That evening at dinner Ruby sat quietly with her uncle. She still hadn't
made up her mind about staying in the Caribbean or going home. She really
did miss her home and wanted desperatly to be back in India but Jack was
here, she could've asked him to join her but she knew he would be in grave
danger if he went back to India, he had been branded.
"Have plans started on your trip home?" Ruby looked up at her uncle, he didn't want her to leave but he really couldn't argue with her, he wasn't her guardian.
"Some,"nodded Ruby, she was lying but she didn't want to say something and feel obligated to stay with it. She felt a sense of anxiety, she couldn't wait until sunset so she could see Jack. Ruby could still feel Jack's hands on her, just the thoughts of his kisses trailing over her skin made her shudder. If she could have it her way she would've stayed all day in bed with the man, exploring each other's bodies.
"Has Commodore Norrington found that man he was searching for?"asked Ruby, she found it amusing to hear about how the Commodore was so close to catching Jack.
"Mr.Sparrow? No, unfortunately he has not but I have complete faith that the Commodore will arrest Mr.Sparrow and bring him to the justice he deserves,"said the Governor. Ruby almost started laughing at his confidence.
"I'm sure he will,"said Ruby smiling.
"Ruby, how would you feel about considering Commodore Norrington as a suitor," Ruby's smile disappeared as she almost choked on her food, Norrington? A suitor? Had hell frozen over? She looked at her uncle in pure disbelief.
"No why?"asked Ruby,"Has the Commodore mentioned anything?" He had better not have or I will be sailing back to India immediately.
"No he has not, I must confess it was an idea I have been toying with,"said the Governor,"He is a respectable man, your grandfather would approve."
"My grandfather is dead,"said Ruby trying to hold back any rudeness from her voice,"I am sorry to say Uncle but I do not share you idea, I simply cannot imagine the Commdore as a suitor."
"You mother did send word that you unsuccessful in finding a suitor in India,"said the Governor,"I believe she hoped you would find one here."
"It would be nice to meet someone,"said Ruby,"But I could never imagine leaving India."
"Sometimes sacrifices have to be made," Ruby almost rolled her eyes at her uncle's words.
"I agree, but that is not one I am willing to make,"said Ruby,"But it is not a subject to worry about, everything will happen in it's own good time." The rest of the meal was eaten in silence as Ruby thought about her uncle's words. She knew her mother was pressuring her to marriage and she knew she was coming to the age were it was expected but she just hadn't met a man to her liking. The men she met were either dominairing expecting her to sit idly by like a doll just smiling or were completely full of themselves believing their were God's gift to women. Ruby wanted a challenge, someone who could meet her in wits and keep her on the edge.
After eating Ruby excused herself claiming she was tired. She fled up to her room where Mandeep was waiting for her. As she entered her room she looked at her maid with annoyance. Mandeep looked up from her folding as Ruby flung herself on the bed.
"He wants me to marry the bloody Commodore,"cried Ruby buring her head in the pillow.
"What?"
"My uncle told me tonight he has been toying with the idea of me marrying Commodore Norrington,"said Ruby sitting up on the bed to look at her maid who had pushed aside folding Ruby's laundry.
"Well that's unlikely to happen since ya slept with Jack,"said Mandeep.
"It is unlikely to happen period,"stressed Ruby running a hand over her face,"My uncle seems determined to have me married before I go home India."
"What have you said?"asked Mandeep.
"I told him I was not going to marry the Commodore, nor would I marry a man from here,"said Ruby,"I am going to marry a man in India, I will not be uprooted and moved to this place because I marry some stubborn man who decides he wants to live in the Caribbean."
"Or you could marry a man who would uproot for you,"said Mandeep.
"And what man am I going to find who would move half way around the world for his wife?"asked Ruby.
"I could think of one,"said Mandeep. Ruby rolled her eyes as she knew who her maid was talking about.
"And I could just see my mother's expression when I came home with Jack,"said Ruby,"I try to avoid scandal, not dive head first into it."
