There'll be no livin' with her after this
Chapter 6- Sorting it out & some mixed feelings
Disclaimer: No, I don't own POTC...
"So, you really think I'm going to believe all this, Jack?" Will Turner said in bewilderment.
"I can scarcely believe it myself; I mean...Belle? I can't believe she would do such...," Jade mused.
The three of them were standing by the front door, arguing about what they should do about the situation. The yellow dog just sat by them, wagging his tail. Jade had slept in the dress she had worn yesterday, so she was already ready.
"Alright mate, milady," Jack addressed. "We can't really do anything about this, so... wouldn't it be grand if we interrupted their little confrontation?" (smirk) "Eh?"
Will and Jade were silent for a moment, still thinking things through. Finally, Will sighed, saying,
"You know what Jack? Let's just leave. I'm too frustrated to deal with this mess, so...," he left off, with a shrug.
"You're absolutely right," Jack responded, and turned to open the door.
"Perdon! Captain Sparrow, where are you going? Monsieur Turner?"
"Oh! Right", Will exclaimed, and handed Jade a folded piece of paper. "This explains everything".
Jade looked at both of them, confused, but before she asked any more questions, Jack kissed her hand, and the two pirates left, Will giving a slight wave.
"Oh!" Jade exclaimed as the door closed, and sat down in a chair. The yellow dog looked at her.
"Oh, what am I going to do?" she asked him, patting him on the head. She then unfolded the paper, and began to read it. ... ...
"Oh my word...!" Belle said, in just above a whisper.
"It's fine..." the Commodore said shakily. "I'll...I'll go out the back way, and...And you..." he paused.
"Commodore Norrington. How did it end up this way?"
"I'm deeply ashamed, Miss...?"
"Belle."
"Belle. Yes, of course."
Commodore and Belle were interrupted by the knock on the door. Commodore Norrington chanced a glance out the window, careful to not be seen.
"Oh, bloody hell."
"What?" Belle exclaimed, standing up, with the sheets around her.
"Here, go in the bathroom, and you can dress...then leave the back way", the Commodore said, slightly embarrassed, as he handed Belle her dress.
Belle took it quickly, and without a word, she rushed away.
"Mr. Turner!" a voice called.
"Bloody hell!" Commodore Norrington exclaimed. "Katrina, you wench..." ...
Katrina Boswell put her hands on her hips, tapping her foot with impatience.
Huffing in anger, she turned to walk away, then the door suddenly opened. ...
"Katrina.", Commodore Norrington forced himself to say civilly. "What do you think you're doing here!"
A look of pure shock and resentment crossed Katrina's face. "No! Where is my Will?"
The Commodore had a strong impulse to slap her, but being the non-physical abusive person he was, he abused her with words.
"Miss Boswell!" he shouted angrily. You are the most indecent lass I've ever encountered. You don't even have a third of the decency of Elizabeth. Leave my home immediately!", and slammed the door loudly in her face.
"No!" Katrina screeched. "This had to be Will's..." Tears of anger welled in her eyes. ...
"Oh my", Jade murmured to herself after reading the letter. 'Mr. Turner getting married in France...and Jack going with him. Well they won't be back for three month's, I'll wager!' Jade grabbed her shall. "I must see if it's true...and say goodbye."
She had found herself thinking about Jack. How she had met him was all so funny...
She quickly went out the door, on her way to find the pirate. Without her knowledge, the yellow dog followed behind. ...
Katrina walked slowly down the road, wanting so to see Will and tell him. Like a stroke of luck, Katrina heard a familiar voice...
"...I'm absolutely thrilled..."
"Will!" Katrina exclaimed, and ran to him.
"Katrina Boswell?" Will said in surprise. "What're you doing...?"
Katrina ran up to him, putting her hands on his shoulders. "Will, I love you!"
Will pushed her away, stepping back.
"Will, my love, you can't marry Elizabeth! She's a spiteful strumpet!"
"Katrina! What are you talking about! I love Elizabeth with all my heart, and you know that." Will began to pace, putting his hands on his forehead. "I can't believe what I'm hearing. You're her cousin, for Christ's sake!"
"Well, isn't this splendid? The Miss Boswell has to interfere with bloody everything", Jack said, with a tinge of amusement in his voice.
"What do you want?" Katrina scowled.
Jack walked up to her, the silent, anger in his eyes. "If a bloody wench like yerself gets in the way of my mate's wedding, it's not goin' to be good. Got it, lass?"
Katrina brought her hand up to slap him, but he caught her wrist, grabbing it tightly.
"Where's your Commodore mate? Why don't you go bother him?"
"Jack, I don't want you to get into this..." Will began.
Katrina turned to Will again, tears still in her eyes.
"Katrina, I love my Elizabeth, and I'm marrying her."
Katrina, being as spiteful as she was, tried to slap Will.
Just then the yellow dog came running, and barking, and jumped on Katrina, causing her to fall down.
"Wait, Mr. Sparrow!" called out a lovely accented voice. Jack turned around, and saw Jade coming towards him. They embraced, but stopped suddenly.
"Sorry, Jack...but I wanted to wish you a safe voyage."
"No need to apologize, luv. Thanks very much", he said smoothly.
They looked in each others' eyes briefly, and then Jack walked to the dog, who was still over Katrina, growling.
"You slimy dog; what're you doing?"
The yellow dog got up, taking his gold key, and placidly trotted away, as if nothing had occurred. Katrina was still sitting on the ground.
"Alrigh' mate. Let's go."
"What about..." Will murmured, motioning at Miss Boswell.
"Oh, leave her to deal with it", Jack said irritably.
"Jack...Is that...Katrina Boswell?" Jade asked.
"Yes", Jack replied. "Well at least that mess is over with", he continued and smiled.
"Jack", Jade said. "Are you coming back?"
"Of course", Jack responded. Ye don't think the infamous Captain o' the seas would leave forever, do ye? Hell, I wouldn't care if ye came with us."
"Came with you? But Jack...that's way too soon...I mean, we've only known each other for a week, and it's...it's not..."
"I guess you're right, luv. I'll be back in 'round...what, Will?"
"Three months, aye."
"Um, could I see you off at the ship?" Jade asked.
"Aye!" Jack said, as he took her arm, and together they walked towards the Pearl.
Will eyed them. "I'll catch up in a bit."
Jack tipped his hat, and they went.
"Katrina", Will started, thinking of what he could say. She stood up and faced him.
"Goodbye", he finished quickly and walked away without looking back. ...
Belle emerged from the bathroom, finished getting ready. She looked at the Commodore, who was sitting in a chair, his hand over his eyes, while the other hand fingered a chipped, empty wine glass.
Belle looked around the room, shocked at how messy it was; there was a broken wine bottle on the floor, along with a few broken wine glasses, and pillows. The sheets were everywhere.
"James..." Belle said softly, putting a hand on his shoulder. "I know this was totally inappropriate, but...perhaps we should start over...get to know each other?"
Norrington just sighed, and rubbed his chin, but didn't say anything.
"I know we've had rough times... (nervous laugh)...but, we can work it out."
"Oh," Norrington finally responded. He gave a subtle smile. "Imagine what everyone will think when they find out...we're seeing each other. Unless of course you don't want to go that route. Because I'm not implying..."
"Well, I never thought of it, but it's...it's fine. Because it's not like we just met out of the blue. We've been acquainted for, actually, a few years now."
"Yes." There was a slightly uncomfortable pause. "So, um..."
To break the tension, Belle volunteered, "Why don't I help clean the room up, and then..."
"Then I'll see you to your home", The Commodore finished.