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Chapter 50

Jack was not feeling well. His head was aching along with his bones and his throat was itchy and hoarse. He coughed a couple of times, the sound echoing in the dark, his hands gripping tightly the spokes of the helm. He blinked, the headache getting all the more painful by each passing second. He cursed and sniffled before calling down at Thomas.

"Thomas! Get up here!" he called, rubbing his eyes with his fingers. Tom was next to him quickly.

"I need you to take the helm tonight…I'm not feeling very well…" he muttered as his eyes watered and he gave a loud sneeze. Tom's eyes widened and he nodded.

"Of course, sir. You should lie down." He said and Jack nodded as he started walking away.

"Aye…we'll reach Singapore in two days. Just letting you know that. Oh…you'll be responsible for Miss Catherine during our stay there." He said and Tom nodded, more than happy to say the least.

Jack walked to his cabin and entered. His eyes searched for Alicia and he found her sitting in a chair, looking at a map, curiosity written on her face.

He opened his mouth to talk but an annoying sneeze interrupted him, causing her to jump in fright.

"Jack!" she exclaimed, relief over her face when she realized it was only him.

"Just me…" he mumbled as his eyes narrowed when he felt his nose running.

"Bugger." He muttered as he wiped his nose with his sleeve, making her grimace and laugh at the same time.

"I think you caught a cold, Jack." She said as she walked to her drawer took out a handkerchief she had there. She walked over to him, her night dress brushing against the floor as she walked, causing him to smirk at her attire.

"You think?" he asked hoarsely, keeping his nose closed with his fingers, making her giggle. She came to stand in front of him and pried his hand from his running nose. She placed the handkerchief there and he dried his nose quickly before giving her a grin.

She rubbed his back and smiled back at him before speaking again.

"I told you not to stay in those wet clothes all day with that wind." She said with a frown.

"Now you're sick." She said as an after thought and he pouted.

"I'm not sick! I do not get sick!" he said stomping his foot. He felt his eyes sting again and she laughed at his stubbornness.

"Jack, I think you need a nice warm bath and soup for your throat." He grimaced at the mention of the word bath but perked up immediately.

"You're gonna bathe me? I like the sound of that! Let's do it!" he said excitedly, already taking off his vest.

She smiled and walked out of the cabin to call for some warm water before walking back inside.

He was waiting for her on the bed, shirtless and with no boots a smile on his face.

"Where's me water?" he asked and she looked at him.

"It's coming." She said and he patted the space next to him, a grin on his face.

"Come sit next to me. I haven't seen you all day." He whispered and she did as she was told. She sat next to him and he immediately slid closer to her, his arms wrapping around her waist, his right hand resting on her stomach.

"I want so much to kiss you right now." He whined and she laughed.

"Why don't you?"

"Can't…I'll give you me disgusting cold…" he mumbled and she smiled.

"Well...all right…" she said as she turned in his arms and kissed his cheek and then his jaw softly. She moved back and saw that he had his eyes closed, biting his lip. He opened his eyes and smirked at her.

"I know I'm dashing." He stated and she burst into laughter while he sneezed again, his eyes blinking rapidly.

"Oh, Jack…" she said as she pushed his hair away from his face. The door opened and two crew members brought the water.

"Thank you." She said as they left and closed the door behind them.

"I think you're the new captain here. They listen to you." Jack said and she smiled.

"Nonsense." She said as she made to pick up a bucket.

"No!" he shrieked and quickly stood up, running over to her.

"No lifting for you. I'll do it, luv." He said as he emptied the buckets of water into the tub and then smiled at her. She nodded and turned around, making him frown.

"What?"

"Well, you have to take your breeches off…" she muttered and he smirked.

"Yes…how about some help? Me hands can't work the buttons…" he said and he could see the blush on her face even he couldn't see her.

"Jack!"

"What?" he said innocently as he came to stand behind her.

"You're going to have me baby and you're shy seeing me naked? Can't have that now can we?" he whispered, ignoring the pain in his head and bones for the moment as he guided her hands towards the fastenings of his breeches after turning her around to face him. She looked up at him as he placed her hands at the top button, his dark eyes boring into her own lighter ones. He hissed when she undid the first button, his hands curling around her wrists, causing her to flush even more and she had a sneaky suspicion that he was doing it on purpose.

"There…that wasn't so difficult, was it?" he said as he brushed his lips over her forehead. He guided her hands to the waistband of his pants and she pushed them down his hips, not looking down, making him chuckle.

"Thank you, me luv." He whispered, his eyes shining with mischief. She quickly nodded and closed her eyes while he got into the warm water, a sigh escaping his lips at the sensation. He looked up at her and grinned.

"You can look. Me goods are out of view…for the moment." He said and she opened her eyes. She scowled at him and he watched amused her rosy cheeks and nose as she looked around for some soap. If he wanted to be honest he would say that it was her shyness and innocence that attracted him so much to her.

She returned with the soap and a cloth and handed them to him. He batted his eyelashes and pointed towards him.

"Can you wash me? Me head is dizzy." He said pouting, knowing that it would work; it always did.

"Fine…you sneaky thing…" she mumbled under her breath as she leaned next to the tub and lathered the cloth quickly. She started with his hands and he watched her, sniffling as his nose got all watery again.

"Don't sniffle…"

"But…me nose is running!" he whined as she lightly pushed him forward so she could wash his back.

"Yes and all those liquids go down your throat and soon you'll start coughing. I'll give you the handkerchief. Wait." she said as she brought him the white cloth to wipe his nose. He took it and did as he was told before settling back in the tub snuggly, enjoying the feeling of her hands on his back.

