Pirates of the Caribbean – Feelings Too Deep To Admit To You
By Princess-Pirate
Email: lziceprincessyahoo.co.uk
Summary: Pirates of the Caribbean turns 21st Century. Will, Lizzie, Jack and the rest of the POTC crew are all College students in my modern day story of their lives. The story tells the tale of what love can do to people if it is kept a secret for too long. It is completely different and is in no way linked to the 16th century movie.
Pairings: Will / Estrella, Jack / Anamaria, James / Elizabeth as well as other characters. Later Will / Elizabeth.
Disclaimer: All the characters, ships, and places in the Caribbean belong to Walt Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer (I wish). Some of the new characters are my own creations and therefore I have some ownership over them.Warning: Rating will go up for blood, gore and suicide.
A/N: Please read and let me know what you think. Reviews and ideas on coming chapters are most welcome.
Chapter 3 – Waiting Time
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Winston Memorial Hospital – Waiting Room
05:20 am
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"Drink this" Jack said as he handed Elizabeth the cup of coffee. She smiled at him and took the cup.
"I can't believe it" Estrella sobbed onto Anamaria's shoulder "He was fine when he dropped me at home. He didn't even have more than two drinks."
"It wasn't his fault Stella" Jack said as he rubbed the sobbing girl's back "A drunk smashed into him. There was nothing he could do. All we can do now is hope and pray for the best."
"I know Jack" Estrella nodded sadly and gave the older man a hug "Thanx for being here, all of you."
"We all care for him Stella" Elizabeth said as she swallowed, trying to keep her tears at bay. She loved Will deeply and would go to the ends of the earth for him. She couldn't stand the thought of losing him – It would destroy her life not to mention all of his friends'.
Jack looked over at Elizabeth and sighed. He grabbed her arm and pulled her down on the couch next to him, draping an arm around her shoulder. "Get some rest luv" he said, "I'll wake you as soon as there's news."
Elizabeth finished her coffee and rested her head against Jack's chest, eventually drifting off to sleep.
Anamaria followed her soon after, and by 6 am all of them were fast asleep while waiting for news on Will.
"Jack" a voice broke through his thoughts and Jack opened his eyes sleepily.
"Mr. Turner" he said as he slowly sat up, moving Elizabeth and Anamaria off of him. He then accepted Bill Turner's hand and got to his feet leaving the women sleeping on the couch.
The two of them walked to the coffee machine to get some coffee and sat down again in the waiting room.
"Any news?" Bill asked the younger man she he looked at him. His hair was disheveled and he looked very tired.
"Not since he came in" Jack replied as he took a sip of the strong coffee, starting to feel it waking him up. He glanced at his watch. "He's been in the ER for about two hours now."
"What happened?" Bill asked as he looked at Will's other friends sleeping on the couch.
"We're not sure" Jack said, "The police only said he was involved in a head-to-head collision with another car. Apparently a drunk swung over to his side of the road and then the two cars collided with the support wall of the bridge." Jack took a deep breath and another sip of coffee. "Me and Ana were heading homeward about 30 minutes after Will and Estrella left the club when we saw the lights at the accident scene. You know the rest because soon after I called you sir."
"I'm glad Will has a friend like you Jack" Bill said as he smiled "You've managed to keep everything under control here until I arrived. I am very grateful for that." He smiled at the Portuguese and knew that he was a good friend and role model to Will.
Jack had no friends on campus when they moved here from Lisbon and Will, being the gentle soul he was, took pity on Jack and they soon became best friends.
He also had the honor to meet Jack's parents when they invited him and Will over for dinner one month later. Jacob and Roxanne Sparrow were two very nice people. They got along great, soon Will and Jack were inseparable, and they did everything together.
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Norrington Manor
09:00 am
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"Shit" James said as he slammed his fist against the wall. Elizabeth had just called him and told him about Will's accident. Now a stupid drunk ruined his plans. He wanted to get Will out of the way and make sure Elizabeth stayed his forever.
Will had been the one to come to James and tell him about his feelings towards the young miss Swann and James had jumped at the opportunity to ask Elizabeth out before Will had a chance to do it. He knew Will was after his blood ever since so he would have to cover his back.
To make matters worse, Will had caught him at the club getting the Coke to some kid and James knew that Will had something to trap him with. He knew from that moment that he would have to get rid of a certain thorn in his side.
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Winston Memorial Hospital – Waiting Room
09:30 am
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"Mr. Turner" the doctor said as she looked at the people sitting in front of her "I'm Doctor Peterson. I performed the surgery on your son."
Bill got up and he and the doctor shook hands. "How is my son doctor?" he asked hopefully.
"Not too good" she said, as she looked at her clipboard "He was multiple fractures and breaks, as well as some serious internal injuries. His safety belt pushed two ribs through his right lung and it was completely submerged in blood."
"Is he going to live? How is he?" Jack asked as he looked at Elizabeth and Estrella.
"We can't say until he's regained consciousness" the doctor replied "He's still recovering form surgery in SICU and then he'll be moved to a private room. We have him on a breathing machine and he's receiving blood to replace what he had lost. We're also waiting for the results of the CAT scan but there's no sign of any brain or nerve damage."
"Can I see him?" Estrella asked in a faint voice as she stood shakily but slumped down again.
"Stella" Jack said as he caught the fainting woman and picked her up.
"She's exhausted and stressed out" he said and the doctor nodded.
"Follow me" she said as she led Jack to a room and closed the door behind them. "He's in ICU 315" she said as she he flashlight near Estrella's eyes "You can see him while I take care of her. She might have to stay overnight but that's the only way we'll get her to get some rest."
Jack nodded and left the room, walking to the others.
"He's in room three one five" he said as he walked to the escalator and held the door open for them "Doctor Peterson said we may see him for a while. She's going to keep Stella overnight in order to get her to rest."
Elizabeth sighed as the doors slid closed, not knowing what was awaiting her on the floor where the ICU was located.
"You need to be strong Liz" Jack said as he held her and Anamaria protectively in his arms while they stood waiting for the lift to reach their floor of destination.
The doors finally slide open after a beep and they stepped out and into another hallway. In front of them were the heavy swing doors leading to the ICU rooms.
"Can I help you?" a nurse asked and Bill smiled.
"We're looking for my son William Turner. Doctor Peterson said we would be able to see him quickly."
The nurse looked at her computer and smiled.
"That wouldn't be a problem sir" she said "We just need five minutes and then I'll show you to his room."
Bill nodded in thanks and then they waited for the nurse to come and take them to Will's room.
Jack looked at Elizabeth and knew she was thinking the same thing. 'Please Will' he begged as he stared at the doors and hallway 'You just have to be okay.'