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Chapter 21

Jane was tidying Jack's cabin as the storm was getting even stronger. Loud voices and Jack's voice were heard from outside but when a loud crash reached her ears she became alarmed. She let go of the sheets and headed for the door. Jack and some of the crew were standing near the railing as a boat was being heaved up on the ship. Jane frowned and stepped into the rain. Soon she was standing behind Jack.

"What's going on?" she asked and Jack turned to look at her.

"I told you to stay inside…This boat was found drifting into the sea. There is a woman inside." He said with a sigh as three crewmen got said woman out of the boat and placed her on the deck.

"What took you so long? My throat was about to burst!" She said as she coughed.

Jack looked at her and nodded.

"Gibbs, take her to the crews quarters until we make port." He said as he stepped away with a last look at the disheveled young woman.

"Aren't you going to ask why I was out there?" the woman said confused as she saw the captain walking away.

"We're making port in two days, lass. No reason for talking." He called and Jane looked at the soaked woman. She removed her shawl and handed it to her as the men helped her up.

"Here." She said and the blond woman nodded.

"Thank you." She said as she was led below deck.

Jane shook her head and walked back to the cabin, closing the door behind her. Jack was already removing his wet clothes, his bronzed skin glistening under the cabin's dim light.

"Is it sensible to put her with the men?" she asked and he snorted.

"Would it be reasonable to let her crawl in me bunk with us? I mean I have no problem…" he asked with raised eyebrows.

"Jack." She muttered as he stepped into dry breeches and put on a new shirt. He plopped down in his chair and uncorked a bottle of rum.

"Rum's gone…" he muttered and she looked at him. He had been acting strange lately. Since that day she had told him she loved him.

"Where are we making port if I may ask?" she asked and he swallowed before replying.

"Tortuga. For supplies." He said and she nodded.

"Jack-…" she was cut off by a knock.

"Captain? May I have a word?" Gibbs called and Jack groaned.

He stood up and walked to the door.

"Aye, master Gibbs?"

"What about that lass?"

"What about her?"

"Where will she be sleeping, captain?"

"Well, you can lend her your hammock." Jack offered as he took another sip.

"My hammock?"

"Aye. You take the night watch." Jack said before closing the door. Gibbs sighed and walked away shaking his head.

Jack walked back over to his desk and started looking at a couple of maps before he let his eyes wander towards Jane who was currently pacing the cabin.

"You were going to say something before, luv?" he asked and she looked at her feet for a while.

"I-…No, nothing." She whispered before she lied down on the bed and stared at the ceiling.

Jack bit his lip and focused on his maps again, secretly ignoring the fact of her sadness. He could do nothing. All those days he had been trying to make her stay, he had even admitted his feelings in some level and now that she had said those three words he didn't know if he could actually do it; if he could actually commit himself to her. Hell, he didn't even know if he was able to keep his eyes from staring at another woman. Yes, he was in love with her, yes, he cared for her…but did he love her? Only time would tell…

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It was late in the afternoon when the Black Pearl docked at Tortuga. Jane was on deck when they came into port and her eyes widened at how filthy and busy the whole island looked.

"You call that nice, Mister Gibbs?" she asked the older man next to her who only shrugged and smiled widely.

"Best rum in the entire Caribbean, lass. Can't beat that." He announced proudly.

"Rum? You only like this place for rum?" she asked chuckling.

"Well, aye. Rum and lasses. Lots of lasses." He said and she smiled at him.

"How come you never settled down, sir?" she asked as she saw the blond woman, Mary her name was, walking around the deck while she stole glances at the occupied pirate captain.

"I was in the royal navy before I chose to become a pirate you know. But I figured that this life is better." He said with a shrug and she nodded.

"You don't say? And why is it better?"

"I kind of disliked my superiors, lass. Rum is also good." He said and she laughed.

Jack approached them and she turned to look at him.

"I want the supplies here quick, Gibbs."

"You're not coming with us, Jack?" his first mate asked while Jane stared at the docks.

"No. I have to help the lass with finding a ship. You're going with Gibbs, Janey." He said and she turned her head sharply towards him.

"Me? Can't I stay here?" she asked and he shook his head.

"Here, take this and buy anything you fancy, aye?" he smirked as he pecked her lips and winked at her before he walked away. Jane looked at the coins in her hand and blinked.

"Okay…" she trailed off as she followed Gibbs out of the Pearl.

No matter what Gibbs said however she turned to not particularly enjoy her walks around the island for supplies. They got food, some clothes and of course rum. Ten loads of rum to be exact.

