Another chapter for anyone that cares, and no i still do not own  potc

As each day worn on Amber found Jack's company more and more preferable. She had begun to make a point of looking for him to spent a quiet moment in conversation or merely gazing out into the sparkling expanse of ocean, it had become a disappointment if he was absent, which at the moment he was.

Afternoon tea was just not the same without his glittering eyes and infectious smile and despite her disagreements Amber was beginning to think that Rosemary was right.

"I can see it in your eyes Lady Amber." she grinned pouring the hot tea into Ambers cup, "You like him, infact," she sat the pot down and offered a dry biscuit, "You really like him, I would say have feelings for him."

Amber glanced up at the older maid and offered her a weak smile. Accepting the biscuit she nodded finally.

"I think you might be right Rose, but I'm very confused." she dipped the biscuit into the tea until it grew soft, "He still has not mentioned where he stays, where his estate or manor is. Do you think he is married?" she glanced up at the maid as she chuckled.

"Amber dear, stop worrying, your mother and father will be plenty glad you have met a new man." she sighed at Ambers frown, "Not all men are like Dorien you know, take Jack, I cant see a bad bone in his body."

Amber nodded at last and set down the cup, they were docking in Debrine tomorrow morning and she had no intention of missing any last minutes with her knew found interest.

Making excuses to Rosemary she stepped out of the galley and made her way down the passage. She had never went to Jack's cabin before, it was extremely unladylike to go knocking on somebody's door for little or no reason but in the circumstances Amber found herself standing with a small fist rapping gently on the rutted door.

"Aye, I'm in" the voice that came from within was not what she had expected, rougher than he usually sounded and more accent. Strange. Opening the door she peered in.

"It's me Jack." she said softly catching sight of him frantically tugging at his rolled up sleeves. "I missed you at tea this afternoon." she continued closing the door behind her and watching with some amusement as he finished securing the cuffs.

"I must have nodded off." he said at last, "give me a minute love and I'll be with you." off he dashed into the small wash room, separated only with a tattered curtain she could hear the sloshing of water as he washed and straightened his ponytail.

His room was neat, nothing personal save a small red bundle on the dresser. Intrigued she stepped forward to have a look. The red fabric was well used and rather grimy but Amber dismissed it as something he had picked up on the island, beside it however lay a scattering of rings, large and expensive looking, some even encrusted with precious stones. Taking in a sharp breath she lifted one to have a closer look. It was heavy and engraved with a small bird, if it had not been for its large bulk Amber would have found it rather nice.

"A bonny collection of jewellery you have," she commented setting down the ring as Jack darted out from behind the curtain.

"Aye- I'm mean yes, not mine of course." he tucked them all into the red cloth and quickly dropped the bundle into the top drawer of the dresser. Amber laughed at his nervousness.

"I didn't think they would be yours, not the kind of jewellery I could imagine you wearing." she chuckled again and linked his arm, "Would you like to take a walk on deck?"

The sun was sending shards of vivid colour into the darkening sky, stars were beginning to peek far in the distance and with no a cloud in sight Amber had never seen such a sun set.

"You know on land, back in England I had never noticed the sunsets. But out here you can't miss them, they're so beautiful."

"Nothing better than to watch this every night after supper." Jack agreed squinting against the dazzling rays to watch a scattering of birds fall into formation. Smiling Amber could not resist and lay her hand on his arm. It was their last night and before it was over she really wanted some sort of definition as to what her feelings were for him.

"You're a fine gentleman Jack and I would like to think we could see each other again?" her question caused him to flinch very slightly and it immediately alarmed her into thinking he had not a care in the world for her attentions.

"You'll be staying in Port Debrine?" he turned to raise an eyebrow in her direction and she nodded. "Then I come back and see you soon." he paused to smile at her, "You have my word love."

Feeling more satisfied but not completely convinced Amber lent against him and took a deep breath of the fresh salty air.

"Your are a mystery Jack, I feel I know you well but on the other hand I know nothing about you." she smiled as she glanced up to meet his eyes, the air suddenly thickening as his eyes took on a serious and almost dark look. All too quickly he seemed incredibly close to her, his arms finding their way round her waist to pull her that bit closer. Amber shivered as he lent closer still and rested his mouth next to her ear.

"There is not a soul in this ocean love, that knows me." his voice was nothing more than a growl yet Amber found it almost irresistible to not let her cheek press against his own. Pulling away only to glance in her eyes , Amber felt her whole body melt as he kissed her. Hands working down her dress to the folds of skirt, she shuddered as she felt his hand slide under her under slip and onto her bare leg. Pushing all the thoughts of what her mother would say out of her mind Amber threw her caution and decency to the wind and entangled her hands into the ponytail at the nape of his neck. With darkness encircling them alone on the deck she truly believed that her honour would be lost as willingly as the clasps in her hair were lost amongst his hands as they tugged them free.

"Lady?" a voice floated across the dark deck and Amber prayed she had imagined it.

"Amber?" Pulling free from Jack's lips she listened as her name was called again. Rosemary. Cursing she quickly turned to Jack and rolled her eyes.

"Picks her times to fret about me." she whispered allowing Jack to pull his hand free of the inside of her thy. Dusting the creases of her skirt out she grimaced at the maid called again.

"I'm here, I'm coming." she panted trying to straighten her hair out the best she could, Jack only grinned in the darkness .

"Amber I was worried ,where are you I cant see you?"

Bending low and giving Jack a last kiss she stepped out from behind the crates and waved at Rosemary.

"I was just getting some air Rose." she said perhaps a little too abruptly, "There was no need to come looking for me, I'm not really able to get lost or anything."

Frowning the maid reached up and dusted a smudge of dirt from her shoulder.

"I didn't realise getting fresh air would ruin your best dress." she knitted her brows as her eyes skimmed the rest of the crumpled and dusty dress.

"I felt giddy Rose, I had to sit down for a moment."

Fighting the urge to leave Rose standing and return to Jack Amber glanced back once last time, from the darkness she caught sight of him as he grinned and winked, blushing crimson she turned away not realising it was the last time she would see the man that had captured her heart.