I Will Protect You

Chapter 9 - Unwanted Feelings

The sunlight played lightly on Jack's face the next morning urging him to get up. Opening his eyes he was blinded for a moment and had to squint to see. Rubbing his eyes just seemed to cloud them more, but feeling a pressure on his chest he looked down. Elizabeth was still there, sleeping peacefuly. Not being able to feel his arm, Jack shifted slightly which made Elizabeth move. He sat there for a few moments and watched her internal struggle, wake up ot sleep in. Finally her body yielded to her mind and her eyes fluttered open.

"Morning Love." Jack said, smiling down at her.

"Good morning Jack." She said and put her head back on his chest before her eyes shot open again.

"Jack!"

Sitting up she looked wide eyed at him and touched her stomach and chest, feeling for clothes. They were still on her, and looking at him she saw he was fully clothed as well. Relief flooded her and she looked around.

Jack stook up and stretched, then walking to the desk he took a drink of water. Elizabeth was quick to notice.

"Water, Captain?"

"Aye. Bad for my health drinking rum in the morning."

Elizabeth smiled but her face fell as she looked around the room.

"What's the matter love?"

"I don't have any change of clothes, no hair brushes, nothing."

Jack smiled at her distress then waved his hand in the air. "Not to worry Lizabeth, we're heading to Tortuga. You can wear some of Ana's clothes and I'll get you more when we get there. You'll be coming with me of course."

Elizabeth nodded and reflected on thier conversation the night before.

"What if someone notices me?"

Jack looked up at her and walked closer."No one is going to hurt you. I promised."

She pulled her eyes away from his and looked thoughtful. "What if someone from Port Royal notices me?"

"That's why you'll be wearing Ana's clothes. The ones you will be getting in Tortuga won't be much different."

Elizabeth nodded her understanding and trusted Jack completely.

"I'll go call Anamaria and have her get some stuff for you. We won't be sailing into the city until later in the afternood, early evening."

"Okay," She said a little disappointed that he was leaving. "Jack?"

"Hmm?"

"Why are you helping me?"

He thought about how to answer that when he disided his actions would better suit the situation. Walking over to her Jack grabbed her arms and dipped his head until his lips covered hers. Elizabeth's body went limp and Jack had to hold her up. Moving to the wall he leaned her against it and pressed his body to hers. Wrapping his arms around her waist he kissed her softly, pulling away every once in a while. Jack felt Elizabeth's hands wrap around his neck and pull him closer, not letting go.

"Jack?"

He blinked his eyes and found that he was still standing at the door.

"What?"

Elizabeth sighed and shook her head. "Nevermind, just go get Anamaria."

He nodded and walked out of the room. It took him a while to realize he was just daydreaming when he kissed her. 'You were fantasizing Jack.' A small voice in his head told him. He grinned and walked on the deck.

"What are you so happy about?"

Looking up to the wheel Jack saw Anamaria looking down at him, eyebrow raised.

"It's nothing. We getting close to Tortuga?"

"Aye. Stop trying to change the subject."

"I'm not, and you will be needing to give Elizabeth some clothes before we dock."

"Is she the reason for your god mood Captain? I noticed she stayed in your cabing with you last night. So did the rest of the crew."

"Nothing is happening between me and Miss Swann. I'm just helping her find her dear William."

"Whatever you say captian." Ana said as he reached the wheel. Motioning toward the door leading below Jack looked at her.

"Scouts honor."

"That's not a lot to go on Jack, your not even a scout."

"Pirates honor?"

"Even less," She didn't finish the conversation, she only carried out her orders.

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Elizabeth sat at Jack's desk and picked up a bottle of rum. Putting it to her lips she almost spilled it when a knock came to the door.

"Come in."

The door opened and Jack walked in looking at the bottle in her hands.

"Just came to get my rum love." He said and looked her.

Elizabeth help the bottle out to him and he took it, but sitting it back down he put his hand to her face.

"What are you doing?" She asked softly.

"You have a hair."

His fingers reached her face and captured the stray hair between his fingers. Instead of pulling away Jack let his hand linger on her soft skin. Interested, Elizabeth looked up at him and he leaned down so his lips were inches from her. "Tell me love. Did you drink any?"

Elizabeth felt his breath on her and couldn't find the part of her brain that was needed for speech. Seeing this Jack quickly fixed the situation and erased the mere inches separating them. Her mouth was soft and sweet under his and he let his hands run over her back. Elizabeth shivered as she felt his strong arms go lower and moved forward to her abdomen. Tentively she reached up to his neck and pulled herself so close to him there was no gaps between them.

Jack pulled away and kissed her neck before removing his hands from her and with one, grabbed his rum.

"That answered my question." He said softly into her ear. She waited until he moved away before standing up and kissing him, making the pirate drop his rum so he could pick her up. Her legs wrapped around his waist and he moved her toward the bed. Someone knocked on the door.

"Yes?"

Anamaria came in with an armload of clothes. "Here Liz, try these on."

Elizabeth barely heard her as she looked around the room for Jack, but no one was there.

'Just forget about it.' She told herself. But just forgetting would be harder than she thought.

TBC

Okay, there is a little Jack/Liz action for you shippers out there, even if it wasn't real. The crew ends up in Tortuga next chapter. Do they find Will? Review!