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The next morning Ruby slowly pulled herself from bed. Climbing out from under the blankets she stumbled to her feet and stretched before slowly making her way to the windows. Her room was deathly quiet, she had come to an agreement with the maids, she would rise early but without their assistance. Though Jack was the only reason she had to wake up so early and the fact that he was frequenting the house on such a regular basis did not sit too well with some of the house staff. Many of the footmen wanted to alert the commodore but Ruby made it very clear that whatever issues the Commodore and Jack had where between them and did not require the assistance of others.
Peaking out the curtains Ruby seen the dark smoldering clouds shower Port Royal in rain. Sighing she let go of the curtain and watched the material fall back into place. Turning she grabbed her robe and pulled it as she looked at herself in the mirror. Leaning forward she ran her fingers through her dark hair calming it and putting stray hairs straight. Tying her robe together she padded out of the room and headed downstairs to the dinning room to meet Jack and have breakfast.
When she entered the dinning room Ruby found it empty. Creasing her brow she looked over at Anna who was quickly setting the table.
"Anna, where is Jack?"asked Ruby.
"He has not arrived yet, Miss Storm,"said Anna. Ruby nodded and took her usual seat at the table, leaning back she rested her head on the back of the seat. Quietly she watched as the foot being brought out and the staff go about their usual business. Slowly the time passed as Ruby picked at her foot, it was getting extremely late and still Jack had not shown up, he was being unreasonably late.
"Anna, would you be a doll and find Irfann for me?"asked Ruby, 'maybe something has happened to him, damn Commodore." Anna nodded with a simple "Yes Miss Storm" then left the room. Sitting back Ruby was becoming increasingly worried that maybe the Commodore did find Jack, by the way everyone spoke of the situation chances are Jack would be six feet under by now. Pushing her plate away Ruby chewed lightly on her nails in worry as she waited for her guard.
As Irfann walked into the room Ruby quickly looked up in interest. Sitting up properly she looked eager as her guard approached.
"Irfann, have you heard any news about Mr.Sparrow?"asked Ruby. Irfann looked to the usual spot where Jack sat and found it empty, he looked back at Ruby who looked visibly upset.
"No Miss Storm, I have not,"said Irfann watching her face fall just a bit more,"I could go to town and and see if there is anything to know."
"Please do,"nodded Ruby,"And if there is anything...let me know right away." Irfann nodded and left the room quietly leaving Ruby alone to her own dreadful thoughts.
***
Jack woke to natural light flooding in on him. Moaning he sat up slowly from his own bed and watched the tail end of a blonde leave the cabin carelessly pulling the door behind her. Wiping his eyes Jack felt the affects of the night before catch up with him, tavern brawls, lots of rum and of course whores. Wincing he rolled of bed letting his feet hit the hard wooden floor. As he stood he swayed slightly trying to balance himself.
After dressing Jack slowly made his way on to deck where his first mate Mr.Gibbs stood observing the crewat their duties. Jack quietly stood next to the older man watching over the crew as well. Finally Jack coughed announcing his presence and spoke.
"What time would it be?"Jack's voice hoarse from morning effects.
"Well pass noon Cap'n,"said Mr.Gibbs looking over at Jack. Jack muttered a curse as he wiped his hand over his face, he had missed breakfast with Ruby. It was never a formal arrangement but Jack felt a pang of guilt for missing it. Port Royal was too busy for him to leave now to see her, and from word in the tavern Commodore Norrington knew he was in Port Royal and was on the look out for him.
"Any news?"asked Jack casually, not really caring if there was any.
"Aye, had a guard snoopin' around these docks, askin' 'bout ya,"said Mr.Gibbs. Jack looked curious at him, who would be trying to find out about him.
"Says yer Miss Storm sent 'im, makin' sure ya hadn't had a meetin' with the noose,"smirked Mr.Gibbs, he had tremdous respect for Ruby Storm, any person, especially a woman who would dare to stide on to the Pearl as if she owned it and throw a bucket of water on Jack without batting an eyelash had more courage than the whole British Navy.
Jack felt even more guilt that Ruby was worried, she had to be otherwise she had no reason to send her guard looking for Jack. Even worse he had missed seeing her to be in bed with a whore, groaning Jack turned silently and went back to his cabin to drown himself in more rum and hopefully wear off some of the guilt.
*****
The sun shone brightly on Port Royal as Ruby walked down the rows of shops with Sharma and Mandeep in tow along with a handful of guards and footmen. She had gotten restless waiting around the house before deciding she needed to get out even if it was to do a bit of shopping. Still she hadn't heard from Jack and by the time she had left the house Irfann had yet to return.
