This chappie is dedicated to Sparrow's Swann, my first ever reviewer.

Also thanks to The-Pirate-Lass, Princess-Dreamer, and Love-Peace-Or else for reviewing. They are very much appreciated.

And don't you worry your little noggins off, Jack and Lizzy defiantly need to end up together.

Author's Note: Well the prologue was exciting and stuff, but sorry to say that this one is more Will and Lizzy just discussing things. Gets kind of boring so I wouldn't be offended if you didn't read it and just skipped to the next chapter. You just might not understand a few things, that's all. But I promise the next chapter will be better. I'm all for the exciting and romantic, all in the same chapter. I'll do that from now on. Also, in the scene where Elizabeth is remembering things she did with Jack, if I said things wrong, please tell me because I have no idea what they are saying, I'm only trying to remember and guess. I did find a video clip of it but I couldn't hear it any, so I was reading lips basically, and probably got it all wrong.

Chapter One- Her Place In the World

Jack. His name echoed in her mind. She sat on the deck, staring out at the sea in front of her, not thinking of anything but Jack. Barbossa had found an old friend, and 'compromised' with him for the ship. The Sea Devil. It was so hard for her to talk to Will. She didn't know why. She didn't know why she couldn't think of anything but Jack. She didn't want to. She wanted to forget him. She wanted to marry Will, move into a nice big house, stay there, have kids, and die sad and bored. That's what had been planned for her when she was little. Yet she couldn't help wishing she would live a more a exciting life.

'You'll have a chance to do something… courageous.' She had told him. 'And when you do you'll discover something.' He turned to look at her. She stared into his deep brown eyes. "That you're a good man."

'All evidence to the contrary.' He said back.

'No, I have faith in you.' I said to him, looking away. 'Want to know why?'

'Do tell me.'

'Curiosity. You're going to want it.' She moved closer to him. She seemed to melt into him. 'A chance to be admired, and gain the rewards that follow. You won't be able to resist. You're going to want to know what it tastes like.

'I do want to know what it tastes like,' he said turning to her. He tried to take control of the situation but she wouldn't let him.

'But seeing as you're a good man, I know that you would never put me in a position that would compromise my honor.' He leaned in, only inches from her. She could feel his breath and waited for his lips on hers, but they never came. She opened her eyes to see him pulling away. Her heart sank and she silently wished for him to come back. 'I'm proud of you Jack.'

Then there was that heart wrenching kiss later. She had to do it. So she would live a normal life with Will. It was the only way.

She couldn't take it anymore. She couldn't just sit there and let the guilt drive her crazy. She stood up involentarily, her body aching to do something, and not just sit around.. She wasn't sure what she was doing anymore. "Will," she whispered. She turned around. He was sitting near the captain's cabin, drinking a bottle of rum. He had taken to the drink only recently.

"Will," she took his hand pulling him up, until he was standing. She tried to look in his eyes, but couldn't seem to hold his focus. 'I'm sorry,' she said, silently.

She took his arm and put it around her shoulder, and she herself put her arms around him, hugging him. He kissed her on the top of her head, and she smelled the rum in his breath. It reminded her of Jack. He tilted her head up and kissed her on the lips. This was how things should be. She is supposed to end up with Will. Elizabeth forced a smile, and rested her head on his shoulder. He gently rubbed her shoulder. Where was the passion with Will? He had never kissed her like Jack.

"Elizabeth," Will said. "Tell me you love me."

Elizabeth breathed in deeply, and hesitated, maybe a little too long. "Of course, I love you, Will." She said in a shaky voice.

Will looked hurt, but didn't question her. He kissed her head again, and said, "I just want you to know that I will always love you, no matter what."

Her heart sank. Would you still love me if you knew I'd kissed Jack? She held onto him like if she let go, he'd blow off in the wind. Right now, he was all she had. Will nodded his head slightly, and pulled away from her, walking away. "Will," She whispered after him.

"Miss Elizabeth," Gibbs came to stand next to her. "It's starting to look stormy. Maybe ye should get yerself below deck. Would be safer down there." Elizabeth looked him in eyes and then began to walk towards the stairs, leading down into the lower half of the ship.

"Capt'n, the winds picking up," Gibbs shouted at Barbossa over the roar of the wind.

"I can tell that for myself." Barbossa yelled from behind the wheel. "This isn't your ordinary storm." He spun the wheel quickly to the left as the rain started pounding against the dock. The waves began to crash down over the rails.

Will spun around in a frantic search for Elizabeth. He had been with her only a moment ago. He ran down the stairs, with his rum still at hand. There she was. Sitting quietly on a chair in the corner. Will walked up to her, and only looked at her.

Elizabeth looked up, and saw Jack standing before her. She stood up and walked slowly over to him. "I'm sorry," she whispered, and threw her arms around him.

"Sorry for what, Lizzy?" He pressed her closer to him.

"Everything." He pulled away and looked in her eyes, then slowly pulled in until their lips met. She was shocked at first, but soon loosened up and deepened the kiss. He ran his hands through her hair. She kept her hands on the back of his neck. She tasted rum on him… that familiar taste.

"Jack," She breathed.

"Jack?" He pulled away. Elizabeth gasped in realization as she saw Will standing before her, heart broken, not Jack. "So it is true. You love Jack."

"No Will, I love you. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it." She put her hand on his shoulder, bur he shrugged it off and turned away from her.

"I saw you…kissing him." He looked at the floor. "Elizabeth, I know you love him."

"No," Elizabeth shook her head. "There is nobody I could love but you." He moved to leave, but she grabbed his hand.

"Please, Elizabeth, don't." He yanked his hand away from her. She watched as he climbed the stairs. Elizabeth waited a moment before following.

Outside, the storm was raging. Barbossa was shouting orders that Elizabeth couldn't hear. 'What's going on?" She asked Gibbs who was standing nearby.

He said something that Elizabeth didn't hear. "What?" He pointed. She turned to see the Flying Dutchman looming in the distance. The lightning struck behind it giving it a creepy feel.

Elizabeth gasped. Jack was there. He was somewhere there. She had to find him. "What is the plan of action?"

"We have none." Gibbs yelled.

Elizabeth looked back at the Flying Dutchman, and watched as it slowly turned and began sailing against the wind towards them.