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A/N: Thank you for the wonderful feedback, people! Responses to reviews will be at the end, as always. Don't you worry…they will be in Barcelona soon enough. And there, their adventure will continue…
"Gibbs…can I be entirely honest wit' ye?"
The sigh erupting from Joshamee's lips seemed to reverberate throughout the entire ocean, truly capturing his utter discontent. "If I ignore ye, Miss Oleander, I know ye won't disappear." The old man slipped his hands around the pegs of the helm and seemed to hang his head in surrender.
June slipped an arm through his and leaned on him affectionately. She pursed her lips and studied his hunched frame before adding, "Did I tell you that your sideburns look exceptionally lovely today? I mean, look at 'em!" She stuck out her finger to pet the wirey hairs and he slapped it away. Pouting, she continued, "I need a pirate man that can fill me black heart wit' joy, Gibbs."
Gibbs turned to her, a bit bewildered. "Wasn't it just last night when I caught ye wit' the Captain?"
"Yes!" June rolled her eyes with a groan, "I haven't forgotten that lil' incident. I just realized that Sparrow isn't the right man for me, that's all." The wind was beginning to pick up, and her baggy blouse billowed and whipped around in the sharp gusts, exposing her taut stomach. Gibbs averted his eyes and instead gazed out at the blooming horizon.
"Imagine that," he muttered.
"Would you fill his boots, Gibbsey?" June suddenly asked, her voice taking on an alluring tone, "Come on…you and I…it would be absolutely magical. Fireworks. I can't explain how I feel around your masculine form..."
"Where's the Captain?" Gibbs squeaked nervously as she licked her lips and bent closer to him, her nose almost touching his own.
"He's sleepin' rather soundly at the moment. But if ye see him and he asks for me, tell him I'm nowhere to be found. I'm like a ghost! Boo!"
"Land ho!" someone called out from the crow's nest.
"Damn," June sighed, "It seems as if our passionate moment has yet again been unavoidably interrupted."
Gibbs looked fairly relieved.
"Can't ye help me though wit' me predicament?" June sniffed, her eyes suddenly filling with tears and turning glossy.
"What's troublin' ye about the Captain?" Gibbs questioned to the point of almost shouting.
"Well if you're going to take on that kind o' tone, Gibbsey, I don't think I want to talk about it anymore wit' you," she replied with a wrinkle of her nose. Grabbing her black hat, she played with the large royal purple feather for a few moments before putting it on and spinning on her heel. "It's time to go ashore anyway."
Barcelona was so rich and exotic…when stepping off of the dock, they were immediately swarmed by street vendors and talkative figures in colorful outfits. A confident gypsy dancer draped in the warmed sunset swirled her skirts as a masked man artistically flitted around her. June stopped to take in the spectacle with a slack jaw. That's what she loved about the Pearl. Knowing that they could travel from the gritty, exciting Tortuga to foreign, flashy Barcelona on a whim was like sailing on dreams…
Anastasia walked up on her left side and said softly, "Jack's looking for you."
"I know."
"I always found flamenco to be so sensual…" and before she could finish her sentence, the dark-haired male dancer swung over by her and grabbed Anastasia's hand, kissing it before twirling her around. The street crowd clapped and threw coins at their feet as Anastasia laughed.
Will Turner grabbed June's shoulder and said from behind, "I need to talk to you." All the while, his eyes remained on Anastasia's fumbling attempts to keep up with the flamenco dancers.
"Why so serious, Mister Turner? Sounds like ye need a drink."
"That wouldn't be such a bad idea. Jack's looking for you, you know."
June psshed him and immediately pointed to a nearby stand. "Ooooohh! I want one o' those!"
Will followed her gaze and realized she was talking about the monkeys hanging in cages. "Jack would kill you. He's had bad experiences with those creatures."
"All the more reason to buy one, don't ye think?" she asked, eyes sparkling. Turning to the vendor, she pointed to the one screeching in the nearest cage, grinning its tiny teeth at her. Handing the man a tiny sack of coins, his eyes almost popped out of his head as he examined her payment. He smiled and mumbled a "gracias" as he opened the cage and the monkey immediately hopped onto her shoulder. "Look at us bonding already! Isn't he just darling?"
"Darling…" Will grumbled as the monkey pointed accusingly in his direction.
"That's what I'll call him…a classy name for a classy animal!" June announced, stroking his tiny head thoughtfully. The monkey seemed to still under her gentle petting.
"How much money did you give the man?" Will questioned in concern, "I didn't even see him name a price."
"It's not me money, Turner."
"JUNE!"
"Ooo…we should go find a place to get a hard drink, fast…" June chuckled nervously before grabbing Will's arm and dragging him along, leaving Ana with the dancers and Jack searching throughout the crowds.
"So you're saying you raped Miss Walker!"
"I did not rape her, June," Will said disgustedly, "How many times must I tell you this?" He watched as Darling began to pick up locks of June's hair and attempt to hide in her unruly mane.
"Sounds like near-rape material to me," June shot back with a cocked brow, putting her boots on the table before taking another drink from the mug. Coughing and sputtering, she choked, "I don't know what they're serving us, but it's amazing! It cleans out your insides, it does!"
Will leaned closer to her, almost hovering over the candle on the rickety table. Most patrons in the tavern were hard-looking men and harder-looking women. They heard the constant trill of Spanish being spoken around them as they sat in the far corner.
"What were ye talkin' to her about before ye kissed her?" June said curiously. She watched as Will's ears turned a delightful shade of pastel pink. That was never a good sign.
"We…I was telling her how she was compromising her honor by acting so intimate with me," Will confessed, looking down at the table after taking a gulp of the sour liquid from his cup. He was positively ashamed of his actions. Rightly so!
"What!" June cried, "Are you pullin' me leg o' something?"
