A/N: Finally we can all get back to the story, chappie 11 that is! I just finished my Book report, so I have all the time in the world! Here you go then!
-/-/- Elizabeth -/-/-
Slowly Elizabeth could feel the world around her becoming more tangible. The darkness that had been consuming her was fading hastily away, making Elizabeth stronger with every passing minute. Finally her sense of sight was returning to her and she blinked away the last bits of darkness from her world.
"Jack?" Jack, whom had temporarily turned his head to look at the candle's light now suddenly jerked his head back to look at Elizabeth for the first time since she had set his doom in place. Elizabeth couldn't believe she was finally looking into Jack's eyes again; she couldn't believe he was actually with her after so long a time. She felt Jack's hand grasp her own comfortingly. Against her will she felt a tear spring to her eyes and tried painstakingly to blink it away. Jack noticed this and gently reached over to wipe the tear off of her eye lash.
"Jack, I am sorry." Elizabeth managed just as more tears threatened to roll down her slightly pink cheeks. Jack sighed understandingly and tried to sooth the pitiful creature before him. "I know…" He softly said and before she knew it, she was being cradled in his arms. Jack's touch alone made Elizabeth feel better, and slowly the tears subsided. After a few moment's time she slowly pulled away and rested her head on the pillow again, the candle light illuminating her face, making her tear stained cheeks glow in the darkness of the room. Jack smiled sweetly and put his hand on her forehead. "Your fever has gone down." For a moment Elizabeth could see the longing in his gaze, and thought he would for sure move down and kiss her, but no. Jack took in a small breath, regaining control of himself, and Elizabeth watched as he got up from his chair and headed for the door. He slowly turned his head and, still smiling, said, "Get some rest." She smiled in return and after watching him open the door and disappear onto the deck outside, she rolled over on her side and closed her eyes, allowing darkness to claim her once more. Except this darkness wasn't the consuming type that ate and ate at you until there was nothing left, it was the type that allowed your mind to rest and ponder. And she actually felt happy, and was able to relax after a long period of tension.
-/-/- Jack -/-/-
Taking a big deep breath as he walked into the airy breeze of sunset, Jack felt very relieved. Elizabeth was finally coming back to life, and soon she would be able to leave the dreaded confinement of a bed. Jack knew he would hate it if he had to spend such a long amount of time in a bed with nothing to but close his eyes and sleep the days away. Subconsciously reaching for his bottle of rum, Jack gazed out at the sea, calming his flying mind. Upon seeing Elizabeth's eyes Jack hadn't imagined that so many emotions could come to mind at once; it was overwhelming. He hadn't been sure how to react until he saw the tear in her eyes. Then he knew she needed to be comforted and loved more than anything else.
Out on the horizon Jack could see clouds swirling lazily over the sinking orange sun. The calmed him more than even the rum could. As he gazed out over the sea he could see a few sea gulls flying along, two of them side-by-side, the tips of their wings nearly touching after each fluent flap. Seeing thus made a smile appear on Jack's face as he slowly turned and walked towards his cabin.
Next Day
-/-/- Elizabeth -/-/-
Once Elizabeth woke up she simply found her darkened room too dull and boring to stay in. If she could hardly stand one minute after waking up how would she last the whole pointless day? So she slowly leaned forward and swung her feet over the side of the twin sized bed to feel the cold wooden planks beneath her bare feet. The cold sent a shiver up her spine and she shuddered slightly before standing the rest of the way up, yet only to stagger on her unstable feet and fall uselessly back down onto her bed. Surprised at how much balance control she had lost she tried to get up once again, and swayed a little before steadying herself. Excitedly she headed for the door and turned the knob. She walked out onto the deck where the morning air greeted her. Smiling joyously she threw up her hands and spun around a few times, breathing in the coolness.
"Elizabeth?" The voice caused to her to stop abruptly and she quickly turned around, trying to hide the embarrassment that was showing on her face. Her eye brows crinkled up a bit. "Will? I thought…I thought you had left? From what I have heard…" Will flashed a charming smile and stepped nearer to her. "I know…and I did leave. But…I had to come back." Refraining from smiling, Elizabeth frankly introduced the question, "Why?" At seeing her cold glare, Will's smile subsided and some of his self confidence vanished. "I just…had to see you again."
Elizabeth sighed at how selfish Will was being. He was going to put her through more pain just so he could once again try to change her mind when it was already set stiffly into place. "Will…it's over between us. We're through. I already explained everything to you once before; don't make me do it again." She paused to look down, summoning more of her precious strength, "Just leave, Will…" She pleaded before him so. Will tried to keep a straight face as he nodded, and turned around. But suddenly he turned back around and looked long and hard at Elizabeth.
"How could you do this to me? For all this time too…How could you just lead me on for all this time Elizabeth? Did you not love me? I mean…" He stopped for a split second as anger boiled in his eyes, "Tell me, Elizabeth, how do you sleep at night?"
"Mr. Turner." The deep authoritive voice startles both Will and Elizabeth and they both jerked to the side to see Jack Sparrow throwing a cold look at Will, whom had been verbally attacking the already down Elizabeth. Will's jaw dropped slightly askew but he quickly pulled it back up. Elizabeth only grinned ever so slightly at the now embarrassed Will. Jack took another step closer before continuing.
"Mr. Turner, I do believe your ship has sailed. We both know a human man can't swim as fast as a ship can sail." Will raised an eyebrow and glanced out at the sea where only waves swayed softly over eachother. Jack smirked, "That was figurative speech, Will." Will only glared before giving Elizabeth a hateful look and walking away. Elizabeth watched, quite amused, as Will hopped aboard the WAVE RACER, which had been anchored beside the Pearl all the while, and then the ship slowly, moved away through the water.
Jack turned back to Elizabeth with his cocky grin still shining and she let a laugh escape her. "Nicely said." She managed afterwards. Jack chuckled softly and stepped closer to her. "Ms. Swann, I think you are supposed to be in bed rest at the moment." Elizabeth sighed. "But it's so dreadful in that cooped up little place you call a bedroom." Jack used his finger to pull her chin up so that she was looking him straight in the eye. "I don't care how dreadful it is Elizabeth. I don't want you getting sick again." Elizabeth smiled again and slowly she leaned in closer. "Fine then. I'll actually take care of myself." Just as he was about to reply, Elizabeth gave him a quick kiss and then strolled away. Jack blinked as he watched her go and then let a grin play at the corner of his lips. Grinning even bigger he pulled out his rum bottle and took a swig, feeling lighter than a feather.