"You could smile,"whispered Mandeep. Ruby scowled at her maid, but she was right, all day Ruby kept catching herself frowning and in a horrible disposition. She was quick to deny it was because of Jack's absence but somewhere inside of her a nagging voice scolded her, telling her differently.
"You could keep your place,"hissed Ruby.
"I could,"sniped Mandeep smirking,"But I won't. Admit it, you fancy Mr.Sparrow and your angry because he did not join you today."
"Honestly Mandy, where do you get these absurd ideas?"asked Ruby like she had no idea was Mandeep was going on about.
"Ruby, I am sure Mr.Sparrow is okay,"said Sharma in a soft voice.
"Oh not you too,"said Ruby rolling her eyes,"I simply do not feel well, it must be time for my monthly."
"Are you sure you still have one?"asked Mandeep raising an eyebrow,"You were in your sleeping quaters alone with Mr.Sparrow for some time, and when he left you were without your corset." Ruby looked over at Mandeep with large shocked eyes, normally a maid would be dismissed on the spot for an accusation such as that to her lady but Ruby could never dismissed Mandeep and Sharma, no matter how cheeky they could get.
"I will have you know Mandy, unlike you I have virtue and morals,"snapped Ruby,"I will not just bed with any man."
"Mr.Sparrow is not just any man,"said Sharma.
"Yes, he is Captain Jack Sparrow, charming and handsome in a mysterious, fantastic way, and a pirate none the less,"said Mandeep,"I am sure a bedding with Mr.Sparrow is one not easily forgotten."
"Do you ever shut your trap?"snapped Ruby.
"No,"said Mandeep.
"Well enough talk of Jack,"said Ruby.
"Ah, he is not just Mr.Sparrow anymore, he is Jack now,"smiled Sharma in a teasing voice.
"Oh bloody hell, just shut up or you two will be on the first ship back to India,"huffed Ruby in a low voice as not to draw attention to themselves. Sharma and Mandeep smirked at each other as Ruby picked up her pace and walked ahead of them. A few moments later Mandeep took up next to Ruby who was still out of earshot of anyone else with them.
"If you do not think he'll have you, I'm sure he would,"said Mandeep. Ruby just ignored her and kept staring straight in front of her.
"I'm quite sure Mr.Sparrow does not get to enjoy the company of many woman of your standing, I wouldn't doubt you are the first woman that man has met who does not have lice and bathes regularly,"said Mandeep.
"He has met Elizabeth,"hissed Ruby not really even understanding why she was using her cousin as a defense.
"And so did Mr.Turner, so she does not count,"insisted Mandeep.
"Mandy, I believe I said no more talk of this subject,"said Ruby,"Do you even realize the fit my mother would throw if she found out I was in the company of a pirate, plus how would I even be able to face the aspect of marriage if I went to bed with Jack? I've waited long enough that some men will not even bother with me, but to find out I'm not pure."
"Fine, but remember we are not in India, what happens here will stay here, and as for your viginity, well that can always be faked Ruby, trust me,"said Mandeep. Ruby rolled her eyes, she was clearly annoyed with her maid.
"Mandy, no, I will admit I am worried about Jack, but I do not feel for him like that,"said Ruby,"He is merely a friend."
"Of course,"sighed Mandeep.
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Jack stood in the shadows of a back alley, he was heading to one of the local taverns when he spotted Ruby in amongst her group. She looked annoyed as she spoke to Mandeep, she looked like they were talking about a subject she was trying to avoid. Another pang of guilt hit him as he stared at her, she looked goregous, like an angel, he felt horrible that he had choosen a morning with a whore than just sitting watching her her eat and smile. The sun brought out the golden red highlights in her hair as curls bounced around her shoulders. He wanted to go to her and tell her he was okay and beg her for forgiveness for making her worry, but he knew that would just end making a scene and draw unwanted attention. Then for sure the Commodore would be on his tail. Slowly the crowds engulfed her and he lost sight of her. Shaking his head Jack continued on to the tavern mentally reminding himself not to make a mistake with Ruby again.
Once in the tavern he found Mr.Gibbs sitting in the back, so with a bottle of rum in hand Jack made his way back there where some of his other crew members were. There was an older man sitting with them, he was obviously way too drunk and not making any sense. Jack sat next to Mr.Gibbs and nodded over to the babbling old drunk.
"Says he feels Hellstorm's jewel is near,"said Mr. Gibbs skeptically. Jack started laughing as he heard that, it was an old wives tale among men of the sea. Of course Captain Hellstorm had lived, but rumors of his jewel and treasure were no more than rumors. For more than fifteen years men had searched and killed looking for the jewel that could lead them to Hellstorm's treasure but nothing had availed from it.