"So you are just using him?"asked Mandeep as she went back to the folding she had to do.
"No, we were both merely enjoying the company of each other,"said Ruby,"And all this talk of marriage is absurd, Jack's a pirate he does not marry." Mandeep nodded as she silently went back to her folding. Ruby laid back on her bed and stared at the fire place that was softly crackling. It was too early for her to leave since the house was still wide awake and it was still daylight. She couldn't believe her maid, Jack a married man, it was laughable. Marriage didn't worry her that much, if worse came to worse there were a few suitors back home she could settle for. If it came right down to it she could always go to London and visit the ton, find herself a wealthy suitor and settled down.
Jack sat on the edge of the Black Pearl watching the dock with a bottle of rum in his hand. The crew found it odd that Jack would be sitting in such a place but none said anything of it on advice from Gibbs who watched Jack carefully. Gibbs knew Jack was waiting for Ruby, he himself had to admit he could see Jack's attraction to the young girl, she was beautiful and fresh, unlike the tavern whores who were usually past their prime no matter how old. Jack's comments of Hellstorm's jewel also plauged his mind, how could Jack have found something that wasn't real? As far as Gibbs knew all the Hellstorm's were dead along with any jewel, which was now just known as a myth.
"Who's Jack waitin' fer?" Gibbs turned to see Anamaria standing behind him.
"Aye ya know who he's waitin' fer,"said Gibbs.
"That bloody chit is bad news,"said Anamaria,"I've heard she's been flitterin' 'roun town with the Commodore. We're all gonna end up in the gallows cause o'her."
"Aye well she's thrown the Commodore off o' Jack's scent,"said Gibbs,"Don't think it's her who we's should be worried 'bout, it's those who'd be takin' care o' her."
"Still the same,"spat Anamaria,"Why can't he just slag off with some whore?"
"If I tell ya sometin' that's gonna get us outta here soon will ya shut yer mouth?" Gibbs looked at the stubborn woman who's interest was now perked. Usually Gibbs wouldn't have betrayed Jack's word and told anyone something that was said between them but Anamaria was mad and she was a loyal member of the Pearl plus she would do anything including keeping her mouth shut for treasure, especially Hellstorm's jewel.
"Jack's found Hellstorm's jewel,"whispered Gibbs making sure none of the other crew members heard.
"He what?"screeched Anamaria not believing her ears.
"Shhh,"hissed Gibbs grabbed his arm and pulling her off to a quiet corner,"Keep yer voice down."
"Hellstorm's jewel?"whispered Anamaria knowing Gibbs would correct her.
"Aye, he didna tell me much but he's said he's found it and he needs more time on it,"said Gibbs.
"More time?"asked Anamaria confused.
"I dunno what he means but it's Hellstorm's jewel, so ye know it won't be much more time. Jack'll be wantin' to disappear with it as soon as possible,"said Gibbs. He watched as Anamaria's face changed from confused to a smile.
"Do ya think the girl's got sometin' ta do with it?"asked Anamaria.
"Are ye daft woman? Ye've heard the story of the jewel, where the bloody hell would she fit in?"said Gibbs,"She's a bloody noble, Jack's just dalling with the chit. Not many o'men are gonna turn down the chance at a maiden, especially a noble one."
"I don't want ta bloody well know about that,"spat Anamaria before walking away from Gibbs. Gibbs looked over at Jack who was still silently sitting on the edge of the ship. He hoped he told Anamaria the truth and they weren't spending too much more time in Port Royal.
Jack spotted a large floppy tan colored hat making it's way through the dock. He smiled as he knew it was Ruby, no other woman who would dare spend time at the docks could gracefully walk the way she did. Slowly he flung his legs around to the deck side of the ship and stood up with the bottle of rum in his hand. Without a word to the crew he walked over to the gangplank and walked down to the dock, his feet almost missing the long piece of wood keeping him from the water. Jack could hear the lewd and loud comments being made about Ruby as she walked towards the Pearl, ignorant of the other men around. He could see her face peer out from under the hand as she smiled at him. Ruby didn't look her usual elegant self, she wore a dull maid's dress of cornsilk blue that barely touched any of her curves, the only thing she was missing was an apron overtop of her skirt. The hat she wore covered her face, her hair was in two braids each framing her face, she was barely recognizable, she just seemed like a common servant.
