A Sparrow's Medallion by EvilPrincessMelphis

Welcome to chapter 2. Thank you for your kind review williz and to anyone else who's been reading this story. The italics indicate the song lyrics. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 2

I woke up before Jack did. A dream had woken me up. I can't recall many of the details. I just remembered a man with black hair trying to seduce me. It wasn't Jack, that much I know. The dream was a little intense, that I didn't want to go to sleep to have more dreams.

Jack appeared to sleep soundly. As much as I wanted to touch his cheek or move his hair, I refrained from it. I didn't want to accidentally wake him. Quietly I rummaged through some trunks trying to find something else to wear.

I found white shirts, black pants and bottles of rum. The clothes smelled of the ocean and rum. Finding the bathroom I changed. The pants and shirt were a little big for me. I found a red bandanna in a pocket of the pants.

I rolled the sleeves of the shirt up and used the bandanna as a belt for the pants. I would've loved to see myself in a mirror and to show Elizabeth my new look.

After rebraiding my ponytail I went out on the deck. It was still early; the sun hadn't completely risen in the sky. All seemed quiet on deck.

"A pirate's life for me," I whispered.

Turning from my view of the ocean I saw Will," Good morning Will. About last night, if I said anything that upset you, I'm sorry."

"What are you talking about?"

"About Liz not being the person you think she is."

"It's ok Gwyn, you were just looking out for Elizabeth."

"I still feel horrible about it. Liz is like family to me, she means a lot to me and I can understand she means a lot to you too."

"She does," he said in a soft tone," From the moment I first saw her."

"Love at first sight huh?"

"Yes."

"That hasn't happened to me. How did you two meet?"

Will had told me that pirates had attacked the ship he was on when he was a little boy. When the crew rescued him, Elizabeth had watched over him. Ever since then they had been friends.

My story was not as impressive. During class one day I shared my book with her. There were no ships, pirates or the saving of anyone's life. It held no adventurous aspect to it.

"Gibbs this is Gwyn. Gwyn this is Jack's first mate, Gibbs."

"Aye, I remember the feisty young lass from last night."

I blushed out of embarrassment. What a first impression I made. Honestly, who in their right mind would try to threaten a crewful of pirates without back up? Other than me of course.

"Hi."

"How can we help you Gibbs?"

"Jack isn't up is he?"

"Not when I came out here. He might still be."

"Could you check on him lass?"

"I guess," was my uncertain reply.

Slowly I made my way back to Jack's cabin. When there was no response from my knocks I walked inside. Jack was not in the room. My only assumption that he was in the bath…room.

Jack had emerged from the bathroom in nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist. I'm standing there goggle and wide eyed, staring at his chest. It was a very nice chest, scars and all. I shouldn't stare but I can't control myself.

Jack is looking at me his mouth fixed in a very big grin. God, I'm speechless. Keep breathing, slowly look away. Oh but it's such a wonderful chest! When will I ever see one of those again?

" Yes luv?"

I found myself looking down at the floor," G-Gibbs w-wa-wants you I think. Bye."

My mouth had betrayed me. I stuttered in front of him and I'm blushing. My face was so hot. I knew I was red, redder than the reddest tomato on a warm summer evening.

"Wait," Jack said," Are ye alright?"

What a dumb question. Of course not! Not after the sight I just saw. Instead I said," Yeah."

I feel like a total idiot. Could I have been more obvious? I want to slap myself for being such a stupid moron. I shouldn't have come in here.

"Ye look a little flushed."

I would survive as long as I made no direct eye contact," I'm fine, really."

"It is hot in here, isn't it luv?"

What do I say to that? If I say yes I'm pretty sure the towel comes off. I really am not ready for the towel to come off. I can't even handle Jack in only a towel! If I say no though he might ask why I'm flushed, that'll be fun to explain. Only one thing to do: abort mission.

"Bye Jack."

I quickly ran out of there. I couldn't have handled much more.

"Gwyn? You ok?"

"Just fine Will. By the way Jack is up."

"You look very red."

"I really don't want to talk about it."

A subject I hope that can be buried, never to see the light of day ever again. It wasn't going to happen. From the moment I got a good look at Jack I thought he was very sexy. He knows he's sexy too. After what just happened this morning, I doubt he'll let me live this down easily.

"How about you check on Elizabeth?"

