When love interferes

Chapter sixteen: What have I done?


Christine awoke the next morning, her head hurting really badly.

'' Ow…what happened last night? It feels like my head is splitting in two!''

'' That usually comes with drinkin' that much rum luv…'' A sleepy voice said from behind her. Christine quickly turned around.

'' Jack! What are you doing in my bed?'' Christine yelled surprised as she pulled the covers closer to her body. Jack had his eyes closed, but opened them when she spoke.

'' In yer bed…last time I checked this be me bed.'' Christine looked around the room, it wasn't hers.

'' What am I doing in your room?'' She inquired frantically. She couldn't believe this was happening. Jack raised himself up on his elbow and grinned.

'' Ye don't remember anythin' ? Christine shook her head. '' Too bad…ye would have liked to.''

'' Like what? Oh don't tell me we slept together!'' Christine prayed.

'' What else would ye be doin' here?'' He replied with a smirk.

'' Oh god I can't believe this! How could this have happened!'' She looked at him angrily. '' It's all your fault!''

'' I didn't tell ye ta drink that much. I tried ta stop ye.'' Jack tried to defend his honor.

'' You knew what this would lead to…you tricked me! No strings attached…I can't believe I fell for that!''

Jack watched her with amusement. '' I won't lie ta ye…I knew this might lead ta us makin' love…but, I didn't force ye to. Ye made the first move luv.''

'' I was drunk! You shouldn't take advantage of drunken girls!''

'' It's not like I raped ye…ye seemed ta enjoy it last night.'' Jack said with a smirk.

Christine blushed. '' This is bad…this is really bad!'' She leaned backwards against the headboard.

'' Not accordin' to what ye said last night…ye were screamin' for more.'' Christine buried her head in her hands. Her life was ruined.

'' Can you please leave…I need to get dressed.'' Christine said with her head buried in the covers.

'' Why…it's not like I haven't seen ye naked.'' Jack said with a grin.

'' It was against my own will…now please leave!'' Christine raised her head from the covers.

'' Fine…'' Jack stood up from the bed, completely naked. Christine's jaw fell.

'' Do you mind putting something on!'' She said as she covered her eyes. Jack turned towards her.

'' If ye don't wanna see then don't look. Ye seemed ta like it last night.''

'' Stop speaking of last night! It was a mistake…and will NEVER happen again!''

'' If ye say so…'' Jack said with a teasing smile.

'' What is that look supposed to mean, you don't believe me?''

'' No…ye won't be able to resist me.'' Jack said bluntly. Christine had had enough.

'' Oh I will…I will never drink a drop of alcohol on this ship again!''

'' The rum had nothin' ta do with it…it only made ye stop denyin' what ye really wanted.''

Christine knew there was a little bit of truth in that. She had wanted to sleep with him, after all he was an unbelievably handsome man. And a part of her wanted to know if all those stories about him were true. Christine wrapped the covers around her body and stood up.

'' This will never happen again…and if you dare to tell anyone about this, I will castrate you!'' Christine threatened.

Jack knew she wasn't joking so he unintentionally covered his member with his hand. Christine felt a smile begin to form on her lips so she quickly turned away and stormed out. Outside the crew was working, but stopped when they saw her come out of the Captain' cabin. Smirks spread over their faces as they winked at her and whistled. Some men shouted lewd words at her and others just gandered at her hungrily. Out of the crowd Lucas appeared.

'' Christine!'' He said surprised. He looked behind her and saw Jack open the door to his cabin, now wearing breeches. A big grin spread over the Captain's lips as he proudly faced the crew.

'' Christine…you…and him…?'' Lucas said shocked.

Christine felt her face flush with embarrassment. '' It's not like it looks like… I was drunk!''

Lucas stared at her in disbelief. '' You slept with the captain?''

'' It wasn't like that Lucas…I never meant to do it…I was drunk! '' Christine walked closer to him, but he moved away.

'' Lucas…you must believe me…'' Lucas stared at her confused. His feelings a mix of anger and disappointment. He shook his head and went downstairs. Christine started to cry…could this day get any worse?

Jack yelled to the crew to get back to work and sauntered over to her, placing a hand on her shoulder.

'' The boy just be envious…ye shouldn't take it too harshly…'' Christine jerked from under his hand.

'' Get your hands off me…you've done enough to ruin my life for today!'' She stormed down below.

Jack grinned as he watched her storm away. That girl was a true fighter…He walked back into his cabin and finished dressing. Taking a bottle in hand he headed to the helm, where he released Gibbs from his duties.