"It appears I am a much wanted commodity,"smiled Ruby as she approached Jack. She could see Jack's eyes light up as she smiled at him.
"Aye, but don't worry love if a hand is laid on ya it'll be a hand lost,"said Jack.
"Does that rule apply to you as well?"asked Ruby raising an eyebrow to him as he snaked an arm around her waist. Jack grinned and mumbled something as one of the men on the dock shouted out to him.
"Hey, how much ya want ta be handin' her over?" Ruby turned and looked at the poor excuse for a man that was talking to Jack. Jack protectively moved Ruby behind him and stood between her and the man.
"Not a bloody piece, she's not fer sale ta anyone,"said Jack, his hand gripping the handle of his sword. The man took a moment before taking Jack's words serious and wandering off to his own business. Slowly Jack turned around to Ruby who was smiling adoringly at him.
"C'mon love,"said Jack gentily stearing Ruby towards the gangplank. The two of them quietly walked up to the deck to be met by a silent crew who were staring at Ruby who was awkwardly blushing.
"Get back ta work the lot of ya,"hollered Jack before taking Ruby to his cabin. Ruby walked into Jack's cabin, it was the same as it was the last time she came. Slowly she inspected the cabin as Jack found her a bottle of rum. Maps were everywhere along with bottles of rum, empty and full.
"Here ya are love,"said Jack handing her a bottle of rum. Ruby grinned as she accepted the bottle from him and brought it to her lips. Jack watched as she took a drink from the bottle then walked over to the desk and took a seat in Jack's chair.
"That's my chair love,"said Jack nodding to the chair.
"Really?"asked Ruby glancing over the chair,"Seems I am occupying it."
"I can see that love,"said Jack smirking as he swayed over to the desk and leaned on it. Ruby smiled cheekily as she grabbed her skirts in one hand and kicked her feet up onto the desk next to Jack. Her skirts fell back slightly resting on her mid-calf. Jack took a long lingering glace of her legs before moving up the rest of her body.
"Not yer usual form o'dress love,"said Jack questioningly.
"Mandy thought it would be best if I not stand out,"said Ruby,"Irfann and the fancy dresses were left back home."
"Aye I noticed love, yer guard wasn't with ya,"said Jack.
"I had to leave him, those nosy servants at the house would know I was gone if Irfann was not there,"explained Ruby,"So I would assume your escape from the house was as successful as mine."
"As always love,"smirked Jack. Ruby looked up at Jack with challenge in her eyes as she brought the bottle of rum up to her lips. A playful smile danced over her lips as she stared up at Jack. It was easy for Jack to see now she had pirate in her blood, she had an cockiness to her that drew in mystery like she always had something up her sleeve.
"So how do you plan on entertaining me tonight?"asked Ruby.
"I've got a few ideas on how I could entertain ya love,"Jack raised his eyebrows as her suggestively as Ruby giggled slightly at him.
"I am quite sure you do Sparrow,"said Ruby taking her feet down from the desk and standing up in front of Jack.
"'Member love that's Cap'n Sparrow." Ruby pressed her lips together in a slight smile as she looked up at him.
"Well then Sparrow, if you would like to entertain me between the sheets of your bed then I would suggest you entertain me beyond the walls of your cabin,"said Ruby softly before she pressed her lips to Jack's, her tongue teasingly toyed with his giving him limited access to her mouth before she pulled away. Jack looked at her with surprise and disappointment in his eyes.
"What'd ya have in mind love?"asked Jack.
"A variation of what you have in mind Sparrow,"Ruby held up her bottle of rum carefully swirling it,"Remember the saying, gifts are nice but liquor is quicker." Jack raised his eyebrow as he watched her take a slight drink from the rum bottle. Slowly Jack grinned as he took Ruby's hand and stood up from the desk.
