AN: Sorry for making you wait so long my lovelies. my computer wasn't working. It almost had to be system resprted(meaning like a brand new computer again...and i would of had to lose all of the story...not good) but dell fixed it. I also was on vacation. so..my lovelies...enjoy chapter 18

Chapter 18: Love Will Find Its Way

(AN: That night)

The fog rolled in. Jack was strolling on the ship. He wondered where Hermione had gone. And why he didn't see her after the deal was made.

I had no choice. And plus..I couldn't bear to see her suffer more than she has...

One of his questions was answered. Hermione mustered the strength to come aboard. He came rushing over to her.

"Jack. What has gotten into you?" she yeared to know.

"What do you mean, love?"

"You put the agreement for my freedom? Why?" she darted. She then looked around briefly. "The Commodore won't agree to it."

"Why wouldn't he?"

"Even though he is in the position he is in...I don't trust him."

Jack and Hermione were then silent. Staring into each other's eyes.

"Hermione?"

"What?"

"That's not what you mean to say."

"What?"

"You want to say something else." He put his arm around her. "But its staying inside your head."

"So what if I do?" Hermione became defensive. "And you do too!"

"Oh really?"

"Yeah. So..you first."

"Since when am I first?"

"Since the Black Pearl will be yours." She moved his arm from where it was. After that moment, Commodre Norrington came out from the Captain's cabin. They stared. They began the conversation again. Commodore pretended to be occupied by something else in order to eavsdrop.

"Well. You didn't love Ron, am I right?"

"What? How dare you!"

"You never answered the question."

Hermione froze. He looked at the expression smeared on her face.

"So I was right?"

No responce.

"Glad you don't love' em. Doomed relationship..corpses and people do not go well together."

"I..I.."

"what?"

"I...I can't believe you would say something sick like that."

"Its the truth. And I know that you love me."

"Never in a million years Jack."

"You don't mean it."

"Why do you say that?" she looked away.

"You won't say it to my face, love." She turned to his face. No words came out. "See?"

"I can so!" she breathed. "I...don't..lllove..yyou"

"Liar!" he teased. She started to walk away. Tears trembling down.

"Oh no no no no no...i didn't mean...come back.." He chased after her. Commodore turned to see this. He hide himself in his commands.

What a spectacle...he told himself.

Hermione turned towards him. "You don't get it do you?"

"Get what?" he held her hands. She didn't resist.

"You think its a game or something."

"No I.."

"Let me finish please."

"All right. Go ahead."

"You think that by getting me to say will make you the better person. But it won't."

"You're good at that."

"Thanks." she blushed. "As I was saying." the pink on her face went away. "Truth is. I'll let you win this one. I love you, Jack. And I can't help it. I don't want to be with anyone, but you." The word he waited for came, but he couldn't play the hiding game he played with his wit. She stared into his eyes. He pulled her in closer for a kiss. Everyone faded away like last time their lips met in this way.

"I love you Hermione. And we will make those things we said on the island come true." He kissed her neck. "I promise, love" She smiled. Their souls were finally set free.

AN: Ok...announcement time. There will be 2 things. A sequel and a wedding! Yay! Please Read and review. Omg...65 review...i am soo loved -tear tear--grabs tissue and uses it!-