"Sorry old man but there ain't any treasure, it's all just legends,"slurred Jack,"They've killed every Hellstorm livin' and ne'vr found the jewel."
"The jewel still lives,"cried the old man getting up,"Seven were branded, six died." Jack watched as the old man stumbled off still shouting about Hellstorm.
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Jack quietly walked into the warm room, he had a few too many drinks and slowly his mind told him his grand idea of dropping in on Ruby wasn't going to go over too well. But he was there anyways so there was no choice but to go through with it. After sneaking past the guards and tip toeing up the stairs and down the hall to the room he remembered as hers. He entered the room and was met with the dim light from a candle on a bed table. Silently he staggered over to the bed where Ruby slept peacefully, she was surrounded by a mass of chocolate brown curls. Her skin glowed in the candlelight, and as he went to touch her to wake her he drew his hand back afraid he would break her.
Jack leaned down on his hunches and stared at her face, her soft snores blew light puffs of air into his face as he leaned in closer looking at her. She slightly flinched as she moved suddenly in her sleep causing Jack to stumble back. He quietly watched as she adjusted back into her peacefulness. Jack leaned back over to her face, he was no more than a breath away from her. For a few minutes Jack studied her features as he stared at her quietly at the edge of the bed.
Suddenly Ruby gasped loudly as her eyes flew open and she rapidly sat up. Scrambling Jack slammed his hand against her mouth before she could scream. He waved his free at himself to show her that she was in no danger.
"Just me love, just me,"said Jack before taking his hand away from her mouth. Jack leaned against the edge of the bed relieved Ruby hadn't screamed or done something stupid. Blinking he raised himself up and sat on the edge of the bed. Ruby leaned forward and swung her fist into Jack's shoulder.
"Do not ever do that ever again Sparrow,"hissed Ruby as Jack rubbed his shoulder and looked at her in confusion.,"You have me bloody well worried all day then you sneak in here and scare me half to death."
"Aye, well I'm sorry 'bout that love,"said Jack.
"Where were you this morning?"demanded Ruby as she kicked herself out of the covers freeing her legs. Jack sat silently for a moment trying to think of an answer and see what Ruby was doing as she crawled over to the other side of the bed.
"Aye well I didna see the light of day til noon, then t'was too late fer me ta be roaming the streets,"said Jack.
"I see,"said Ruby as she leaned off the bed and snatched something from underneath it. Jack watched as she sat back up on the bed with a clear bottle of brandy in her lap. Ruby had snuck a bottle up to her room for a midnight drink if she needed one.
"What caused you to sleep til noon?"asked Ruby bluntly as she seen the expression on Jack's face was one that did not want to explain to her the previous night's events. She pulled the cork from the bottle and took a drink from it still looking at Jack expecting an answer.
"Well love.......,"trailed on Jack looking for words.
"Oh do not bother,"sighed Ruby,"I am quite sure I can figure it out for myself." Jack sat relieved slightly he didn't have to recount his actions to her, but now was worried over what she did think.
"You should not be there,"said Ruby,"My maids are starting to talk."
"'Bout what?"asked Jack turning the tables on her, if he was going to get stuck with a tense subject than so was she.
"They actually questioned if my monthly was still occuring,"said Ruby casually as she took another drink from the bottle before handing it to Jack,"You spending time along with me in my room has left quite an impression." Jack smirked as he took a swig from the bottle, though he was disappointed in her casualness with the subject.
"No worries love, ney one seen me come 'ere,"smiled Jack. Ruby re- adjusted herself in the middle of the bed then leaned against the pillows, she leaned over to the side of the bed where the table was and seen the candle was burning quite low and was over flowing with liquid wax. She picked up one of the unlit candles on the table and used the old candle to light the wick then blew out he first candle.
"So Sparrow what brings you here so late?"asked Ruby.
"Well I 'eard ya had a guard lookin' fer me, figured I'd let ya know ol' Jack was okay,"said Jack leaning towards her.
"I just wanted to make sure the Commodore had no found you,"said Ruby,"Elizabeth and Will do not need to come home to find out that a mate has been hung." Jack handed Ruby the bottle back before pulling himself farther onto the bed until he was leaning against the pillows next to her. Ruby nursed the bottle silently as she thought about what Mandeep had said to her. She felt a sense of comfort with Jack, a sense of comfort and safety.
"Fallin' asleep love?"asked Jack softly. Ruby shook her head as she took another drink from the bottle. Jack looked over at her, she looked completely angelic to him. Her nightgown surrounded her with parts of her honey colored skin peaking out. Her hair fell around her as she sat smuggly with her bottle of brandy, nothing was more sexy to Jack than a goregous woman with a large bottle of alcohol and a smirk.
