Pirates of the Caribbean – Love : It's Just Another Game We Play
By Princess-Pirate
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Summary: The sequel to FEELINGS TOO DEEP TO ADMIT TO YOU.
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. Will is in a coma due to an injury suffered by protecting Elizabeth. Now everyone is trying to pick up the pieces of their lives.
Pairings: Jack / Anamaria, Will / Elizabeth and a lot of other characters.
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. The shopping centre is one in Cape Town; SA and I also don't own that name.
Warning: Rating will go up for blood, gore and suicide. Beware also for plotting and backstabbing galore.
A/N: Please read and tell me what you think. First read FEELINGS TOO DEEP TO ADMIT TO YOU, otherwise you may not understand what is going on in this story. All reviews and ideas on coming chapters are most welcome.
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Chapter 19 – An Engagement Party
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Port Royale
Turner Estate
Three months later
15:45 PM
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"Everything looks so peaceful" Will said to himself as he sat in his window looking out at the ocean. His gaze swept towards the scar still lining his arm.
It was a constant reminder of the hell he went through the past year. First he had nearly died in an accident and then he had been the victim – twice he might add – to a jealous, phsyco boyfriend. But his story did have a happy ending at least.
He smiled as he looked towards his bed where Elizabeth was sleeping. The ring on her finger made him smile again as he thought that she was his, after all they had gone though.
Tonight was their engagement party and everyone whom was everyone was invited. James was in prison and the future couldn't look brighter than at this very moment.
He silently got up and walked back to the bed. Sighing softly he sat down next to her and gently kissed her. "Lizzie" he whispered.
Elizabeth smiled and slowly opened her eyes. "Is it time?" she asked.
Will nodded. "It's almost four o'clock and we don't want to be late. Ana said she was picking you up at four so you need to get ready."
Elizabeth nodded and looked at Will. Although he had recovered fully, she knew his past still haunted him. But tonight she was going to get him to forget all that happened. She quickly got up and looked at herself in the mirror. The clothes she fell asleep in a few hours ago didn't look too bad and so she just quickly pulled her hair into a ponytail again. "I'll see you later," she said as she placed a kiss on Will's cheek and walked out of the room.
"Bye" Will said as he sat down on the bed and looked out the window.
"Now of that daddy won't approve" a voice said and Will spun around.
"Jack" he said as he hugged his friend "You're back."
Jack had been in California for the past two months for business. He helped his father with delegates from the east.
"Good to see you so well" Jack said as he hugged Will as well.
"When did you get back?" Will asked and Jack smiled.
"This morning" he said "And I see you and Elizabeth have been busy while I was away."
"Jack" Will said, as he blushed "We weren't doing anything Elizabeth and me were finalizing the arrangements for tonight when we fell asleep on my bed. You can ask my father since he would have checked up on us without a doubt."
"I'm just joking" Jack said as he laughed. "So are you ready for the party tonight?"
"Don't even mention it" Will said as he and Jack walked down to his father's study "I'm a bunch of nerves at the moment. Father and Mr. Swann are making such a big deal out of this. It's not as if we want the whole world to know."
"I know you don't like the spotlight Will" Mr. Turner said as he stepped from his study "But you're going to have to get used to it. Elizabeth's father is set on giving his daughter just the best. So we need to respect that."
"I know" Will said as he smiled at his father.
"Well, if you'll excuse me" Jack said "I still have some things to do. I'll see you tonight. Okay?"
"Sure" Will replied as he watched Jack leave.
"Will, what is troubling you, my son" his father said as he saw the far-off look on Will's face.
"I'm just worried about tonight" Will said "I know everyone will be watching us and I don't want to make a fool of myself. I know many still blame me for what happened with James although everything was proven."
"Don't you worry about that for one second" Mr. Turner said "You just enjoy the night and be yourself. Remember that Elizabeth didn't choose to marry a high-class man, but Will Turner. She loves you the way you are and wouldn't want you to change at all."
"Thanks dad" Will said as he hugged his father "I'm going to go and get ready. I'll see you later tonight."
"Don't be late" his father called after him "We leave at seven okay."
