The sum was back out again. Bright and Strong. Jack lied on his back. His eyes were shut. His beard and nose caught the hint of smoke. The scent woke him. He got up and looked around. He realized where Hermione must have been. He ran over to her. She threw a bottle of rum into the fire.
"What?" he was alarmed.
"The rum is gone."
"What?"
"The rum is GONE, Jack."
"Why is the rum gone?"
"Because.."
"Why, Hermione. What about last night?"
"OK. Let me explain!" she shouted. He shut his mouth. "First. Last night was... fun. But, nevertheless. Rum is just another alcoholic drink that changes your personality. And also. The stuff is flammable. I'm torching it 'cause we could get someone to save us. So we won't have to be here forever.."
"But why is the rum gone?"
"Oh Jack. Don't bother me again. I've got a huge hangover. And it kills." Hermione touched her forehead. The smoke was pilled high from the fire and rum. Jack walked away. He couldn't find the words. He was a little distrought, but knew inside that she was right. He stopped at a point and sat on the beach. He couldn't figure out what to do with everything. Piracy was his life. And his feelings for her was getting in the way. Twenty minutes later, Hermione was shouting.
"Jack? Jack? Where the bloody hell are you?" She wandered the beach.
He got up. He hugged Hermione. "Something wrong?"
"We're saved. There's a huge boat that saw the signal." Hermione took his hand. They ran to the ship. Paddleboats with men came onto the beach. The leader walked onto the beach.
"Oh thank godness you..." she stopped. It was none other than Commodore Norrington.
"You aren't Elizabeth!" he looked at the two.
"Not good, Hermione." Jack looked at her.
"Sorry, Jack. But i guess this is our rescue crew."
AN: PLease Read and Review. Announcement on Chapter 18...Chapter 17 coming soon. Sorry for such a short chapter
