A/N: Ok, your reviews for the last chapter were SO funny :-) most of you commented on how the crew would think Jack is gay – and of course they will! Where'd be the fun if they didn't? :D Oh by the way, just to clear up some confusion: I know Jack seems a bit mean and all, but he just wants to 'pay back' a bit for how Silver tricked him, so I'm sorry if he seems kinda out of character…

Anyway, you reviewers ROCK!!! Your reviews are awesome – thanks a lot! (And y'all better wish Johnny Depp luck for that Oscar he just HAS to get, savvy? :-))

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Sail On Silver Girl

Chapter 6

All heads shot around and focused on Jack, the crew's eyes were wide open in shock but Jack only smirked. 

"What d'ye say, luv?" he questioned, his voice sounding almost triumphantly, and at that even Cotton and his parrot drew in a sharp breath and stared at their Captain, totally baffled. 

Silver's hand flew to her mouth and she barely managed to suppress a gasp.  Suddenly she turned around, shoved the table forward so it caused Jack to topple over, and burst out of the galley. She breathed in deeply as she reached the deck, the cool breeze of the starlit night calming her senses.  But she kept running until she reached the very end of the ship and let herself collapse onto the wood.  As she brought her hands up to her face she noticed she was crying.  Angrily Silver wiped the tears away, but as much as she tried she could not help but feel scared.  She lifted her head wanting to let the light wind dry her tears.  She sighed deeply as she stared into the clear sky, spattered with millions of twinkles that were stars.  But even the peacefulness of this amazing sight could not ease her worry.  What was going to happen now?  Silver had to admit she was scared – lying to a Captain was never a good idea, neither was being the (almost) only women aboard a ship crewed by dirty pirates in the middle of the ocean.  And Sparrow, damn him! She could just see the cocky smirk plastered on his face right at this moment.

Her back stiffened instinctively as the quiet rushing of the waves was interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps behind her.   She bit her lower lip in anxiety and closed her eyes momentarily, mentally preparing for what was to happen next.  She felt a warm hand on her shoulder, and was surprised as she found it rather comforting than threatening.  Quickly she wiped that thought away and turned around.  Jack Sparrow was looking down at her, amusement shining in his eyes.  Amusement, but not anger, not threat. Silver got up and pushed his hand roughly off her shoulder and looked at him, her eyes now a dangerous bright silver, contrasting with the darkness of her hair that shone in the moonlight.  Her chin stuck out defiantly and her gaze never broke his.

"I'll not make it easy for you, Sparrow." She said confidently. "You'll have to fight me before you'll be able to toss me over board!"

Jack chuckled silently and his eyes held a sense of innocence.

"Why so suspicious, luv? Have I ever give ye a reason not te trust me?"

Silver only snorted and turned on her heels, striding towards the railing.  It might have looked self-confident, but in reality she was trying not to give herself away, to hide her fear. Jack's lips curled up in a smirk as he watched her move away.  He sauntered over to her, waving his arms about until he was only a few inches from her back.  Silver flinched as she felt his warm breath on her shoulder but stayed put.  She was not going to let the mighty Captain Jack Sparrow see her cry.  Jack's hands came to rest on her hips and his mouth moved to her ear.  Silver closed her eyes, only wishing for him to go and leave her alone; inside she was trembling with fear. 

"Now…I do believe ye still owe me that kiss…" he said huskily and his breath tingled her senses. "After all…you did give up that round…didn't ye?"

The bastard!

Silver felt hot anger rising up in her.  How dare he just talk to her this way, she was no common whore.  She was going to show that damn blighter just how pathetic he was!

Silver whirled around and Jack backed up quickly, expecting a rather strong slap on his always-maltreated left cheek.  Instead he felt Silver's mouth press against his own forcefully.  He was slack in surprise at first, but then he grinned into her mouth and kissed her back.  The kiss was not gentle or loving, but fierce, both sides determined not to give up as their tongues wrestled together.  Jack decided to be daring and let his hand slide down her side.

As if Silver had finally regained her sense and realized what she was doing she broke away abruptly and glared at him.  

"Didn't know ye had it in ye, lass" Jack said, a little breathless.  "But me cabin be infinitely more comfortable…" He winked at her suggestively. The slap came unexpected this time.  His face stung with pain and he swung his head back to glare at her, only to find her glaring back at him.  "I most certainly didn't dese-"

"Oh you deserve much worse, Captain!" Silver spat.  "I'd rather walk the plank right away then giving myself up to a boasting dirty pirate like you! I am no whore!"

