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Chapter 7:
The next morning, at dawn, Will rolled over to step out of bed and felt himself fall. Smack.
"Oww," he muttered to the floor.
Hearing a loud noise Liz rose suddenly. For a second she forgot were she was. Then the memories of yesterday came rushing back. She sat there a minute until her brain started working. What woke me up? she thought. A loud bang. She quickly pulled back the curtain to see what had made the noise. Liz saw Will lying shirtless on the ground. In a flash she was kneeling at his side.
"Are you ok!?!" she asked with so much concern it shocked Will.
"I'm all right," he said as he tried to sit up. Liz immediately pushed him back down.
"Don't get up until we've made sure nothing is broken," Liz said as she started examining his body for injuries. She started with his head, feeling for any bumps or bleeding. Will sucked in his breath. She was so close he could smell her, breathe her in. He stood up not being able to take the sweet torture anymore. She stared at him from the ground.
"I'm fine," he said. When he saw that she still had so much concern in her beautiful green eyes he tried again, "Really, Princess, I'll be ok. It was just a shock, that's all. It sure gets the sleepys out in hurry, though," Will said trying to lighten the mood. He was rewarded with her beautiful smile. He couldn't help but smile back in return.
"Are you really sure you're ok?" Liz asked once more.
"I'll just be a little sore, I've had worse, much worse. Trust me, I'll be fine."
"This is all my fault. If I wouldn't have taken your bed, You…"
"Stop. I'm fine; quit worrying about it." He leaned over and offered his hand out to her. She grasped it, and felt that all too familiar feeling, in the pit of her stomach. He pulled her up off the floor and onto her feet. Noticing for the first time his state of undress, Liz stepped back. Will looked at her once more, drinking in her sleep tousled hair and tired eyes. Then said, "Go on back to bed, Princess, the sun has just started to rise. I'm sorry for waking you."
"But shouldn't I get up to start my chores?" Liz asked confused.
"No need to be awake yet. Jack will have to tell you what to do and he won't be up for at least two more hours."
"Surely there must be something I can do?" She had spunk, he'd give her that. Will risked touching her once more. He grabbed her arm and started leading her back to the bed. He pulled back the curtain and motioned for her to get in.
"There is," Liz looked at him hopefully, "Go back to bed."
"But…"
"No buts, as first mate on this ship I order you to get your rest. You'll just be in the way. And like I said, you need to get your chores from Jack." Liz finally gave in and crawled back into bed. Will proceeded to tuck the covers around her. "Stay here, okay? We still haven't told the crew about you two and I don't want you to get hurt." Liz nodded, yawned and realized how tired she still was. Will looked at her one last time then closed the curtain.
He grabbed a fresh pair of pants and shirt. He started to walk out the door to get cleaned up when he realized something he had to do. He put down his things on the desk and walked over to the bed.
"Princess, are you asleep yet?" She looked at him through droopy eyes.
"No."
"Good. There is something I want to tell you," he paused and she looked at him waiting for him to go on, "I'm sorry."
"For what?" Liz asked, surprised
"For acting like a moron yesterday. And if you'll forgive me I'd like to start over today and try to be friends," he looked at her sincerely. Liz thought for only a moment.
"All is forgiven, Mr. Turner." Will breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
"If we're going to be friends let's stop with this 'Mr. Turner' business, the name is Will." He stood up and smiled at her again, "Go back to sleep now, sorry to disturb you. Again." He closed the curtain, grabbed his stuff, and wondered if he had just made a huge mistake. There is no harm in being friends, is there? he thought as he headed out the door.
"Bye…Will," Liz whispered as she fell back into sleep.
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"Morning, Will," one of the crewmembers said as he walked out of the bathroom, freshly washed, shaven, and dressed. Will nodded in return and kept on walking. He knew he had to make an announcement to his shipmates about the girls being onboard before anyone saw them. He decided he'd do it over breakfast as he made his way to the galley.
Will stepped into the room and saw that much of the crew was there eating already. He looked around for Paul, a short but loyal member of the crew, and spotted him near the back of the room. Will walked over to his friend to ask him a question.
"Hello, Paul, got a favor to ask of you." Paul looked at Will ready to listen.
"Aye?"
"I would like you to gather everyone who is not present and tell them I have an announcement and would like everybody in the galley as soon as possible." Paul stood up.