"Okay" Will shouted down the hall before he closed his door.
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Port Royale
Swann Manor
19:15 PM
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"Very nice" Jack said, as he looked Elizabeth up and down.
"You clean up very nice as well" Elizabeth smiled back and looked up as a limo stopped in front of the manor.
"Will" she smiled as his father helped him out of the car. Due to the accident in Paris, he still walked with a little limp but only those who knew about the accident noticed it.
"Hello angel" Will smiled as he gave her a kiss.
"Are you two ready?" Mr. Swann asked as he looked at the couple. He had never seen Elizabeth this happy before. She looked beautiful in her gown and was smiling, having eyes only for Will.
"As ready as we'll ever be sir" Will smiled as he held his arm for Elizabeth "Shall we?"
Elizabeth nodded and took his arm. She allowed Will to lead her into the foyer where they waited to be announced.
"Ladies and gentlemen" Mr. Swann said as he looked at all the people whom have attended the party "Thank you for coming to join us to celebrate this joyous occasion. It is with pleasure that Mr. Turner and myself announce to you the engagement of Elizabeth Eleanor Swann to William Jonathan Turner."
Everyone clapped and cheered as the door opened to allow Will and Elizabeth access into the room. Both were smiling as everyone congratulated.
Elizabeth felt Will beginning to tire and quickly excused themselves from the group they were talking to. To her relieve the butler announced that dinner would now be served.
"Im sorry" Will said as he smiled at her.
"Nonsense" Elizabeth said "I shouldn't have pushed the idea with you. You haven't recovered completely yet."
"I'm okay" Will said "Now will you stop worrying and start enjoying the party?"
Elizabeth laughed as they were seated and the dinner began.
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"Come on" Will said as he pulled Elizabeth to the dancefloor and took her in his arms.
Elizabeth sighed and rested her head on his shoulder as they began to sway in beat to the music.
From their chairs, both Mr. Swann and Mr. Turner smiled at the dancing couple. They looked so happy.
Mr. Turner was so proud of his son. Although he knew Will was dead on his feet by now, the boy continued to hold his head up high and keep them happy.
Elizabeth also noticed this and when the song ended she made and excuse and led Will to the balcony. "I love you" she said as she and will sat down on one of the benches.
"Love you too" Will said as he kissed her. He rested his head against her shoulder and inhaled the unique scent that was his Elizabeth.
Elizabeth smiled as she saw his eyes closing slowly.
Luckily, Mr. Turner came out onto the balcony and saw her predicament. "Come on" he said, "He's dead tired. Let's get him somewhere to rest."
Elizabeth nodded and led them up the stairs to one of the guestrooms. She helped Mr. Turner to take off Will's dress shoes and then settled him on the bed. She took Mr. Tuner's hand and followed him back to the party.
"Where's Will gone?" Anamaria asked as she and Jack joined Elizabeth.
"He's sleeping" Elizabeth said "I'm surprised since he's been on his feet so long. It's already past midnight."
Jack nodded and soon he and Anamaria said goodnight and left the party.
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"Where's Elizabeth?" Mr. Swann asked as he looked around. The last of the guests had just left and now he was looking for his daughter.
"I might know where she is" Mr. Turner said and led him upstairs. He opened a door and motioned him inside.
Both smiled as they looked at the scene in front of them.
Elizabeth was lying on the bed, still in her dress. She was holding Will's hand in hers and both were fast asleep.
Will's head was resting against her shoulder as she held him in her arms. Both had a peaceful expression on their faces.
Mr. Turner knew that Will must have had a bad dream and Elizabeth knew. That's why she came here to comfort him.
"Let's let them sleep" Mr. Swann said as he threw a blanket over them. Then they both left and closed the door behind them, allowing the couple to get some sleep.
As the door closed, Will sighed and pulled Elizabeth closer to him.
Elizabeth smiled and them went back to sleep.
"Well done William" a voice said as she watched over the young ones sleep.
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A/N – I've got some good news and some bad news. This is the end of Love but I've already started on the third and last story in the series. It's called – What Dreams Are Made Of. Please read and let me know.