There'll be no livin' with her after this
Chapter 25-Romance
Disclaimer: No, I don't own POTC…
Elizabeth fluttered her eyelashes as she awoke, squinting as she looked at a bright candle.
"Elizabeth."
"Will", she whispered softly, when she looked up. She lifted up her hand, and he took it.
"How are you feeling?"
"Rested."
"Good", he said gently, and kneeled down so that he was level with her.
She gazed into his captivating eyes. "And much better since you're here." She gave smile.
He tenderly kissed her. "You know, we don't have to go. You need your rest."
"Go?" she asked. "What…um…what time is it? Is it still the same day?"
"Yes, darling it is. It's just 5:00."
"At night? Oh…"
"It's fine, darling. I just need to ask you", he said looking intently at her. "And you must answer me truthfully. Do you want to go through with the honeymoon tomorrow?"
"Will, of course I do!" she exclaimed, sitting up. "After you went through everything to make it faultless, and…"
"If you're sure, love."
"Yes. I'm just…" she struggled with her words, and looked uneasy and at a loss.
"Elizabeth" he kissed her.
She brought her hand up to his face, never wanting to break that kiss.
She took a deep breath, tears in her eyes.
"What's wrong, darling?" he whispered.
"I'm just so happy", she said, smiling. "I love you."
"We'll be even happier when the baby comes", he said warmly.
"Near the end of this year."
Will stood up, and looked at her lovingly.
"Ah, Port Royal. So many memories", Jack said smoothly, a smirk on his face, and leaned back in a chair in Jade's quarters. He looked over at Jade, who was folding some garments.
"Ought to be bloody fun, innit?"
Jade continued to fold the garments, moving around the bed, as she picked up a scarf, and then placed it back down.
Jack watched her; thinking her movements graceful.
He cleared his throat. "Eh?"
She at last looked at him. "Jack, I don't want you to have party while we're down there. I need to talk to Belle."
"A party? You wouldn't think Captain Jack Sparrow wouldn't stir a bit of trouble?" he said, getting up, and standing close to her.
She laughed. "Oh, I'm sure you would, Monsieur Sparrow. Et…" she stopped him from coming any closer. "That's why…" He moved her hand away. "I'm going…" he was inches away from her. "To keep you…" her voice grew softer. He put his hands on her hips, moving them up. Her voice grew to a whisper. "All hidden away…" Her heart pounded loudly in her chest. "So you won't cause any…"
She stopped as she felt his lips. She sighed, letting herself forget…
"Jack" She moved on top of him. He moaned pleasurably. She kissed him, and then laid her head on his chest.
He traced along her back. "So, ye ready fer this, love?"
"Oui" She moved her tongue over her lips thoughtfully. "Will it take roughly two months again?" she asked, discouraged.
"Well", Jack started, contemplating. "That'd be quite a hinder, eh, love?"
Jade flashed her eyes at him.
"So, I suppose it's bloody well good timing to leave now, cause, ye know, it all depends on the weather."
"And…"
"And if we leave now, with the wind, we'll be able to make it in…3 weeks."
"Vraiment?"
"Quite so" he gave her a roguish smile, the gold on his teeth glinting.
"Mr. Sparrow, were you stalling?"
"Stalling, love? What do ye mean?"
"Well, by taking advantage of me, you could stall on going back."
"Advantage?", he said, with that certain look on his face. "I'd hardly say it was that." He chuckled. "If I remember correctly, love, it was you who really…"
"Oh, don't even!" she said in her defense. "It's not my fault I can't refuse vous", she added quietly.
"Oh", he answered, and rolled her over, kissing her. "I imagine we'll be stalling for a while, then…"
She pushed away from the kiss. "As much as that sounds so lovely, keep imagining, because we must go."
"Oh, must ye ruin the entire thrill?" he protested, as she got up.
"Oui", she answered, after she slipped into her gown.
She looked at him. "Well, hurry, Mr. Sparrow. It's nearly 7:00. Oh, dear, it's pretty much dark already."
She turned crossly at him. "You planned it like this, didn't you?"
