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Chapter 19- Back On The Pearl
The sound of gun shots alarmed the girls. Will stood next to Jack, seemingly out of breath at what just occurred. Jack had his hands balled up in fists and pressed against his eyes. Romi and Angela rowed up to the beach, jumped out of the boat and walked up to Will and Jack. Will brought Angie into his embrace and laid his head on the top of hers as she leaned into his chest.
Romi came up next to Jack and kneeled by him. She pulled him into her arms and he buried his face into her hair. He held her tightly.
Noticing that Gibbs wasn't with them, Romi turned her head to look at Will and questioned him with her eyes. He swallowed hard before answering. "The Royal Navy shot Gibbs. He held them at bay so that we could get away."
Romi and Angela were visibly upset as each had her own set of tears streaming down their faces. Romi sobered quickly thinking they could find them at any moment.
"We have to leave, they're still looking for you and we have yet to row back to the Pearl."
Will and Angela walked quietly to the boat. Jack stood up and tried hard to keep a straight face. "Right then. Let's get out o' 'ere." He put his arm around Romi and both walked to the boat as well.
They began rowing and were halfway to the Pearl when suddenly cannon shots were heard and a huge splash of water appeared near them, soaking them completely. The Royal Navy were trying to blow them out of the water. The crew on the Pearl were watching the whole time and were now bringing the ship closer to them. When they were close enough Latch threw out a rope for them. Each one jumped out of the boat and into the ocean and began swimming to reach the rope. Another cannon shot was heard and this time found it's way right into the boat were they were only seconds before. Jack reached the rope and waited for the others to catch up. He tied the rope around Angela first. She was hoisted into the air and before she even reached the deck, another rope was thrown out. Romi went next then Will and Jack.
The Royal Navy were busy trying to get the Dauntless ready to sail, but before they could, the Black Pearl was already well on it's way and disappeared into the horizon.
Romi and Angela sat huddled together on the deck with a blanket around each of them. Will came up to them and sat next to Angela. "Are you girls alright?"
They were both shivering and began to laugh together. Angela answered, "Well, we're wet, cold and tired. Yes we're doing just wonderfully." She managed to say through trembling lips.
Will laughed lightly seeing them huddled under their blankets with just their faces peeking out.
"How are you feeling Angie? Still nauseas?" Will asked suddenly.
Angela straightened when he said. She still had to tell him about her possible pregnancy. She stood up and grabbed Will by his hand. "Come on let's go to our cabin, I have to discuss something with you." She looked back at Romi who had a worried look on her face, and gave her a wink. Romi's eyes went wide and a smile crept across her face. She nodded and watched them leave the deck. She turned to look for Jack who had been relaying the news of Gibbs' death to the crew. She spotted him at his wheel and stood up to go next to him with her blanket still around her. It was very quiet back on the Pearl. The ocean was calm as though it knew that Gibbs was gone and was paying its respect in his honor. Jack felt Romi's presence and turned his head to look at her, the trinkets in his hair clinking against each other. He looked so sad and it tore her inside to see him like this.
She held her hand out to him and he took it graciously, placing her palm against the side of his cheek. She stroked his skin with her thumb and he closed his eyes relishing in the feeling of being loved by this woman. "Thank you." He managed to whisper.
"For what Jack?"
"For just being here." He smiled at her and then called for Mr. Cotton to take over the wheel.
He walked back to his cabin with Romi. They both changed into some drier clothes and went to bed. Jack just laid with his head in her lap as she talked. It seemed to soothe him. She was telling him about Angela and how it seems she was pregnant and how wonderful it was since they are getting married when they return to Spain. She went on and on and he never once opened his mouth to say anything. Finally he just started laughing. Romi cocked her eyebrow and looked at him.
"And what's so funny?"
"It's j'est amazin' at how much ye can say in such a short time and with no help at all." He laughed even harder now. Romi wasn't amused and just sat there watching him laugh all by himself. It wasn't long, though, before she too started laughing with him. "Well I'm glad that you're feeling better Jack, even though it is at my expense." She chuckled.
He stopped laughing but still had a huge smile on his face. The room was lit by a candle that was by the bed and he marveled at the way it glowed upon her skin. They just looked at each other now. Jack lifted his head and brushed a kiss softly across her lips. "Romi?"
"Yes Jack?"
"How would ye feel if I asked ye to stay wit' me on the Pearl?"
Romi looked at him questioningly. "What do you mean? After we return to Spain you want me to leave with you again?"
"Well yeah. I must admit, ye do entertain me and I love havin' ye wit' me."
"So you want me to stay because I entertain you? Is that what you're saying?" She asked her arms crossing across her chest.
Jack knew what he wanted to say, he just didn't know how. This wasn't something he was accustomed to and never had to say anything like this before. He began to fidget trying to find the right words.
"Well Jack Sparrow? Is that all I am? Entertainment?"
He finally just smiled, golden teeth and all. Then softened as he replied to her. "Ye're more than that luv. And I want ye to be at my side for always."
Up went the eyebrow again. "Jack are you saying what I think you're saying?"
He couldn't stand it anymore. "Damn it all woman! Yes I am trying to ask ye to be my wife."
Romi's face lit up and her arms went around his neck. "Of course I will!"
Jack smiled and felt relief as he finally just said it. And he felt.........really good. With eager fingers, his hands went into her hair and brought his lips down onto hers.
Desire shot through them as the kiss grew more passionate His mouth was warm and inviting. They quickly shed their clothes and returned to their kiss. They were both on their knees on the bed facing each other. Her skin quivered as his hands explored her body concentrated on finding her most sensitive spots. She placed her hands on his head, entwining her fingers in his hair as he lowered it to trace his tongue along her collarbone. He looked up at her and saw the yearning in her face. He kissed her again and laid her down on the bed and leaned his body against hers. His skin was so hot from the passion, he felt as though he might burst. He continued to trace kisses from her neck down to her navel as he filled his hands with her breasts. Feeling as though she couldn't take it anymore she opened her eyes and looked at him with fierce desire. "Jack, I want you now."
He was more than willing to give in to her request. She opened her legs to him and he brought himself down and entered her slowly. Her arms and legs went around him as he began his heaving thrusts. The urgency building, her body yearned for more. The pleasurable sensations overwhelmed her.
He moaned as he felt the surges of warmth run through his body. She clung to him as he felt him go over the edge and feeling his release, her own body quaked and shook with his.
They were quiet now, laying together, their hearts beating as though they were one.
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