Revenge of the Bleeding Heart

Disclaimer: I only own anything you don't recognize from "Pirates of the Caribbean". This is the sequel to "A Halloween Wish", so suggest you read that first...or you won't understand this.

A/N: A HUGE THANK YOU to my reviewers! You guys are AMAZING!

~Marie the Black Rose: Glad you're liking the story. *grabs Jack away from Marie and ties him to the bed* You're not moving until I say so, Jack! *turns back to Marie* Anyway...here's the next chapter. Enjoy, mate!

~Sparrow's Pearl: Love your name, by the way! ^_^ Anyway, thank you for the compliment. I try to write well...but it gets hard at times. Don't worry. I'll be working on this story for a while because my English teacher is going to let me turn it in for extra credit...though I don't need it. *smirks* She read "A Halloween Wish" too. Hehee. I hope this portrayal of Jack is okay...but just warning ye mate...I L-O-V-E cliffhangers...

~Jack Sparrow's Only Love: I'm glad you like the story. I think the reason Jack isn't out of character is because I just strapped him to the bed when Marie the Black Rose (see above) tried to hug him. Lucky my mom wasn't laying there with him...LOL! Anyway, here's the next chapter...and I hope Jack is in character again...

~Valia owls: I'm glad you liked this story as well as the last one. Your stories are great too, mate. ^_~

~Tuscan Angel: You called me a horrible person for my cliffhangers. Ye know what I say to ye, mate? P-I-R-A-T-E...pirate! LOL!

~she-hobbit: I said in chapter 8 why he left her...he was SCARED! He wasn't used to being in love with someone and panicked. Good ol' Jack...*smirks*

~TriGemini: Love ya, mate! You rock! Anyway...I needed the drama and then sweetness. Natalie's feelings are SO MUCH FUN to write. Here's the next chapter. Enjoy! ^_~

~Lady Light: I know Chris needs a girl...but I have one in mind already...and I'm not telling! Muah-ha-ha! ^_^

~Rachel Sparrow: You may get your wish...but you may not. I'm not saying what's gonna happen. Hehee. Enjoy the next chapter, mate!

~EmoGoHome, anna, chloe, Jackoholic, ArikaMorance, BlackLightning019, Anime- and-Toons, RCAOHL, captainme, ortain, Kumba, Ellmarr, Captain Starr Sparrow, Fiesty: There were so many of you to thank...my hands are aching. That's okay though. Your opinions of my work mean so much. ^_^ Hope you all enjoy this chapter. ^_~

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Chapter 9~ Dinner with the Captain

I stormed into Will's cabin late that night, fury rising within me. He was sitting calmly on his bed reading, but when I slammed the door behind me, his eyes snapped up. "Hey, Natalie...what's up?" he asked.

"Oh I think you know," I said as I walked toward him, "I think you know perfectly well what's up!"

"Hey, I just did what any friend would do. And you and Jack are getting along now, right?" I raised a finger as if I were about to say something, but I slowly let my arm drop to my side. Will was right! Besides the fact that Jack wanted a relationship...everything was normal. "Okay, so we're getting along, but you betrayed both of us. You lied to Jack and helped me stay hidden."

"Hey, I didn't want to hurt either of you. I was just keeping both of your secrets."

"Would you keep secrets like that from Elizabeth?" I shouted. I watched as Will's eyes suddenly dropped and he stared back at his book. "What did I say?" I asked. He just looked back up at me with visible tears in his eyes. "Oh my God, I'm sorry."

"Don't worry about it," he replied as he wiped away a tear that was about to fall. I quickly sat down next to him and pulled him into a hug. Will wrapped his arms around me and began to silently cry. Talk about shocking! I thought I would never see a man cry in front of me. Alert the media! "What happened?" I asked as I rubbed his back soothingly.

"She died about a year ago...giving...giving birth to my son." I pulled slightly out of Will's arms and looked at his face. "You told me you were married..."

"What?" he asked.

"When I ran into you in Port Royal...you told me that you were married. Don't you remember that?"

"I just...there's no other woman out there for me now. I miss her so much." I tilted Will's chin up and looked into his eyes. "Will, you're a handsome, sweet guy...any woman would be lucky to have you."

"But...I loved her, Natalie...and I still do. No one can replace her-"

"And no one has to," I interrupted, "She'll always be a part of you." Will somewhat smiled, but then laid down on his bed and faced the wall. "You still love Jack..." he said softly.

"Will, I can't fall in love with him. You know that I can't."

