7.Chapter: A Loving Talk
"Rest, my love. Things will get better, I promise you they will." The whispered words barely reached her consciousness.
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Hours later, as it seemed, they still sat there under the tree. Elizabeth still lying in Will's lap, asleep, snuggled up close to him. All the while he just sat there, watching her sleep, one of his favourite pastimes..next to everything else he did, as long as he could do it with her, or just be in her presence.
He smiled down at her now serene, sleeping face. It soothed him to know that she could find peace in her sleep, forgetting about this night's unfortunate events.
She looked even more beautiful this way. No pain, hurt, disappointment, anger or annoyance marring her features. It gave her a beautiful and kind of angelic aura, radiating peace and utter contentment.
*My very own angel.* He smiled again.
He -obviously- did that a lot in her presence, or even at the mere thought or sight of her. But who wouldn't; he had her love, after all.
Will let out a contented sigh, totally suppressing every single thought that would ruin the mood, and looked up at the stars he could see through the opening in the sea of leaves above them. It was getting late.
After the incident with Jack Sparrow -Will couldn't help but smile, again, at the thought of the curious pirate- and the cursed pirates, Will had taken to look up and teach himself everything he could find about sailing, pirates and the sea itself as he could; with an occasional help and hint from Jack, who knew more about these matters than anybody else Will could think of.
This studying consisted also in astronomy and the art to recognize star constellations, navigate a ship on the high seas and to work out the time of the day by means of their position.
That was, why he knew, that they had been sitting, in Elizabeth's case it was more like laying, for more than an hour in the clearing. They would have to get back to the others soon. He had, after all, promised her father that they wouldn't be long. Though he knew, that Jonathan had probably an idea that Elizabeth had to calm down at first, somewhere private. The Governor knew his daughter well.
Not that he 'wanted' to move! He wasn't out of his mind. He treasured every second he could spend alone with his beloved, but he also knew that those 'misunderstandings' had to be cleared. This night if possible. They would have to talk about it, when all he wanted to do was rip Norrington's and the Lady Witherby's throats out for saying what they had said and for hurting 'Liz.
Well, perhaps not her aunt's throat, perhaps he should keep with giving her a piece of his mind. He WAS a gentleman after all.
But Norrington..
The thought about this bastard, thinking about his 'Liz like this, made him want to throw up.
Will nearly growled, but restrained himself, knowing he would perhaps wake Elizabeth, who had her head nestled down on his shoulder, face snuggled into his neck; her favourite position. Even in her sleep.he felt another smile tug at his lips.
Silently he contemplated waking her, so they could get back, weighing the pros and cons.
On the one hand, he could just lie here with her in his arms, shutting out the worlds and the problems it brought, even if only for another short hour.
On the other side they really had to work this out with Elizabeth's aunt. It just wouldn't do when they ignored or insulted each other. This included him, too.
As if she had heard his thoughts, Elizabeth moved slightly against him, stirring from her peaceful sleep, wandering between the edges of sleeping and waking. She gave a quiet sigh and nestled herself even closer to him, as his arms tightened around her.
"Will." she murmured into his neck. At this moment William Turner was on the top of the world, not able to get the big grin from his face to subside.
The thought *Can things get even better than this?* crossed through his mind, not helping the still growing grin at all. He loved it, when she did this. Whisper his name, calling him to her, though she wasn't even fully awake. He pulled her closer and gently kissed her forehead, then the eyelid he could reach, moving on to the tip of her cute nose, loving the way she unconsciously scrunched it up a bit. Kissing her cheekbones down to the corner of her mouth, he continued his 'ministrations'. Elizabeth sighed again, fully awake now, moving her head slowly so her beloved could gain access to her mouth for a full kiss.
*If that isn't the absolutely best way in the world to wake up, then I don't know anymore.*, was the first conscious thought she was capable of. Slowly she opened her eyes, looking up into the face of the man she loved most in the world.
"Hey you," Will whispered down to her. "Have you slept well, 'Liz?"
"Better than in a long time. I've had a very good dream" She nodded, her head still clouded with the remains of sleep.
"I hope I was in it as well!?" Will grinned down at her, as Elizabeth grinned back.
