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Chapter 38

(Warning: Love scene ahead, people. Don't say I didn't warn you.)

Jack patted Gibbs on the back as he took his place at the helm and stifled a yawn as he made his way down the stairs.

"When we dock wake me up." He called and Gibbs frowned.

"Sure…Jack?" he called and Jack paused.

"Aye?"

"Won't the crew get a little…uncomfortable at the change of course? I mean Port Prince is not quite our destination." Gibbs asked and Jack turned to look at him with a raised eyebrow.

"And what would you have me do? Keep the Girlie here? In case you have forgotten our little trip is dangerous-" he was cut off.

"Girlie?"

"The baby, Gibbs. I have to call her something, don't you think?"

"Oh…why not give her a proper name then?"

"I am not good at names." Jack murmured back.

"Yes…we are quite unimaginative in that field." Gibbs agreed with a nod.

"Anything else?" Jack asked.

"No, sorry." Gibbs said quickly and Jack resumed walking.

When he entered the cabin he noted that two candles were illuminating the place; one at his desk, the other on the nightstand. He narrowed his eyes to see better and he noticed Mary curled up on her side of the bed with a hand extended towards the middle of the bed. He leaned against the door and removed his boots before he divested himself of this coat and vest. He walked around the bed and sat down, reaching down to pull up his shirt. He threw it on the floor next to the bed and lied down on his back. He placed his hands behind his head and looked up. It was quite dark and he sighed before he turned over and reached a hand to grope around for Mary. He found her arm and he smirked in the darkness as he slid closer to her. He was ready to curl his form around hers when he felt something tiny bump against his chest. He froze and closed his eyes shut as a tiny wail cut through the silence of the cabin. He pulled back and Mary jumped at the sound, her hand going to the candle next to her.

"What…?" she asked groggily as she looked from Jack's pained expression to the small human being that was currently wriggling on the bed.

"Jack?"

"Who else, love?"

"What happened?" she asked as she reached for the baby's tummy, trying to soothe her.

"I seem to have crushed your new bed partner?" he asked as the crying got louder.

"You lied on her?" Mary asked wide eyed as she took the baby and examined her for any injuries.

"I didn't know she was here! Why is she here?" he defended himself.

"Because I take turns watching over her with Elizabeth. I was under the impression that you wouldn't be here tonight."

"Well, yes, but I got tired and Gibbs-…"

"Good God, Jack! You didn't see her?" she exclaimed as she realized that he almost crushed the infant.

"No, I didn't see her! Why didn't you mention this to me before you went to bed?"

"Because I thought you saw me carrying her in here when I said goodnight to you." She stated and he paused.

"You said goodnight to me?" he asked softly and she huffed.

"From what I said you chose to understand that? Yes, I did. What, I am invisible now?" she asked as the baby finally got quiet and was curiously looking at them with her big brown eyes.

"I never said you are invisible! You couldn't be invisible with that…" he made a hand gesture towards her chest but he stopped when she glared at him.

"I was busy that's why I -…"

"You ignored me." She finished for him.

"I didn't ignore you. I was otherwise occupied at the time." He said and narrowed her eyes.

"Yes, with rum." She said and he rubbed his chin, "Is it even allowed for a Captain to drink while on duty?" she asked and he grinned widely.

"Love, we're pirates. We can do whatever the hell we want." He said as he curiously pulled down the baby's cover only to see her blinking up at him with what seemed like a toothless baby smile.

Mary slapped his hand away and placed the baby in the middle of the bed again.

"What was that for?" he said with a pout as he rubbed his hand.

"For ignoring me and for almost suffocating a person." She said as she lied down, facing him.

"Love, she is not a person. She's too small for that." He said jokingly and she rolled her eyes.

"Go to sleep." She said as she started brushing the baby's nose with her finger, trying to make her sleepy.

"What are you doing?" Jack asked half amused, half intrigued.

"Trying to make her sleepy after you so savagely woke her up."

"Hey, I didn't see her. Would it help if I apologized to her? I have me ways with the lasses." He grinned and she bit back a smile.

