Why did I even say that,I thought. He doesn't love me and I know it. He loves Elizabeth. He's just my friend. Why would he even try to fall in love with me when I'm engaged to a Pirate and he's going to marry Elizabeth. What the heck is wrong with me?

"Hi again,"it was Will.

"Hi. Do you want to come in?"

"Sure,"and he shut the door.

"Why did you leave?"

"You know why."

"Because you're afraid of falling in love with me aren't you?"

"What gave you that idea?"

"Because every time I'm with Jack you never try to come into our conversation and I know it's because you're trying not to show any feeling to me."

"Well,I guess that could be true."

"We are friends aren't we?"

"Yes."

"Then quit being so afraid! I know you love Elizabeth and nothing is going to stop you from marrying her,so stop being so afriad all the time."

He smiled. "Ok!"

"That's better,"then we started laughing.

"I never actually thought this was going to happen."

"What do you mean?"

"I never thought that Jack was actually going to get married. He just doesn't seem like the type."

"I guess you could be right about that. If he hadn't set foot on my island this wouldn't have happened. But it did. And I fell in love with him. How did you fall in love with Elizabeth if you don't mind me asking?"

"No. It's quite alright. Well,I had known her when I was a little boy,and I guess I never really realized it until I was older,but I really was in love with her. And then Jack and I set out on this quest to save her."

"Are you two getting married?"

"Yes,hopefully."

"Hopefully? What does that mean?"

"I haven't asked her yet. I'm waiting for the right time."

"Oh. I see."

"But I'm hoping not too soon. We haven't even been home yet."

"Yes I know. But Jack isn't going back with you two."

"Yes I know that. He told me."

"Oh. Ok."

"He loves you too much. That's why he doesn't want to leave you."

"Yes I know that."

"I'm just glad he has someone to care for."

"Yeah... You too."

There was a long pause. I thought he was going to kiss me or something. But that never happened. "Well...I had better get going."

"Oh,one thing before you go,"I reached into my pocket and took out one of my crystal daggers and handed it to him.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

I was glad that Jack walked in,but I was surprised that Will didn't tell me goodbye. "There's been a change of plans,"he said.

"What do you mean?"

"We're leaving tonight."

"Tonight?"

"Yes. The doctor said that your arm will be fully healed by tonight."

"That's good."

"Yes I know. I was almost beginning to think it was going to become serious. I was wrong."

"So was I."

"We are leaving right after sunset. Do you think you could try to stand?"
"Sure." I sat up,but my feet on the ground,and to my surprise,I started walking.

"Good. I wasn't sure if you were ready."

I smiled. "I guess you were wrong about that too."

"Indeed."

"I'm guessing Will will be happy that we are leaving."

"What makes you think that?"
"Because he loves her."

He smiled. "I see."

"I hope Kaya's doing ok."

"I bet she's just fine. You can trust Elizabeth."

I hope so,I thought.

"Jack,we had best be going,"said Will as he opened the door. "It's already sunset."

"Already? Alright. We'll be down there in a little bit."

"Alright,"and he shut the door.

He looked at me. "Are you ready to go?"

I smiled. "Any time you are."

He put his hand out and I took,and he then pulled me up so I was finally standing. "Let's go then."

"Right."