"But you know what it feels like to be in love with someone and then be separated. You've been given another chance, Nat..."

"Will-"

"No...listen to me," he said as he rolled over and faced me, "I recall seeing you both together all the time. You were always the perfect couple. Elizabeth even said so. Don't you remember it?" I felt my voice catch in my throat and I went silent. "I have to go," I said quickly as I stood up and left Will's cabin.

When I shut his door I found my heart beating faster. Will was right. I DID love Jack. I just couldn't...I wouldn't fall in love with him. "No...I can't let this happen again," I whispered to myself as I began to walk down the corridor. I opened the door to my room and entered, locking the door behind me. What was I going to do now? I was in a vulnerable state. "Might as well get changed," I said to myself and I walked to my dresser and took out a tight black shirt and blood-red pants.

I changed as fast as I could to avoid any peep shows...knowing Jack could be watching. When I looked down at myself, I realized how bad this could be. The entire outfit was clinging to every curve I possessed, making me feel somewhat uncomfortable. At least the neckline of the shirt reached my collarbone and didn't show any cleavage. That was some relief I guess. I knew that I was acting like such a fool now. It was like my mind had drifted back to high school and I was a teenager again. "This is nuts," I muttered as I walked out of my cabin and up the stairs.

When I reached the deck, I noticed that the Pearl was no longer moving and no one was on the deck either. "They must be eating or something." That had to be it. The sun had set and starts were just becoming visible in the black sky above me. My entire body felt numb and I knew I had to get my feelings out. "Since no one's out here," I whispered to myself as I looked around, "Maybe I'll sing..." I knew what I had to let out...and it was all in a song by Celine Dion. I felt a cool breeze blow by as I began to sing:

"There were nights when the wind was so cold

That my body froze in bed

If I just listened to it

Right outside the window"

I walked over to the railing and began to run my fingers along the smooth wood of the railing. Jack certainly must have taken care of his ship when he had nothing better to do. My eyes drifted to the dark horizon line as I continued.

"There were days when the sun was so cruel

That all the tears turned to dust

And I just knew my eyes were

Drying up forever"

Suddenly I felt depressed and I gripped the railing firmly as I kept staring out into the darkness. Why did I feel so angry?

"I finished crying in the instant that you left

And I can't remember where or when or how

And I banished every memory you and I had ever made"

I slowly lifted one hand to my cheek and wrapped my other arm around me torso. I missed the feeling of Jack holding me close when I was lonely. I really missed it! That was a HUGE shocker.

"But when you touch me like this

And you hold me like that

I just have to admit

That it's all coming back to me

When I touch you like this

And I hold you like that

It's so hard to believe but

It's all coming back to me"

I grabbed onto a rope from the rigging and hung my torso out over the ocean, letting the cool wind blow in my hair. I just loved that feeling...always did.

"It's all coming back, it's all coming back to me now

There were moments of gold

And there were flashes of light

There were things I'd never do again

But then they'd always seemed right

There were nights of endless pleasure

It was more than any laws allow

Baby, Baby"

I stood back on the deck and touched my lips gently, recalling the feeling I had received earlier when I kissed Jack. I felt so relaxed and spread my arms out as I sang more of the song, but more powerfully now.

"If I kiss you like this

And if you whisper like that

It was lost long ago

But it's all coming back to me

If you want me like this

And if you need me like that

It was dead long ago

But it's all coming back to me

It's so hard to resist

And it's all coming back to me

I can barely recall

But it's all coming back to me now "

I slammed my fists on the railing, abruptly feeling mad again. What was wrong with me? I couldn't tell whether I was angry or happy anymore.

"But you were history with the slamming of the door

And I made myself so strong again somehow

And I never wasted any of my time on you since then"

When I turned around I noticed that no one was at the helm and the deck was still quiet and empty. My eyes focused on the stairs as I began to walk toward them.

"But if I touch you like this

And if you kiss me like that

It was so long ago

But it's all coming back to me

If you touch me like this

And if I kiss you like that

It was gone with the wind

But it's all coming back to me"

I ran up the stairs and grabbed the top of the railing when I reached the top. My eyes drifted to the wheel that was illuminated by the silver moonlight shining above me. I think I knew what Jack was feeling...the idea of freedom. I knew what it was like to steer my ship, but it felt different when I was here.

