A/N: Hi again! Thank you SO much for reviewing, everyone! I really appreciate your comments. I think you all will enjoy this chapter ;)
Chapter 6
"You're doing remarkably well for a novice, love," Jack told me, each of us with a sword. He was living up to his promise and teaching me to fight. "Footwork needs some polishing, but nothing that time won' fix," Gibbs had taken the wheel for the afternoon.
"I think you're just humoring me, Jack," I laughed.
"I don't humor people, love," he insisted, as we began another mock-fight. He was an amazing swordsman, obviously holding back a lot in order to teach me.
"Truth be told, I'm not a complete beginner," I admitted.
"Oh?"
"Mr. Turner showed me a few things while he was still working in Brown's blacksmith. He understood how I felt, since it was the same situation as Elizabeth's," I explained to him.
"That would explain it, then. He's a fine swordsman, nearly bested me one time in his shop," he admitted.
"Oh, you must tell me about it some time!" I pleaded. He smiled. However, the conversation had broken our concentration. My foot caught on a rope, my hand containing my sword being thrust forward, slicing Jack's shoulder. Jack cried out in surprise.
"Jack! Oh my God, I'm so sorry!" I cried. He cursed under his breath.
"Quite alright, love," he insisted, clenching his teeth as a scarlet line of blood formed across his shirt.
"No, it isn't! Come with me," I insisted, leading him into my cabin. I grabbed some basic anesthetic, then soaked a handkerchief in it.
"Love, you really don't have to--"
"Jack, you can't do it yourself. And I don't mind, really," I insisted. I reached up and began unbuttoning his white cotton shirt. I then gently removed it, revealing his tan, well-defined chest and stomach. I could feel his breath on the side of my face. I raised my gaze, my breath heavy and fervid. "This will sting a bit," I told him, placing the damp cloth over the cut. I felt his muscles tighten, but he didn't make a sound. I then retrieved a clean bandage, wrapping it gently around his injured shoulder. I helped him with putting on a clean shirt, buttoning it up halfway, as I ran my hand comfortingly down his chest. "Good as new…" I said, voice quivering. Jack looked into my eyes, seeming to be fighting a battle within himself.
"Thank you, love…" he told me, grasping my hand gently, and kissing me on the cheek. My eyes closed as a reflex, my pulse quickened. He then rose, heading toward the door. "We'll be in Isla de Muerta by morning, love. Get some rest," he told me, closing the door gently behind him. I fell back on my cot, falling asleep almost instantaneously, with only one person on my mind.
I awoke in the middle of the night, not entirely sure what awoke me. It was still dark, so I assumed it was either very late or very early. I was restless, so I washed a bit and dressed quickly. I opened my cabin door quietly and stepped outside. Jack had said that Gibbs would be on the wheel tonight while he made preparations, so I walked over to the railing, staring out at the ocean. The stars were shining brightly, the moon almost full, reflecting in the water. It was so beautiful. I thought again about how lucky I was, to be free of my problems, learning the pirate's life from Captain Jack Sparrow. I sighed dreamily.
"Lovely, isn't it?" Jack's now familiar voice asked. I turned to him, smiling.
"It makes a person feel so--"
"Free," he finished for me. "Believe me love, that feeling has stayed with me through my many years of sailing. And never do I tire of it. I live on that feeling," he told me, leaning against the railing. He was silent for a few moments, just staring out at the ocean. I stepped closer.
"What are you thinking about, Jack?" I asked him. He looked in my eyes. "How long I've been waiting,"
"Waiting? For what, Jack?" He took a step closer to me.
"The opportune moment," and with that, he placed a hand on my waist, the other on the side of my face, brushing a strand of hair out of my face as he had that first night I spent here. As I wrapped my arms around him, he leaned forward, pressing his lips against mine. Our eyes closed, and for a few moments of sheer passion and ecstasy, we kissed. All my girlish fantasies came rushing back to me, as I quickly realized this surpassed them all. Regrettably we parted, gazing into each other's eyes. Our breathing was fervid and synchronized.
"LAND, HO!" came the call as the ship lurched, thus breaking the moment. He kissed me lightly on the cheek, then left me standing by the railing, my whole body tingling with satisfaction. That's when I noticed Ana Maria staring at me, expressionless, then she disappeared back into her cabin.
A/N: FINALLY, huh? Lol. Sorry, I know it was shorter than most of the others, but I figured the kiss made up for it, lol. Off school again tomorrow thanks to the snow, so you should be seeing the next chapter tomorrow. Bye for now!