"She can't understand you, Jack." She said with a shake of her head. She looked up at him and she found him mere inches from her face. His hand slid to the back of her head as he pulled her to him for a kiss. His mouth plundered hers until she was out of breath. He broke the kiss but didn't move back.

"You look good with her." He said slightly out of breath and she blinked in surprise.

"Oh…thank you." She said as she blushed and looked at the now drowsy baby between them.

He pulled back with a smirk and lied down as she did the same.

"Will you behave for tonight or should I take her to Elizabeth?" she asked and his eyes widened.

"Never leave little kids with her, love. What if she turns out to be like her? We don't want any poor bloke to end up with his hands shackled against the mast of a ship again." He said with mock horror and she chuckled, causing him to grin.

"Okay. Just refrain from rolling around too much tonight." She said and the grin widened.

"Love, why would I want to roll on the bed if you're not rolling with me?" he asked the flush on her cheeks returned with vengeance.

"You haven't rolled on the bed with me for some time, Jack. I think you'll be alright for tonight." She said slowly.

"Was that a complaint?" he asked thickly as his eyes traveled the length of her full curves.

"No! Agh, just sleep." She said as she pulled the covers over her head to hide her embarrassment.

Jack regarded her for a while, amusement along with lust dancing in his dark eyes, before he turned to his side and closed his eyes.

"Fine. For the sake of Girlie." He muttered.

"I told you to not call her that! It's ridiculous." Mary said and he chuckled but didn't turn. His snores followed not long after.

"Unbelievable." Mary muttered as she tried to sleep as well.

"What in bloody hell are you doing, Mary? I told you that you were supposed to be on deck by now-…" Jack stopped talking as he entered the cabin and saw her in the tub washing her hair.

Mary paused and turned to look at him before she let out a squeak and ducked under the water.

"Bloody hell…" Jack muttered as he closed and bolted the door without even looking at it. His body heated up and his throat went dry as he saw the skin of her back protruding from the water. She resurfaced a few seconds later with a gasp after having rinsed the soap from her hair.

"I am taking a bath! I thought you saw the men carrying the tub in here." She said as she lowered her body in the water as much she could.

"I was in the galley. Nice bath?" he asked as he watched the droplets of water running down her cheek to her neck and then lower towards her chest. He let out a soft growl that didn't go unnoticed by Mary whose eyes immediately widened.

"Step back!" she almost yelped as she saw him approaching her while shrugging off his shirt.

"Why?" he asked with his head cocked slightly to the side.

"I need to get out." She sputtered as she saw the dark look in his eyes.

"No, I think I need to get in, love." He said huskily as he stood mere feet away from the tub. He reached up a hand and rubbed his chest just above his heart as she stared at him unmoving.

"Is that anticipation I am sensing?" he asked with a raised eyebrow as he leaned down and reached for her wet hand. She gasped as soon as their hands connected and almost fell on her face when she was tugged out of the tub. She stumbled as he pulled her to him and her hands flew to grasp his shoulders for support as he wrapped his own arms around her back.

"You said we had to go ashore before the sun rises." She stammered as his hands moved over her slick skin to settle on her waist.

"I've sent men searching for any redcoats." He rasped as he grasped her hips and hoisted her upwards until she had to wrap her legs around his waist for support. Her arms went around his waist as her wet body ground against his sun kissed one.

"That gives us plenty of time." He murmured as he buried his face in her neck and started kissing the skin he found there. Her wet hair tickled his nose and he reached up with one hand to brush it away. Her head fell to his shoulder as he started walking backwards. Her legs tightened around his waist as his kisses intensified and she brushed her own lips against his neck just below his ear. He groaned and his grip on her became bruising as the back of his knees hit the bed.

