Here it is everyone! The chapter known as "Lust" ooooh. Exciting. The first half of the two chapters will be mostly Molly having a rather interesting convo in her mind. The second half will get more to the lusty part of it…
I did a "Jack" today when I got on the bus, first I sorta tripped onto the buss then I stumbled around and kicked a bottle across the bus before I finally managed to show the driver my pass. It must have looked hilarious. I also ran across the street like Jack being chased by the cannibals for my best friend Sam's entertainment. The things I do for a laugh… honestly. And in the spirit of laugh-osity I shall inform you that I tried to make this chapter a bit more humorous. More of a reflection on my life that the others.
PS- Just thought I'd mention, I did not make the "Pixie" line up. I said it to my friend Corey at one point. Very un-cool. But then again my brains always go on holiday when I talk to guys.
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Lust.
What you want and what you're given are two very different things…
It had been a full five minutes since Jack left the cabin and Molly was still unable to will her legs to move. She just sat, completely in shock over what had happened. She was partly infuriated and partly euphoric and definitely confused. Then there was the not-so-small problem that the compass wasn't working.
Unfortunately I think it's working just fine. Molly thought inwardly. And that's not good news…
She finally managed to stand, though her knees still felt like jelly. She wobbled out onto the deck, jamming her hat onto her head. Storm clouds were building to the east and they formed a gray band across the sky. Molly's hand went to her neck as she instinctively began to work out a non-existent crick. She could almost feel Jack's hands.
Pirates don't fall in love. She reminded herself for what seemed like the hundredth time in day. Pirates don't form attachments.
So? He's a pirate too.
Exactly.
He fancies Elizabeth though.
Does he really?
Look… little shoulder angel…devil, conscience… whatever. Could you just leave me alone?
No.
Yes.
No.
Yes!
No!
Yes!
No!
Honestly!
Now is that any way to speak to a water god?
Molly gasped and quickly recovered.
Pirate.
Yes, of course. The god's voice echoed in Molly's mind.
Somehow you're not as eloquent as I'd have thought…
You're a pirate. Aquarius said in an amused voice. You're not supposed to understand big words, but with the proper use of 'eloquent' I stand corrected.
What do you want?
I'm here to help you figure out what you want.
Good Lord! Why does everyone keep thinking I'm an indecisive ninny? I know what I want!
Oh?
Yes! I want to get rid of this damned curse and then find my mutinous crew. I've got it all figured out.
You're lying.
No.
Yes.
No!
Yes!
Look, let's not start this again eh?
Sparrow's compass isn't working is it?
How would I know? Molly grinned.
I'm an all-powerful water god but that was a mental image I didn't need.
You're welcome.
Yes, well back to my point; Sparrow's compass isn't pointing the right way is it?
Molly bit back a laugh.
Banish lustful thoughts.
Aye, Aye!
Open the compass.
Molly hesitated.
What are you afraid of?
Nothing! Molly snapped, whipping open the compass. The needle swung around and pointed south-west. Sure enough, right through Jack, who was on the other side of the ship talking with Gibbs and Elizabeth. Jack saw Molly looking at him and flashed her a grin. Molly jumped and looked away, quickly putting away the compass even though she was sure Jack had seen her looking quizzically at it.
What do you think I should throw into the sea? This thing, or him?
Aquarius laughed. You don't want to lose either!
Lie.
Then why'd the compass that supposedly points to 'your hearts desire' go straight to him?
He's not my hearts desire! I only desire him a little…
Obviously you desire him more than finding me… I'm hurt.
Yeah well… I… He…
Can't come up with an excuse can you Molly?
Maybe I just need to think a little!
My how the mighty have fallen…
What's that supposed to mean?
I'm not going to answer that. Aquarius said flatly. Anyways, being ethereal with you is like banging your head against a wall. I'll just spell it out for you; you love Jack.
Blasphemy! I don't!
Molly… forget what happened between you and Benjamin…
It wasn't my fault! I know!
Then why can't you let it go and admit you fancy the noble-ish captain of the Black Pearl?
Because I don't.
Uh-huh. And how many times have you snogged him? Aquarius asked dryly.
Twice…
Three times actually.
What?
The time you got drunk. You snogged him then.
Blimey…
That's what I said.
Okay, so I snogged him a few times! I'm a pirate! He's a pirate! We love to snog!
Need I mention that you also have a tattoo in a dead language in your wrist marking you guilty of the "Envy" sin? Envy of one Elizabeth Swann more like.
Don't start with that.
Why not? I need to convince you to put your mortal affections on the table for Sparrow so that you know how to find me! It's true, you were jealous of the attraction between Elizabeth and Jack.
Maybe…
Now we're getting somewhere!
He fancies Elizabeth… I-I could never…
You need to tell him that you love him, find him attractive, fancy him, rate him, are keen, see a mutually-beneficial relationship in the near future. Take your pick! The possibilities are endless!
"Tell who you love him?"
"Oh bugger!"
Good luck!
Jack was standing right behind Molly, she could feel his breath on her neck.
"Um, nothing… just… babbling nonsense!"
Jack raised his eyebrows. His brown eyes danced with amusement. It made Molly melt.
"I um… I was just talking to myself and… well there is in fact a bit of a fly in le ointment when it comes to your… your compass…"
"Oh?" Jack said. "Mind if I take a look?"
"Um… well see that's the problem… is I don't really want you to…"
"Why not? I'll forgive you if your 'hearts desire' happens to be Norrington. Can't see why anyone would desire him but I'll still forgive you."
"It's not… It's not Norrington… actually…" She finished lamely.
"Gibbs?"
"Good God no!" Molly said a little louder than she meant to. She smiled apologetically and looked back at Jack.
"Well let's have it then!" He said.
Molly sighed and took out the compass. She opened it so Jack couldn't see it and sure enough the needle sprang in his direction.
"See… see… the problem is… that…" Molly hesitated. "The compass it um… how can I put this? It keeps… going in your… general direction when I look at it…" Molly feigned a very confused look as she opened the compass properly to allow Jack to see the needle. "So unless you are Aquarius… I think something is… well… screwy."
Jack smiled and put his arm around Molly.
"I am deeply flattered luv." He said.
"By screwy… I mean… I mean that… I-I know you fancy Elizabeth and all, but I… um I see a futurely attractive rate in the near mutual… also I am a pixie."
Jack looked at Molly like she was mad. She laughed nervously.
Stop laughing now! Her brain told her, she forced herself to close her mouth.
"What I mean to say," She said after a moment. "Is that I really quite fancy you. I would also like to clear up that I am not a pixie."
Jack didn't say anything. He just grinned and took the compass out of Molly's hands; he closed it and put it in his pocket.
"The pixie is mutual Miss Winters."
"Molly." She whispered before their lips met again in a passionate kiss that would have given a kiss from Will and Elizabeth a run for its money as they stood on the deck of the Pearl, uncaring at who was watching them,
And in fact, someone was.
"Will! Will look!" Elizabeth motioned to Molly and Jack.
"Well Jack seems to have gotten Molly out of that awful mood!" Will smiled at his wife.
"Miss Winters ain't doin' such a bad job keepin' cap'n Jack happy by the look of it!" Ragetti piped up.
"Land ho!" Came the call from the crow's-nest.
Jack and Molly parted, Jack looked at the crew who were all standing around and waiting for orders.
"Well you know how it works! Off you go then!"
They all scurried off and Jack kissed Molly again before he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards his cabin.