"I'm sorry love, didna mean ta make ya worry,"said Jack.
"You are forgiven,"said Ruby smiling down at her lap. Jack looked over at her as she stared down at the bottle and her lap. Ruby felt his eyes staring at her as they sat there in silence and candle light. Slowly she looked up to meet his eyes. Time seemed the stand still as they sat there locked each other's gaze, then Ruby watched as Jack reached over and took the bottle of brandy from her hands. Without breaking their eyelock he took a small drink from the bottle then disguarded it on the nightstand. Before Ruby could do anything she felt his lips pressed against her's, Jack's hand laced its way through her hair holding her head in place. At first Ruby was caught off guard, she had been kissed before by men who had courted her back in India but never so boldly. Slowly Ruby started responding back, she tilted her head as she rested a hand on Jack's shoulder.
Propping himself up on one elbow Jack leaned over her pressing Ruby deep into the mounds of pillows and blankets. Running his tongue softly across her lips Jack coaxed Ruby's lips open welcoming his tongue to met her's. Ruby moaned into Jack's mouth as his tongue plunged hinto her mouth, she felt his body practically cover hers. Jack's hand left her silkly pile of curls, his finger tips grazed the bare skin of her neck, her skin was as soft as flower petals. Ruby leaned into his touch as she felt the warmth of his hand against her skin. Her thoughts flew through her mind at the speed of light and her actions were barely registering on her. Loosing herself in the passion Ruby arched herself up to Jack as his ran over the curve of her breast to the plain of her stomach. A mixture of alcohol and heat intoxicated both of them from any rational thoughts; instinctively Ruby bent one of her legs up rubbing her long slender limb against Jack. She could fell her blood rushing as feelings came over her that she had never felt before. Ruby ran her hand from Jack's shoulder along the back of his collar bone feeling his heated skin on her palm. Her heart pounded against her chest as she felt Jack's hand smoothly run over her ankle coaxing her leg to bent farther upwards. Unconciously Ruby gave into his physical request and pulled her leg farther up, as she did her night gown slowly began creeping up as Jack inched his way up her leg. As Jack's hand came to her thigh reality came flying back to Ruby as she felt his caress.
Immediately Ruby pulled back from Jack's kiss and pushed herself away from him, tearing herself from his hands. Jack watched confused as Ruby quickly moved the the far end of the bed with a grimacing expression on her face.
"What's the matter love?"asked Jack as Ruby ran her hand over her face.
"Christ,"muttered Ruby,"I am sorry Jack."
"Aye, then c'mon back o'er and I'll forgive ya,"said Jack waving to her. Ruby shook her head as she sighed.
"I can't,"said Ruby softly,"I told you, I do not intend to engage in activites such as this until I am married."
"Bloody hell love, if yer wee maidenhead is what yer concerned about there are tricks ya can use,"said Jack raising an eyebrow.
"As I have heard,"sighed Ruby,"But virtue is one of the only atributes I have left for marriage, by the time I arrive back in India and I meet a man suitable for marriage, then go through courting wih him I am going to be well beyond the age of marriage and I am quite sure these tricks you speak of can easily fool a man, I would rather not." Jack fell silent for a moment as he thought about what she had said, he couldn't argue with her over that, she wasn't a commoner she was a lady of society and she was right, some men would be so stupid as to pass her over simply because she wasn't some young girl barely out of nappies. Plus it seemed important to her and he didn't want to offend her, no matter how much he wanted to her drag her back over to him and continue on with their heated session.
"Aye well ol' Jack canna argue wit' ya,"said Jack,"Canna make ya do nothin' ya dinna wanna do."
"Thank you,"said Ruby softly as she relaxed.
"Well, I'll leave ya ta sleep love,"said Jack sitting up on the bed. Ruby leaned forward from her far position and grabbed the arm of Jack's jacket.
"Stay,"said Ruby softly looking for a reason,"It is, well it is too late and you will just risk getting caught." Jack looked down at her hand then at her pleading eyes, he knew her excuse was a lame one but he wanted to stay. He watched as Ruby carefully moved from her spot on the opposite side of the bed and move closer to Jack before resting her head down on the pillows. An awkward silence hung in the air as Jack looked down at the girl laying next to him. He leaned over and carefully blew out the candle that was dimly lighting the room. Darkness fell over the room as Jack settled down next to her, he watched her as she slowly drifted off to sleep. Soon the soft breathing of her snores filled the room giving Jack a rythmic sound to fall asleep with as her sweet feminine smell invaded his senses.
