*Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia, or any of its characters. Just the ideas and what I am writing.
*Author's note: Different chapters may be different content ratings. And, feedback is always welcome. So I know whether to keep going or not.
*Pairing/Shipping: Pirate EnglandxReader
The glittering, shining stars that illuminated the night sky soon faded into nothing, while the sun ascended from its slumber from under the horizon to welcome a new day for all those who had been waiting impatiently for its return. On this new day, however, a few stray Stratus clouds trotted along the skyline; which is no cause for worry since they only provide shade and no oncoming rain or storms.
After having a sleepless night of tossing and turning, you practically jump up out of your bed at the first sign of light; welcoming the sun's rays that dance through your window and into your room. The sun's light fills your room with warmth and hope of having a beautiful day and a chance to see the captain again. You felt so giddy and excited for the first time in a long time that you thought your heart would just burst out of your chest and run.
You quickly make your bed and change into your tavern clothes getting ready and making sure everything is in order; leaving nothing undone or out of place. After tidying up, you start out of your room and into the small hallway that leads to the downstairs tavern. Just when you thought you had it all together you had a sudden thought of how you would try to have a nice little chat with him. Unfortunately you covered your face in your hands, blushing at the thought of what he might conjure up and say; smirking all the while of course while he said it.
Down in the kitchen Mrs. Madeleine was already up and preparing all the necessary food for the day. Along with making a list of some needed items, again. Since pirates were hungry creatures apparently. One other tavern girl was up and putting the chairs down in the pub. She was a year younger than you and full of energy like yourself. However, she was too busy setting up that side of the room for you to have a quick conversation with. Mrs. Madeleine caught sight of you and grabbed her list.
"Here now," she said handing you the small, wadded paper, "take this and the money and go buy the necessary provisions. Got it?" Grinning as she did so.
You took the paper and nodded slowly while doing so. "Yes ma'am." And left the pub and looking at the list on the small paper.
You stood there outside the pub and seemed to me in a daze, when actually you were just trying to memorize it, and keep your mind off a certain man. However, it just seemed impossible. What was it about him that kept intriguing you? You tried to shrug it off and started walking down the small road that led to many different bazaars and inside shops.
Right after you left two different shops, you looked at your list again to see what last few items you needed. You gave the list a queer look and scratched your head, and started to proceed to walk. But, right when you did so, you bumped into someone and immediately froze and lifted your eyes up to meet the person's eyes. Green eyes that had a twinkle in them were peering down at you and a broad smile spread across his face. You felt so embarrassed and your face was surely showing so. You accidentally dropped your bags, feeling beyond flustered for meeting him before he came to the tavern.
His grin only grew wider and his eyes beamed brighter as he said, "Good mornin' luv. I missed ye too." And proceeded to chuckle, seeing the sight you were at the moment.
You didn't know what to say, or at least, say anything that would not make you look more humiliating than you already were.
You scurried furiously to try and grab the bags you dropped on the ground, but the captain only shooed your hands away as he bent down to picked them up for you. You did not know what to think for having him be this kind and hoping he wasn't expecting something outrageously perverted later. Although in your head, you probably would not mind him doing that. After he picked them both up and was an inch away from your face.
"And wha' else do ye 'ave to get luv?" He said curiously, trying to scan the sheet that was right within his line of sight to see your nice, lovely chest. "Some rum I hope" grinning as he said this.
"Ahh, errr," you said nervously, looking flustered and having the paper shake in your hands, "kinda," you managed to squeak out some.
He opened his mouth and bit down on the paper, grinning and eyeing it while he was doing so. Then stood straight up, turned his head to the right, and proceeded to the next shop and entered; bags in tow. You were quite dumfounded as to why he was doing this. Boredom maybe, but it was quite interesting to see him do anything at this point.
After he walked into the shop, you scurried to the entrance and stayed behind the outside door with it open just a bit; peeking inside to watch him. He was looking around the shop with his eyes, turned his head a few times in different directions, then looked straight forward and walked up to the counter to the grungy looking man who stood broad shouldered behind it.
The old, grungy man had his hands folded under his chest and just looked at Captain Kirkland in a curious way. The Captain just stood there and made the widest grin he could with the folded, tattered paper in his mouth.
"Aye? And what be you wantin?" The old grungy man said lifting an eyebrow and pursing his lips.
"I be wantin' some sugar, sugar", he said, giving the old man a deviant grin and narrowing his eyes.
If the paper had not been in his mouth, he probably would have blown the old gizzard a kiss; just to be a saucebox. It was just in his nature to be one who teases in his every waking moment.
"Oh I be givin' ye some sugar, buttercup. Me fist has been gettin' kinda lonely from not being able to touch a fair maiden such as yerself", he said with a sound laugh; getting some special sugar from behind the counter and putting it in a bag for him. "Care to make a new li'l friend luv?" He said, holding out his hand for the captain to pay him.
