Charlie's pov;
Charlie sat on the stairs, which lead to the helm of the ship. He stared at the working crew, but his mind was on the events that happened. All he wanted to do was protect Danielle, but he was just a child. She has Ragetti and Jack now, he kept thinking to himself. Had he been stupid to believe he was special and thought he could help Danielle? Or had he brought trouble?
The unanswered questioned burned him. Not burn how his uncle branded Jack and Danielle, but burn as he wanted to know, yet he was scared to ask, scared to hurt Danielle. She had been through a lot, he couldn't bring more trouble to her but what could he do? He planned to leave, and go back to England; do what Danielle said. Then doubt filled him, reminding him he was just a child, who would listen to him? The only person who did was Danielle, the others only did because of her, if they had a choice they wouldn't; now knowing who his uncle was.
Thinking of his uncle, Charlie's dug in his jacket pocket and brought out a folded parchment. He unfolded it and read it. The letter read:
"Dear Charlie,
The time has come for me to leave; with all my heart I am sorry. I didn't want to leave you, I wouldn't want to but our path has came to an end but hopefully not for long. Just remember I am always here for you. I'm always in your heart. When alone or scared, close your eyes and breathe in deep and count to three. Just believe in yourself Charlie, take no one as a fool or better than you. We are all equal. My guitar is now yours. Learn it or keep it. Also my books. Be a better man, Charlie, never be like your uncle, he is a bad man and I hope you don't have to found out how cruel he can be. I am sorry that I have to leave. I want to promise you that we'll see each other again but the world is harsh- I try to make that promise for you.
Love you always, Danni.
Letting out a sigh, Charlie thoughts went back onto Danielle. She is a better person, then his uncle or anyone thinks, Charlie thought, she even doubts herself but I believe in her and her views, no matter what she has done and what she is.
"You ok there kiddo?" She heard Danielle ask.
"Yes." He replied plainly.
"Charlie what is it?" He heard the worry in her voice, something he never heard before in anyone's voice but hers. He knew his family disliked him, he was a mistake. Being with Danielle, he realised what was missing from his life, he had a friend in her and saw her as a big sister. She protected him like a mother, and loved him dearly. Seeing her and Ragetti together, he understood what love was.
"I'm sorry Danni. I thought I could help you but it seems I've only brought trouble instead." Charlie confessed.
He felt Danielle's protective arm wrap around his shoulder. "Charlie you haven't. Trouble has followed me for years. I've chosen a path full of trouble but it was not because of you. You see after certain events in my life, I was made to choose life changing decisions. I was just older then you are now, that is why I wanted you to go back to England and finish your education, you can understand that can't you? Yet I've learned people are given orders but it is up to them to follow them or not."
Silence followed leaving the two drown in thoughts. He understood what Danielle wanted for him, but he wanted to be with her. He was confused on what he wanted. He wanted to please her, and love her but could he do that while being with her or could he do that if he went back home?
"You have to understand, there is this "perfect image", which we have to look this way or be cast as an outlaw." Danielle said breaking the silence, it seemed she was thinking out loud but Charlie listened. "Who has the right to judge? Who is perfect? That is what your uncle doesn't understand. We are all born free and not lost in sin, but yet people push us away and judge us."
"I am sorry what my uncle done to you Danni." Charlie said while leaning in Danielle, letting her arm wrap around his tiny body. He wrapped his arms around her waist, and was thankful for having a person like Danielle around and to be in her warmth. She was a good person, he kept telling himself, doesn't matter what people see her as.
"It is not your fault, kid." Danielle said while planting a kiss on Charlie's head. She lowered her eyes and saw what Charlie was holding, the letter she wrote to him. She gently held it as Charlie gave it to her. She stared at her own words, tears formed in her eyes. The promised she may keep, the guilt she would have inside her, but the love was in her words. She folded the letter and wrapped her other arm around him so she was giving him a hug. "I love you Charlie, it doesn't matter what you've done or will do, and I am always here for you."