YYF14: Okay, I want to say a few things before the chapter starts. One, I'm sorry it took so long, but mixes of writers' block and other things made it hard. Two, I'm sorry this chapter is short, and that it's the last one, but I didn't know where I was going to take the story if I continued it, so I decided to end it. I hope you guys have liked it, and I'm actually fairly proud of it, as it's my first PotC fanfic. I have the next story all planned out, so the first chapter of that will be coming out in the next few days. I do have to work on my original fiction, but I'll see what happens. Okay, I think I've said enough, so I'll let you guys read.

Koenma woke the next morning, feeling his forehead tingling. Someone had their arms around him, and their breath on his forehead was making it tingle. He opened his eyes, and was almost relieved to see that he was still in Jack's room, with Jack right next to him.

He was a little surprised that air touching his forehead made it tingle. Maybe that was why he wore the headband? He had worn it for so long that he had forgotten about it.

Still, he didn't mind right now. It was a bit of a tickling feeling, and it felt very good after everything else he had been through. He was so glad that Jack had taken him away from the other pirates. Both times. This felt right.

"Thank you, Jack."

When Jack woke a few hours later, he smiled when he saw Koenma lying next to him. The boy was cute when he was asleep. Anyway, time to get up. The sun was rising.

"Koenma, time to wake up."

He got no response.

"Alright, then. C'mon…"

He picked the boy up carefully, so as not to wake him, and went outside. He took the boy over to the helm and laid him down, leaning against the side of the ship.

"Prob'ly still tired from being sick," Jack said to himself.

He glanced at the wheel, then looked back at the boy.

"Sleep as long as you need, love," he murmured, kissing Koenma's forehead gently before turning back to the wheel.

He smiled slightly when he saw Koenma sit up quickly.

"Jack? Did you just-?"

"Did I do what?"

"…Never mind."

Koenma looked out over the water, lost in thought. Had Jack actually done that? He had felt something touch his forehead, but it hadn't hurt. It had felt… Koenma didn't know the word for it, but it felt unbelievable.

"Felt good, didn't it?"

Koenma looked at Jack, startled. "What?"

"The kiss, mate. How'd the mark make it feel?"

Koenma stayed silent for a moment. "It felt… amazing."

"D'you want to feel something better?"

"Better?"

Jack smiled, amused. "Aye."

"What's better than that?"

Jack sat next to him, a serious expression on his face. "Close your eyes."

Koenma did so hesitantly, but he told himself that he could trust Jack. For a moment, all he felt was Jack's breath on his forehead, but then he felt Jack's lips on his own. He pulled away quickly, looking at Jack in confusion.

"Relax, mate. I'm not gonna hurt you."

Koenma studied Jack's face for a moment, then relaxed. This wasn't the other pirates, this was Jack; the person who he cared about, and who cared about him. Jack tried again, and this time Koenma was happy to respond. Jack had been right. This felt wonderful.

Jack pulled away and smiled. "So, what was it like?"

Koenma didn't respond for a moment, staring at Jack in disbelief.

"That's how men kiss women," he murmured. Jack laughed.

"Is that all you can say? And what's wrong with that?"

Koenma blushed. "Nothing's wrong with it, but… it was wonderful, and… I'm just not used to this…"

Jack frowned. "What's wrong? Hasn't anyone done that before?"

"Not that way- not gentle…"

"You mean you've never kissed a girl?"

Koenma shook his head. "No… by the time I got old enough, I was already on the pirate ships, and… I told you what happened…"

He looked down. "I know it's over, but I can't help thinking of it… Jack?"

"Aye?"

"Help me forget?"

"Aye, mate. You're free."

YYF14: Okay, it's an abrupt ending, but I didn't have any more ideas for this one. Anyway, I'd like to thank everyone who's reviewed. You've made the transition in the PotC fanfic area a fun one! Oh, I still like anime, but PotC is a little bit ahead at the moment. : D Okay... Anyway, thanks for reading, review if you wish, and I'll get the next story up soon! Summer gives me WAY too much time. Later!