After listening to Ruby's soft snores for over an hour Jack carefully lifted her up and laid her down in the bed. Once he was confident she was still asleep and warm enough with her blankets, Jack quietly left the cabin. It was dusk out and there were very few remains of the day's earlier battle were visible. Besides the crew doing their usual nightly duties a few scrubbed at the deck trying to wash away the stains of blood.
"Cap'n," Jack turned to see Anamarie walking up behind him.
"Ana,"said Jack before turning back to survey the deck.
"How'd the missus be?"asked Anamarie.
"Sleepin,"grunted Jack.
"Quite impress she'd be, hafta admit that I wouldna even imagine thinkin' of her as some delicate lady now,"said Anamarie.
"Aye, well anyone would now,"said Jack. Anamarie had spent enough time around Jack that she could sense when something was troubling the captain.
"Are ye okay Cap'n?"asked Anamarie in a soft voice.
"Aye I'm fine,"muttered Jack.
"Ye sure?"asked Anamarie still pretty sure something was wrong with Jack.
"Aye, ya daft woman? I said I was fine,"snapped Jack.
"Fine, fine,"grumbled Anamarie before walking off, it something was that horribly wrong with Jack then Ruby was there to work it out, she was his wife and it was her job.
"Ya put 'im in a mood?"asked Gibbs as Anamarie approached him. Anamarie rolled her eyes and threw her arms in the air.
"Bloody man,"muttered Anamarie standing with Gibbs at the railing watching out. Well Jack was with Ruby Gibbs had given orders on his behalf to keep watch and alert of anything within eyesight.
"Dina give im' a hard time lass, the man watched his wife almost killed taday well he was helpless. Somethin' like that would trouble any man,"said Gibbs.
"I know, I know,"sighed Anamarie,"but ya'd think he'd be happy, the girl's strong and got fight in 'er. Her Da's probably smilin' down on 'er right now."
"Aye Ana, I wouldna doubt he is, but yer nay a man Ana ya canna understand somethin' like this. When ya marry a woman ya promise ta protect her and if ya canna, ya've failed as a husband and a man,"explained Gibbs knowing as stubborn as Anamarie was she did understand, she just didn't like being brushed off and snapped at.
"Aye, suppose yer right,"grumbled Anamarie.
As the sun was rising Jack walked back into his cabin, his crew had just changed over and those who had been on night watch were finding the warmth of their beds. He had warned his day crew to be on alert at all times and he was to be notified immediately of any ship within sight and the men were to be prepared to fight at any moment. No one had mentioned Ruby to him besides Anamarie who had asked early and Gibbs, who wanted to know if he should have fresh bandages sent to Jack's cabin.
Jack swung the door closed behind him and cringed as it banged when he saw Ruby fast asleep. He was relieved when all she did was stir and roll over. His eyes were almost drooping shut as he dragged his feet along to his desk. Jack grabbed a spare bottle of rum and brought it to his lips, he took a shot then set the bottle back down. He noticed the tub still sitting in the cabin, he quietly pulled the desk chair next to the tub and sat down. Cupping his hand he dipped it in the water and washed it off, slowly the crusted blood came off. After washing off both hands Jack set his eyes on the bed, he stripped off his jacket and shirt on his way, carelessly throwing them to the ground. He dropped his guns and swords next to the bed before he sat down on the edge. Grunting he pulled off his boots and stretched, all he could think of was his head hitting the pillow. He swung his legs up to the bed and looked down at Ruby who was soundlessly sleeping. Jack pushed back some of her hair and kissed her forehead as he slid down next to her. He reached down and grabbed another blanket from the foot of the bed. Ruby was still wrapped up in the sheets naked and Jack still wasn't sure how she was feeling about him, so when she woke up naked next to Jack he was pretty sure he'd be waking up as well, so it was easier and more peaceful to play it safe.
Ruby's eyes fluttered open to streams of light pouring in from cracks around windows and door. Groaning she lifted her head slightly and felt the stiffness in her neck. She wasn't sure how long she had been sleeping but from the looks of it she was sure she had slept most of the day away. Slowly she tried to flex her muscles a bit to make sure she could still moved. Ruby felt Jack's arm around her waist, she knew it was his since she woke up most mornings with it wrapped around her.
Inhaling deeply she brought her hand up to rest on his that was clutching at her stomach. She had no idea when Jack had gotten in, she vaguely remembered waking up groggily throughout the night and finding herself alone in the bed but sleep had overcome her each time before she could get up. Her side was numbing as she tried to bring feeling back to her muscles. Carefully she turned herself on to her back with Jack's hand still on her stomach. Looking up she seen Jack sleeping peacefully beside her. She had to admit she cared deeply for Jack, and if she truly had the guts to throw what she knew of her life away she could truly be happy with Jack. Biting her lip she contemplated what it would be like to stay with Jack and be his wife, she would never see her family again, or her home or friends. But he would protect her and he loved her. And despite her reservations she did feel somewhere inside that Jack loved her. 'He's everything I wanted' thought Ruby as she brushed her fingers over Jack's knuckles.
Slowly Jack opened his eyes, he could sense when someone was staring at him even when he was sleeping. He looked over at Ruby who was looking at him with big brown eyes.
"Mornin' love,"grumbled Jack is a hoarse voice, he hadn't had enough sleep.
"When did you come to bed?" asked Ruby softly as she shifted.
"I took the night shift,"said Jack.
"You are going to make yourself sick doing that," said Ruby.
"Aye, had ta much ta think about ta sleep,"said Jack rolling on to his side to face Ruby.
