Chapter Nineteen: Mutual Attraction
Cordelia was very nervous as she entered the Faithful Bride with Will. She knew he'd protect her but she was still afraid of what she would find. Jack was there alright. He was sitting at a table of other pirates playing some sort of card game, though most every pirate was incredibly drunk and therefore paying more attention to the bottles on the table and the whores on their laps. She was pleased to see that Jack's lap was empty but she feared it wouldn't stay like that for long, he looked pretty drunk.
"Will, I'm going in. Make sure nothing happens to me. Don't drink too much."
"Not to worry. I won't touch a drop."
She took the long way around the table to Jack so he would notice her better. She swayed her hips and gave him her best sultry look and as she passed him she felt his arms snake around her waist and she landed in his lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek, giving Will a thumbs up while Jack was distracted. Jack pulled her away from his neck, scrutinizing her face.
"Do I know you luv?" he asked.
She smiled coyly at him. "Don't ye remember me Jack?" she asked in a fake accent.
He studied her face again. "Adelaide?"
She shook her head. She wanted all the names she could get. Truly embarrass him later. Or not.
"Alice?"
"No."
"Prudence?" one of the other pirates suggested.
"'fraid not."
"Annie?"
"Wrong again."
"Delia?"
"No, wrong again. I'm Juliet. How've you all forgotten me," she said, ending the game. Too close to her actual name.
"Aye, Juliet. Now I remember. Sorry mates, this beauty's all mine tonight," Jack said, pulling her close to him again.
"Mmm, yes Jack Sparrow. I'm all yours," Cordelia crooned, running a finger along his jaw line
He kissed her. It was completely different than the other times. Before he had been gentle, sensuous even, trying to introduce her to the idea. He had been striving to respect her by being gentle and keeping control. Now, when he didn't recognize her, he was completely different. This kiss was rough and passionate, almost needy. She liked it. There was something else too. When he pulled away she saw it in his eyes. Hunger. He wanted her. Badly. She kissed him back with the same ferocity. She felt his tongue slide along her lips and she parted them allowing him to explore her mouth. This was new. And she liked it. He tasted strongly of rum, but she didn't mind so much anymore. She just wanted him to keep kissing her. He pulled away again.
"Up you get luv. Let's call it a night shall we?" Jack said, standing and pulling her up with him. "G'night lads."
With one arm around her waist and the other out to steady himself Jack walked them briskly out of the tavern. Cordelia saw Will following. She didn't really think she needed him anymore though. They arrived at the Pearl very quickly and at Jack's cabin even quicker.
As soon as they were inside they immediately returned to kissing. They stumbled around in the dark, bumping into things, before landing in a heap on Jack's bed. He kissed down her neck and around the collar of her dress. The man could do amazing things with this mouth. Cordelia pushed him away.
"Get me out of this bloody dress."
Jack grunted in response and began ripping at the laces, kissing at the new flesh he exposed. She squeaked in surprise when he buried his face in her breasts. She was just about to tell him to get on with it when he stopped.
"Jack? What're you playing at now?"
He didn't respond. She shook his shoulder. Nothing. She sighed and rolled him off of her. Bloody rum. Why did anyone have to drink so much.
"Cordelia?"
It was Will outside the door.
"You okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine. He's passed out,' she replied, trying not to sound disappointed.
"Right, good night then."
His footsteps moved away. Cordelia pulled her dress back around her body and moved closer to Jack, laying her head on his shoulder. It had been quite a night, she wondered what morning would bring.