"What?" he asked innocently, as he finally got up.
"Don't pretend like I don't know your…your..."
"My what?"
"Oh, never mind", she said, as she lost her train of thought. "I'll never be able to figure you out, Captain Sparrow."
"No soul can. But, we can still leave right now. Dark doesn't matter."
"Fine", she said, and reached for her bag of things. "But I'm still mad at you."
He laughed under his breath, and after freshening up, they were out the door.
The night air was brisk, and Jade had to wrap a cloak about herself. Jack was finally ready; Gibbs and some other sailors were aboard as well.
She stood next to him as he started to sail out of the port.
"I expect I'll retire, but I'm sleeping in my own room because I don't trust you right now."
She turned to leave, taking a few steps, but turned back. She looked as if she were going to say something, but decided against it, and without another glance or another word, she walked away, down the stairs.
"Woo…Fiery lass ye got there, eh, Captain?" one of the pirates remarked. "What'd ye do this time ter the poor girl?"
"The usual", he said, keeping his eyes on the seas.
"Eh…"
"Used me ol' charms on her, an' she won't admit that it was her fault, not mine."
He smiled. The pirate walked away, shaking his head at the mysteriousness of Captain Jack Sparrow.
"Are you ready to go, Elizabeth?"
"Yes, Will, I'll be there". Elizabeth gathered up a few things, feeling an obsessive need to clean up because she didn't want to return to a messy room.
"Liz? Liz, what are you doing?" Will came up to her, taking her arm. "Darling, you shouldn't be doing anything like this in your condition."
"Will! I can't help it. And by the way, who's going to look after the house while we're away?
Everyone left yesterday."
Will had informed her about the Governor and the rest of the family, and Jade and Jack had apparently vanished without a trace.
"That's what we have butlers and maids and such for, Elizabeth. And they will do the cleaning."
"Oh, alright", she said, giving in. She put her hand to her back and rubbed it gingerly.
He took her hand as they walked to the front door. "Alright, let's enjoy ourselves."
"Wait a tic. Where are we going?"
"Well, I guess I must enlighten you now. We are going to Luxembourg."
"Will!"
"I know you've always wanted to venture there."
"Oh, I knew it was perfect."
He helped her out of the house, and down the steps, and they alighted into a carriage.
"Oh, it's beautiful", Elizabeth murmured, after they entered their suite at a grand lodge in the country. She opened the curtain, looking out at the view.
"I'm glad you approve." Will was seated on the couch, and looked up at her pleasingly. As she walked towards him, he eyed her stomach. She was still slender-looking, but he could tell there was a little change.
She sat down, and cuddled up next to him. He stroked her hair.
"You okay?" she said, after a bit.
"Aye, just thinking."
"About what?"
"You."
She kissed him gently. She suddenly put her hand to her side.
"Alright? Do you want anything?"
"No", she said softly. "I just want to stay with you. That's all I'll ever want."
Jack walked through the hallway of the ship, still tired from staying up the night, having insisted upon steering his beloved Black Pearl.
He wandered past the galley, not paying attention, but did a double-take, and walked back.
He saw Jade in her robe, a mug in her hands.
"Ah, I was wondering where you'd get off to."
"Bonjour, Jack", she said, and averted her eyes back to her tea, taking a sip.
Jack sat down across from her at the counter, and shook his head to clear it. Then he stood up again.
Jade watched him as he rummaged through a cabinet, and then finally found what he was looking for. He took a drink of rum.
"Were you awake all night…?"
"Aye", he answered, taking another drink.
"Oh."
He sat down again, fingering the rim of the bottle. "You're not angry at me, are ye love? Cause I wasn't trying you."
She blushed. "No, Jack", she admitted.
"Well, that was a close one, eh?"
"Jack!"
"Alrigh', I mighta been testin' there." He smirked.
She leaned across the counter. "Can I tell you un secret?"
"It all depends, love."
"It's excessively tempting", she whispered under breath. "The whole…aura of it."
He leaned in closer. "Peas in a pod, darling."
Vraiment: Really?