Chapter 2: Bad Habit

Elizabeth quickly walked over the gang plank, almost tripping on the way. As soon as she stepped onto the deck of the Pearl, she felt different, almost as if she felt secure and at home.

Jack laughed at Elizabeth's fumble and said, "Luv, no need to hurry we're just-"

Suddenly, Jack felt a warm embrace around his torso. Confused, he looked down and saw Elizabeth smiling ear to ear; putting her cheek roughly against is chest. Jack smiled and returned the hug, slightly patting her on the back. "Lizzie darling, not sure that this is the time to show such emotions, 'specially because our crews are standing in front of us." Elizabeth quickly stopped and took 2 steps back, straitening her jacket, trying to pull herself together. Redness was clearly on her cheeks.

"So nice to see you again Captain Sparrow, weather's been acting up a bit, no?"

Elizabeth you idiot, haven't seen this man for 5 years and all you can talk about is the weather!

Smirking, Jack said "I've been noticing it too luv, shall we continue our conversation in my quarters?" Jack gestured her towards the captain's cabin.

"That would be nice," she said quietly. She hastily walked into the familiar room, Jack following her.

Closing the door behind him, Jack lazily sat in his desk chair, propping his legs up on his desk and swiftly grabbing a half empty rum bottle nearby. After swallowing a good amount and put the bottle down, he noticed that his guest was still standing near the door, looking nervous. "You can sit down, if you like," he laughed while looking at a chair beside him.

Suddenly coming out of her thoughts she mumbled sorry and sat down slowly. Jack noticed how uncomfortable she was and asked "Darling, surely I am not making you nervous?" She didn't reply.

"Lizzie?"

Shaking her head she said "Sorry Jack, I'm just thinking about something, but never mind that, how have you been?" She felt at ease.

"I've been alright ever since I got the Pearl back, pillaged a few coins here and there," He said proudly.

"Back? Don't tell me that you had lost it to Barbossa again!" She laughed.

Jack dropped his grin and said smugly "Luv, it's not my fault. The man I appointed to watch me ship had gotten himself drunk, and I was…occupied at the moment. That bloody bastard Barbossa had taken me ship and me crew!" Jack reasoned.

Elizabeth rolled her eyes in amusement and said "Whatever you say Jack." Jack frowned.

"Well what's important is I've got her back now," Jack said while getting up and walking towards the window. "I've been hearing news about you, looks like you've become a real pirate lass, eh? Jack said trying to change the subject.

"Look jack, I'm sorry that I left you to the kraken. Although it was the only way out, I should have never stooped so low. I'm just really, really sorry."

Jack looked at her surprised and noticed tears were swelling up in eyes. She quickly looked down and blushed. "Luv, it's in the past, you did what was right by you," he put his hand tenderly on her shoulder, "You know, you should really get rid of that bad habit o' yours."

Elizabeth jerked her head up and knitted her eyebrows. "What are talking about?"

"Apologizin' all the time like you do. Pirates don't really have that trait luv," Jack replied, trying to cheer her up.

"Sor-˝ Elizabeth smiled. "It's just the way I've been brought up in Port Royal."

"Well, we're not in Port Royal are we?" Jack questioned while stepping closer to Elizabeth, almost touching her. "You are allowed to enjoy other activities now that you are a pirate." Elizabeth slowly looked into his dark eyes and smiled. Taking a step back and rolling her eyes, she replied "Jack, don't you start with me." Jack stepped closer to her again.

"Start what?" Jack said seductively.