"It's all coming back, it's all coming back to me now

There were moments of gold

And there were flashes of light

There were things we'd never do again

But then they'd always seemed right

There were nights of endless pleasure

It was more than all your laws allow

Baby, Baby, Baby"

My spirits felt as if they were being lifted up into the air as I let my arms open up. I began to spin slowly in circles as I sang with every last bit of energy that I had. I didn't care if anyone heard me anymore. I had to get this out.

"When you touch me like this

And when you hold me like that

It was gone with the wind

But it's all coming back to me

When you see me like this

And when I see you like that

Then we see what we want to see

All coming back to me

The flesh and the fantasies

All coming back to me

I can barely recall

But it's all coming back to me now"

I stopped spinning and took in a deep breath, but I suddenly felt as if someone was watching me. I glanced around the deck and I could clearly see that no one was there, but when I faced the stairs...there stood Captain Jack Sparrow, the soft moonlight caressing each curve on his face. I almost froze, but I had to finish my song. My voice, however, had softened to a whisper.

"If you forgive me all this If I forgive you all that

We forgive and forget

It's all coming back to me now"

I watched Jack intently as he walked toward me slowly with a sly smile gracing his lips.

"And when I touch you like that

It's all coming back to me now"

He slowly closed the distance between us and brought one hand to cup my cheek. I felt his fingertips gliding over my skin as he looked deep into my eyes with his dark depths.

"If you do it like this

It's all coming back to me now

And if we..."

I was cut off when his lips gently brushed against my own. I felt my heart skip a beat, but I came to my senses once again and backed away. Jack gave me an astounded look and then smiled. "What song was that, love?" he asked.

"It's All Coming B-Back to Me Now...by Celine Dion," I said softly as I turned away from him and walked over to the wheel. I placed my hand over it and looked ahead, remembering what it felt like to steer my ship. I had begun to relax until I felt rough hands on my own and warm breath on the back of my neck. "Ye remember all this, don't ye love?" Jack asked huskily.

"Um...yeah...I guess," I said as I kept my body as still and calm as I could. Having Jack trying to seduce me was something I DESPERATELY didn't want right now. "You guess?" he asked as he ran his hands down to my waist, "I thought ye would definitely remember this." I abruptly felt his lips on my neck, but I didn't move a muscle. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, but I masked my emotions. I couldn't show Jack that I was enjoying the torment he was putting me through. "Jack, I'm not going to fall in love with you again...no matter...how-" I stopped speaking when I felt Jack's hands glide down past my waist and to my thighs.

"Ye so sure about that, love?" he asked huskily. That was the last straw. What gave Jack the right to touch me there? I quickly turned around and lifted my hand to backhand him, but he caught my wrist. I winced slightly at the pain as his grip tightened, but I just stared into his eyes. "I don't think I deserved that, love..."

"You touched me...I don't like being touched!" I shouted as I tried to pull away from him. To my surprise, he wouldn't release me. Actually...that's not surprising, is it? "Ye always liked it when I touched you, Natalie," Jack whispered as he brought his face closer to mine, "Why aren't ye fond of it anymore?" I immediately twisted out of his grasp and crossed my arms. This was getting old. "Why are you STILL fond of it?" I asked. He just shrugged and smiled at me. "Look, I didn't come out here to fight with ye, love. I wanted to invite ye to me cabin for dinner."

"I'll be fine eating with the crew," I said clearly as I let me arms drop to my sides.

"I know ye will, but I think we should talk, savvy?" Jack did have a point. We REALLY needed to talk, didn't we. Well, there was no way he was going to touch me again...at least I hoped...

"Well...I guess it wouldn't hurt." I watched as a wide grin spread across Jack's face. He quickly grabbed my hand and pulled me down the stairs and to the door of his cabin. "Now close your eyes," he said gently.

"Jack..."

"Come on Nat...for me?" he pleaded, giving me his innocent puppy dog eyes. Why did he always have to give me those eyes? They were evil...PURE EVIL! I nodded slowly and closed my eyes reluctantly. I really didn't like this idea at all, but I didn't seem to have a choice anymore did I? "Now, I'm gonna hold yer hands...trust me, savvy?"

"Okay," I whispered as I held out my hands. I knew he was smirking, even though all I could see were the inside of my eyelids. Jack gently took my hands in his and I heard the cabin door open. I was led into his cabin slowly and he then let go of my hands. "Can I open my eyes?" I asked.

"Nope," he said quickly as he covered my eyes with one of his hands. I heard his cabin door close and lock before I felt both of his hands over my eyes. "Jack, what's the big surprise?" I asked, a smile beginning to creep onto my face.

