All Treasure is Not Silver & Gold

Disclaimer: As you all know I do not own any of the POTC characters. Therese, Quinn and some of the new pirates and sailors are my own creations!

A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed! Yes Quinn is a jerk, but you haven't heard anything yet! Therese will describe in a bit more detail what she had to go through with Quinn...keep reading!

Chapter 10 – Attraction

Jack had left to discuss the voyage with his crew, leaving Will to talk more with Therese and his father. Mostly Will and his father traded tales about their time apart while Therese quietly listened. She knew she should leave the two men alone, but she couldn't bring herself to leave Will's side. He made her feel safe, something she never thought she'd feel again.

They talked for hours, but when Will rose to leave he looked at Therese and said, "I', going for a walk on the deck, would you care to join me?"

"Yes, I think I could use some fresh air!" she answered rising.

"May I speak to ye for a moment first Therese?" Bill asked

"Meet me at the helm when you are ready.....goodnight....father." Will said as he left the cabin.

"Therese," he began, "I see the attraction between you and my son. Be careful lass, of two things. One there is more goin' on than the boy be tellin' us!" he said, "and two, if ye be leavin' for the colonies when this be done, don't break his heart lass! Please!" he kissed her forehead as she nodded that she understood.

Part 2

The two were now standing at the bow of the ship looking at the night sky.

"I sense pain in you Will Turner." She said, "Sometimes it help to talk about it aye?"

Will went on to tell her all about Elizabeth, from the first day they met until the day she left.

"So that is how I ended up on the Pearl." he said, "My marriage is over and I didn't know what else to do, so I went looking for Jack."

"I think Elizabeth is a fool!" she replied bluntly, "A fool who didn't realize what kind of man she had." She inched closer to him and looked deep into his eyes. "A man who is brave and handsome, someone who would have died for her. Well I say that her loss is my gain Will Turner!"

He was slightly shocked by her bluntness, but was flattered all the same.

She suddenly realized what she had said, and pulled back embarrassed. "I...I am sorry Will, I sometimes speak before I think!" she stammered as she turned to walk away. Will caught her hand in his and turned her around to face him.

"Never apologize for speaking your heart." He said, "I feel a connection to you as well. It is a feeling I'd like to explore, if you'll let me."

The two stood in silence, hand in hand gazing into each other's eyes for a long moment.

"Ye best be getting some rest mates. We be landing in Cuba tomorrow evening!" Jack interrupted.

They broke apart quickly as if they had been caught doing something wrong.

"G'night Captain, Will." Therese said quickly as she scurried away.

"Will, are ye sure ye want to be doing this?" Jack asked concerned.

"What exactly is it you think I'm doing?" Will asked defensively

"Easy lad. A blind man could see the attraction the two of ye have for each other." He said "Ye are still married lad, and she did say she be leavin' for the colonies soon. Just think on it aye?"

Will nodded briefly then turned and headed to his cabin.

A/N: I know this chapter was kinda slow, but I wanted to set up the budding romance between Will and Therese....the next few chapters will be better!