"You are still not thinking you have failed me are you?"asked Ruby with a look of concern on her face.
"Canna stop me from thinkin' that love but I'm not hanging me self from the gallows over it," muttered Jack.
"Do not doubt yourself Jack, I was not lying when I said I felt safe with you,"said Ruby, her voice still hoarse from sleep.
"I know love,"said Jack leaning over and kissing her forehead. Ruby smiled at him as she squeezed Jack's hand slightly.
"We should be ta India soon now,"said Jack,"Anamarie'll be the one takin' ya ta mainland once we've got the treasure."
"Why Anamarie?" asked Ruby confused as she creased her brow.
"Cause love I am a wanted man there, if ya thought Norrington had it for me the West Indian Tradin' Company is out ta get me come hell or high water," laughed Jack slightly.
"You do realize that if they ever found out I would be as wanted as you are?" asked Ruby.
"Well of course yer wanted love, you wouldna want ya?"joked Jack .
"Funny," smirked Ruby as Jack slid an arm around her. The laid there for a few moments in silence, a thick tension filled the room was Jack stared down at Ruby silently demanding her eyes stay locked with his. Slowly Jack leaned down and pressed his lips to Ruby's, he fully expected her to push him away or squirm out of his hold. As a surprise to Jack, Ruby didn't push him away but instead she leaned into his body. Jack cautiously parted Ruby's lips with his tongue, once again she responded willingly. Ruby felt her body heat up as Jack's hands roamed her. Jack's hand ran over the soft curve of her breast, cupping it slightly as his thumb brushed over it's budding nipple. His hand continued over her ribs, caressing the soft skin along the way. Ruby's body arched up into his touch as Jack's hand continued lower over her stomach to her heated womanhood. A muffled moan escaped Ruby's lips as Jack's fingers fluttered over her wetness gently. Jack's lips left her's to trail kisses down her cheek to her neck then to her collar bone as he lazily stroked her.
Ruby's moans filled the cabin as Jack continued to pleasure her. Her hips arched up to Jack's hand urging him to go deeper. Jack looked down at his wife whose eyes were closed in pleasure, he leaned down and kissed her softly. Carefully Jack drew his hand away from Ruby, a soft moan escaped her lips as she opened her eyes to find him positioning himself over top of her. Ruby reached up with one hand and rested it on the back of Jack's neck as she leaned up slightly to meet his lips. As their lips met Jack entered her, feeling her warmness around him. A slight moan escaped Jack's lips as he stayed still for a moment once he was fully in Ruby. Involuntarily Ruby bucked her hips up to urge Jack to move. Ruby's breathy moans of passion filled the cabin as Jack started the natural rhythm between them. Jack could feel her nails start to dig into his back almost breaking the skin, as a thing layer of sweat started to grow on him Jack leaned down and pressed his lips to Ruby's as he could feel her tightening around him.
"Oh my god love, I'm gonna, uh," Jack groaned as he thrusted harder into Ruby holding himself still as he spilled his seed into her. Ruby bucked her own hips up to take as much of him as she could into her as she felt a wave of heated pleasure surge through her body. Ruby moaned as she gripped tightly on to Jack as he dug his face into her shoulder. Both of their breathing was heavy as Jack slipped out of Ruby as she shuddered slightly from coming down from her orgasm. Ruby felt Jack lift himself off of her and lay down next to her before he slipped his arm around her waist.
"It's good ta have ya 'ere love,"mumbled Jack.
Soon she could hear Jack's soft snoring behind her, since she had spent more than enough time in bed previously she was not ready to fall back asleep again. Carefully she removed Jack's hand from around her waist then slowly got off the bed. She found her dress lying on the floor, it was still caked in blood and in desperate need of a cleaning. 'Damn Jack for not taking Mandy too' thought Ruby as she dropped the dress back on the floor. Looking around she found a pile of Jack's clothes lying on an abandoned chair, shaking her head slightly Ruby walked over to the chair and picked through the clothes. Finally she pulled on a shirt she deemed as decent and a pair of pants that would have to do until she could get around to cleaning the dress.
Ruby left Jack's cabin to meeting the stares of the crew members on deck. Rolling her eyes she continued on walking until she reached the wheel of the ship where Anamarie was. Ruby stood next to her silently watching the water ahead of them glisten in the late afternoon sun. She wasn't sure why she sought out Anamarie, she left it to missing female companionship. Anamarie inhaled deeply then glanced over at Ruby.
"Ya were quite impressive yesterday," said Anamarie. Ruby looked over at her then down at the deck as she crossed her arms across her chest. Anamarie noticed Ruby getting uncomfortable over the statement, normally a pirate would that something said of them like that as a compliment, but Ruby wasn't a pirate. Ruby was well well-bred and to kill a man was not acceptable, especially for a woman.
"Ya know, I dinna know yer Da, but I know he'd be proud of ya," said Anamarie, he hands flexing on the spokes of the wheel.
"You know?" asked Ruby doubtfully.
"Aye, well as I said, I dinna know him, but I do know pirates. And nothin' makes a pirate more prouder than seein' 'is offspring bein' a survivor and not lettin' anyone best em'. You fought back against Blackheart and ya won. Ya were determined, and ya've married Jack and ya've fought him all the way, ya never let up when ya were in the brig, ya ran from 'im when he kidnapped ya and ya resisted tellin' him of the real jewel," said Anamarie, "I'm surprised that a woman of yer standin' has been able ta raise me own eyebrows more than once."
"Well I shall take that as a compliment," said Ruby.