"Could be." she drawled. Her eyes, now free of the daze of sleep, twinkled in the moonlight.
"Oh 'Liz! Do tell!" He pouted at her, making his brown eyes pleading with her.
She smiled up at him through lowered lashes. "Yes, it was about you, about us. It was a very beautiful dream." Now she sighed, as the events of the night came back into her mind.
"We have to go back, don't we?" She asked him quietly.
"Yes" Will replied, letting out his breath in a huff.
"I am sorry for what Cait did to you.! She shou-"
She tried to apologize, but he cut her short. "No, don't apologize. It wasn't your doing, not your fault!"
Elizabeth tried to reason with him, "But-", futile, because he silenced her again, by putting his forefinger on her lips, stopping her words effectively.
"I know, love, I know. But it's not your place to apologize, you hear me? Never ever apologize to me for things that aren't your fault, right?" He squeezed her shoulders affectionately.
Elizabeth nodded silently. "I just do not understand, why she is reacting so strongly to you. She doesn't even know the situation completely, and still.I can not remember her, being like this." She sniffed slightly. "She isn't like the loving and caring aunt I remember her to be at all."
But Will only tightened his grip on her again, trying to sooth her. All if it would just prevent her from crying again.
"People change 'Liz. You have, after all , not seen her for over what,.nine years? That is a very long time in a person's life. Much time for things to happen. And definitely enough time for your aunt to change. And I am sure, that she still cares about your or she would not act the way she does. Believe me, she loves you! Anyway, she probably thinks the same about you. That you have changed I mean."
He chuckled. " 'I' for one, can't remember you being like you are now, back then, when I met you!"
He could hear the woman in his arms snort. Frowning she lifted her eyes to his. "What do you mean by that?" She asked suspiciously, as he laughed, eyes twinkling with merriment.
"Well, for one you wouldn't have been found dead, snorting. Being the little lady you were."
'Liz snorted again, but had the grace to blush at his comment. He kissed her temple softly.
"I have seen you change over the last years, and the last 10 months especially. And I like what I have seen, still see. You are blessed with a fiery temperament, you don't back down to anybody, not even Norrington. Drat him. You've become a woman, who speaks what is on her mind, honest and proud. And at the same time you can be caring, loving to your family and the people who are close to your heart. You have grown to be quite adventurous and you have a fine sense of humour. You are a very strong woman, Elizabeth. And I love you, for being who you are." He used one hand to stroke her hair, letting it slide through the silken locks leisurely.
"Mhh,.I love you too, Will." With that whispered to him, she reached up and kissed one of jawbones she could reach, and laid down on his chest happily. "As long as you keep doing this thing with my hair..." She nearly purred.
They sat there together for another few minutes, revelling in their closeness, but both reluctant to speak up again, knowing it would be to encourage the other to get up, destroying the perfect mood.
Though both knew they had to. The Governor would worry.
Looking in each others eyes both agreed, that it be now or never, for they would never be able to drag themselves up and back to face whatever was to come, if they didn't do it now.
Supporting her by holding her waist in a strong, secure grip Will helped her up from her position, sprawled across him. When he was sure, that she was on certain feet again, he grabbed the sword by his side and stood up himself, while tying the sword belt around his waist once more.
It was well into the night and the moon had made his way over the treetops, illuminating the scene in the clearing. That was when Will noticed Elizabeth's dress, being crumpled and slightly dirty now.
*That will give them stuff to 'misinterpret' as much as they like.* He grinned.
Elizabeth raised one perfect eyebrow at him, wondering what he was thinking that would make him grin. Following his gaze, she looked down at herself, taking in the state of her clothes.
She realized his track of thoughts immediately, flashing him what seemed to be a wicked grin, only helping in making his own grow.
"My, my,..you have a naughty mind, blacksmith." She smirked at him.
"Who, me?" he smiled at her innocently, gazing at her through lowered lashes, ruining the whole effect. He was relieved, that she could see the light side of things as well. He couldn't be happy if she wasn't happy. Above all, when she normally wasn't the woman to let her spirits be dragged down because of others.
Stepping in front of her he kissed her. "Do you know, that you look absolutely divine in this dress? My very own sea goddess!" He kissed her again when she blushed furiously.
