being ironed out of my mind. I let the water sedate me as I breathed deeply. Happy to still be alone and even happier to be relaxing in a tub.
WHAM! The lovely sound the door makes when it is thrown open.
Shit! Why?! Why now!
"Lass I be havin' some things that be on me mind!" Damnit Jack.
"I'm a bit, occupied!" I said motioning to the sudsy water around me. He didn't seem to notice, and that was fine with me, hopefully this wouldn't take so long so all the bubbles would have a chance to pop.
" It's about you and the eunuch whelp." Shit, I did miss the eunuch joke.
"What of it?" I asked, not sure what he meant.
"I saw you two today, in the blacksmith shop." He said walking nearer to the tub. I took in a deep breath hoping he would stop a good distance away but he didn't. Of course he didn't, he is Jack Sparrow. He sat on the edge of the tub glaring me in the eyes.
"What of it?" I asked again a bit more nervous.
"Well I couldn't help feeling a bit like you had affections for 'ol Jack, and there ye go off with the one who got snipped." He said giving me puppy eyes swirling his finger in the bath water, stirring up the bubbles.
"As much as I know how hard it is for you to share your feelings, It is just as hard for me to discuss them when I'm nude in a bath tub with nigh but bubbles for cover." I said crossing my arms protectively as the bubbles began to decrease in number.
"Tell me one thing lass." Jack said leaning in towards me, "What did you do today with the lad?" Was Jack jealous? What the heck was going on?
"Nothing! Why is it any of your business what I do and who I do?" I asked cockily. Jack leaned back, and started unraveling the cloth around his wrists. He removed his hat and his effects throwing them on the ground.
"J-Jack, what are you doing?" I asked a bit nervously.
"You know what I find interesting," He asked removing his red head band, "Ye be the only person I be lettin' call me Jack." I thought about this for a moment, that is true, he does correct everyone else but me.
"Because you know if you are nice to me, I can tell you about your future." I offered. I started to get worried as most of the bubbles had disappeared and Jack removed his shirt.
"I'm not too worried about my future tonight lass." He said leaning in to me. His tan chest in the candlelight. He got ever closer to me placing his hands on either side of me.
"What is it you are worried about?" I asked leaning towards him. I knew Jack's reputation as a ladies man, and I could live with that, at least for tonight.
"If ye be wantin' me or the whelp." He said in a seductive voice. Little did he know he was playing with the mans lady.
"I be wantin' ye." I said in just a seductive pirate voice. He quirked an eyebrow at me. I leaned mere millimeters from his lips staring him in the face. He closed his eyes and the gap.
…………NORRINGTONS POV…………
"Is it done?" I asked facing the window watching the storm clouds roll by.
"Yes, hopefully the weather holds." Elizabeth replied glancing at the storm clouds that were the object of my transfixion. She was beautiful even in this grey lighting.
"Can you tell me why you are so adamant that these two are captured?" I asked her quizzically.
"Whether I believe it right or wrong that you condemn these two people to death is not what you are really interested in is it? You want to know if I'm doing this for the sake of you, or myself. Well, Commodore, Myself." She replied coldly.
"And you believe me that the Duchess is not who she says she is." I offered.
"I don't care if she is a Duchess or not, I just want her out of Port Royal." I smirked at the cruelty in her voice. What could have sparked such fury into someone as soft and sweet as her?
"Well then, if Jack tries to commandeer the Interceptor, and if she helps, as I predict," I stopped turning my attention fully to Elizabeth, "we will have them both in the noose." I smiled to myself imagining my victory as Elizabeth scoffed and walked out of my office.
…………The Next Day…………
…………LISS' POV…………
I awoke with a start as the curtains were thrown open and the maids bustled around the room. Groggily I lifted my head and peered about.
"Miss 'tis already 5 o' clock the party starts in an hour, if you wish to make it on time I'm afraid we will have to get started now." She said.
"Get started? On what?" I asked. I felt something prodding me in my side. Confused I peaked under the covers to see a distressed and oxygen deprived Jack. Crap.
"On getting you dressed Miss." Frick! Thank god for fluffy comforters. I looked around and counted the maids, three, FRICK ON A STICK!
"Oh, that wont be necessary I am sure I can manage it on my own." I replied.
"Now miss, you've been having trying times lately, and all of us can see how tired you still look, you could use some help." the taller one said with a soft smile. FRICK! Why do they have to be so sincere and nice?
"Um, well, it's that…" another poke and I took a chance to side glance at Jack. He was drawing a finger across his throat. Damnit. "That won't be necessary because I am very capable of it on my own. Greenland grows them strong you know! Now all of you! Shoo!" I huffed seeming agitated when really I felt guilty for acting so harsh.
The three exited looking hurt and abused, like little squirrels that had lost their nuts. I'm assuming that is what squirrels look like when they lose their nuts, who's to say?
"Good show luv, now how about a romp?" Jack asked caressing my cheek. Ok, time to rewind and figure out why the hell Jack is in my bed.
…………Recap of the night before…………
Jack kissed me, tried to get in the tub, I pushed him out, ordering him out of the bath house. He grudgingly left, we met up again outside my room. We kissed again, I let him in, we had a major make out session and… Did I? No, I wouldn't… millions of fan girls would have my head if I had… FRICK ON A STICK!
…………Back To the present, well, the past, well… you know what I mean…………
"Did we?" I questioned, pointing a finger at each one of us in turn.
"No, much to my dismay, ye only let me feel around a bit. But I was hoping to change that this morn." Jack cooed in my ear. Oh the temptation was there, the devil was tempting me with the sins of Jack's flesh that I was all too willing to accept.
"You have to go, I have to get ready for this party." I stated simply letting him continue his kisses down my neck.
"Aye, but ye be looking so fine in your..."
"Jack don't even finish that sentence, forget what you see here, and leave!" I said pushing him off with one hand and clutching the bedding protectively.
Looking like a, well a squirrel that lost his nuts, probably to blue balls in this case, Jack crept out of bed and retreated out the door with his tail between his legs. That was amazingly easy and I was well unawares for it.
"I'm the stupidest girl in the world. Although, I'm not sure they invented penicillin yet so it is not a good idea to bump uglies with this particular pirate." I whispered to myself.
Ok, so I'm very sorry that I didn't get to the party, but you know how these things are! Disclaimers are written before the story most of the time. Sure I could just go to the top and erase the false hope I had just given you, but what is the fun in that? Also I'm too lazy, and to scroll that far up … it is just not an option. Hope you like it so far, I'm sure none of you care I turned Elizabeth evil after she was so much fun, because of the kiss and games she plays with well, James, Jack, and Will's hearts. But she is a pirate, kudos to her and what not. Blech.
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I don't ask this often, but since this is a special occasion and all, please review if you read this! Just one little review of two or three words!