The next morning Ruby slowly pulled herself from bed. Climbing out from under the blankets she stumbled to her feet and stretched before slowly making her way to the windows. Her room was deathly quiet, she had come to an agreement with the maids, she would rise early but without their assistance. Though Jack was the only reason she had to wake up so early and the fact that he was frequenting the house on such a regular basis did not sit too well with some of the house staff. Many of the footmen wanted to alert the commodore but Ruby made it very clear that whatever issues the Commodore and Jack had where between them and did not require the assistance of others.
Peaking out the curtains Ruby seen the dark smoldering clouds shower Port Royal in rain. Sighing she let go of the curtain and watched the material fall back into place. Turning she grabbed her robe and pulled it as she looked at herself in the mirror. Leaning forward she ran her fingers through her dark hair calming it and putting stray hairs straight. Tying her robe together she padded out of the room and headed downstairs to the dinning room to meet Jack and have breakfast.
When she entered the dinning room Ruby found it empty. Creasing her brow she looked over at Anna who was quickly setting the table.
"Anna, where is Jack?"asked Ruby.
"He has not arrived yet, Miss Storm,"said Anna. Ruby nodded and took her usual seat at the table, leaning back she rested her head on the back of the seat. Quietly she watched as the foot being brought out and the staff go about their usual business. Slowly the time passed as Ruby picked at her foot, it was getting extremely late and still Jack had not shown up, he was being unreasonably late.
"Anna, would you be a doll and find Irfann for me?"asked Ruby, 'maybe something has happened to him, damn Commodore." Anna nodded with a simple "Yes Miss Storm" then left the room. Sitting back Ruby was becoming increasingly worried that maybe the Commodore did find Jack, by the way everyone spoke of the situation chances are Jack would be six feet under by now. Pushing her plate away Ruby chewed lightly on her nails in worry as she waited for her guard.
As Irfann walked into the room Ruby quickly looked up in interest. Sitting up properly she looked eager as her guard approached.
"Irfann, have you heard any news about Mr.Sparrow?"asked Ruby. Irfann looked to the usual spot where Jack sat and found it empty, he looked back at Ruby who looked visibly upset.
"No Miss Storm, I have not,"said Irfann watching her face fall just a bit more,"I could go to town and and see if there is anything to know."
"Please do,"nodded Ruby,"And if there is anything...let me know right away." Irfann nodded and left the room quietly leaving Ruby alone to her own dreadful thoughts.
***
Jack woke to natural light flooding in on him. Moaning he sat up slowly from his own bed and watched the tail end of a blonde leave the cabin carelessly pulling the door behind her. Wiping his eyes Jack felt the affects of the night before catch up with him, tavern brawls, lots of rum and of course whores. Wincing he rolled of bed letting his feet hit the hard wooden floor. As he stood he swayed slightly trying to balance himself.
After dressing Jack slowly made his way on to deck where his first mate Mr.Gibbs stood observing the crewat their duties. Jack quietly stood next to the older man watching over the crew as well. Finally Jack coughed announcing his presence and spoke.
"What time would it be?"Jack's voice hoarse from morning effects.
"Well pass noon Cap'n,"said Mr.Gibbs looking over at Jack. Jack muttered a curse as he wiped his hand over his face, he had missed breakfast with Ruby. It was never a formal arrangement but Jack felt a pang of guilt for missing it. Port Royal was too busy for him to leave now to see her, and from word in the tavern Commodore Norrington knew he was in Port Royal and was on the look out for him.
"Any news?"asked Jack casually, not really caring if there was any.
"Aye, had a guard snoopin' around these docks, askin' 'bout ya,"said Mr.Gibbs. Jack looked curious at him, who would be trying to find out about him.
"Says yer Miss Storm sent 'im, makin' sure ya hadn't had a meetin' with the noose,"smirked Mr.Gibbs, he had tremdous respect for Ruby Storm, any person, especially a woman who would dare to stide on to the Pearl as if she owned it and throw a bucket of water on Jack without batting an eyelash had more courage than the whole British Navy.
Jack felt even more guilt that Ruby was worried, she had to be otherwise she had no reason to send her guard looking for Jack. Even worse he had missed seeing her to be in bed with a whore, groaning Jack turned silently and went back to his cabin to drown himself in more rum and hopefully wear off some of the guilt.
*****
The sun shone brightly on Port Royal as Ruby walked down the rows of shops with Sharma and Mandeep in tow along with a handful of guards and footmen. She had gotten restless waiting around the house before deciding she needed to get out even if it was to do a bit of shopping. Still she hadn't heard from Jack and by the time she had left the house Irfann had yet to return.