"I knew you had good hands, Ali…" he mumbled and she leaned close to place a small kiss on his shoulder blade. He smirked at her action and leaned back again when she started washing his chest and neck.

"Do you always sweat so much?" she asked and he looked at her.

"You should know by now that when…I'm trying hard for something…I always sweat too much." He drawled and she rolled her eyes at the innuendo.

"Jack…" she chuckled shaking her head at him. She cleaned his face and he grimaced.

"Don't ruin me eyes! The kohl will get all…smudgy." He said and she smiled.

"Aye, Captain." She whispered and he looked at her, his breathing getting faster at his title coming from her lips. He smiled and reached with his hand to brush her hair away from her face before moving his fingers over her warm cheek.

"Can't wait to see you all plump with a big belly." He said softly and she froze, her eyes locking with his.

"Really? I'll be fat." She said with a grin and he winked.

"That's good. I like curvy women." He said before coughing a bit.

She gave him a long cloth to dry himself and then he walked over to the bed, sliding under the covers. She looked at the tub of water and shrugged. She would get someone to empty it in the morning. She blew out the candles and walked over to the bed. She yelped when she felt a hand yanking her close to a warm chest.

"Just me, beautiful." He laughed into her ear and she sighed, relaxing in his embrace.

"You're naked." She stated when she felt him pressing against her.

"Hmm…that I am…"

"You have your handkerchief for your nose?" she asked and she felt him grin against her shoulder.

"Aye…I could always use your night dress though, eh?"

"Ew! Don't!" she grimaced and he laughed, despite the throbbing in his head.

"Hmm…you're soft…" he muttered as he let his eyes close, his face buried into her hair.

"I like that you're soft, Ali…" he whispered, his hands tightening around her. She smiled and closed her eyes too.

"Wake me if you need me…" she whispered and he groaned

"Don't give me ideas, vixen…you can feel that I need you. But, I have no strength for it right now…maybe later, eh?" he mumbled half asleep. She grinned and snuggled back in his arms, falling into a light sleep.

She hadn't been asleep for more than three hours when she felt a weight on her body. She lazily opened her eyes and saw Jack hovering over her, his dark eyes glistening.

"Jack…what…"

"I'm awake…and I think you said to me to wake you if I need something…"

"And you do?"

"Aye…I'm in a very strong need…" he smirked as he leaned down and kissed her cheek and jaw, moving towards her neck. She gasped and he smirked.

"You're warm…do you have a fever…?Let me see…" she said trying to move back but he wouldn't have any of it.

"M'fine…" he muttered as his kisses went lower. He stopped when loud laughing came from outside. He looked up at her and frowned.

"I think our youngest crew members are having fun out there." He said with a smirk and she smiled.

"That's good." She said and he nodded, leaning towards her once more. She cupped his face and felt his skin burning.

"Jack…you are burning up…"

"That I am, luv…" he said huskily and she rolled her eyes.

"Literally, Jack."

"I know that…" he muttered as he tried to pry her legs apart with is knee but she resisted.

"Ah, ah!" she chuckled and he pouted.

"Please…? I'm sick…I deserve a little petting, eh? Just a little…and then I'll do anything you want." He whispered and she huffed defeated. She relaxed and he grinned in delight before reaching for her again.

"You're good to me." He whispered as he settled his naked body between her legs and kissed her neck.

"And you take advantage of it."

"Like you do…" he said smugly as he wrapped her legs around him and moved around until he was inside her with a groan.

She placed her hands lightly on his back as he started moving forcefully, causing her to gasp.

"Try to be quiet…we have people outside." He teased her and she moved her hands to his forearms and squeezed.

"I can do that…" she challenged and he raised an eyebrow.

"Really? Let's see about that…" he groaned as he kissed her shoulder, trying to avoid her lips.

"You can kiss me you know…I'll get the cold anyway with you all over me." She said with a smirk and he shook his head, his breathing labored as he tried to form words.

"No, you won't." he choked out as sounds kept escaping his gasping mouth, sweat on his face because of his fever and the desire that flooded him. She smiled and laced her fingers into his hair while he groaned and grunted above her. She obviously won the bet for she remained silent until he stopped moving, completely out of breath, a loud moan on his lips. He rolled off her and stared at the ceiling.

"You won." He stated breathless and she laughed, turning to her side to snuggle close to him.

"I'll bring you a wet cloth for your fever." She said as she fixed her dress and got out of bed on shaky legs, making grin smugly, his hands going behind his head.

She returned and placed it on his head and he purred in appreciation.

"Oh…God bless you, sweetheart…" he muttered as he pulled her closer to him.

"I'll buy you nice baggy clothes in Singapore…" he said, opening one eye to look at her.

"You shouldn't…"

"Yes, I should. They have very nice dresses and fabrics there…I guarantee that." He said, his fingers moving up and down her arm slowly.

"When we'll be there?"

"I think in two days…" he said and she smiled.

"Good…will you take me for a walk there?"

"Of course, luv…"

"If you are well by then."

"I'll be. I'm fine! I just performed well, didn't I?" he asked boldly and she flushed again.

"Jack! Do you like seeing me red like a tomato?" she laughed and he grinned.

"That I do, Ali…that I do." He said as she laid her head on his chest and he ran his fingers through it thoroughly. When he was sure she was asleep he kissed her hair and whispered in her ear the words he couldn't speak so easily.

"I love you, darling…I love you." He muttered in her hair before falling asleep, the fever creeping up on him, swallowing him in the land of dreams.

End of chapter 50

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