'' Captain…glad to see ya're awake…did ya sleep well?'' Gibbs inquired with a smile.

'' Oh yes…the sleep was fine…but what came before was better…''

Gibbs stared at him puzzled, but then got the idea. '' Oh…so the lass finally gave in did she?''

Jack grinned. '' Aye…quite a catch that one be… ''

Gibbs smiled uncomfortably…even though he had sailed with him for years, he never got used to his numerous sexual encounters.

'' Well I be off now…me belly be starvin' '' Jack gave him a nod of approval and he left for the galley.

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Back on the Dauntless Will and Elizabeth were having an intimate moment in Elizabeth's cabin. They knew that it wasn't wise, but the lust took over and they couldn't waste any time finding an unoccupied cabin. Pulling himself out he rolled off her, pulling her closer to his body.

'' I love you Elizabeth…'' He said panting. Elizabeth stroke his face sweetly.

'' I love you too Will.'' She kissed him sweetly, pulling herself closer to his body. Will placed a hand on her cheek, deepening the kiss. Suddenly the door was swung open and James stood in the doorway.

'' James! '' Elizabeth squealed as she tried to cover herself. Norrington's mouth hung open. He was not seeing this!

'' Elizabeth…I'm so sorry for interrupting…'' He covered his eyes. '' I just wanted to let you know that Beckett is coming.''

'' Beckett!'' Elizabeth yelped. '' He can't see us like this!'' She pulled the covers around her body and climbed out of the bed, looking for her breeches. Will sat on the bed, staring into the air…he couldn't believe this…what were the chances?

'' Mr. Norrington! '' Beckett could be heard outside the door. James mouthed to her to hurry and then left the room.

'' Lord Beckett…what an honor to see you again.'' James lied.

'' Well thank you…I was looking for Miss Swann, you don't happen to know where she is do you?''

'' Miss Swann…yes, she's changing…''

'' Changing…what for?''

'' For you sir…she wanted to look her best when you would honor us with your presence.''

'' Really? How splendid…I've always admired women that care for their appearance. I myself am a man obsessed with it…and therefore my appearance is flawless.''

James cringed. '' Of course sir…why won't you sit down and have a cup of tea while we wait?''

'' That is kindly offered…and I will gladly except.'' Beckett said as he sat down by the table by the cabin.

James, feeling his heart beating like crazy sat down on the opposite end and poured them some tea. In a short while Elizabeth came out of the cabin. Beckett noticed her immediately and stood up to greet her.

'' Miss Swann…what a pleasure to meet you again.'' He said with a bow as he kissed her hand.

'' The pleasure is all mine Lord Beckett.'' Elizabeth lied.
'' I was just talking to Mr. Norrington about the essence of women taking good care of their appearance. You must need a good facility where all the necessities are within reach. On my ship I have a vast room where I begin all my mornings. I would love to see how your room is equipped.''

'' My room…it's nothing special…just a desk and a mirror…I don't need much.'' Elizabeth said frightened, he must not find Will inside her room.

'' There's no need to be humble…great or not, I still would like to take a look at it.'' He walked over to the cabin and had opened the door before anyone could stop him.

'' What is going on here? Mr. Turner, what are you doing in Miss Swann's room? ''

Will swallowed hard as he looked at Elizabeth standing beside Beckett in the doorway.

'' Miss Swann…did you know he was in your room?'' Beckett tried to remain calm.

Elizabeth saw no reason to lie anymore.'' Yes… ''

'' I see…so you two are getting intimate are you?'' Beckett inquired hurt.

Will and Elizabeth both looked down at the floor. '' I see…after all I've done for you…after all I've offered you…you betray me by giving yourself to him.''

'' I never said I wanted to be with you…my heart as belonged to Will for quite a while now.''

Beckett looked at her hurt. '' Since my company isn’t requested here I think I better leave.'' He turned to James. '' You won't be serviced with my reinforcement anymore…we will return back to England.''

James nodded his head, not feeling any remorse by seeing them go. '' Thank you for your support my Lord. Your generosity will late be forgotten.'' He bowed slightly, counting the seconds until they would be free from him again.

Beckett picked up Elizabeth's hand and kissed it.'' It's a shame that your heart has chosen that path…I would have given you everything you desire.''

'' Except a good shag…'' Elizabeth thought to herself. Beckett walked over the gangplank and they never saw him again.