Mary gasped as they fell onto the bed in a tangle of limbs. His hands left her hips as her legs remained wound tightly around him and reached up to tangle themselves in her hair. His breeches were soaked from the water dripping down her body but none of them noticed as his right hand found her breast and cupped it gently at first. He moaned as he sought her mouth and his hand caressed her more roughly. She moaned softly in return and her body unconsciously rubbed against his. He groaned and bucked underneath her before he quickly rolled them over until she was the one pressed against the gradually soaked sheets. His lips left her mouth to travel down her neck. He sucked languidly on her pale skin before he bit down sharply, making sure to leave a mark which he soothed with his tongue afterwards. Mary's back arched off the bed and he chuckled huskily against her skin as he moved his kisses down her body.

Mary heard the rustle of clothing and looked down just in time to see him kicking off his boots and then his breeches. She was certain she heard him saying something that sounded like a curse before he was on her again, pressing her onto the mattress as his lips found the top of her breast. Her fingers disappeared in his hair as his hands moved down her sides towards her hips. He stroked the skin he found there with the tips of his fingers before he grasped her hips firmly. His knee parted her legs and he grinded against her once. He threw his head back at that and he groaned before he directed his gaze onto her face. One of his hands left her hip and cupped her face, his dark eyes boring into her own for a few seconds before he leaned to cover her mouth with his. Mary's breathing accelerated as she felt his arousal pressing against her and her body jumped at the sensation. With a grunt he reached down and guided one of her legs around his hip, trying to create better friction.

His teeth bit down on her lower lip and she groaned as he pulled back to hide his face in her hair. He inhaled her sweet scent deeply and his eyes closed in pleasure when he heard her whispering his name.

"What was that, love?" he murmured as he pressed against her again.

"Please…" she gasped and he pulled back from her, causing her to whimper as he rolled to his side. He grasped her waist and turned so her back was pressed against his heaving chest.

"What-…" she asked dazedly as he pressed her close and slid one leg between hers.

"Shh…" he murmured into her ear as he kissed her earlobe, "You'll like this. Trust me." He whispered thickly as he parted her legs and pressed his hips forward. He tilted their upper bodies a little bit forward before he grasped her hip tightly. He moved the hair at the back of her neck out of his way before he pressed his lips against the skin. Mary sighed at the action before she released a loud gasp at the sudden move of his hips. Jack groaned loudly as he entered her trembling body and pulled her even more securely to him. He stilled and panted for breath as they remained connected before he pulled back only to thrust forward again. One of Mary's hands grasped the hand that was wrapped around her stomach while the other grasped at the sheets.

Jack's breath was heavy against her ear and she shivered as she pressed back against him, eliciting a strangled curse from his panting lips.

"That's it, darlin'…" he murmured appraisingly as he pressed his lips against her cheek and dragged them down her neck.

His hips picked up the pace after a while but when he felt her convulsing in his arms he pulled back. His hands reached for her arms and he turned her towards him before he pressed her back on the mattress. His hand reached for her leg and he guided it high around his waist before he pushed back in. He watched with burning eyes as her back arched and her lips mouthed his name before he too shuddered and fell on top of her out breath. Her hands encircled his back immediately and he turned his head slightly to kiss her collarbone gently.

"Bugger…you need to take baths more often… And let me see you while you're doing so." He commented breathlessly and she chuckled as her cheeks turned even redder if possible.

A knock on the door an hour later woke them up from their nap and Jack cursed as he hauled himself out of bed. He picked up his discarded breeches and winked at Mary before he pulled on his shirt. He unlocked the door and winced when he came face to face with an angry Elizabeth.

"Are you two quite alright in there? You said that we were supposed to go ashore before sunlight." The woman commented as she held the baby in her arms.

"Aye, I know. I fell asleep." He said as he rubbed his face, "Give us a moment, will you?" he said before he turned and went in search for his effects while Mary started dressing.

"Good God…" Elizabeth mumbled as she turned away from the cabin and moved further on the deck while she waited for them.

End of chapter 38

Author's note: Thank you for reading, dears. Hope you liked it. I had intended to include more in this chapter but I thought it'd be too long if I kept writing. So, please review and tell me what you think. I'll try to update soon.

Xxx Lina :)