She ran over to the other end of the ship although she knew she was being childish.  'You can't run away on a ship' she told herself hopelessly.  As she dropped herself onto the deck, Silver realized that she had made a mistake.  If there had been even the slightest chance that he, the fearful pirate she had read about so much, would let her stay on the Pearl without harming her till the next port – now it was gone.  She had angered him, refused him, slapped him.  She certainly did have her way with angering the wrong people at the wrong time…

The wooden boards next to her creaked under the new weight as Jack settled beside her.  He stared out into the open sea and after a while Silver caught herself casting small looks at him.  He confused her, just sitting there as if she wasn't there.  When he noticed her gaze he turned too and quickly Silver averted her eyes.  Jack lifted her chin gently and their eyes met.  "I know ye're not, luv.." he said quietly and looked more serious than Silver had ever seen him. Then, as if realizing what he was doing he dropped his hand and fumbled with something at his belt.  Triumphantly he finally held a nearly full bottle of rum before him and uncorked it. 

"Rum luv?" he asked and smirked at her.  Silver nodded softly; she needed something to calm her senses now. Without talking Jack and Silver passed the bottle back and forth and gazed into the starlit sky.  There was an understanding between the two that needed no words, but Jack broke the silence nonetheless.

"Amazin' sight, ain't it.." he murmured and pointed to the sky with a ringed finger.  Silver nodded shyly.  Jack looked at her as she took a careful sip and he could see that the lass was still scared.  He had had his fun with her, paid her back for tricking him, and there was no need to scare her anymore.  He smiled a genuine smile and put a strand of hair behind her face. 

"I want ye to know luv that as long as yer on me ship no one's gonna hurt ye…not me, not anybody; savvy?" he said and Silver slowly lowered the bottle.  After all that had happened, this was the last she'd expected.

"Savvy?" he repeated.

"Savvy" , Silver whispered after a moment, not trusting her voice enough to speak up louder.  Jack grinned and snatched the bottle of rum from her hand.

"And I believe ye should leave some fer me…otherwise I'll be rethinking that promise" he joked, trying to ease her and Silver gave him a weak and unsure smile.

 A moment passed and again it was Jack who broke the silence.

"So…what's yer real name?" he questioned. "Samantha?"

Silver gave a small laugh.

"It's Sylvia."

"Sylvia…mmm…" somehow Jack didn't seem satisfied.

"But…call me Silver" she said. "Everybody does."

Jack smiled. "Now that fits ye better…Silver."

As the night proceeded, Jack and Silver were still sitting out on deck, not sharing a word.  Finally Silver dared to speak up.

"Jack?" she whispered.

"Aye? Oh and that's Captain Jack!"

Silver smiled.

"Thank you…"

"Fer me rum? Anytime luv, as long as ye don't drink too much" Jack winked.

"You know what I mean…"

"Aye…but don't worry about it luv.  Ye'll be fine."

After another, anything but awkward, pause, Silver spoke again.

"How did you know? I was so…careful!"

Jack grinned into the darkness. "Ye forget one very important thing, luv –" Silver raised her eyebrows. "- I'm Captain Jack Sparrow!" He flung his arms wide and his golden teeth glinted in the moonlight.  Silver tried to hide her giggle and pretended to pout.

"Fine, keep it to yourself then…but .." a wicked twinkle shone in her eyes. "- what of your crew? Will you be telling them about..me? Otherwise I think they'll be seeing their Cap'n with very different eyes…" Silver winked and Jack scowled playfully.  "I get yer point. 'Course I will.  Can't be having my crew thinking I was – a weird kinda ..eunuch or something."  Silver's laugh sounded freely and genuine and Jack watched her with amusement. After a while Silver became silent and noticed Jack looking at her with curious eyes.  She cleared her throat and looked up to meet his eyes.

Whether it was the effect of the rum or the enchanting rush of the waves Silver couldn't tell later. The only thing she knew was that she couldn't pull away from the warm hand resting on her cheek. 

"T'be fair, luv, I believe ye were right…" Jack whispered huskily and drew her closer and Silver froze. "Ye didn't actually loose that game…so it's only fair if ye get that kiss back…" His voice wrecked havoc on her senses and Silver found herself unable to tear away.  His chocolate brown eyes seemed to stare right inside her, and they were close now, so close.  Silver had to close her eyes at the sensation of his rough, sea weathered skin on her silky one and gave in willingly.  Jack pulled her closer and traced a calloused thumb across her cheekbone and Silver threw all caution into the wind as Jack's lips captured hers gently. 

Gibbs stared at the new crewmember of the ship and his Cap'n from the stairs he had just ascended to see if they were still alive.  His eyes widened at their lip-locked embrace and he shook his head as if to clear his vision.  He was about to speak up but then decided against it and hurried below.  He had something interesting to tell his fellow mates…

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 I'm sorry if Jack is out of character.  It's because I saw The Man Who Cried today, and Johnny Depp was such a different character there, so maybe I got influenced by that ^__^ 

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