Heart's Desire

By: Rogue-Slayer13

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Summary: A one shot about Jack and his one true love.

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The night was warm and the sea was calm. The Black Pearl glided through the water seemingly motionless, the rippling of the sails the only clue to its speed. The crew on deck was sparse, the majority having already retired below deck.

Captain Jack Sparrow stepped out of his quarters and onto the moonlit deck. There was a hungry look in Jack's eyes as he began to walk stealthily toward the helm and his heart's desire. It had been too long since he'd had a moment alone with her and he was determined not to let this one pass him by.

He ran his fingers alone the railing as he climbed the few steps that separated him from his prize. He stopped once he reached the top and stared longingly at his love. She was beautiful with curves that only a god could create. Slowly and quietly he closed the space between the two of them until he was only inches away from her. He took a moment to savor her beauty before he reached out and grasped firmly with both hands the love of his life, the wheel of the Black Pearl. Jack closed his eyes and took in a deep breath before letting it out with a slight groan.

"Oh how I've missed ye, Pet," said Jack as he nuzzled the wheel with his cheek.

"Captain Sparrow?"

Jack released the wheel and spun around to find Anna Maria starign at him curiously.

"What do you want?" asked Jack gruffly.

"You're need below deck." Anna Maria cast a questioning glance at the wheel before looking back at Jack. "That is, if you're not too busy."

"Go down and tell 'em I'm on my way," said Jack as Anna Maria turned and disappeared back down the stairs. Jack waited until he was certain she was out of ear shot before turning his attention back to the wheel. "Late my love." Jack placed a quick kiss on the wheel before he headed below deck.

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It's not as funny if you're not in on the Jack/Wheel shipping inside joke.