"This li'l fair maiden be too innocent for a old fossil like yerself big boy," Arthur chuckled as he gave the money to the old man and picked up the bag with one of his arms.
The old man laughed and replied, "I'll show ye a big boy when I toss me britches off to show ye what I have. Just don't be passing out on me. You'll excite him more".
Arthur only beamed a grin and started heading for the door. You noticed he was walking back towards you so you moved to the side of the door, so not to be seen. But, before he pulled the door open, he looked back at the old man and grinned once more. The old man just kept an eyebrow lifted, as if waiting for the captain to speak.
"I'll miss ye too sugar buns", he said smiling, and blew him a kiss as best he could with the paper still in his mouth. Then he proceeded out the door.
The seasoned man just burst out with laughter at the ridiculous face Captain Kirkland had made in trying to present to him before leaving with all those bags in tow. He definitely would remember this. The captain seemed like a fetch maid at the given moment. After he left the shop and closed the door he noticed you were standing beside the doorway with a bit of a blushed face.
"And what be makin' ye that color luv? Having dirty thoughts of innocent me?" He said with a mischievous smile.
You only flushed more and covered the sides of your face with both hands from his remark.
"N-no," you stammered, "nothing of the sort!"
"Aww, and why not? I'm too innocent of a fair maiden aren't I?" He chuckled. "Anything else on here we need getting'?"
You started to finally understand that strange since of humor he's been using and replied, "Yeah, sure. Too innocent for me."
He only snickered from you finally saying something that was not too bashful.
You reached to take the piece of paper from his mouth, but not before having to tug it away since he obviously liked teasing you and making your face turn rosy. You glanced at the paper and only had the outside bazaar to go to on your way back. You just needed a few more vegetables and fruit and that would be that. As you both started for that direction, you still could not help but wonder why he was helping you, or out this early in the first place and just gave a quick glance at him from the side of your eye.
Just when you had glanced he simultaneously had glanced over down at you and just gave a small grin. You quickly moved your eyes back straight and kept them forward. You both reached the last shop you had to go too and of course, dear captain could not contain himself in turning your face even redder.
He walked up to the stand with you right behind him looking at what to get. The stand was full of freshly picked vegetables and delicious fruits. While you were busy picking out what you needed you, Arthur suddenly leaned near you and held up a banana to you.
"Does me nanner look good to ye luv?" He said with a smirk.
You felt like you were about to die at that question since the bazaar owner gave a slight chuckle. The only face you could make at the time was a bewildered and dumbfounded expression before find a reply to say.
"It's a bit small and soft, luv", you replied; trying to keep a straight face but barely able to.
You turned your head the other way and covered your mouth with one free hand and started to giggle a bit. The captain made a pitiful face and stuck out his upper lip, leaning more on you.
"Awww, I told ye luv, not in front of others. Ye know I be a bit sensitive", he replied.
"Then don't be showing me your small nanner in public then", you said back without missing a beat.
"Then what about this nice firm cumber?" He said holding up a cucumber in front of your face.
You just gave him an unimpressed, straight face and replied, "Too big and hard."
At that time, the owner held his massive belly and just starting laughing. He could not believe you two this early in the morning. Captain Arthur just looked at you, impressed that you had said something at all instead of just shying away and staying in your shell. Though, your shyness is what intrigued him the most, he liked seeing this side of you very much.
The sun was gliding faster and faster up over the horizon while you two were both making your way back to the tavern. You had really enjoyed having his company around for some strange reason. He did not seem the same like other pirates; though I'm sure Mrs. Madeleine had something to do with how he behaved in general. Although, how he acted on his ship and out at sea were completely different you were sure. But for now, you just wanted to enjoy his company before the busy day ahead.
He opened the tavern door for you and both of you walked towards the kitchen door. The Captain busted through the kitchen door, almost giving Mrs. Madeleine a heart attack at his sudden intrusion.
"Oh Mrs. M, yer lil tavern girl here tried to take advantage of poor lil ol me", he said all dramatically and innocently.
Mrs. Madeleine only looked at him bewildered for a moment before laughing.
"As if you'd ever be the innocent one lad," she said taking the food from him. "The day you become the innocent victim is when Davey Jones gets his wings."
He made a pitiful face towards her trying to act all untainted. She only laughed at him and waved him off and went back to her task.
"A'ight then, I be leaving for a bit. I'll be back in a little while and lil ol me better get some good food," he said winking while disappearing through the kitchen doors.
You turned back to Mrs. Madeleine only to find her about to die from laughter as she was kneading the dough for the days bread. You had no idea what you were about to get into from here on out.