Part 14
Will and Jack continued rowing long into the night. Pearl gazed up at the stars, she moved closer to Jack.
"Look at the beautiful stars," she whispered kissing his cheek gently
"Jack smiled "This the life eh? I'm on a plank of wood in the middle of the ocean with my friend and the love of my life," Jack kissed Pearl back and continued rowing.
Pearl opened her eyes the next morning. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. Will and Jack were deep in conversation, the raft wasn't moving. She squinted into the distance, she saw black sails in the distance with a skull and crossbones. The colour drained from her face.
"Jack! Will," She screamed.
Will and Jack stopped talking and came to her aid. "What is it love?" Jack asked.
"Pppirates," Pearl gasped.
Will and Jack followed her gaze out into the distance.
"What are we going to do?" Said Will who sounded very frightened. "We can't be seen,"
"Oh i dunno," Said Jack. "I think they've seen us..." He gave Pearl a worried look then turned to Will. "Look after Pearl, i'll handle this,"
"Ok," Said Will. "But be careful,"...