"You'll see," he whispered as he walked forward, making me do the same. What was he going to show me? I had always despised these games. I was a very impatient woman. Jack suddenly made me stop walking and I opened my eyes. Damn! All I could see were the palms of his hands. "I told ye not to open yer eyes," he said with a laugh.

"Your hands are there, so what's the big deal?"

"Ye haven't changed much, Natalie."

"Actually, I have. I'm an adult now. I'm much more mature, stronger, and I'm..." My voice trailed off as Jack lifted his hands from my face. I was standing in front of a candlelight dinner for two! There was meat, fish, apples, and bread to eat and two glasses of wine as well. I saw a beautiful red rose in a vase, but it was set off to the side so the two occupants could see each other.

I was speechless. Jack had made a dinner for me and him...alone! He had never done this before...ever. "Well, love?" Jack asked as he walked me over to a chair and helped me take my seat. He then took his own and folded his hands on the table. I stared at all the food and then looked at him with wide eyes. "Why did you do this, Jack?" I asked.

"Because I wanted to. I wanted us to have a nice dinner together," he replied sincerely as he lifted his glass into the air, "To our reuniting moment...though shocking." I raised my glass as well and we both took a sip of our wine. "You're not drinking rum, Jack?" I asked.

"Not tonight...tonight it's just normal Captain Sparrow."

"Are you sure there's even a NORMAL Captain Sparrow?" I asked with a smirk. Jack just laughed and began to help himself to the food. Why not? I did the same. We both ate in silence and the food was absolutely amazing! I couldn't believe this. Jack was actually being...civil. Scary thought, right?

When we finished, I pushed my chair back and smiled at Jack. "Thank you for dinner, but I must be headed off," I said as I stood up.

"Wait!" I sat back down and looked carefully at Jack. I watched him as he stood up and walked over to me. I stared intently at him as he kneeled beside me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "We have to talk," he said.

"Okay...then why don't we just talk?" I asked. Jack stood up and took my hand, leading me over to the bed. He sat down and made me stand between his legs, locking his feet behind my ankles. "Jack, this doesn't seem like talking," I said as I eyed him cautiously.

"Well, who knows where this might go. I just don't want to let ye go yet," he replied with the all familiar "Sparrow spark" in his eye. I gulped and tried to back out, but Jack had me trapped. "I don't trust that look, Jack. I only want to talk to you." I watched as his face suddenly relaxed and he unlocked his ankles. I sat down next to him and held his hands gently in mine. "Jack..."

"Natalie, I'm sorry," he interrupted, "I always end up putting you in that position. I just...I don't know, love. I just don't know what to do anymore."

"Jack..."

"Natalie, you're all I want," he said as he reached out and touched my face with one hand, keeping the other hand entwined with mine, "I don't want to lose ye again." I sighed and looked away, feeling tears in my eyes. "Why do you do this to me?" I asked.

"What?" I looked back into Jack's eyes and blinked away my tears. I hated when Jack saw me crying. It was NOT something I enjoyed. "Why do you have to make this so difficult? You know for a fact that I can't fall in love with you, yet you still try to make me."

"I'm not doing that," he said sincerely.

"Then why did you lock me in between your legs?"

"Ye used to love it, darling."

"Jack," I began, "That's what you're doing wrong! You're going by what I USED to like...not by what I like now. I've changed..."

"Yer still the same Natalie O'Connell I fell in love with." I pointed my index finger at his chest and held back a cry. "I'm twenty-three now...you fell in love with a seventeen year-old girl who was only in love with a character from a movie."

"Does it look like we're in a movie?"

"This world may have existed, but it's an illusion to me. I know it all feels real, but I know what lies ahead of this time. I didn't go back to that with my friends. I stayed..."

"For me," he said, finishing my sentence, "Ye fell in love with me and didn't leave when ye had the chance. Now yer stuck here." I saw Jack's gaze soften and I realized that I was hurting him more and more each second. I knew I had to go back to my room. "I'm sorry...I have to go," I said as I tried to stand up. Unfortunately, Jack had already pushed me onto his bed and was lying atop me. "I...I have to go, Jack..." He answered me with a hungry kiss and began running his hands along my curves. The more I struggled to escape, the tighter his hold on me became. Oh well...what the hell?

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A/N: Woo-hoo! I wrote onto the 7th page...not including my thanks to reviewers! I'm so proud! *does a Snoopy dance* I got a little inspiration to write from being sick for 2 days. ^_^ Ta!