"You need anything else, lass?" Gibbs asked her as they carried the supplies towards the Pearl.

"No…I'm fine." Jane said with a smile as they walked.

"What exactly do you need that, Mister Gibbs?" she asked as she saw him holding a new pistol.

"Captain's orders. He wanted a new one." Gibbs said and she nodded. They arrived with five more crewmen and Jane sighed.

"You need me, Mister Gibbs?"

"Nah…We're fine, lass."

Jane nodded and took a bottle of rum alone with a bundle of clothing in her arms and went in search of Jack. She walked in the cabin but he was nowhere in sight. She walked around the deck but he was nowhere to be found. At last she decided to head for the crew's quarters while the men put the supplies to the hold.

She walked down the stairs, her eyes trying to adjust into the light. She finally reached the crew's sleeping area and muffled noises reached her ears. She frowned and stepped further into the large room. Her eyes wandered around and she felt her heart stopping when she saw Jack in the room. But he was not alone. He had his back turned to her and his body was pressing Mary's to the wall, her legs around his waist as they were locked in a kiss. Jane's eyes were wide as her fingers let the rum bottle slide on the floor with a loud crash, starling the couple. Jack moved away and momentarily froze when he saw her standing there. For a moment she did nothing but stared at him until she snapped out of her daze like state and started walking out of the room. Jack removed himself from the other woman's arms and fumbled with his clothing, his eyes wide.

"Jane!" he called as he followed her out of the room, his boots stepping onto the broken glasses.

Jane climbed up the stairs as quickly as she could but he was too quick and caught her arm the minute she was at the top of the stairs.

"Jane! Stop!" he said as he spun her around.

"Don't even think of speaking to me. Understand?" she whispered her voice perfectly composed but her eyes wide and red.

"Jane…" he repeated out of breath as she struggled to get away from his grip.

"Let go of me." She said calmly.

"No."

"Let go of me, Jack. Now or I don't know what I'll do." She said lowly and he shook his head.

"I know what you saw and I can't say anything to defend me self. I just-…"

But he was caught off by the loud slap he received, causing him to release her arm. His eyes widened at the impact of her palm against his cheek but he didn't speak.

"I said don't even think of speaking to me again. I don't want you to come near me again and I forbid you to even lay a finger on me. Is that clear enough for you?" she said as her throat felt tight and rough.

"Janey…"

"Don't call me that! You don't even know her for Christ's sake!"

"Luv, please keep your voice down…" he pleaded as the crew were staring at them.

"Keep my voice down?! I never thought it was possible for you to be that shallow!" she shrieked at him and he closed his eyes briefly.

"Jane, I never…."

"You never expected I would find out." She finished for him and he stared at her.

"Luv…"

"I want off the ship." She stated, cutting him off. Jack stilled and looked at her with wide black eyes.

"What?"

"I want off this ship. Right now." She whispered as she slowly started loosing her patience.

"Luv, we're at Tortuga. This is no place for you to-…"

"I want to leave!" she repeated loudly as her eyes spotted Mary coming behind Jack's back.

"Jane, this is crazy." Jack whispered shaking his head.

"I can't believe I trusted you." She whispered as she turned her back and walked inside the cabin to take her shawl. Jack watched her go and he blinked before he managed to make his feet work.

"Jane! What the hell are you doing?" he asked as he blocked her exit.

"Get out of my way. You're nothing more than a low pirate who thinks he can do whatever he wants and get away with it. I want nothing to do with you. I hate you." She almost spat in his face.

"You don't hate me, Janey…" Jack swallowed hard and reached for her cheek but she slapped his hand sharply away.

"Don't ever get near me again." She said sharply as her eyes welled up.

"Jane, I can't let you leave the ship. Where will you go?" Jack asked urgently, his face a mask of desperation, mixed with panic.

"Like you care about me…"

"I do care about you!" he insisted.

"What do you think I am?! A fool!? I just saw you fucking her!" Jane yelled, not even caring for her lewd words.

Jack shut his mouth and turned away from her. His mind a maelstrom of thoughts and words he couldn't even comprehend.

Jane wiped her eyes and passed by him. She looked up and spotted Gibbs.

"Will you help me to find a ship, sir?" she asked and Gibbs nodded quickly.

"Aye, lassie." He said quietly as he looked sideways at Jack's lowered eyes.

Jane nodded and started walking away, Gibbs on her heels. She didn't even bother to look back again and Jack never called her back because he knew she had every right to step away from him.

End of chapter 21

Author's note: Thank you for reading! So, Jack can't be trusted, can he? He kind of messed it up, didn't he? Please review and tell me your thoughts! :)