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Chapter 38
"Who's Jealous Now?"

By mid morning we were already at sea. I stood at the helm, steering The Pearl. Jack had spent most of the morning with the girl. I didn't mind much; it got him away from me for a while. His suggestive looks and smug comments that he so often gave. I watched Jack teach her the ropes; she kept her eyes on him. Taking in everything she was being taught. She had a great teacher; he was one of the best pirates I have ever seen. He took second place; I'm on top in my own world. I stared back to the horizon, feeling the relaxation wash over me. I sighed as I felt the humidity rise in the air, feeling sweat form on my brow. I watched her quickly run below, I figured she was going to get started on lunch. I was feeling hungry already. I watched Jack sway as he walked toward me, staying with the steady rocking of the ship. He slowly walked up the stairs, running his right hand over the rail as he did so.

"'Ello, luv." He smiled

"What 'as put ye in such a good mood?" I asked, looking from him back to the horizon

"I am always in a good mood when we are at sea."

"Aren't we all?" I asked

"Aye, I'd say so."

"How come ye were up so early? I almost missed ye when ye weren't layin' next to me this mornin'."

He smiled slowly. "Ye missed me?"

"Did I stutter?" I asked, looking over to him watching the grin spread widely across his handsome, tan face.

"No, didn't stutter. Sorry, luv. Val 'ad me get up early, she be eager to learn."

"Or eager to spend time wit ye." I mumbled, hoping half-heartedly he hadn't heard it.

"Well, if I were 'er I'd want to spend time wit me too." He grinned, "after all, I'm one damn sexy pirate."

I chuckled as I looked over to him, so sure of himself as always. A grin came to my lips, as I looked him over. The grin then disappeared as I set my sites on the horizon.

"No need to fret, luv. Once she's learned everything, I'll be back to my normal duties." He smiled, as he walked to stand next to me.

I nodded, knowingly.

"So, what's for lunch?" I questioned, changing the subject.

"I'm not sure, she didn't say."

I looked over at him in time to see his right finger come to his lips in thought. Out of the corner of my eye I saw his hand come up to rest on the wheel. I slapped it away.

"And wha do ye think yer doin'?"

"I'm goin' to sail me ship."

"Nope, its mine fer the day. Ye seem to be.. Shall we say preoccupied wit the girl." I stated

"Can I at least sail till lunch time?" he asked, giving me the puppy dog eyes.

"That isn't goin' to work." I stated, trying not to look at him knowing I'd give in.

I felt his head come to rest on my shoulder. "Please?"

I shook my head no.

"Oh I 'ave an idea." He practically jumped at this thought.

I eyed him suspiciously, wondering what this bright idea was. "Go on."

"We can share it!" he replied, clasping his hands together in front of him, a mischievous grin running across his lips.

"And 'ow will that be possible?" I asked, half dreading the answer.

He took a step behind me, placing his left arm on mine, which was draped in between the pegs of the wheel. He entwined his fingers with mine as his right arm wrapped protectively around my waist. I felt his chin resting on my right shoulder.

"It's fun to share.... sometimes." He whispered into my ear.

I tried hard not to grin, but failed miserably as a grin came to my lips. I rested my back to his chest as he pulled me closer.

"Aye." I whispered

"So ye missed me, eh?" he asked

I shrugged slightly. "Ah, maybe a little."

"It's nice to be missed, don't think I've ever been missed."

"Me either." I said truthfully.

"That's not true, I miss ye when yer not around." he said, placing a small kiss on my cheek.

"Well, ye'd be the only one then." I said sadly. "But, I don't mind."

We stood in silence for a few moments, taking in the scenery. Until we heard the bell be rung as "LUNCH!" was being hollered from the stairway that lead below. I watched every man on board run toward the stairs, they were pushing each other and falling through the narrow doorway.

"Go eat, I'll take the helm for awhile." I heard Jack whisper

"Oh then I'll never get it back."

"Ye will, I promise."

I thought about it. "Why don't ye eat and then bring me sumthin?" I asked

"No, it'll get cold." He argued

"Okay fine, ye can take the helm, till I get back. When I return I want it back." I said, breaking from his hold.

"Aye, you'll get it back."

I smiled and hurried below to eat. I sat at the head of the large table.

"Wha we be eatin?" I questioned

"Just sandwiches. No use in having a big meal in the middle of the day." Valencia said, placing the food on the table.

I quickly ate, barely paying attention to the conversation that was being held. I was more interested in getting back to the helm. Most of the men had finished eating before I had. I shrugged and made my way back to the helm, and Jack. He smiled as he watched me walk toward him. My eyes were locked on his.

