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Will tried to ignore Jack.
And Jack refused to be ignored.
He pranced around Will in circles, commenting freely on the sharpness of Will's cheekbones, the fullness of his lips, the silkiness of his hair… while darting away from Will's irritated swats.
"Does your mouth ever get tired?" Will muttered in exasperation, finally tilting up his head haughtily and walking away with his perky nose in the air.
"Not when I'm around you, luv," Jack replied promptly, sprinting in front of Will to walk backwards sprightly, grinning widely at Will's hot and bothered expression.
Suddenly, Will's eyes widened and he came to a complete stop, causing Jack to nearly fall backwards, save for his amazing reflexes.
"Good Morning, Miss Swann," Will said shyly, a soft smile lighting up his features.
"Will, how many times must I ask you to call me Elizabeth?" A lively voice reprimanded Will in jest.
"At least once more, Miss Swann, as always," Will said readily, automatically.
A smile gracing her aristocratic features, Elizabeth gazed curiously at the figure lurking near Will.
"And who's your friend, Will?" She asked in an amused tone, primly fluttering her lacy fan.
"Captain Jack Sparrow, at your service," Jack proclaimed with a flourish, bowing down while lifting Elizabeth's hand to lay a loud, smacking kiss on it.
"He's not my friend," Will demurred, narrowing his eyes at Jack's audacity.
Her lips curling up at the sides, Elizabeth scrutinized Jack interestedly, while the pirate practically preened and posed under the attention.
"I must be going or I'll be late," she said regretfully, gathering up the many layers of her skirt.
"It wouldn't do to upset the Commodore," Elizabeth said primly, only a hint of scorn in her words. Bestowing one last smile on Will and Jack, she left, followed closely by her dutiful maid.
Staring wistfully after the disappearing silhouette of Elizabeth, Will relinquished the haughty, snooty mask he had masqueraded under.
For a moment, Jack stood motionless, stunned by the radiance, the spirit resonating in the delicate features.
He and Will were roused out of their respective reveries when a smooth, taunting voice broke rudely into their thoughts.
"My, isn't that Will Turner?" The intruder smirked, fingering the prickly ends of his rusty, grimy beard.
"Barbossa." Will spat the name, his eyes darkened with disgust and an unfathomable grief.
Jack gazed thoughtfully at the newcomer, his hand stealing over the edge of his sword. He wasn't looking for trouble, he just wanted to be prepared if there was trouble.
"Do you like apples Will?" Barbossa asked mockingly, as a shiny, gleaming apple appeared miraculously in his hand.
Taking a wet, disturbingly vicious crunch out of the apple, Barbossa wiped his juice-smeared chin roughly on the sleeve of his shirt that seemed to be encrusted with layers of slime.
"He liked apples," Barbossa leered, delighting in the effect he was having on the boy.
Will was quivering uncontrollably, his fists tightly rolled up.
"Stop it," Will muttered, his voice low, threatening.
"Or what?" Barbossa grinned nastily, his tone scornful. "You're going to make me? You and what army?"
"And me." Jack interjected, sidling in between Will and Barbossa.
Barbossa's eyes flickered lazily over Jack and nodded. "Sure, I'll make short work of you."
Jack bristled and narrowed his eyes as his grip on his sword tightened. "Don't be too sure."
"This is none of your business," Will said, exasperated as he pushed Jack out of the way.
"I'm making it my business," Jack said obstinately.
"Quit your lovers' spat and start!" Barbossa snarled, drawing his sword warningly.
Will smoothly plucked the sword out of Jack's hand and swung it effortlessly in an arc before the tip landed at Barbossa's throat.
Sneering foully, Barbossa easily swerved his sword upwards to knock Will's sideways.
Will struggled to maintain his balance as he fought to regain control over the ungainly, arduous sword.
Retreating slightly, he plunged the pointed end violently at Barbossa who had to duck to avoid it.
Seizing the fact that Will had left his sides defenseless, Barbossa expertly swung his sword upwards to knock Will's sword out of his helpless hand.
"I win." He growled, thrusting the tip of his sword towards Will's unresisting throat.
Author: Uh-oh. Hee. Oh! *bounces around excitedly* I just created a livejournal (Username: Katherine_15) so add me! Cos it's boring being there all alone… ^_^
Thanks to…
Will's girl: *grins* you feel sorry for him cos he's wanted by two guys? I want to be wanted by 2 guys too! Hee.
Squrlie Jack: Thanks! Hee… the funny parts are already starting to give way to angst…
Katie Janeway: *beams* That's so kind of you!
Angel Interceptor: *hugs* I missed you! I emailed you! Hope you received it!
Robindragon: Thanks and sorry for the looooooong wait!
Vireyda Magodaly: *giggles* No, sorry, still no sequel to "Significance of Kisses" and am still stuck in slow typing mode.
Chloe-Wagner: Hee. Jack's always cute.
L-sama: *beams* Yes, you can have more!
Lenora: *grins* Yep, I think listening to the soundtrack would help.
Ellina Hope: Thanks for being so sweet! ^_^
I love elves: I hope this chapter didn't make you more confused! *beams*
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El: Thanks! And it's coming… with v long rest stops in between. Heh.
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Clow'd 9: *drools* No, there is nothing sexier than rentboy Orlando… I just about melted when he uttered, "Looking for something?"
Leann: Hee. Hope you haven't fallen out of love… out of sight, out of mind?
Celestialbard4: I hope you like how it's turning out! ^_^
Linaeve: Yep, Elizabeth made an appearance… she's quite a pivotal character too… Hee, I can't claim credit for the lovely characters, especially lovely, lovely Will.
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Lomelinde1: *hugs* Thanks sweetheart! Hee, I'll want to rent him even as a girl… if he's willing that is… *drools*
Legolas19: *gasps* It has not been a year! Hee… you scared me for a while.
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