"One would think, that you would be used to it by now,." He commented her shyness about his compliments, smiling down at his lovely goddess.
"I AM used to this." She frowned a bit, looking at his chest. "I get them from others too, like my father.but it's not the same when you say it. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside."
"I can stop if you want me to." He suggested, as something warm stirred within his heart at her words.
"No!", she answered quickly, "no.I like it." She blushed again and hid her face in his chest.
"If it is your wish my love."
She moved her head slightly, nodding from her place in front of his chest. Smiling he kissed the top of her head.
"Come on, I guess papa will be worried. We should go back." Elizabeth changed the topic and they made their way back along the path, Will in front of her again, her hand in his as his thumb slowly stroked the back of her hand in a loving gesture.
Notes for my Reviewers:
Lordlanceahlot: My thanks to you!
Akemi Abiki: Sorry I speak 4 languages, but Spanish is not one of them..
But I get what you want to say, for it's similar to French. I
love talking in foreign languages, too! ^__^
Though you will have to wait a bit, till jack comes along. But
he will get his part in this story!!
P.I.D: Later on.
Orli*N*keira: Your welcome! They will clear things with the family, eventually. But perhaps
I strained this too much.
Seaspray: Woah, two reviews, thanks mate. I really appreciate
it. I promise Jack will come later, to make things 'perfect`.
*grins evilly*
With the German,.sorry for that one, didn't notice it was still
in it. German is my mother tongue, that's why. Those were notes
from my best friend, who read it over form faults. I forgot to
remove them.
Silver eyes Bright: I will come to this in the next Chapter.
Promise!!
Orlandolover32: I will, I will. Thanks.
I fading Silver I: Yeah, I thought the same, that's why I did it
like this. I don't think the Governor can be that bad ^_^
A sooner update this time. Somehow I don't seem to get on with the plot in this story.but there are so many thing I have in my head, that want their place in this story, like this little piece of fluff. I know some of you are waiting for some action to happen, Jack for example. (He won't be in this until in a few chapters, be patient, please!) Please tell me if you think that the speed of this story is slacking too much and it's getting boring for you, kay? Thanks a lot.
Have fun, NightLight4
"Rest, my love. Things will get better, I promise you they will." The whispered words barely reached her consciousness.
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Hours later, as it seemed, they still sat there under the tree. Elizabeth still lying in Will's lap, asleep, snuggled up close to him. All the while he just sat there, watching her sleep, one of his favourite pastimes..next to everything else he did, as long as he could do it with her, or just be in her presence.
He smiled down at her now serene, sleeping face. It soothed him to know that she could find peace in her sleep, forgetting about this night's unfortunate events.
She looked even more beautiful this way. No pain, hurt, disappointment, anger or annoyance marring her features. It gave her a beautiful and kind of angelic aura, radiating peace and utter contentment.
*My very own angel.* He smiled again.
He -obviously- did that a lot in her presence, or even at the mere thought or sight of her. But who wouldn't; he had her love, after all.
Will let out a contented sigh, totally suppressing every single thought that would ruin the mood, and looked up at the stars he could see through the opening in the sea of leaves above them. It was getting late.
After the incident with Jack Sparrow -Will couldn't help but smile, again, at the thought of the curious pirate- and the cursed pirates, Will had taken to look up and teach himself everything he could find about sailing, pirates and the sea itself as he could; with an occasional help and hint from Jack, who knew more about these matters than anybody else Will could think of.
This studying consisted also in astronomy and the art to recognize star constellations, navigate a ship on the high seas and to work out the time of the day by means of their position.
That was, why he knew, that they had been sitting, in Elizabeth's case it was more like laying, for more than an hour in the clearing. They would have to get back to the others soon. He had, after all, promised her father that they wouldn't be long. Though he knew, that Jonathan had probably an idea that Elizabeth had to calm down at first, somewhere private. The Governor knew his daughter well.
Not that he 'wanted' to move! He wasn't out of his mind. He treasured every second he could spend alone with his beloved, but he also knew that those 'misunderstandings' had to be cleared. This night if possible. They would have to talk about it, when all he wanted to do was rip Norrington's and the Lady Witherby's throats out for saying what they had said and for hurting 'Liz.