"You could smile,"whispered Mandeep. Ruby scowled at her maid, but she was right, all day Ruby kept catching herself frowning and in a horrible disposition. She was quick to deny it was because of Jack's absence but somewhere inside of her a nagging voice scolded her, telling her differently.
"You could keep your place,"hissed Ruby.
"I could,"sniped Mandeep smirking,"But I won't. Admit it, you fancy Mr.Sparrow and your angry because he did not join you today."
"Honestly Mandy, where do you get these absurd ideas?"asked Ruby like she had no idea was Mandeep was going on about.
"Ruby, I am sure Mr.Sparrow is okay,"said Sharma in a soft voice.
"Oh not you too,"said Ruby rolling her eyes,"I simply do not feel well, it must be time for my monthly."
"Are you sure you still have one?"asked Mandeep raising an eyebrow,"You were in your sleeping quaters alone with Mr.Sparrow for some time, and when he left you were without your corset." Ruby looked over at Mandeep with large shocked eyes, normally a maid would be dismissed on the spot for an accusation such as that to her lady but Ruby could never dismissed Mandeep and Sharma, no matter how cheeky they could get.
"I will have you know Mandy, unlike you I have virtue and morals,"snapped Ruby,"I will not just bed with any man."
"Mr.Sparrow is not just any man,"said Sharma.
"Yes, he is Captain Jack Sparrow, charming and handsome in a mysterious, fantastic way, and a pirate none the less,"said Mandeep,"I am sure a bedding with Mr.Sparrow is one not easily forgotten."
"Do you ever shut your trap?"snapped Ruby.
"No,"said Mandeep.
"Well enough talk of Jack,"said Ruby.
"Ah, he is not just Mr.Sparrow anymore, he is Jack now,"smiled Sharma in a teasing voice.
"Oh bloody hell, just shut up or you two will be on the first ship back to India,"huffed Ruby in a low voice as not to draw attention to themselves. Sharma and Mandeep smirked at each other as Ruby picked up her pace and walked ahead of them. A few moments later Mandeep took up next to Ruby who was still out of earshot of anyone else with them.
"If you do not think he'll have you, I'm sure he would,"said Mandeep. Ruby just ignored her and kept staring straight in front of her.
"I'm quite sure Mr.Sparrow does not get to enjoy the company of many woman of your standing, I wouldn't doubt you are the first woman that man has met who does not have lice and bathes regularly,"said Mandeep.
"He has met Elizabeth,"hissed Ruby not really even understanding why she was using her cousin as a defense.
"And so did Mr.Turner, so she does not count,"insisted Mandeep.
"Mandy, I believe I said no more talk of this subject,"said Ruby,"Do you even realize the fit my mother would throw if she found out I was in the company of a pirate, plus how would I even be able to face the aspect of marriage if I went to bed with Jack? I've waited long enough that some men will not even bother with me, but to find out I'm not pure."
"Fine, but remember we are not in India, what happens here will stay here, and as for your viginity, well that can always be faked Ruby, trust me,"said Mandeep. Ruby rolled her eyes, she was clearly annoyed with her maid.
"Mandy, no, I will admit I am worried about Jack, but I do not feel for him like that,"said Ruby,"He is merely a friend."
"Of course,"sighed Mandeep.
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Jack stood in the shadows of a back alley, he was heading to one of the local taverns when he spotted Ruby in amongst her group. She looked annoyed as she spoke to Mandeep, she looked like they were talking about a subject she was trying to avoid. Another pang of guilt hit him as he stared at her, she looked goregous, like an angel, he felt horrible that he had choosen a morning with a whore than just sitting watching her her eat and smile. The sun brought out the golden red highlights in her hair as curls bounced around her shoulders. He wanted to go to her and tell her he was okay and beg her for forgiveness for making her worry, but he knew that would just end making a scene and draw unwanted attention. Then for sure the Commodore would be on his tail. Slowly the crowds engulfed her and he lost sight of her. Shaking his head Jack continued on to the tavern mentally reminding himself not to make a mistake with Ruby again.
Once in the tavern he found Mr.Gibbs sitting in the back, so with a bottle of rum in hand Jack made his way back there where some of his other crew members were. There was an older man sitting with them, he was obviously way too drunk and not making any sense. Jack sat next to Mr.Gibbs and nodded over to the babbling old drunk.
"Says he feels Hellstorm's jewel is near,"said Mr. Gibbs skeptically. Jack started laughing as he heard that, it was an old wives tale among men of the sea. Of course Captain Hellstorm had lived, but rumors of his jewel and treasure were no more than rumors. For more than fifteen years men had searched and killed looking for the jewel that could lead them to Hellstorm's treasure but nothing had availed from it.
