A/N: Sorry this isn't as long as I would have liked it. I just wrote, and when I was done I felt that if I added more it wouldn't work the way I want it to. I'll try to make it longer next time! I hope you enjoy!

The conversation at Tia Dalma's was not what many would consider very appealing. Jack's gloom had become contagious to the rest of the crew, and as a result none of them had much to say. After quite a few awkward silences they decided it might be in their best interests to start for the ship.

"Well, we'd better be going" Jack spoke, interrupting one of the many silences. He shot a quick glance at Elizabeth "We must return our landlubbers to port royal." Elizabeth turned away at the remark. The look between the two went on unnoticed by everyone… everyone but Tia Dalma that is. She looked at Jack who acted like nothing happened and then at Elizabeth who refused to look in that direction.

"Aye" Tia smiled "I suppose you should"

With that, Jack made for the door with the crew. Trying his best to be polite, Will stopped on his way out and Elizabeth silently waited for him.

"I'm sorry if we haven't been the best of company." He apologized, almost embarrassed at the crews' manners.

"No need to be sorry, Mr. Turnah. You all been through a lot." Tia smiled at his kindness. She hadn't expected an apology. After all, these were pirates.

"Well thank you for your assistance. It was very kind."

"It was nothing." She replied. Will nodded and left along with them. Elizabeth who had not spoken a word the whole time they were there, dragged behind. As Will left she followed, but as her hand grasped the door, she was stopped.

"You worried about Jack?" Tia spoke. Elizabeth turned around to face her, but not to speak.

"You know, Elizabeth, the captain is not a man to fall in love." Tia continued, not expecting her to reply. However, what she had said caught Elizabeth's attention.

"Love?" she asked, now turning toward her.

"A man such as hisself can not afford such vulnerability." Tia explained.

"Excuse me?" Elizabeth walked closer.

"'Specially at world's end."
"Tia Dalma." Elizabeth spoke firmly "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh but you do" she laughed. "Have you not been worrying about 'im?" That, Elizabeth could not deny.

"Yes, but love has nothing to do with. I care for him that's all.'

"Love has everything to do with it. Elizabeth, betrayal can on'y be forgiven by another betrayal." Tia's sly grin gleamed at Elizabeth's confused face.

"Sorry, I can't say that I understand"

"The only thing you need to learn now is who to betray?" Almost scared at what she could mean, Elizabeth started to back away from her.

"There is only one way." Tia carried on. Elizabeth backed out the door slowly, keeping her eyes on Tia Dalma. She was closing the door as Tia called out, "Any other way, will make both of the men you love miserable."

Fin'

A/N: Oh, what could she mean? This throws a curveball at Elizabeth. Is there more to Jack's behavior than she imagined? What could the affects of this?

Please give me your responses! And ideas or thoughts are always welcome!