The next morning we both arose around the same time, Jack first. When I awoke, he was staring at me with eyes that held love, fire, and all that he wanted. I gave him a look that had too early written all over it. I knew that he had 'accidently' woken me up for a reason. I just moaned at him and rolled onto my side of the bed. "C'mon Alex. The sunrise is..."
"Oh shush. It's early. If you don't remember, we were up for at least an extra hour last night." I stuck my head under the pillow as I turned onto my stomach and pinned the pillow down. A shiver traveled down my spine as I closed my eyes and felt his hand rubbing my back through the shirt I was wearing.
"Darling if you want to keep borrowing my shirts then you'll let me show you the sunrise." I peeked at him from my position under the pillow and saw his arms outstreatched as if to carry me. I rolled into them and nestled my head in the crook of his neck.
"I'm not doing this for the shirts you know. I'm doing this so you'll let me sleep."
I groaned as he laughed at me. "I know love. I know."
I watched the Pearl's features as I was carried bridal style onto the deck. The sunrise caught my gaze. The huge ball of fire was red and setting off a glow of purples, oranges, reds, and yellows around it as it sat perfectly in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. "Mmm..." I lay the right side of my face on his left shoulder as I watched it.
"Now isn't that worth waking up early?"
"Mmm... almost." I grinned widely at him.
"Almost?"
"Aye almost." I smiled as his lips hid mine beneath his own.
"Did you just aye?"
"Aye." I grinned at him, knowing he was enjoying seeing me delerious at sunrise.
"You truly are a pirate."
"Have you ever doubted it?"
A laugh escaped me as he pretended to consider it. "Nope." His grin was worth waking up for. "Never." We got lost in another kiss as I woke up slowly.
He started to carry me back to the cabin but I just gave him a look of protest. "I thought it was too early for you?" His face mocked me.
"Oh shush." I laughed as his stomach growled loudly.
Jack rolled his eyes as he sat me down gently and led me to the dining area. We ate in silence. Every once in a while I'd catch him staring into space as he ate, knowing well what he was thinking. "Jack?" Silence answered me. "What are you going to do?" I watched as he ate and then responded, his voice heavy with dread.
"I don't know love."
I took that as a sign to be quiet and we both finished eating. Once more he led me out onto the deck and stopped halfway across the Pearl's deck to face me. I was pulled into his arms and I wrapped my arms around his neck and tried to lay my head on his chest but Jack stopped me. "Look at me darling." I obeyed. "Don't fret on this savvy?"
"Savvy." He slowly smiled at me.
Silence encircled us as we stared at eachother and our surroundings. The crew was either going to eat or going to work and Gibbs was at the wheel, grinning like mad at us. I blushed as I felt Jack's' arms tug at my waist and I turned towards him. I looked into his dark eyes. He was much more than anyone would've thought he'd be. I inched my face closer to his, stopping just to irritate him. When he did speak, I was shocked about the words that left his mouth. "I love you dearie." He too inched his face closer.
"I love you too." I smiled as his mouth collided into mine once more.
He pressed his forehead to mine when we parted and grinned. "You're beautiful" His eyes bore into mine.
I understood what he ment and blushed and looked away. "No I'm not."
"Yes you are love." I didn't argue again. I felt sick and tired suddenly. Jack sensed that. "Alex?"
I looked back up at him and tried to smile. "Mmm?"
"You alright?" Jack looked at me with wide eyes. To me he looked like a four year old that had just gotten a new toy.
"Yes..." I leaned into his chest and closed my eyes. I didn't know what the problem with me was. His arms surrounded me as I slowly drifted off.
I was suddenly weak and needed him for everything. Mabey I was scared of losing him. I didn't know what was wrong with me. Jack didn't seem to mind, considering that he was always getting a kiss to ensure my being alright. Eventually, he found out that I was in pain. Around 5 days after that day, it showed itself. I was standing at the railing, feeling the sea water spraying on me every once in a while and waiting for Jack to sneak up behind me like he normally did. I heard his footsteps coming down from the helm and smiled, preparing myself. A rush of dizziness overcame me and I gripped the rail tightly, closing my eyes. Jack saw this and came up beside me, his right arm around my back. "Alex?"
I opened my eyes and looked at him with heavy eyes. I lifted myself and leaned into him. "Mmm?"
"You're not alright, are you?"
I shook my head. "No... Mmm..." Suddenly my head felt like it was splitting open. I deeply exhaled and closed my eyes.
"C'mon darling." Jack led me to the stairs and helped me sit down. My eyes remained closed. "Alley look at me." Painfully, I lifted my head.
I was deffinatly ill. I assumed it was the flu or something along those lines. "What is it?" I noticed his look of shock.
"I'm not sure, but your eyes are red. I assume it's something related to the flu." His look was stone cold. "You haven't been feeling well since that day when I woke you for the sunrise, have you?"
I knew lying wouldn't do me any good. I just looked at him with sad eyes. Jack's face softened into a sad smile. "I haven't. I didn't want you to worry. With Barbossa and all..."
"Darling." He cupped my cheek and I rested my head in his hand. "Don't ever not tell me. Alright? I'm Captain Jack Sparrow." He flashed his grin. "I can handle it."
"Ahh. Your captain can handle illness but can he handle this fine craftsmenship being torn to peices?" I tried to turn, but failed in doing so. Jack just pulled me into his lap and I gladly rested my head upon his shoulder. I could clearly see who had spoken.
"I think he can." Jack answered for me.
Beckett and Barbossa glared at him. Beckett edged closer. "I don't beleive you're the one I asked."
I gathered all my energy and spoke with anger. "What I want to know is can you deal with being..."
"Alley!" Jack's voice rang out.
Barbossa ignored my comment. "What's the answer Jack?"
"Why do you love this ship so much? Answer me that then you'll get a bloody answer. What do you know about love?"
I tried to continue watching the scene but my body gave up. I closed my eyes and listened. Barbossa gave some long speech with Beckett about who loved who and whatnot and the next thing I knew, Jack was shaking hands with Barbossa. I was sitting alone on the steps. I opened my eyes to see Jack's pistol in my lap. Jack looked at me through the corner of his eyes. I got the message and with shakey hands, I picked up the weapon and aimed it at Beckett. I missed, but I tried Barbossa, who I hit straight in the arm. They glared and Beckett advanced on me as Barbossa stopped him. "Let's go. It's not worth it now." They crossed back over and set sail. "Oh and Jack?" Jack was back by my side, but he turned and looked at the pirate with venom in his eyes. Barbossa laughed as he continued. "Your girl has been infected with a deadly poision." Jack's eyes feel on mine as we both remembered the apple. I had eaten it.
The last thing I saw was Jack holding me as I fell into a coma-like state.
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