Chapter 9: With You

I fluttered my eye lids open to suddenly cover them by the bright warm sun. I took a minute to get used to the bright light. I sat up to look at my surroundings, which looked very familiar. The waterfall, the smooth rock I would lay upon, the palm trees; our little heaven. I knew where I was and that put my mind to ease. But I could not really recall what happened, my memory was blurry. All I remember is asking Calypso to help me, so I can be with him. Forever.

Then, I realised what that required...to be human. I started to feel myself, my upper body the same, like any other young woman. Then, my hand traveled down...down. I felt something smooth and silky, like my skin from my upper body. I looked down to see two...legs.

"Oh my god". I whispered to myself as I touched my small toes. Five on each foot...perfect. I gasped when I noticed that my lower body was exposed, thankfully my upper body was covered by my bodice.

I look around to see if there was anything I can cover myself with. But nothing to my dismay.

"Narissa"! My stomach fluttered when I heard his rich velvet voice. "Narissa"!

I paniced...where do I hide? I cannot let him see me half naked! I quickly dive into the water and wait for him to come in sight.

"Narissa"!

"I am here". I replied trying to sound as calm and relaxed as I could.

He fiinally came into sight from the endless palm trees. He looked breathtaking, like he always does in his Admiral uniform. The green of the palm trees reflected in the green of his eyes, making my breath stop.

"Are you alright, you sound as if you were losing me". I smiled at him as I swam over to the edge he was sitting by.

"I just wanted to see you. I couldn't take you out of my thoughts". He reached in the water to take hold of my hand and brought it up to his lips to kiss it like he always does.

"I couldn't either...you are constantly in mine". I replied sweetly. We looked into eachothers eyes for about a minute. I could still see the despair and pain in his. But soon that will all change, because I will make sure to rid him of Elizabeth Swann forever. I will rid him of that poison.

"Are you alright, you seem a bit uneasy". James cupped my face into his hand.

"I am alright. Its just that I am happy you keep coming back". I began to tear up. I am in so deep now...there is no turning back.

"I will always be back to you...just know that". James lowered his lips to mine and kissed me with so much sweetness that for the first time I felt my knees buckle. We broke apart when I clinged to his neck tightly. "Narissa, are you sure"?

"Yes, yes". I replied as I let go. "What would you say if I...I could be with you the entire day"?

"That would make me entirely happy, but how is it possible"?

"Would you be really happy"? I gave him an innocent look followed by a pout on my pink lips to lure him in.

"Yes. I always want to be with you".

"If I show you something, you promise not question me about how it happened".

"Yes, what is it"? James was growing impatient.

"Um...first do this for me, take off your coat, and turn to face the other way...please, love". I replied as I lightly kissed him. He furrowed his brows, but obliged to my wishes.

I slowly got out of the water, while making sure he didn't turn around. I tried to balance myself, it was surprisingly hard to walk. Humans make it seem so easy.Quickly I picked up his coat and draped it over my body. Luckily it was long enough to cover my lower part, for I was very petite. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves as to how he might react.

"You can turn around now". I said as I looked down to make sure my body was completely covered.

James turned slowly, a bit afraid of what he might see. But as soon as he layed eyes on me, his eyes widened with delight. His eyes traveled from the top of my head to the tips of my toes.

"How did...did you"-

"Shh". I came closer to him placing my finger to his lips. "You promised not to question me...remember". I took his hand and wrapped it around my waist, he smirked as I did make sure his hand was tightly wrapped. "Besides, its better this way. Just as long as we are together, don't you agree"?

He nodded and kissed me again more passionately. My hand traveled down his shoulders, while his hand was tangled with my wet hair. He was distracting me, because I didn't even feel him pick me up into his arms. I pushed his lips away from mine when I noticed I was not on the ground.

"What are you doing"? I asked breathlessly.

"Taking you to my home, so we can get dried off before you become ill and get you some warm clothes". James said as he started to walk towards the outside of the rainforest.

"But, what if someone sees me like this, what will they say about you"? I asked

"Right. Well, wait here I will go get a carriage. Can you wait until I comeback, I promise not to take long". James gently put me down.

"I will wait as long as it takes knowing I will end with you". I smiled. He smirked and kissed the top of my head.

I beamed inside with joy. I finally get to be with him...