Well, perhaps not her aunt's throat, perhaps he should keep with giving her a piece of his mind. He WAS a gentleman after all.
But Norrington..
The thought about this bastard, thinking about his 'Liz like this, made him want to throw up.
Will nearly growled, but restrained himself, knowing he would perhaps wake Elizabeth, who had her head nestled down on his shoulder, face snuggled into his neck; her favourite position. Even in her sleep.he felt another smile tug at his lips.
Silently he contemplated waking her, so they could get back, weighing the pros and cons.
On the one hand, he could just lie here with her in his arms, shutting out the worlds and the problems it brought, even if only for another short hour.
On the other side they really had to work this out with Elizabeth's aunt. It just wouldn't do when they ignored or insulted each other. This included him, too.
As if she had heard his thoughts, Elizabeth moved slightly against him, stirring from her peaceful sleep, wandering between the edges of sleeping and waking. She gave a quiet sigh and nestled herself even closer to him, as his arms tightened around her.
"Will." she murmured into his neck. At this moment William Turner was on the top of the world, not able to get the big grin from his face to subside.
The thought *Can things get even better than this?* crossed through his mind, not helping the still growing grin at all. He loved it, when she did this. Whisper his name, calling him to her, though she wasn't even fully awake. He pulled her closer and gently kissed her forehead, then the eyelid he could reach, moving on to the tip of her cute nose, loving the way she unconsciously scrunched it up a bit. Kissing her cheekbones down to the corner of her mouth, he continued his 'ministrations'. Elizabeth sighed again, fully awake now, moving her head slowly so her beloved could gain access to her mouth for a full kiss.
*If that isn't the absolutely best way in the world to wake up, then I don't know anymore.*, was the first conscious thought she was capable of. Slowly she opened her eyes, looking up into the face of the man she loved most in the world.
"Hey you," Will whispered down to her. "Have you slept well, 'Liz?"
"Better than in a long time. I've had a very good dream" She nodded, her head still clouded with the remains of sleep.
"I hope I was in it as well!?" Will grinned down at her, as Elizabeth grinned back.
"Could be." she drawled. Her eyes, now free of the daze of sleep, twinkled in the moonlight.
"Oh 'Liz! Do tell!" He pouted at her, making his brown eyes pleading with her.
She smiled up at him through lowered lashes. "Yes, it was about you, about us. It was a very beautiful dream." Now she sighed, as the events of the night came back into her mind.
"We have to go back, don't we?" She asked him quietly.
"Yes" Will replied, letting out his breath in a huff.
"I am sorry for what Cait did to you.! She shou-"
She tried to apologize, but he cut her short. "No, don't apologize. It wasn't your doing, not your fault!"
Elizabeth tried to reason with him, "But-", futile, because he silenced her again, by putting his forefinger on her lips, stopping her words effectively.
"I know, love, I know. But it's not your place to apologize, you hear me? Never ever apologize to me for things that aren't your fault, right?" He squeezed her shoulders affectionately.
Elizabeth nodded silently. "I just do not understand, why she is reacting so strongly to you. She doesn't even know the situation completely, and still.I can not remember her, being like this." She sniffed slightly. "She isn't like the loving and caring aunt I remember her to be at all."
But Will only tightened his grip on her again, trying to sooth her. All if it would just prevent her from crying again.
"People change 'Liz. You have, after all , not seen her for over what,.nine years? That is a very long time in a person's life. Much time for things to happen. And definitely enough time for your aunt to change. And I am sure, that she still cares about your or she would not act the way she does. Believe me, she loves you! Anyway, she probably thinks the same about you. That you have changed I mean."
He chuckled. " 'I' for one, can't remember you being like you are now, back then, when I met you!"
He could hear the woman in his arms snort. Frowning she lifted her eyes to his. "What do you mean by that?" She asked suspiciously, as he laughed, eyes twinkling with merriment.
"Well, for one you wouldn't have been found dead, snorting. Being the little lady you were."
'Liz snorted again, but had the grace to blush at his comment. He kissed her temple softly.