"Okay love, ya'll get what ya want,"said Jack before leading her to the door of the cabin. As they came to the door Jack stopped and turned to her.
"Are ya sure love? Cause that bed o'there is lookin' pretty invitin',"said Jack taking his hand from her's and snaking it around her back,"And ol'Jack here ta is pretty invitin'." Ruby smiled innocently up at him as he pressed her body against her's.
"Then we shall RSVP for later,"said Ruby before kissing Jack's cheek and pulling from his grasp. Jack grimaced as he realized his attempts were no good.
"Fine then love,"said Jack,"But I've gotta be warnin' ya, yer goin' inta a world tonight where yer worth is unspeakable so no matter how drunk ya be ya don't mention yer name ta nobody."
"You are the first person in twenty years I have spoke of it to, I rest assure I can keep my mouth shut,"said Ruby. Jack's eyes wandered down to her hand to see if she was wearing her ring she always wore but found her hand bare. He was relieved she didn't wear the ring because it would make her stand out completely and pose as a threat to them.
Jack lead them out of his cabin on to the deck to his crew that stood as a silent audience watching the two of them walk towards the gangplank. Ruby ignored the stares from the crew, Jack glanced over her as she held her head high with a slight smile on it. He knew Ruby knew that if his crew knew who she really was they would be welcoming of her and she had the birthright to stand among them.
"Back ta work with ya,"shouted Jack as they came to the long board of wood leading from the ship to the dock. He helped Ruby step up to it then held a gentle hand at her hip as they walked down to the plank where they were met by a whole new sea of eyes watching them. It was a wonder to Jack that Ruby made it through the dock safely as he seen some of the men who were there. Instinctively Jack pulled Ruby close to him guarding her like a lioness with a cub. Ruby snickered slightly at Jack as he wrapped a protective arm around her making it known she was his and not to be bothered.
"You are simply adorable,"smiled Ruby. Jack looked down at Ruby who was looking at him with glowing eyes. Normally such pocessiveness would bother Ruby but with Jack it was different, she wanted him to be protective of her and shield her from harm.
"Have plans started on your trip home?" Ruby looked up at her uncle, he didn't want her to leave but he really couldn't argue with her, he wasn't her guardian.
"Some,"nodded Ruby, she was lying but she didn't want to say something and feel obligated to stay with it. She felt a sense of anxiety, she couldn't wait until sunset so she could see Jack. Ruby could still feel Jack's hands on her, just the thoughts of his kisses trailing over her skin made her shudder. If she could have it her way she would've stayed all day in bed with the man, exploring each other's bodies.
"Has Commodore Norrington found that man he was searching for?"asked Ruby, she found it amusing to hear about how the Commodore was so close to catching Jack.
"Mr.Sparrow? No, unfortunately he has not but I have complete faith that the Commodore will arrest Mr.Sparrow and bring him to the justice he deserves,"said the Governor. Ruby almost started laughing at his confidence.
"I'm sure he will,"said Ruby smiling.
"Ruby, how would you feel about considering Commodore Norrington as a suitor," Ruby's smile disappeared as she almost choked on her food, Norrington? A suitor? Had hell frozen over? She looked at her uncle in pure disbelief.
"No why?"asked Ruby,"Has the Commodore mentioned anything?" He had better not have or I will be sailing back to India immediately.
"No he has not, I must confess it was an idea I have been toying with,"said the Governor,"He is a respectable man, your grandfather would approve."
"My grandfather is dead,"said Ruby trying to hold back any rudeness from her voice,"I am sorry to say Uncle but I do not share you idea, I simply cannot imagine the Commdore as a suitor."
"You mother did send word that you unsuccessful in finding a suitor in India,"said the Governor,"I believe she hoped you would find one here."
"It would be nice to meet someone,"said Ruby,"But I could never imagine leaving India."
"Sometimes sacrifices have to be made," Ruby almost rolled her eyes at her uncle's words.
