By, Xorion
Disclaimer: See first chapter
Summery: The hunt is on for the Jewel of Legends, finding it is a matter of honor for pirates and royal alike. However, the Map has fallen into the hands of the most unlikely person imaginable. And what happens when she is picked up by The Black Pearl? Will be Jack/OC
A/N- Sorry for the long wait… my vacation ended up lasting two weeks instead of one… Thank you all so much for the reviews!
Chapter Five: A Fine Line"Will, what do you think of Charlotte?" Elizabeth asked her husband later that day when the two were preparing for bed.
"She seems nice enough, why?"
"Oh just contemplating…"
"Really?" Will murmured. "I'm contemplating something too."
Wrapping his arms around his wife he began nibbling on her neck. Elizabeth moaned and threw her head back to give him better access.
"Will." She gasped. "I was being serious!"
"So was I."
He caught her lips in a searing kiss to prove his point. Bringing one hand up he caressed her cheek then moved down. Slowly he pushed the nightgown off her shoulders, revealing the soft skin underneath. Breaking the kiss he dropped his lips and trailed kisses down Elizabeth's neck and shoulders. Picking her up Will placed her on the bed and situated himself over her.
"I love you." Elizabeth whispered.
"I love you too."
Will then divested his wife of the rest of her nightgown as she pulled off his shirt.
"So beautiful." Will murmured, his voice laced with desire as he looked down at Elizabeth.
In reply Elizabeth pulled him down for another kiss.
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The next morning found the newlyweds curled together in bed, gazing at each other lovingly.
"Will?"
"Hmmm?" He slowly stroked her hair, marveling in its softness.
"Last night when I was thinking…"
"What about it?"
"I was asking what you thought of Charlotte because you know Jack better than I."
This caught Will's attention. "Charlotte and Jack? But they don't even like each other!"
*Flashback to the night before*
"You two lovebirds, get a room!" Gibbs said to Will and Elizabeth who were currently kissing rather passionately during dinner. "It's bad luck to kiss during dinner!"
They broke off sheepishly, then excused themselves from the table. The two were dining with the crew on deck, as Jack had requested a private dinner with Charlotte. Just then the door to the captain's cabin burst open and Charlotte stormed out.
"Is everything alright?" Elizabeth questioned.
"Oh yes, everything's fine. My deepest apologies for disturbing you." Charlotte said, even though it was clear everything was not fine.
"Are you sure."
"Don't worry yourself over me Miss. Elizabeth." Charlotte said. "It's just the nerve of that man… he's so… aghh!"
She was of course referring to our dear Captain Sparrow and could not quite articulate her annoyance. Elizabeth gave her a sympathetic smile knowing from experience how infuriating Jack could be. Obviously embarrassed at her tirade, Charlotte then quickly disappeared back into her small cabin where she could vent her anger without an audience.
*End Flashback*
"They don't like each other yet." Elizabeth corrected with a smirk. "Remember; there's a fine line between love and hate."
Will arched an eyebrow. "Are you scheming?"
"What if I am?" Elizabeth replied coyly, running a finger down Will's muscular chest.
"Then I'd say it's not very nice." Will tried his best to look stern. "And I'd have to punish you."
"I was hoping you'd say that."
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Charlotte began to rise from bed only to fall back with a groan as memories from last night flooded her head.
*Flashback to last night*
Charlotte smiled in satisfaction as she finished cooking. The Pearls kitchen, underneath all the grime, had turned out to be quite well equipped. Covering a yawn with her hand she looked forward to returning to her room after a busy day. After she had cleaned the galley she had instantly been recruited to wash a large quantity of laundry. Then she had been pushed back into the kitchen to cook lunch and after that was sent scrubbing in the hold. Her last task of the day had been to cook dinner and Charlotte was relieved she had finally finished.
"Miss. Charlotte?"
"Good Evening Mr. Gibbs!" Charlotte greeted him. "What can I do fer you?"
"The Captain demands your presence for a dinner in his quarters."
"Very well." She complied readily but was seething on the inside. Captain Sparrow couldn't just leave her be, could he?
Gibbs saw the murderous look in her eyes. "Careful, it's bad luck to be mad at the captain."
Charlotte shot him a tight smile. After he had left she crossly grabbed enough food for two and loaded it on a tray. She made her way up onto the deck then into the Captain's cabin.
"Good Evening Charlotte." Jack gave her a charming smile. He was sitting leisurely on one side of the table which had been set for two.
"Good Evening Captain Sparrow." She returned courteously, though what she wanted most was to slap that exasperating smile off his face.
Charlotte dished out the food then sat in the chair across from Jack with her arms folded across her chest. Jack picked up a glass and filled it with wine.
"Wine?" He offered holding the glass out to her. "Compliments of the Captain."
Charlotte took the glass with half a mind to toss it back in his face. She decided that would probably not be such a wise course of action so settled on drowning her problems with it.
"Cheers." Jack said mockingly holding his glass up.
Charlotte clinked her glass to his then drained the cup. He did likewise. He then held up the bottle questioningly.
"Please." Charlotte held her glass out. Jack gave her a sort of admiring look that caused a blush to spread across her cheeks.
She was on her forth cup of wine before Jack brought up the reason he wanted her to dine with him.
"I must admit your loyalty to your lately deceased Lord and Lady is very admirable." Jack said casually.
"Thank you." Charlotte ground out between gritted teeth. She did not like the way he spoke of their death so carelessly.
"But I can't help to wonder if your devotion is slightly foolish."
Charlotte took a rather large sip of wine.
"All it's going to gain you is a lifetime aboard a pirates ship. And if we're captured don't think you won't be going to the gallows too. There's no reason for fidelity anymore Charlotte. You have no family, no employer and no friends. Anyone who might have cared for you, is dead." Jack said, hoping the wine combined with anger might cause her admit something. "Face the facts, you have nothing left."
Charlotte burned with a white hot rage. "How dare you! You heartless bastard! I still have my honor and while I do, mark my words, I will not fail my Lady's dying wishes!"
"Now what exactly were these dying wishes?"
Unfortunately for Jack Charlotte still had enough sense left to not answer the question. Instead she went with her early notion of throwing her wine in his face. He looked at her in surprise.
"I think I deserved that." He admitted.
"Indeed you did!" Charlotte hissed then stormed out.
*End Flashback*
A/n- How was that? Am I overdoing Charlottes anger?