Chapter 18: Confessions
I paced across the floor in my room on the Pearl. Had I finally discovered the feeling I've been having in the pit of my stomach? I found a dirty mirror sitting on the wall and I stared at my reflection. Am I, Ula Turner, in love, with Captain Jack Sparrow? Had I finally gone completely mad? I looked closer at the figure staring back at me. I hadn't bathed in quite some time; my long brown hair was wild and knotted from the sea air. But my eyes, they were brighter than I've ever seen! Even in this dirty mirror, I looked and felt more alive then ever. Yes, I am. I'm in love. Why haven't I noticed this earlier, am I really that blind to my own feelings? If I missed something I've been feeling, what have I missed in Jack? I turned away from the mirror and sat on my bed. I have to tell him. I looked up towards the sky. God, give me strength. I stood up shaking and I left my room. I didn't know where I was going; I just let my feet lead me. In what felt like an eternity I finally stopped walking, I stood in front of the door to Jack Sparrow's room. I knew he was in there, after steering his ship all night he was resting. Gibbs had taken control of the ship for now. Before I even knew what I was doing I had knocked on the door.
"It's open." I heard Jack say from inside the room. I slowly opened the door and stepped inside, my heart was racing. "Oh hello luv!"
"Hi Jack…" I whispered.
"Is something wrong?" He asked sound very concerned. I almost backed out but something inside me kept me going.
"I need to talk to you about something, it's rather important."
"Oh, alright luv, have a seat." He gestured towards an empty space next to him on his bed. "You're not wanting to leave are you? Cause it just wouldn't be the same being on this ship with out you."
I smiled, "No Jack I don't want to leave." He let out a sigh. I breathed in deeply and looked into Jacks eyes. I had no idea how I was going to start. "I don't know how to say this, for a while now, I've had this feeling. And I haven't truly noticed until a few moments ago." I paused and looked at Jack, It looked as though he was holding his breath. I continued, "I… I" My heart was racing as my mind went over the next word my mouth was waiting to say. "I love you Jack." I stared into Jack's eyes. I always believed that eyes are the gateway to your soul. Through a persons eyes, if you look hard enough you can see their emotions. Looking into Jack's eyes I could see his happiness.
"Ula."
"Yes Jack?"
"I love you too." I smiled at this as I wrapped my arms around his body. We sat there for a moment unmoved, just holding each other. "I wonder how long our hearts have been waiting to say that." I looked back into Jacks eyes. "I didn't even know I could love until you came along. Remember the day we met?"
"How could I forget?"
"You told me what your name meant; Jewel of the Sea. I have found the greatest treasure of the sea." Jack brought his face closer to mine our noses touching. I tilted my head and pressed my lips against Jack's and kissed him.
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