He shook his head, not meeting her eyes.
"Will…" June sighed, "That was absolutely the worst possible way to start a conversation. 'Hello, by the way, I think you're a prostitute' doesn't tend to charm the ladies."
"That's not what I meant…I just don't want others to look at her and think ill of…"
"Look at me," she tugged on his strong chin so he met her eyes. "Look at me. I'm damned confident in meself when it comes to the men folk, and I don't care what others think of me when they see me havin' fun. It's liberating. Ana needs to be liberated, me darling."
Darling screeched in acknowledgement. June gazed at her monkey lovingly before cooing, "You go get yerself into some trouble, me love," and set him down on the floor. He immediately scampered away. Peering into her empty mug and sighing, she continued, "Now, it seems that she's finally broken ye." With the glare Will shot her, she replied hastily, "And no offense meant by it. But you've got pirate blood in ye, Turner, whether you like it o' not. I think you're finally actin' on it, too."
Quiet, Will outlined the rim of his cup with his finger.
"I'm sure she would've been more than willin' if it would have been under different circumstances…" June began, but Will cut her off.
"I don't love her."
"Not even a little?"
"June, I took advantage of her, and I feel horrible. I'm just…frustrated."
"…sexually frustrated?" June wiggled her eyebrows.
His glare returned and she smiled sheepishly. Just then, the door to the tavern swung open, revealing a flustered Ana and a rather irritated Jack Sparrow. They both began to scan the room. He wanted that map back, she wagered. And probably his coin purse. Well, Jack could kiss his money goodbye.
June suddenly got a devious, wicked idea. Turning to Will, who didn't even notice Jack and Ana's entrance, she stood up and hastily plopped herself in his warm lap. The shocked expression on his face did not waver as he met her lust-filled stare.
"Have I ever told ye that you're quite handsome, Mister Turner?" she breathed, running a nail down the line of exposed chest peering from his bedraggled shirt.
He stilled, murmuring, "What are you doing, June?"
"Ana's innocent, William. I, on the other hand, am not. If you're…frustrated…I could do somethin' to fix that, aye?" she whispered temptingly into his ear. June contained her squeak of surprise when she felt Will's hands plant themselves on her curvy hips. She pulled back a little to meet his gaze yet again. His was flirtatious, almost dangerous.
"June, this isn't wise. I'm sorry…"
"Shhhhh." And with that, she planted her lips on his, gently sucking on his bottom lip as he remained unresponsive. When she slipped her tongue into his luscious mouth and ran her hands through his unruly brown hair, only then did he begin to kiss her back rather enthusiastically.
And if they had both turned around at that precise moment, they would see a young lady on the verge of tears and a pirate ready to kill.
Don't worry, lovelies! June's just out to teach some people a lesson…
Reviewer Train! Woo wooooo!
Lisa: Here's your update, darling! I really appreciate it that you've been keeping up with all of my stories...they are all just getting so exciting. I am loving every minute of writing them. Yay POTC 3 countdown! I can't wait. And I believe that "You've Got Mail" is one of my favorite movies. :)
Rainwisher aka Alyx: How are you doing, gal? I hope the tweeks to your story are going well. You are doing such a wonderful job thus far and if you need any help with anything, just let me know!
Jeni Star: Thanks! The endings are always my favorite part too. Always have to leave off with a cliffhanger or something funny, aye? Huzzah!
Wanderer of the Roads: Woot, now steamy stuff between June and Will! Jack always needs to be taken down a peg, doesn't he? And June's just the one to do it! Thanks for reading, luv.
sparrow's strumpet: My dear, all men need a bottle to the head at one time or another. :) Will and Jack will wise up...eventually.
Kait: Will is super naughty! What are we ever going to do with him? In that case...what is JACK going to end up doing with him? Fight fight fight! Thanks for the wonderful review!
MaryReadsRevenge: Hello again! Ooh, the elusive Mary Read...you don't happen to have another half of a pirate map, do you? (suspicious stare) More Will and Ana, coming right up! Oh, and I think your idea for a story is wonderful. Do it! I would definitely have to read something like that. Sounds like an exciting start.
Aradia-rising: Anastasia has super powers for turning down Will's sultry come ons! Thanks for reviewing, lovey!
EriMarie: Thank you so much for the compliment! (hugs) You're so nice. Well, if I ever step out of line and make them unrelatable, you let me know and get me back in line!
Katie: Woohoo updating! I hope you're having fun down there at the ol' college! AVAST!
Senatorsarah: Thank you! You are the nicest senator I have ever met. Most just scare me. Love hearing what you think!
Arein: You are saying what we are all thinking. Will is definitely a moronic boob. And a poopoohead. Take that, William Turner! (Will cries and runs away) Ooh, now I feel kind of bad.
Sentinel Sparrow aka Jen: Wouldn't we all want to smash a bottle on Jack's head...and then kiss it and make it all better? Did I just say that out loud? (covers mouth) He brings out the worst in me...
Deathly Nightshade: Hahaha...I love sea friends! Drinks all around! (walks around and bumps into things because she's blind from staring at the screen) That was a very vivid description...bloody fingers. Ew.
Siren's Voice: Sorry for the shortness of the last chapter, darling! Hopefully they will start to get a bit longer...we're starting to reach the really important adventuring part...as well as starting to take care of the relationship antics...Thank you for your review.
rynn: Drama, indeed. Don't we all love drama? Lots more to come...
felicitousmomento: Will is a good guy...he's just been pushed too far. That silly half-pirate man.
Padme4000: Thank you! Hope this one was just as good as the last!
rawr.baby aka Courtney: Thank you for liking the last chapter! The four of them amuse me so. I hope you liked this chapter as well.
If I missed anyone, know that I appreciate you and your wonderful reviewing skills!