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Eye Contact - Jack

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            I don't know what drew me into the room, but I am here now. This isn't a place where I normally go, I don't fit in here. I am alone here, just as I have been for weeks at sea. I have had company, but ne'er a friend. Ne'er a smiling face of a lady I could fancy. I look around, but I know there will be no one here for me. I want to turn to leave, but I feel eyes upon me. I look across the room as a dance begins. I see you watching me.

            Your eyes show surprise, even at this distance, and you turn away from me, but I know you were watching me. You, a dark skinned stranger, acknowledge that I am here. I feel you are alone too. What reason have we to be alone among joyous couples? You look back, and I decide my course: towards you. My legs are pulled in your direction, but you're looking away from me again. Don't look away. Does the sight of me harm you somehow? Now I am beside you, and words are lost to me. What I say I gave no thought to.

"Evenin' love. I couldn't help but notice ye all by yerself here. A lady shouldn't have to spend a night like this alone," I smile at you as best I can. I don't know why I'm feeling odd around you, but I am.

"A night like any other," you answer me. Your voice is harsh, yet still smooth, like a song. Do I scare you, love? Don't be afraid. Please don't be afraid.

"Depends on how you look at it, love. It's certainly become a different one ta me now." I take your ebony hand in mine and kiss your skin, just as a gentleman would. I can be one, although I know underneath it I am as far from one as possible. I am no gentleman. I am a pirate captain. "Th'name's Jack, Miss, Captain Jack Sparrow."

You look at me now as I release your hand, watching me quietly, and I wonder what you are thinking. Will you give me no reply, only watch me as you have since I first noticed you? I want to know who you are. You smile softly now, easing my fears.

"Anamaria, Mr. Sparrow. Just Anamaria."

Anamaria…

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Okaaay, so I lied. It's a two-shot short =P Sue me. (not really…)