"Sorry old man but there ain't any treasure, it's all just legends,"slurred Jack,"They've killed every Hellstorm livin' and ne'vr found the jewel."
"The jewel still lives,"cried the old man getting up,"Seven were branded, six died." Jack watched as the old man stumbled off still shouting about Hellstorm.
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Jack quietly walked into the warm room, he had a few too many drinks and slowly his mind told him his grand idea of dropping in on Ruby wasn't going to go over too well. But he was there anyways so there was no choice but to go through with it. After sneaking past the guards and tip toeing up the stairs and down the hall to the room he remembered as hers. He entered the room and was met with the dim light from a candle on a bed table. Silently he staggered over to the bed where Ruby slept peacefully, she was surrounded by a mass of chocolate brown curls. Her skin glowed in the candlelight, and as he went to touch her to wake her he drew his hand back afraid he would break her.
Jack leaned down on his hunches and stared at her face, her soft snores blew light puffs of air into his face as he leaned in closer looking at her. She slightly flinched as she moved suddenly in her sleep causing Jack to stumble back. He quietly watched as she adjusted back into her peacefulness. Jack leaned back over to her face, he was no more than a breath away from her. For a few minutes Jack studied her features as he stared at her quietly at the edge of the bed.
Suddenly Ruby gasped loudly as her eyes flew open and she rapidly sat up. Scrambling Jack slammed his hand against her mouth before she could scream. He waved his free at himself to show her that she was in no danger.
"Just me love, just me,"said Jack before taking his hand away from her mouth. Jack leaned against the edge of the bed relieved Ruby hadn't screamed or done something stupid. Blinking he raised himself up and sat on the edge of the bed. Ruby leaned forward and swung her fist into Jack's shoulder.
"Do not ever do that ever again Sparrow,"hissed Ruby as Jack rubbed his shoulder and looked at her in confusion.,"You have me bloody well worried all day then you sneak in here and scare me half to death."
"Aye, well I'm sorry 'bout that love,"said Jack.
"Where were you this morning?"demanded Ruby as she kicked herself out of the covers freeing her legs. Jack sat silently for a moment trying to think of an answer and see what Ruby was doing as she crawled over to the other side of the bed.
"Aye well I didna see the light of day til noon, then t'was too late fer me ta be roaming the streets,"said Jack.
"I see,"said Ruby as she leaned off the bed and snatched something from underneath it. Jack watched as she sat back up on the bed with a clear bottle of brandy in her lap. Ruby had snuck a bottle up to her room for a midnight drink if she needed one.
"What caused you to sleep til noon?"asked Ruby bluntly as she seen the expression on Jack's face was one that did not want to explain to her the previous night's events. She pulled the cork from the bottle and took a drink from it still looking at Jack expecting an answer.
"Well love.......,"trailed on Jack looking for words.
"Oh do not bother,"sighed Ruby,"I am quite sure I can figure it out for myself." Jack sat relieved slightly he didn't have to recount his actions to her, but now was worried over what she did think.
"You should not be there,"said Ruby,"My maids are starting to talk."
"'Bout what?"asked Jack turning the tables on her, if he was going to get stuck with a tense subject than so was she.
"They actually questioned if my monthly was still occuring,"said Ruby casually as she took another drink from the bottle before handing it to Jack,"You spending time along with me in my room has left quite an impression." Jack smirked as he took a swig from the bottle, though he was disappointed in her casualness with the subject.
"No worries love, ney one seen me come 'ere,"smiled Jack. Ruby re- adjusted herself in the middle of the bed then leaned against the pillows, she leaned over to the side of the bed where the table was and seen the candle was burning quite low and was over flowing with liquid wax. She picked up one of the unlit candles on the table and used the old candle to light the wick then blew out he first candle.
"So Sparrow what brings you here so late?"asked Ruby.
"Well I 'eard ya had a guard lookin' fer me, figured I'd let ya know ol' Jack was okay,"said Jack leaning towards her.
"I just wanted to make sure the Commodore had no found you,"said Ruby,"Elizabeth and Will do not need to come home to find out that a mate has been hung." Jack handed Ruby the bottle back before pulling himself farther onto the bed until he was leaning against the pillows next to her. Ruby nursed the bottle silently as she thought about what Mandeep had said to her. She felt a sense of comfort with Jack, a sense of comfort and safety.
"Fallin' asleep love?"asked Jack softly. Ruby shook her head as she took another drink from the bottle. Jack looked over at her, she looked completely angelic to him. Her nightgown surrounded her with parts of her honey colored skin peaking out. Her hair fell around her as she sat smuggly with her bottle of brandy, nothing was more sexy to Jack than a goregous woman with a large bottle of alcohol and a smirk.