"Aye, sir. Right away." Paul then left to search out the rest of the pirates. Will then raised his voice loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Listen up, lads, I have an announcement to make shortly so nobody leave the galley. Aye?" The pirates all answered with an enthusiastic aye.
Within fifteen minutes all of the crew was accounted for except for its captain and two newest members. Will proceeded to tell the crew the news.
"All right everybody. We have gained two new additions to the Pearl." Will paused, thinking how to continue.
"Let's meet the men," yelled somebody.
"Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you all about. You see, they're not exactly men. They're women." At the mention of females on the Pearl the crew started to cheer wildly. When they quieted down another shouted,
"Even better than men, Will. Let's meet the women!"
"Now hold on gents, these are not women for your 'company'; these are friends of the Captain and I." The same man spoke once more,
"Will, you can't expect us to see a women after so long and not want to be her 'friend'." The men shook their heads in agreement.
"The women are off limits to all of us," Will spoke up, trying to keep calm.
"That is what you think, Will. When I see one of those women I'll…" the pirate was interrupted by a strong voice.
"Do nothing but nod your bloody head in greeting. Right, Mr. Coleman?" Jack said, glaring. No one had noticed him enter the room. "These women are guests of mine. They will be helping with the cooking and cleaning onboard. And NO ONE is to touch them. And anyone who decides to break this rule will deal with the lead of my pistol. Do I make myself clear?" The crowd was silent. "I take that as a yes. Now if ye'll excuse me I have something important to do." Jack walked out of the room.
The pirates were a little annoyed at this announcement, but were soon all seated to eat breakfast again. Will slipped out of the room and started after Jack.
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As much as Jack hated to do it, he had to wake the girl up. But she looked so peaceful sleeping. Jack reached out and gently brushed away a lock of hair that had fallen in front of her eyes.
Allie sighed and shifted in her sleep, mumbling something under her breath.
Jack smiled then reached out and shook her gently. "Wake up, luv."
Allie moaned and rolled away. "Five more minutes, Mom," she groaned.
Jack chuckled. "I'm not yer Mom, luv." He shook her again, a little harder this time. "C'mon. Time to get up."
Allie groaned, rolled out of bed and stretched.
Jack chuckled again.
Allie glared at him. "What's so funny?" she asked, half annoyed, as she pulled on her boots.
"Nothin' luv. Yeh just don't seem like a morning person."
Allie rolled her eyes. "Really? I never could have guessed!" she said sarcastically, then headed for the door.
"Where are ye goin' luv?" Jack called after her.
"To wake up Liz," Allie said, without looking back.
Allie walked outside the room, thought for a moment, then walked back in.
"Jack, where is Will's cabin?" Allie asked sweetly. Jack raised his brows.
"Now ye are being nice? I don't know if I want to tell ye. Not after the way you treated me just a moment ago."
"Please, Jack?"
Jack shook his head, the beads in his hair clinking against each other. "Nope. I think I'll make ye beg first."
"I aint gonna beg." Allie turned around and headed back out the door. Glancing left then right, she decided she'd try right. She walked for awhile then spotted Will a little ways ahead. She hurried over to him.
"Will, where is your cabin?"
"Why?"
"I'm going to wake up Liz."
"Oh well…I thought I'd let her sleep awhile longer." Allie looked astonished. This could not be the same guy her friend had described last night.
"That's very sweet of you, but Jack woke me up, so she has to get up as well." Allie folded her arms across her chest. Will looked as if he was going to protest, but then thought otherwise.
"Liz and my cabin is just down that way a little ways, then look to your left and you'll see some stairs that go down. That's our door." Allie listened to the directions he gave her.
Then Will's wording sunk in. She raised an eyebrow. "'Our door'?"
Will blushed. "You'd best go wake up your friend." Without waiting for a reply, he turned around and left.
Allie chuckled and shook her head. She turned and headed off in the direction that Will had indicated.
A few minutes later, she opened the door to Will's cabin. Allie walked over and pushed the curtain to the side.
Liz was fast asleep, with a small smile on her lips. Allie grinned. This was going to be fun.
Allie reached out and shook her friend. "Liz, Will is here. He's got a question he wants to ask you. Something about marriage,"
Liz sat up quickly. "What? How's my hair look?" she asked.
Allie laughed. "I'm just kidding. Come on; time to get up."
Liz glared at her so-called friend. "That was mean! I'm going back to bed."
"Like heck you are!"
Liz pouted. "Will said I could."
