A/N: Hey everyone! A couple weeks ago, I saw "Finding Neverland" and it's SOOOOO GOOD! It's really great, but really sad, but still awesome! You HAVE to see it the first chance you get!
NorberttheDragon: You think Aragorn is ever going to be your mind slave? Not as long as I'm around! Muahahahaha! Yay for fireworks! I like fireworks! So pretty… hee hee. Ah ha! Stowaways! I had my suspicions! But since they're hobbits, I'll forgive them. Crazy Gandalf, popping up everywhere just to pick on Pippin! Tsk tsk!Yes, you being dropped on your head as a baby would explain a lot. I would rather be dropped on my head than take cough syrup, though. That stuff is plain nasty!
Moulin-Rouge-Pirate: Thank you so much!
DugaDugabowbow: Glad you like it! I'm actually the first one to comment on it? Wow. I'm so honored… Lol.
The lady of the shadows: Thank you very much!
psychotic kitten: Ah, good! You're still around! I was wondering where you had gone off to. I forgive you for being gone so long, though. I know what you mean with the homework. It's awful, isn't it?Yes, I've noticed you've taken a liking to descriptive words. No need to apologize, though, it's part of what makes your reviews awesome! You know, I would help you scold Jack about his pirate logic, but he's just too damn hot and I wouldn't be able to concentrate long, you understand. I think I have read "The Haunting Place" before, but it was a while ago and I can't remember it. Maybe I should read it again. If it's got 'daft dick' and other funny stuff like that in it, it must be good. The last part was much better than last time! Somehow the idea of getting Jack for Christmas is much more appealing than getting whacked in the head with a pitchfork! Sigh. I can just it now. Jack, shirt off, big red bow on, it'll be grand! Drinks all around! And yes, make sure you don't get arrested because if you're in jail, how will you read the next chapter?
Lady Yorke: Thanks for your review. I appreciate it. I have noticed that the dialogue is sometimes a bit too modern, but I'm not particularly good at the speech from Jack's era, so I'm not worrying too much about how they speak.
LoLoMo: It's ok that you didn't review for a while. It's just good that you did now! I'm glad that you like it! I have been getting a lot of people commenting on the ending of Chapter 8! I'm glad that people liked it so much! Yes, I know that Chapter 9 was very short and I'm sorry for that, but at least you liked it! And yes, Jack knows a wide variety of languages! He's just full of surprises! I liked how you used "plethora" in your review. I think you may be the first one to use that word on this site. You win a prize! Happy thanksgiving to you too! Even if it is a little belated.
smartie-teri: Hey! I'm glad you reviewed again! I'm glad that you think that this chapter is important. Wouldn't want to bore you, now would I? Of course I'm not mad! I'm not going to get angry at one of my most loyal readers over something like that! And I've sorted everything out so I'm in a much better mood now.
Ah, finally! Now, Chapter 10! (I'm so excited! My first two-digit chapter! Hee hee! I'm such a loser!)
Chapter 10: A Night Of Fun
Charlotte pulled on some clean clothes and stepped outside, the sunlight instantly blinding her.
"Ah, there she is!" Charlotte heard Jack yell. "She's out! Finally! Drinks all around!"
The crew cheered at the mention of drinks. Charlotte rolled her eyes and stumbled over to the helm.
"You alright, love?" Jack asked, frowning at her stumbling. "You drunk?"
"No," Charlotte said, rubbing her eyes. "Just blind."
Jack chuckled and slung his arm around her shoulders. "That's what you get for staying holed up in your room for so long, darling."
"Oh, shove it, Jack," she said, punching him gently in the arm.
Jack clutched his arm in mock pain. "Owww. That hurt! I think you'll have to kiss it better, love."
"In your dreams, pirate," Charlotte said, chuckling.
Jack leaned in close to her and whispered, "In my dreams, we do a lot more than kiss."
Charlotte rolled her eyes. "Jack, get your head out of the gutter."
"That's not any fun," Jack complained.
Charlotte ignored him and asked, "Where are we headed anyway, Jack?"
Jack shrugged. "Whichever way we're going until I get a chance to examine that map of yours."
"Ah, well then, I guess you'll want me to get it, won't you?" Charlotte asked.
Jack nodded. "It would be very much appreciated, love."
Charlotte nodded and quickly retrieved the map, handing it to Jack.
"I'm surprised, love," Jack said suspiciously. "I expected you to put up a fight and carry on for awhile about how the map is yours."