Great idea, wonderful idea. I could use a distraction after the mishap in Jack's cabin. Something to temporarily forget my problem and avoid the captain.

When I walked into the cabin Elizabeth shared with Will, she was still slumbering peacefully. How to wake her up? I think I shall sing to her. Nothing too obscene would be a good idea. A song has come into mind. So I started to sing very loudly.

We extort, we pilfer, we flich and sack

Drink up me hearties, yo ho

Maraud and embezzle and even high-jack

Drink up me hearties, yo ho

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

Elizabeth is startled awake," Have you lost your mind Gwyn?!"

"Maybe…did you find it?"

"Don't be ridiculous!"

"But I want to be Gwyn."

"You're driving me crazy!"

"I don't have my license yet."

"You seem high-spirited this morning. Something happen with Jack I should know about?"

"Do you think Jack is attractive?"

Elizabeth is caught off guard," I won't deny he is. What are you getting at?"

"Just checking, I didn't want to be the only one who thinks so."

"What happened?"

"It has officially been labeled the 'Sparrow in a towel' incident."

Elizabeth laughed," That doesn't sound too bad."

"Not if you witnessed it firsthand. Are things going better with Will?"

"No incident like that has occurred yet. Where is Will anyway?"

"On deck, we were having a friendly chat. Hurry up and change, I want to go eat!"

"Fine."

I left Elizabeth to change. I came out humming a tune. I flashed Will a smile. Jack was not out here, much to my relief. I'm not ready to face him again.

"Liz will be out soon."

When Elizabeth came, Will led us to the galley. Most of the crew was already seated. Jack and Gibbs were absent. Not for long.

Elizabeth had no problem with the seating arrangements. She sat between Will and me. Me, on the other hand, was less than thrilled. The other person I sat next to was Jack.

Breakfast was mostly quiet with whispers among the crewmembers. Most were staring at me.

"Jack?"

"That's Captain Jack luv," he corrected me.

"Captain, how did you come upon such a fine vessel as the Black Pearl?"

"This Pearl use to belong to me father. He gave it to me."

I nodded, not really fascinated at all. I was just trying to be polite, start some small talk.

"What about you luv?"

"What about me?"

"Tell me something about you."

"Well my full name is Gwyndolyn Jordan. I have an older sister and a younger brother. My mom handles people's taxes and my dad works at a computer company."

"Computer company?"

"Don't worry about it."

"Never been on a ship before luv?"

"Not of this size, it was a ferry. I don't know much about ships anyway."

"I'll teach ye if you're interested."

The atmosphere was loosening up. Jack's crewmembers were talking louder than when breakfast started. A small laugh escaped Elizabeth, causing Will to smile. Those two looked so cute together.

As the breakfast dishes were being cleared from the table Jack asked," Would you like the grand tour now luv?"

I looked at Elizabeth, she smiled at me. Since she didn't seem to mind I nodded. I followed Jack outside.

I spent the rest of the morning with Jack walking around his ship. The incident from earlier was not mentioned at all. I did ask Jack a question, one that has been on my mind.

"Captain?"

"Aye luv?"

"Who's Scarlett?"

I didn't think it was such a bad question. Jack kind of gave me a very weird look. If Jack didn't want to answer he could've just said so. It's not my fault the man talks in his sleep. Certainly no reason to put me to work in the galley.

The cook was called Cookie. Cookie was not a bad guy, if anything more like a big teddy bear of a man. He told me he had plenty of sisters in his family. For Cookie he considered me as another little sister.

Thinking of me as a sister he gave me some brotherly advice," Be careful around the captain. He's the worst kind of womanizer. Don't get me wrong I respect the captain a lot but he's charmed many women and broken many hearts. Guard yours Gwyn."

It was nighttime, the ship had gotten quieter. I stood on the deck, my hands resting on the railing. I was thinking about Cookie's words.

"Luv?"

My eyes left the sky, staring into Jack's beautiful chocolate orbs," Hmm?"

Part of me would love to just give into Jack's charms. Another part wanted to fight; afraid that giving in will hurt me later.

"Ye alright?"

I groaned and made a face," Something at dinner definitely didn't agree with me," Jack only grinned at me," Well I'm glad one of us takes joy in my pain."

"Gwyn, you're definitely not from around here."

For now I'm going to fight Jack's charm. How long will I last? God only knows.