"I agree, but that is not one I am willing to make,"said Ruby,"But it is not a subject to worry about, everything will happen in it's own good time." The rest of the meal was eaten in silence as Ruby thought about her uncle's words. She knew her mother was pressuring her to marriage and she knew she was coming to the age were it was expected but she just hadn't met a man to her liking. The men she met were either dominairing expecting her to sit idly by like a doll just smiling or were completely full of themselves believing their were God's gift to women. Ruby wanted a challenge, someone who could meet her in wits and keep her on the edge.
After eating Ruby excused herself claiming she was tired. She fled up to her room where Mandeep was waiting for her. As she entered her room she looked at her maid with annoyance. Mandeep looked up from her folding as Ruby flung herself on the bed.
"He wants me to marry the bloody Commodore,"cried Ruby buring her head in the pillow.
"What?"
"My uncle told me tonight he has been toying with the idea of me marrying Commodore Norrington,"said Ruby sitting up on the bed to look at her maid who had pushed aside folding Ruby's laundry.
"Well that's unlikely to happen since ya slept with Jack,"said Mandeep.
"It is unlikely to happen period,"stressed Ruby running a hand over her face,"My uncle seems determined to have me married before I go home India."
"What have you said?"asked Mandeep.
"I told him I was not going to marry the Commodore, nor would I marry a man from here,"said Ruby,"I am going to marry a man in India, I will not be uprooted and moved to this place because I marry some stubborn man who decides he wants to live in the Caribbean."
"Or you could marry a man who would uproot for you,"said Mandeep.
"And what man am I going to find who would move half way around the world for his wife?"asked Ruby.
"I could think of one,"said Mandeep. Ruby rolled her eyes as she knew who her maid was talking about.
"And I could just see my mother's expression when I came home with Jack,"said Ruby,"I try to avoid scandal, not dive head first into it."
"So you are just using him?"asked Mandeep as she went back to the folding she had to do.
"No, we were both merely enjoying the company of each other,"said Ruby,"And all this talk of marriage is absurd, Jack's a pirate he does not marry." Mandeep nodded as she silently went back to her folding. Ruby laid back on her bed and stared at the fire place that was softly crackling. It was too early for her to leave since the house was still wide awake and it was still daylight. She couldn't believe her maid, Jack a married man, it was laughable. Marriage didn't worry her that much, if worse came to worse there were a few suitors back home she could settle for. If it came right down to it she could always go to London and visit the ton, find herself a wealthy suitor and settled down.
Jack sat on the edge of the Black Pearl watching the dock with a bottle of rum in his hand. The crew found it odd that Jack would be sitting in such a place but none said anything of it on advice from Gibbs who watched Jack carefully. Gibbs knew Jack was waiting for Ruby, he himself had to admit he could see Jack's attraction to the young girl, she was beautiful and fresh, unlike the tavern whores who were usually past their prime no matter how old. Jack's comments of Hellstorm's jewel also plauged his mind, how could Jack have found something that wasn't real? As far as Gibbs knew all the Hellstorm's were dead along with any jewel, which was now just known as a myth.
"Who's Jack waitin' fer?" Gibbs turned to see Anamaria standing behind him.
"Aye ya know who he's waitin' fer,"said Gibbs.
"That bloody chit is bad news,"said Anamaria,"I've heard she's been flitterin' 'roun town with the Commodore. We're all gonna end up in the gallows cause o'her."
"Aye well she's thrown the Commodore off o' Jack's scent,"said Gibbs,"Don't think it's her who we's should be worried 'bout, it's those who'd be takin' care o' her."
"Still the same,"spat Anamaria,"Why can't he just slag off with some whore?"
"If I tell ya sometin' that's gonna get us outta here soon will ya shut yer mouth?" Gibbs looked at the stubborn woman who's interest was now perked. Usually Gibbs wouldn't have betrayed Jack's word and told anyone something that was said between them but Anamaria was mad and she was a loyal member of the Pearl plus she would do anything including keeping her mouth shut for treasure, especially Hellstorm's jewel.