"I'm sorry love, didna mean ta make ya worry,"said Jack.
"You are forgiven,"said Ruby smiling down at her lap. Jack looked over at her as she stared down at the bottle and her lap. Ruby felt his eyes staring at her as they sat there in silence and candle light. Slowly she looked up to meet his eyes. Time seemed the stand still as they sat there locked each other's gaze, then Ruby watched as Jack reached over and took the bottle of brandy from her hands. Without breaking their eyelock he took a small drink from the bottle then disguarded it on the nightstand. Before Ruby could do anything she felt his lips pressed against her's, Jack's hand laced its way through her hair holding her head in place. At first Ruby was caught off guard, she had been kissed before by men who had courted her back in India but never so boldly. Slowly Ruby started responding back, she tilted her head as she rested a hand on Jack's shoulder.
Propping himself up on one elbow Jack leaned over her pressing Ruby deep into the mounds of pillows and blankets. Running his tongue softly across her lips Jack coaxed Ruby's lips open welcoming his tongue to met her's. Ruby moaned into Jack's mouth as his tongue plunged hinto her mouth, she felt his body practically cover hers. Jack's hand left her silkly pile of curls, his finger tips grazed the bare skin of her neck, her skin was as soft as flower petals. Ruby leaned into his touch as she felt the warmth of his hand against her skin. Her thoughts flew through her mind at the speed of light and her actions were barely registering on her. Loosing herself in the passion Ruby arched herself up to Jack as his ran over the curve of her breast to the plain of her stomach. A mixture of alcohol and heat intoxicated both of them from any rational thoughts; instinctively Ruby bent one of her legs up rubbing her long slender limb against Jack. She could fell her blood rushing as feelings came over her that she had never felt before. Ruby ran her hand from Jack's shoulder along the back of his collar bone feeling his heated skin on her palm. Her heart pounded against her chest as she felt Jack's hand smoothly run over her ankle coaxing her leg to bent farther upwards. Unconciously Ruby gave into his physical request and pulled her leg farther up, as she did her night gown slowly began creeping up as Jack inched his way up her leg. As Jack's hand came to her thigh reality came flying back to Ruby as she felt his caress.
Immediately Ruby pulled back from Jack's kiss and pushed herself away from him, tearing herself from his hands. Jack watched confused as Ruby quickly moved the the far end of the bed with a grimacing expression on her face.
"What's the matter love?"asked Jack as Ruby ran her hand over her face.
"Christ,"muttered Ruby,"I am sorry Jack."
"Aye, then c'mon back o'er and I'll forgive ya,"said Jack waving to her. Ruby shook her head as she sighed.
"I can't,"said Ruby softly,"I told you, I do not intend to engage in activites such as this until I am married."
"Bloody hell love, if yer wee maidenhead is what yer concerned about there are tricks ya can use,"said Jack raising an eyebrow.
"As I have heard,"sighed Ruby,"But virtue is one of the only atributes I have left for marriage, by the time I arrive back in India and I meet a man suitable for marriage, then go through courting wih him I am going to be well beyond the age of marriage and I am quite sure these tricks you speak of can easily fool a man, I would rather not." Jack fell silent for a moment as he thought about what she had said, he couldn't argue with her over that, she wasn't a commoner she was a lady of society and she was right, some men would be so stupid as to pass her over simply because she wasn't some young girl barely out of nappies. Plus it seemed important to her and he didn't want to offend her, no matter how much he wanted to her drag her back over to him and continue on with their heated session.
"Aye well ol' Jack canna argue wit' ya,"said Jack,"Canna make ya do nothin' ya dinna wanna do."
"Thank you,"said Ruby softly as she relaxed.
"Well, I'll leave ya ta sleep love,"said Jack sitting up on the bed. Ruby leaned forward from her far position and grabbed the arm of Jack's jacket.
"Stay,"said Ruby softly looking for a reason,"It is, well it is too late and you will just risk getting caught." Jack looked down at her hand then at her pleading eyes, he knew her excuse was a lame one but he wanted to stay. He watched as Ruby carefully moved from her spot on the opposite side of the bed and move closer to Jack before resting her head down on the pillows. An awkward silence hung in the air as Jack looked down at the girl laying next to him. He leaned over and carefully blew out the candle that was dimly lighting the room. Darkness fell over the room as Jack settled down next to her, he watched her as she slowly drifted off to sleep. Soon the soft breathing of her snores filled the room giving Jack a rythmic sound to fall asleep with as her sweet feminine smell invaded his senses.