'Land ahoy.'

I woke the next morning, the sun was blazing through the window, I felt refreshed like I had slept for days. I rolled over on the pillow next to me was a note.

Kate

I left you an apple and some water on the desk, love.

Eat and get dressed.

Meet me on the deck.

Jack

I smiled, nobody have ever left me a note. I jumped out of bed with excitement, ate the apple, drank the water and dressed in the pants, shirt and boots left for me. I did my hair in a French plait across the front of my head and left the rest of my hair flowing.

I walked to the door of the cabin and stepped out onto the deck. The crew were busy running round the ship. A few crew members would stop and greet me good morning. I looked around for Jack he was stood at the bow of the ship looking out across the water. I could see I small speck of land in front of us.

I strolled up to him, he really was the most handsome man I had ever seen. I couldn't stop smiling when I looked at him. God I had it bad.

'Good morning Jack' He turned and smiled.

'Morning love, did you sleep well?'

' I did thank you. Thanks for the apple and water.'

'No problem.'

'Jack what is that land?' I asked

'That love, is Tortuga. I delightful place during the day.' He smiled.

'And at night.'

'Well at night, you have to experience that for yourself, people either love it or hate it.'

'Oh like Marmite then?' Jack looked at me confused. I'd forgotten they don't have Marmite here. I was getting too comfortable forgetting that I don't belong. I hadn't even begun to think about how a might get home. I didn't even no where to start.

'You will need to stay close to me or Gibbs when we dock love.' Jack held onto my elbow distracting me from my thoughts. I felt a tingle radiate my body. 'There can be some unsavoury types about.'

'Yes of course, what are we doing on Tortuga.' I asked. Jack moved to lean on the railing.

'Were going to do some shopping, get some supplies, food, and I thought you could do with some things. Clothes, women's things etc.'

'Oh ok, but I have no money Jack.'

'Don't worry about that love, I'll sort it.'

'Captain were here.' Gibbs shouted from the wheel.

'Excuse me miss.' Jack bowed his head and left to deal with his ship. I always blushed when he did things like that. Damn my pale skin.

Suddenly the ship lurched and I fell backwards into someone's arms. Not Jacks. They weren't protective, they didn't feel safe. They made me shiver, I felt uncomfortable. I looked round dark eyes met mine.

'Steady there Miss, you ok?' His hands began to rub my arms in a creepy way I didn't like it. 'The names James. I'm a deck hand on the ship.' I gasp at the name. I thanked him and moved away bowing my head so I didn't have to meet his gaze..

'Every okay love.' Jack came running to me lifting my chin to look at him.

'Yes I'm fine, James here was just helping me up. I fell.' I didn't look a James again. Something about him made me afraid, very afraid. Jack thanked him for his help and turned back to me.

'OK well its time to go.' Jack made a gesture for me to link his arm and we made away down the plank onto the land.

We spent most of the afternoon walking, browsing through shop windows. Jack talked about some of his adventures he had. He mad me laugh so hard. I spoke about my family life the things I could tell about how mother had died young and I was an only child. I came across a clothes shop and looked through the window. The shop was full of beautiful expensive looking clothes.

'Would you like to take a look inside?' Jack asked.

'Oh, erm its far too expensive in there we can go somewhere a little cheaper.'

'Nonsense, come on.' Jack grabbed my hand and pulled me into the shop. It was full of wonderful bright coloured clothes, made from some of the finest material.

'Good afternoon, Miss.' The shop keep greeted me from behind the counter. 'Can I help you.'

'Erm, I guess so I don't really know what I want.'

'Well how about a lovely dress, you have lovely curves to show it off.' I blushed, Jack cleared his throat as if he was telling the shop keep to watch it.

'Erm I don't really like dresses, plus I don't think it would be suitable on a ship. How about a corset with some pants.?' I asked

'Yes that could work, I'll pick some out for you.' The shop keep went to fetch some. I stood patiently, Jack sat silently on a chair. 'Here you go, you can try on through there.' The shop keep pointed through to another room and I followed his direction.

Once in the room I began to get undressed. The shop keep had brought some under shirts and pants. The shirts to go under the corset. I put one on and began to look through some of the corsets he had brought. I found one I adored. It had black and brown stripes going down. A leather pocket on the left hand side and a belt that ran around the middle. It was and under the bust style as well. I put it on and then realised I couldn't tie it. Instead of asking for the shop keep like any normal person would do I shouted for Jack.

'Is everything ok.' He came rushing in.

'Yes, I just can't tie it.' I laughed.

'Oh ok, you want my help?' I nodded, Jack walked towards me I thought I saw a hint of desire flash across his eyes. ' Turn around love.' I turned to face the mirror. In the reflection I saw him tying the strands. I looked at myself, even I thought I looked a little sexy in it.

Jack finished tying and then brushed my hair over one shoulder. I watched him as he trailed his fingers gently over my bare skin. I felt the same tingle he always gave me, however this time it radiated between my thighs. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I wanted him to kiss my neck.

'Thank you.' I said.

This distracted him and he moved away quickly. I turned to face him, confused about the sudden change of atmosphere in the room.

'Are you ready to go now?' He asked abruptly. He didn't look at me.

'Yes' I said and he walked off to pay. Had I done something wrong, how can he be so gentle and almost romantic one second then as soon as we get close he moves back. I walked out of the shop and found Gibbs waiting.

'You look nice miss.' He smiled, I smiled back as thanks.

The sun had set by now and all the shops were closing the bars began to fill and the once quiet town now became very rowdy. I could see why Jack said some people like it and some don't. Most of the towns folk were drunk and those who were not were certainly on their way to becoming drunk.

We all congregated in a pub, the whole crew together was about 25 people. We filled half the pub. I sat down expecting Jack to sit next to me however he sat as far away as possible. What had I done wrong?

'Kate you look amazing.' I turned my head to see that Brice had sat next to me.

'Thanks, I feel a bit more girly now which is nice.' I laughed as did he.

'We have stocked up on food supplies so you will be able to grace us with more of your talents.'

'That's good Brice.'

'Would you like a drink?' He asked.

'Yes I would thanks.' Brice stood to go to the bar. I looked over to Jack for the first time in a while, He was staring at me, he looked mad. He quickly took his gaze somewhere else. I sighed I didn't understand. I thought that maybe he was beginning to like me the way I liked him. I looked over to him again. To find that a girl had joined him on his lap. She was laughing and so was he. He had his arm around her waist she had hers around his neck. Jealousy hit me. Don't be stupid Kate I said to myself. He was never and probably will never be yours. Brice came back and handed me a drink. I thanked him.

'Who is that girl, with Jack?' I asked him.

'Oh that is Giselle, she is a local wench. Jacks favourite. Every time we come here he hooks up with her.' Brice explained.

'Oh.' I looked at Jack again, Giselle had her lips on his neck. Jealousy filled me uncontrollably. I stood quickly and left the tavern. Ignoring Brice shouting for me.

I stormed back outside across the courtyard and towards the ship. I opened the cabin door nearly taking it off its hinges. I was so upset. I through myself on the bed and began to sob. This was the first time I felt like I wanted to go back home, to 2015.

'You shouldn't walk through Tortuga at night alone miss, there is a lot of unsavoury characters around.' I rolled over, dark eyes caught mine. Fear ran through me.