Hello, finally everyone. I am very sorry that I have not updated in so incredibly long. School's been really tough so far. I have so much homework to do and stuff that writing has been put on the back burner for a bit. But, never the less, I'm updating now!!!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Boo hoo!

Author's Note: I apologize if this chapter is a bit short, but I just really wanted to update it for you all so bear with me. Also, the different parts of this story are separated by zeroes so don't get confused. Thanks!

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Chapter 10

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Jack kissed Min, gently. He just couldn't resist doing it. Her lips had been too enticing. Heart shaped, rosy red, and inviting they had appeared, making Jack lick his own lips in anticipation. And then he'd just gone ahead and made the contact.

As he'd anticipated, her lips were soft, pliant, and totally responsive. The sensual smell of the African Violets he'd given Min floated up around them. The scent curled slowly round, capturing the two in their heated embrace.

Jack touched her hair, marveling at its softness, as he angled her head and deepened the kiss. Min made a small noise in response and curled her fingers into Jack's shirt, holding on tightly.

He groaned and opened her mouth so that his tongue could have entrance. Min reveled in the feel of him in her mouth and responded in the same way by meeting his tongue with her own.

Their embrace became even more heated as Jack eased her backwards to the waiting bed. But, before anything else could happen Min pushed on his chest with her hands, wanting him to stop.

Jack drew back a bit, reluctant to end the kiss. He frowned at her flushed face.

"Why'd ye stop me?"

"Because I'm still getting my strength back and I think Norrington is searching the house still. If we kept doing this," she said, waving at the two of them on the bed and Jack's body covering most of hers, "there'd be more noises that he'd probably hear. And that wouldn't be good, especially since I'm supposed to be in here alone."

"Ye have a good point there luv, but I'm not promising to stop next time," Jack murmured, his chocolaty eyes darkened with passion.

Min's eyes widened at the comment, but she knew it was true. Not just for Jack, but for her self. She wanted Jack as much as he wanted her. Odd, considering she hadn't know him a long time. But never the less she still wanted him.

Every time he was around she felt more than saw him. Her pulse would race and her body shiver with anticipation of what could be between them. She knew that eventually they would have each other, and when that happened, it would be wonderful.

"Yes, I know that Jack."

Jack smiled, glad Min understood.

"Now, perhaps we should get up before someone finds us like this," Min said, pushing at Jack to get off her. He did and stood next to the bed.

Min sat up in the bed then swung her feet over the side and stood up next to Jack. Wrapping a robe around herself she rang a bell for food.

"Jack, you should hide before the maid comes in here. No one can know you're here but for me and the Turners."

"You've got a point luv. Where should I hide this time?" he asked, his eyebrows waggling in anticipation.

Min laughed and rolled her eyes. "Hide in the armoire. You'll actually fit in there."

Jack did as he was told and not too soon as the maid came into the room just then.

"Miss?"

"Could you get me a tray of tea and some food please?" Min asked.

"Yes miss," the maid bobbed a curtsy and turned to leave but Min stopped her with a question.

"Is Commodore Norrington still here?"

"No, I just saw 'im leave the house," the maid said, then left the room.

The armoire's door jiggled and out popped Jack. He brushed off his coat and shirt before grinning at Min.

"I hope she brings enough food for the both of us. I'm starving," he said, looking Min up and down, "absolutely starving."

"She probably will, though there will be no rum, only tea," Min said, ignoring his statement's double meaning.

Jack made a disgusted face and whipped out a flask and held it up. "Rum for me," he said and took a sip.

Min shook her head and sat back down on the bed. The door handle jiggled again just then and Jack quickly hid again. The maid came in carrying a tray of food and tea. She set it down on the bed by Min and left. Jack came out again and sat next to the food, now in between them.

He grabbed a piece of buttered bread and bit a chunk off, chewing gustily. Min poured herself a cup of tea and nibbled on some bread while sipping the beverage.

"I think that as soon as I'm a bit better that we should get going on finding that island with the treasure. The faster we get there, the less likely it is that someone will try to stop us," Min said.

"Do ye think someone would try te stop us?" Jack asked, unconvinced.

"Yes," Min whispered staring into space.

Jack frowned and waved a hand in front of her face. Min blinked and looked at him.

"Who would want to stop us Min, luv?"

Min looked away and wouldn't answer for a bit. She finally turned back to him and sighed.

"I told you about the man who wanted to marry me right?"

Jack nodded in acquiesce and Min continued.

"Well, he would most definitely want to stop us. Richard would go to extremes to get me back and I believe that's what he's done. Why else would there have been a man watching us after we left that tavern he first night we met? He was following me because of Richard."

Jack put a hand on Min's shoulder and squeezed it reassuringly.

"Don't worry 'bout him, he won't stop us."

"How do you know that? He probably knows I'm here right now and has someone watching the house."

"I know 'cause I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, luv. Besides, he'd have to get through me to get to you and I won't let tha' happen."

"Thanks Jack, that helps," Min said while pushing the food tray a little ways away. She leaned over and hugged Jack. "Really, thank you so much."

"Me pleasure, Min. Me pleasure," Jack said as he held her.

What she couldn't see was the determined look on his face. There was no way he would let this Richard get to Min. If he did it'd be over his dead body and that wasn't likely to happen at all.

Why is that?

Because he is Captain Jack Sparrow

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Alright, again, I'm sorry this is a short chapter but I just mainly wanted to get something new up. Thank you to all my reviewers! I appreciate you sticking around since took a few of my stories off. That was frustrating.

Anyway, thanks again and until next time!

DaydreamBeliever14 aka Angie