"Jack's found Hellstorm's jewel,"whispered Gibbs making sure none of the other crew members heard.
"He what?"screeched Anamaria not believing her ears.
"Shhh,"hissed Gibbs grabbed his arm and pulling her off to a quiet corner,"Keep yer voice down."
"Hellstorm's jewel?"whispered Anamaria knowing Gibbs would correct her.
"Aye, he didna tell me much but he's said he's found it and he needs more time on it,"said Gibbs.
"More time?"asked Anamaria confused.
"I dunno what he means but it's Hellstorm's jewel, so ye know it won't be much more time. Jack'll be wantin' to disappear with it as soon as possible,"said Gibbs. He watched as Anamaria's face changed from confused to a smile.
"Do ya think the girl's got sometin' ta do with it?"asked Anamaria.
"Are ye daft woman? Ye've heard the story of the jewel, where the bloody hell would she fit in?"said Gibbs,"She's a bloody noble, Jack's just dalling with the chit. Not many o'men are gonna turn down the chance at a maiden, especially a noble one."
"I don't want ta bloody well know about that,"spat Anamaria before walking away from Gibbs. Gibbs looked over at Jack who was still silently sitting on the edge of the ship. He hoped he told Anamaria the truth and they weren't spending too much more time in Port Royal.
Jack spotted a large floppy tan colored hat making it's way through the dock. He smiled as he knew it was Ruby, no other woman who would dare spend time at the docks could gracefully walk the way she did. Slowly he flung his legs around to the deck side of the ship and stood up with the bottle of rum in his hand. Without a word to the crew he walked over to the gangplank and walked down to the dock, his feet almost missing the long piece of wood keeping him from the water. Jack could hear the lewd and loud comments being made about Ruby as she walked towards the Pearl, ignorant of the other men around. He could see her face peer out from under the hand as she smiled at him. Ruby didn't look her usual elegant self, she wore a dull maid's dress of cornsilk blue that barely touched any of her curves, the only thing she was missing was an apron overtop of her skirt. The hat she wore covered her face, her hair was in two braids each framing her face, she was barely recognizable, she just seemed like a common servant.
"It appears I am a much wanted commodity,"smiled Ruby as she approached Jack. She could see Jack's eyes light up as she smiled at him.
"Aye, but don't worry love if a hand is laid on ya it'll be a hand lost,"said Jack.
"Does that rule apply to you as well?"asked Ruby raising an eyebrow to him as he snaked an arm around her waist. Jack grinned and mumbled something as one of the men on the dock shouted out to him.
"Hey, how much ya want ta be handin' her over?" Ruby turned and looked at the poor excuse for a man that was talking to Jack. Jack protectively moved Ruby behind him and stood between her and the man.
"Not a bloody piece, she's not fer sale ta anyone,"said Jack, his hand gripping the handle of his sword. The man took a moment before taking Jack's words serious and wandering off to his own business. Slowly Jack turned around to Ruby who was smiling adoringly at him.
"C'mon love,"said Jack gentily stearing Ruby towards the gangplank. The two of them quietly walked up to the deck to be met by a silent crew who were staring at Ruby who was awkwardly blushing.
"Get back ta work the lot of ya,"hollered Jack before taking Ruby to his cabin. Ruby walked into Jack's cabin, it was the same as it was the last time she came. Slowly she inspected the cabin as Jack found her a bottle of rum. Maps were everywhere along with bottles of rum, empty and full.
"Here ya are love,"said Jack handing her a bottle of rum. Ruby grinned as she accepted the bottle from him and brought it to her lips. Jack watched as she took a drink from the bottle then walked over to the desk and took a seat in Jack's chair.
"That's my chair love,"said Jack nodding to the chair.
"Really?"asked Ruby glancing over the chair,"Seems I am occupying it."
"I can see that love,"said Jack smirking as he swayed over to the desk and leaned on it. Ruby smiled cheekily as she grabbed her skirts in one hand and kicked her feet up onto the desk next to Jack. Her skirts fell back slightly resting on her mid-calf. Jack took a long lingering glace of her legs before moving up the rest of her body.