"I have seen you change over the last years, and the last 10 months especially. And I like what I have seen, still see. You are blessed with a fiery temperament, you don't back down to anybody, not even Norrington. Drat him. You've become a woman, who speaks what is on her mind, honest and proud. And at the same time you can be caring, loving to your family and the people who are close to your heart. You have grown to be quite adventurous and you have a fine sense of humour. You are a very strong woman, Elizabeth. And I love you, for being who you are." He used one hand to stroke her hair, letting it slide through the silken locks leisurely.
"Mhh,.I love you too, Will." With that whispered to him, she reached up and kissed one of jawbones she could reach, and laid down on his chest happily. "As long as you keep doing this thing with my hair..." She nearly purred.
They sat there together for another few minutes, revelling in their closeness, but both reluctant to speak up again, knowing it would be to encourage the other to get up, destroying the perfect mood.
Though both knew they had to. The Governor would worry.
Looking in each others eyes both agreed, that it be now or never, for they would never be able to drag themselves up and back to face whatever was to come, if they didn't do it now.
Supporting her by holding her waist in a strong, secure grip Will helped her up from her position, sprawled across him. When he was sure, that she was on certain feet again, he grabbed the sword by his side and stood up himself, while tying the sword belt around his waist once more.
It was well into the night and the moon had made his way over the treetops, illuminating the scene in the clearing. That was when Will noticed Elizabeth's dress, being crumpled and slightly dirty now.
*That will give them stuff to 'misinterpret' as much as they like.* He grinned.
Elizabeth raised one perfect eyebrow at him, wondering what he was thinking that would make him grin. Following his gaze, she looked down at herself, taking in the state of her clothes.
She realized his track of thoughts immediately, flashing him what seemed to be a wicked grin, only helping in making his own grow.
"My, my,..you have a naughty mind, blacksmith." She smirked at him.
"Who, me?" he smiled at her innocently, gazing at her through lowered lashes, ruining the whole effect. He was relieved, that she could see the light side of things as well. He couldn't be happy if she wasn't happy. Above all, when she normally wasn't the woman to let her spirits be dragged down because of others.
Stepping in front of her he kissed her. "Do you know, that you look absolutely divine in this dress? My very own sea goddess!" He kissed her again when she blushed furiously.
"One would think, that you would be used to it by now,." He commented her shyness about his compliments, smiling down at his lovely goddess.
"I AM used to this." She frowned a bit, looking at his chest. "I get them from others too, like my father.but it's not the same when you say it. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside."
"I can stop if you want me to." He suggested, as something warm stirred within his heart at her words.
"No!", she answered quickly, "no.I like it." She blushed again and hid her face in his chest.
"If it is your wish my love."
She moved her head slightly, nodding from her place in front of his chest. Smiling he kissed the top of her head.
"Come on, I guess papa will be worried. We should go back." Elizabeth changed the topic and they made their way back along the path, Will in front of her again, her hand in his as his thumb slowly stroked the back of her hand in a loving gesture.
Notes for my Reviewers:
Lordlanceahlot: My thanks to you!
Akemi Abiki: Sorry I speak 4 languages, but Spanish is not one of them..
But I get what you want to say, for it's similar to French. I
love talking in foreign languages, too! ^__^
Though you will have to wait a bit, till jack comes along. But
he will get his part in this story!!
P.I.D: Later on.
Orli*N*keira: Your welcome! They will clear things with the family, eventually. But perhaps
I strained this too much.
Seaspray: Woah, two reviews, thanks mate. I really appreciate
it. I promise Jack will come later, to make things 'perfect`.
*grins evilly*
With the German,.sorry for that one, didn't notice it was still
in it. German is my mother tongue, that's why. Those were notes
from my best friend, who read it over form faults. I forgot to
remove them.
Silver eyes Bright: I will come to this in the next Chapter.
Promise!!
Orlandolover32: I will, I will. Thanks.
I fading Silver I: Yeah, I thought the same, that's why I did it
like this. I don't think the Governor can be that bad ^_^
A sooner update this time. Somehow I don't seem to get on with the plot in this story.but there are so many thing I have in my head, that want their place in this story, like this little piece of fluff. I know some of you are waiting for some action to happen, Jack for example. (He won't be in this until in a few chapters, be patient, please!) Please tell me if you think that the speed of this story is slacking too much and it's getting boring for you, kay? Thanks a lot.
Have fun, NightLight4