"So Captain Sparrow, go get yerself sumthin to eat." I demanded.

"I decided I'm not hungry."

"Ye need to eat too. Where are we headed anyway?" I questioned, just realizing I didn't know.

"Where ever ye want to go, luv." He smiled

"I don't really care where we go, I'm goin' to leave it up to ye."

"How 'bout Port James? We've never been there."

"Port James?" I asked, feeling a rush of nervousness run over me, but I didn't let it show. "If that's where ye wanna go, that's where we will go."

"To Port James, then." He smiled. "Who knows maybe we can get sum alone time."

I smirked as I looked at him, "maybe."

I stood next to him, eyeing the tri corn hat that sat on his head. I smirked and pulled it from his head, placing it on my own.

"Hey! That's mine!" he practically shouted

"Nope mine for the day, it'll keep the sun from me eyes."

I pushed his arm slightly motioning for him to move. "Go eat."

"Aye, captain." He smirked, giving me a mock salute. I returned his mock salute just the same with a grin.

The day went by quicker than I expected. Before I knew it the sun had disappeared behind the horizon. After an hour or so of staring through the darkness I decided I needed a well-deserved break. I hadn't seen Jack since I took his hat. He had disappeared below deck and hadn't returned since. I sighed as I walked into the cabin, the smell of rum filling my nose. I closed the door; setting the hat on a bedpost I walked over to the cabinet. Pulling a bottle of rum out, I uncorked it and walked over to the table. I sat on what had become my chair. I took a drink from the bottle, feeling the warm sensation. I looked at the map that had been sprawled out over the table, practically taking up the whole thing. I tried to figure out how long it would take us to arrive in Port James. I didn't want to go to Port James, to many bad memories. But, not wanting Jack to know of my troubles with Port James I kept my mouth shut. I removed my boots from my feet, wiggling my toes. I had been on my feet all day. Feeling exhausted I took my rum bottle and lay on the bed. I began to doze, my head nodding from side to side as I felt sleep wanting to take over me. I took another drink of the sweet rum. My mind continued to trail to where Jack could be. It wasn't like him to not come and see me at least a few times a day.

"He's probably wit Valencia." I muttered to myself. "She should be sleepin' she's juss a little girl. Damn girl..."

I dozed off the sleep taking over me. I woke to the sound of the door closing. My eyes opened quickly as I looked up to see who had entered. Jack looked over at me with a soft smile.

"I didn't mean to wake ye." He whispered

"I wasn't sleepin', where have ye been, anyway?" I asked

"Talking wit Val, she's very talkative." He said, kicking off his boots.

"What? is she better company than me?" I asked

He looked me over. "I never said that."

"I didn't say ye did. I was juss sayin' she must be better company than I am."

"Nobody is better company than ye." He smiled

"Then why 'ave ye spent the entire day wit 'er?" I questioned, standing up.

I heard a knock at the door; I crossed my arms across my chest and rolled my eyes.

"Come in." Jack said, pulling his shirt off.

I looked over to the door, wondering who had the nerve to interrupt our argument. Valencia walked in slowly. Practically stopping in her tracks to stare at his chest in awe.

"Can we 'elp ye wit something?" I questioned

"Sorry to bother you, I was wondering if you had any extra blankets." She finally said.

'Its not cold out' I thought to myself as I rolled my eyes.

"I'll bring them down in a few." Jack stated

Valencia quickly nodded as she continued to look Jack over.

'What has she never seen a man's chest?' I asked myself. I looked over to Jack. 'Okay I admit, not one like that'

Valencia left the cabin, closing the door quietly behind her. I watched Jack walk over to the dresser, opening the bottom drawer. He grabbed a blanket and looked at me.

"Are ye juss goin' to run down there every time she bids?" I questioned.

Jack chuckled slightly in amusement. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Ye spent almost the whole night down there, now yer running down there again. I see nothing amusing about that."

"Ye know, I remember a time that ye accused me of bein' jealous of Commodore Norrington." He said, walking over to me, he stood behind me.

"What does that 'ave to do wit anything?" I questioned, not seeing his amusement. I felt his lips considerably close to my ear; I could feel his warm breath. "Who's jealous now, luv?"

I saw a hint of a smirk on his lips as he left to give Val the extra blanket.

"I'm not jealous." I told myself, uncrossing my arms. "Not jealous at all.. What a ridiculous idea."

I sighed as I looked around the cabin, trying to figure out if I was actually jealous of a young girl. I could give Jack more than that little wench could. I had nothing to worry about.