Charlotte gave him a small smile. "Not this time, Captain. It would be a waste of time. And the less time we waste, the faster we can get to the treasure and I can get off of this ship."
Hurt flashed briefly through Jack's eyes before disappearing. He forced his trademark smirk back on to his face.
"I know what you mean, love," Jack said stiffly.
Charlotte, trying not to show her true emotions, nodded and walked toward her cabin.
Jack stayed at the helm, quickly getting lost in his thoughts.
'So,' he thought. 'She doesn't care about me. That's a relief.'
'Don't lie to yourself, Jack,' a voice said in his head.
'Who's lying?' Jack silently said to the voice. 'She doesn't care about me, I don't care about her. End of story.'
'You're wrong, Jack,' the voice said. 'You do care about her. You're just scared.'
'Scared?' Jack inwardly snorted. 'Why would I be scared?'
'Because you care about her more than you've ever cared about anyone before in your life,' the voice explained. 'And that scares you.'
Jack was silent for a moment before thinking, 'That's not true. I'm Captain Jack Sparrow. I don't get scared. And I certainly do not care about that woman.'
'Quit lying to yourself, Jack,' the voice said. 'Just consider this. Maybe she feels the same way. Maybe she's just scared too.'
Jack became quit, pondering the voice's words.
Later that afternoon, Jack spotted a merchant ship. He grinned and began barking orders. This opportunity was just too good to pass up.
The raid didn't take much time, but was very successful. The ship had plenty of useful supplies and they easily surrendered, knowing they couldn't win against the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow.
Jack sauntered back on to his ship, grinning widely. Once he reached the helm, he called out to his crew.
"Gentleman, and Anamaria,tonight, we celebrate! Drinks all around!" He cried and cheers sounded from the crew.
That evening, everyone had a drink or five in hand. There were people playing music and people dancing.
Jack scanned the deck for Charlotte. He hadn't seen he yet. He finally spotted her. She was standing against the railing, a mug in hand, staring out to sea. Jack went over to her and put his arms around her waist from behind. He felt her stiffen.
"What do you want, Jack?" She asked softly.
"Why aren't you dancing and celebrating?" Jack asked, ignoring her question.
"Because I don't want to," she replied simply.
Jack didn't know why he did what he did next. It was sudden impulse. He gently pushed her long hair over one shoulder and kissed her neck softly. Charlotte stiffened all over again.
"What are you doing?" She whispered as he continued to lay kisses on her neck.
"You need to loosen up a bit, darling," he replied, turning her gently so that she was facing him.
"And you think this will make me loosen up?" She asked incredulously.
Jack thought for a moment as he heard someone begin a slow song.
"Dance with me," he said suddenly.
"What?" Charlotte asked, surprised.
"Come on," he said, taking her hand and leading her closer towards the music. He placed her hands on his shoulders and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Charlotte was too shocked to object. The most feared pirate in the Caribbean was slow dancing. Would wonders never cease?
Charlotte rolled her eyes, but didn't pull away from him. As the song progressed, she found it relaxing to dance with the pirate captain.
Jack never took her eyes off her. He concluded that she really was beautiful with her long, dark blonde hair and green eyes. They continued to dance and Jack smirked when she lay her head on his shoulder.
As soon as the song ended, Charlotte pulled away.
"Thank you, Mr. Sparrow, for the dance," she said, smirking. "I hope I am loosened up enough for your liking." She walked back to her spot at the railing. Jack sighed and followed.
"Not quite, love," Jack said when he reached her. Before Charlotte knew what was happening, his lips were on hers in a heated kiss. All thoughts left her head for a second and she focused only on the sensations. Then, she realized what was happening and pulled away suddenly.
The slap was heard throughout the ship. Charlotte pulled her stinging hand away slowly, imagining what it must have been like for Jack's cheek.
"I won't be your whore, Captain," she said angrily before walking away.
Jack's hand shot out and grabbed her arm, pulling her back to him. He pushed her chin up so that her green eyes had to meet his dark, angry ones. They only looked at each other for a moment before Jack kissed her again, fiercer and more passionately this time.
When Jackpulled back, Charlotte looked at Jack's eyes to see that they were no longer angry.
"You will be mine, love," he said softly. "But never a whore."
With those words, Jack left Charlotte there, the effects of his kiss still coursing through her.
A/N: Whew, I'm tired. How was that? It was most likely not the best Jack kiss scene you've ever seen, but I hope you guys liked it anyway!