CHAPTER 6: SECRET LONGING
Jack was steering the ship towards Tortuga. He hasn't been there in a few months, maybe Giselle and Scarlett would be there. Jack exhaled a thoughtful sigh as he took out his compass.
"Now, what do I want most?" Jack muttered to the compass as the arrow spun wildly around. It landed towards Elizabeth, again. "Stop it, Jack! She would never love you." Jack sadly whispered to himself as he stared at Elizabeth.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth leaned on the wooden railing of the familiar ship. She sighed as the wind blew sea air on her face.
"The wind feels good, doesn't it?" Gibbs said as he walked up to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, startled by Gibbs, replied "Yes, and it's perfect for when one is deep in thought."
"Ah, lass, that is true. But is also good to speak about one's thoughts. Now, what ye thinkin' about?" Gibbs knew Elizabeth since she was a child and loved her like a daughter.
"Nothing particular" Elizabeth lied. In fact, she was thinking about Jack. He was there for her when Will wasn't. He took Molly as his own. He was deep down a great man. He was what she wanted. 'Stop it, Elizabeth. A pirate's first and only love is the sea. Besides, I killed him. How can he love someone like that?'
"Alright, lass." Gibbs wasn't convinced. "Well, if ye need someone to talk to, I'll be here." Gibbs said as he turned and walked away.