Chapter Nine: William Turner
A young man with shoulder length brown hair looked for the voice, saw it, and smiled widely. He got up and made his way towards them.
"Jack! It's been so long. I should've expected to see you here. How've you been?"
"Great. Just sailed in from the colonies. Can't say I care for the weather but they have their own kind of beauty."
Cordelia blushed.
"Come sit down," he said, leading them to a table.
Jack sat across from him and pulled Cordelia onto his lap before she could protest.
"Who's she Jack?"
"Oh sorry, almost forgot. Will this is Cordelia. I picked her up in...where was it again luv?"
"Boston. And you didn't 'pick me up' Jack."
"She's quite feisty, this one. But she's very attached to me."
He kissed her cheek.
Honestly. Why does he need to put on a show for Will, what is it to him?
She smiled at Jack sweetly.
"I am anything but attached to you Jack Sparrow. What did I tell you earlier? I'm not your wench and I don't want to be. All I want right now is a kind, understanding friend. Not a lover. You're not being friendly, you're smothering me with what you call affection and it's making me uncomfortable. You should have realized that before now."
He just looked at her, a little surprised. Then he shook it off and jumped right back into the conversation.
"Cordelia, this is my good friend Will Turner. He's a blacksmith in Port Royal. You're the master now aren't you Will?
"Yes, Mr. Brown recently passed away."
"Can't say I cared for him much, can I?"
"Probably not Jack, not the way you met him."
The banter was incredibly annoying. They weren't including her at all and if she was so important to Jack he should have done so.
"Who is Mr. Brown and how did Jack meet him and what else am I missing?"
"Ah, I'm sorry luv. I forgot you haven't heard this before. It's just one of my many adventures."
"Will you tell me then?"
"Alright, but Will, you might have to help me with some parts."
Jack and Will proceeded to tell her they're adventure with the cursed Aztec gold and Barbossa's cursed crew.
"Well Jack, that sounds like quite a story. Is there really such thing as the curse?"
"Of course there is luv. Would I make this up? Will was there too after all."
"And another thing, why didn't you get a happy ending?"
"My story's still going luv, and pirates don't settle down. We want freedom, not to mention treasure. Will, is that why you came to Tortuga, because of the pirate in your blood?"
"I suppose. Elizabeth wasn't too pleased though. Everyday I just want to sail. Maybe I shouldn't be a blacksmith."
"You can join me crew if you want. We've plenty of extra cabins. You could even bring Elizabeth, I'm sure Cordelia would be glad of the company. Are you two married yet?"
"No, we haven't set a date yet."
"Well we're heading to the Far East. You could both come along and get married there. Then you could stay aboard with the crew, at least until we come back toward this part of the world. I certainly wouldn't mind your company, or hers."
At this Cordelia elbowed Jack.
"Are you bored with me that easily? Aren't I important anymore!" she said, indignantly.
He understood and kissed her deeply to apologize. She waited for him to stop before slapping him and getting up to sit on Will's lap. Will was silent but his eyes were full of laughter and he certainly didn't mind having a beautiful young woman on his lap. He even put his arms around her waist.
"I hope that will teach you Jack Sparrow. I've been telling you 'No' since we met. This is for spite," she said, taking Will's face in her hands and kissing him with equal passion. She was surprised when he tightened his grip around her waist and kissed her back but she didn't stop. Cordelia blushed bright red as she broke the kiss. Will winked at her as she turned to address Jack.
"Now, can you two finish catching up in the morning please?"
They both nodded. Cordelia noticed Jack looked a little down trodden. At least she had taught him a lesson.
"Wonderful, Will where are you staying?" she asked.
"Uh, well I have a room here at the inn."
"May I please stay with you tonight?"
"Uh," he glanced at Jack's surprised face, "I suppose so."
"Thank you. Don't worry Jack; I'll see you in the morning. I just need a night on land and time away from you."
Cordelia stood up and walked to him, kissing him on the cheek.
"Good night Jack."