Allie rolled her eyes. "Yeah, well, Jack has other plans. Get up." When Liz didn't move, Allie wacked her on the leg. "Come on. Get up!"
"Do I really have to get up?"
Allie sighed. "No, you don't have to. But I'd recommend getting up unless you want a very angry pirate Captain to come barging in here."
Liz made a noise of disgust. Then she rolled out of the bed in much the same way that Allie had done.
"Come on. Let's go see what Jack wants us to do," Allie said, then left the room, with Liz following close behind.
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Allie knocked on the door to Jack's cabin. "Come in!" came the reply, slightly muffled by the door.
Allie turned to Liz, who was trying to do something about her hair. "After you," she said.
"But I'm not ready yet!" Liz protested.
Allie rolled her eyes. "Who cares what your hair looks like! It's only Jack."
"I care!"
Just then Will opened the door. Liz gasped and tried to duck behind Allie so that Will wouldn't see her current state.
Allie laughed and shook her head. "Hello, Mr. Turner. How are you doing?"
Allie went to step into the room when Liz pulled her back. "What?" she asked.
"I'm going to kill you!" Liz hissed.
"Why?" Allie asked, putting an innocent look on her face. "I thought you didn't like Will."
"I'll tell you later," Allie laughed again, then strode into the cabin. "Good morning, Captain."
"Good yer here. Let's have ye meet the crew."
Liz groaned. "Do we have to?"
Jack grinned. "No. Not unless ye'd rather introduce yerselves all by your onesies."
"No thank you," Liz said in a small voice.
"Great! Now let's go!" Jack started to leave, but stopped when Allie grabbed him by the arm.
"Captain, can I talk to you for a moment?" Allie asked.
Jack sighed. "If ye make it quick, lass." Will and Liz continued out the door.
"I just wanted to apologize for the way I acted earlier. I'm not to much of a morning person, and it really shows when I first wake up. But I will try to be more civil in the morning from now on." Having said that, Allie turned and walk out the door. Jack followed her out and then motioned for everyone to follow him.
"On deck you scabbers dogs!" Jack yelled when they had stepped out on deck, startling Liz. She jumped about a mile and grabbed Will's arm. Will took her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. Allie jumped as well, then laughed at her friend's reaction. She looked at the few members of the crew that had already gathered in front of Jack. A few were looking at her, but most were staring at Liz and her exposed lower legs.
Jack spoke up once the entire crew was gathered a minute later. "All right, men; listen up! As ye already know, we've got two guests aboard. Their names are Allie," Jack waved in Allie's general direction, "and Liz." He gestured toward Liz, who was still holding Will's hand.
"They are our guests, and as such, ye shall treat them accordingly. Savvy?" Without waiting for a reply, he continued. "Back to work!" The crew scrambled to obey their captain. Mr. Coleman stayed for a moment, just staring at Allie. Then, without a word, he turned and went back below.
Allie looked at Liz, and noticed that she was still holding Will's hand. Allie gave her friend an all-knowing look. Liz looked at Allie quizzically. Allie grinned and pointedly looked at Liz and Will's still clasped hands, then back up at her friend. Liz looked down, and finally realized that she was still holding Will's hand. She let out a small gasp and pulled away, blushing faintly. Will looked at her, disappointed.
Then realizing she might have hurt his feelings, Liz glanced at his face and gave him a shaky smile. He realized that she looked nervous and didn't know why. Jack decided he'd wait no longer to speak.
"All right you two, if ye're done making googly eyes at each other, I'll tell the ladies where they need to be." Liz and Will turned red and looked at the ground, while Allie just laughed. "Luv," he said, looking at Allie making her quiet down, "I want ye to grab the mop an' bucket and start swabbing the deck. Liz, ye'll start on lunch. Mr. Cotton will be glad to be out of the kitchen and the crew will be happy to have Mr. Cotton out of the kitchen." Jack turned towards Will. "Show her where she'll be working," he said while nodding at Liz.
"All right Jack. This way Princess, I'll show you to the kitchen like the captain says." Will led Liz bellow deck. Allie stood staring at Jack, waiting for more instructions. When it became clear that he wasn't going to say anything more, she spoke up.
"Are you going to tell me where my supplies are?" Jack remained silent and then answered her.
"Not until ye ask nicely." Allie started to laugh, then realized that he was being serious.
"Will you be so kind as to show me to my bucket, Jack?" Jack grinned.
"This way lass."
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