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Chapter Four

Waking up several hours later, I felt disoriented and sick from falling asleep upset. Sitting up, I realized that I had fallen asleep with my clothes on. Like it would really matter here, but I still felt self-conscious.

Stretching, I walked over to the cupboard that was in the corner of my room and began rummaging around in it. Sure enough, whoever was in here last had a whole bunch of clothes. Finding a fresh pair, I took off my old clothes and donned the new ones. Oddly enough, they fit perfectly.

As I was admiring myself in the mirror, I heard the door open softly. In the mirror, I caught Will's image. I sighed and turned around to face him. I was still upset with him for how he behaved up on deck.

Will studied me intently. "You've found yourself some new clothes."

I lifted my chin defiantly. "Yes, I did. You would expect clothes if everybody on this ship died of starvation."

Will nodded and came over to me. I could say that he wanted to say something but he was struggling to say the right words. But still, I wasn't going to let him off the hook just yet. I still wanted him to know that I was still upset with him.

"Listen, Elizabeth. I just wanted to say that I am sorry for what I have done. I must seem like an idiot to you," Will said finally.

"That still doesn't forgive for what you have done," I stated simply. I turned to look back in my mirror. "You've done everything to push my limits lately."

"And for that, I am sorry," Will said, resting a hand on my shoulder. "I promise I'll make it up to you."

I spun around. "And when will that be, Will? We haven't actually spent quality time together. I don't even if you still love me."

I immediately regretted my words. I went over to his side and tried to give him a hug, but he pulled away.

"I'm so sorry, Will. I've just been so stressed lately. Please forgive me," I said, touching his arm.

Will said something, his expression deep in thought. Inwardly I beat myself up. How could we be so stupid and push each other over the limits? We seriously needed a vacation.

"Maybe we just need to stay away from each other for a while," Will said slowly.

"And how would you propose to do that?" I exclaimed angrily. "There are only so many places we can be on this ship."

Will sighed. "That's true. But anything's possible."

I felt my heart breaking. This was only getting worse, not better. And I didn't have any control over it at all.

"So this is the end, isn't it?" I asked, feeling tears coming to my eyes. I felt like I was crying all the time now.

Will shook his head. "No, not the end. I just think we need to have some time apart where we won't be breathing down each other's necks and causing grief to so many others."

I breathed slowly. There was no use in getting into an argument right now. Maybe Will was right; we were seeing too much of each other and it was wearing our nerves thin. Then I remembered the advice I had given him just the other day about not leaving me to others' temptations and leaving me alone for too long.

"If you really think it best, Will," I said quietly. "But I don't want to be far away if something happens to you. I would never forgive myself."

For once, Will finally smiled. Wrapping his arms around me, he gave me a big hug. Strangely, I felt comfort in his arms still. Maybe we were all being too stupid.

"I promise you I'll never be far away from you. It's only a temporary thing, this," Will said. "If you ever need anything I'll be there. You just need to come look for me."

I nodded. "Of course. I'm just being a little paranoid, that's all. Please don't worry about me for nothing."

Will laughed. "I'll try not to."

Without saying another word, he left my room and closed the door behind him. I shook my head, trying to get out of my depressed state. There was no use being upset over nothing. After all, we had to go save the famous Captain Jack Sparrow and I'm sure he wouldn't want us all bickering for nothing.

Finding the energy to move, I walked over to the door and headed down the corridor. There was one thing that Will was right about and that was the ship. Something didn't feel right about it.

Abruptly, I felt a hand clamp tightly around my mouth. Terrified, I struggled hopelessly against my captor, but the grip never loosened. Finally stopping my struggles, I stood loosely in his grip, trying to regain my breath. At last, after several moments, the man finally spoke.

"Elizabeth, you need to get off this ship as fast as you can. They'll come for you if you don't," he said hoarsely.

My eyes widened in surprise. It couldn't be who I thought it was, was it? Turning my head ever slightly. I saw the unmistakably hat and bandanna on his head. It was Jack Sparrow.

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Author's Note: Sorry for the lack of updates, I gone all day yesterday and didn't have time to write a chapter. Hope no one was severally disappointed, it would make me sad. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I hope you keep reading. I'll update when I can. Thanks to those who've reviewed, I really appreciate it. Hope you keep reading and don't forget to review, it makes the writer happy!