"Not yer usual form o'dress love,"said Jack questioningly.
"Mandy thought it would be best if I not stand out,"said Ruby,"Irfann and the fancy dresses were left back home."
"Aye I noticed love, yer guard wasn't with ya,"said Jack.
"I had to leave him, those nosy servants at the house would know I was gone if Irfann was not there,"explained Ruby,"So I would assume your escape from the house was as successful as mine."
"As always love,"smirked Jack. Ruby looked up at Jack with challenge in her eyes as she brought the bottle of rum up to her lips. A playful smile danced over her lips as she stared up at Jack. It was easy for Jack to see now she had pirate in her blood, she had an cockiness to her that drew in mystery like she always had something up her sleeve.
"So how do you plan on entertaining me tonight?"asked Ruby.
"I've got a few ideas on how I could entertain ya love,"Jack raised his eyebrows as her suggestively as Ruby giggled slightly at him.
"I am quite sure you do Sparrow,"said Ruby taking her feet down from the desk and standing up in front of Jack.
"'Member love that's Cap'n Sparrow." Ruby pressed her lips together in a slight smile as she looked up at him.
"Well then Sparrow, if you would like to entertain me between the sheets of your bed then I would suggest you entertain me beyond the walls of your cabin,"said Ruby softly before she pressed her lips to Jack's, her tongue teasingly toyed with his giving him limited access to her mouth before she pulled away. Jack looked at her with surprise and disappointment in his eyes.
"What'd ya have in mind love?"asked Jack.
"A variation of what you have in mind Sparrow,"Ruby held up her bottle of rum carefully swirling it,"Remember the saying, gifts are nice but liquor is quicker." Jack raised his eyebrow as he watched her take a slight drink from the rum bottle. Slowly Jack grinned as he took Ruby's hand and stood up from the desk.
"Okay love, ya'll get what ya want,"said Jack before leading her to the door of the cabin. As they came to the door Jack stopped and turned to her.
"Are ya sure love? Cause that bed o'there is lookin' pretty invitin',"said Jack taking his hand from her's and snaking it around her back,"And ol'Jack here ta is pretty invitin'." Ruby smiled innocently up at him as he pressed her body against her's.
"Then we shall RSVP for later,"said Ruby before kissing Jack's cheek and pulling from his grasp. Jack grimaced as he realized his attempts were no good.
"Fine then love,"said Jack,"But I've gotta be warnin' ya, yer goin' inta a world tonight where yer worth is unspeakable so no matter how drunk ya be ya don't mention yer name ta nobody."
"You are the first person in twenty years I have spoke of it to, I rest assure I can keep my mouth shut,"said Ruby. Jack's eyes wandered down to her hand to see if she was wearing her ring she always wore but found her hand bare. He was relieved she didn't wear the ring because it would make her stand out completely and pose as a threat to them.
Jack lead them out of his cabin on to the deck to his crew that stood as a silent audience watching the two of them walk towards the gangplank. Ruby ignored the stares from the crew, Jack glanced over her as she held her head high with a slight smile on it. He knew Ruby knew that if his crew knew who she really was they would be welcoming of her and she had the birthright to stand among them.
"Back ta work with ya,"shouted Jack as they came to the long board of wood leading from the ship to the dock. He helped Ruby step up to it then held a gentle hand at her hip as they walked down to the plank where they were met by a whole new sea of eyes watching them. It was a wonder to Jack that Ruby made it through the dock safely as he seen some of the men who were there. Instinctively Jack pulled Ruby close to him guarding her like a lioness with a cub. Ruby snickered slightly at Jack as he wrapped a protective arm around her making it known she was his and not to be bothered.
"You are simply adorable,"smiled Ruby. Jack looked down at Ruby who was looking at him with glowing eyes. Normally such pocessiveness would bother Ruby but with Jack it was different, she wanted him to be protective of her and shield her from harm.