A change in the winds

Chapter nineteen: It's a miracle what hot water can do.

The news of Jack's recovery quickly spread through the ship, to everyone's delight, well nearly everyone's. Christian sat on his bed in his cabin, cursing his Captain. Having him awake was in his favour. Now he could tell him what Kenna really was and see him disown her from the crew. A happy sight indeed, except for a minor hitch. Disowning her would mean that she had to leave the ship as soon as possible, and he would never see her again. The joy of taking her away from Jack wouldn't be as sweet if he couldn't have her either. Therefore, he had two options; expose her true self to Jack, and send her away, or keep quiet, and torture her by threatening to expose her to him. The latter option was much more appealing, but it also had its problems. Kenna and Jack had become very close during her stay on the ship and Christian feared that if her true identity wouldn't be revealed to him soon it would be too late. If Jack fell in love with her, there would be no way to split them up.

Christian dug his fingers into his hair and tugged at it in frustration. Why could nothing be easy and simple? Nothing was just black and white, only different shades of gray. He let out a grunt and threw himself on his back. He would have to be up on deck soon, but he still had a few minutes. He sat up again. A few minutes. That would be enough to pay Kenna a little visit. With a smug grin, he stood up from the bed and left the cabin.

He headed up on deck where he saw Gibbs by the helm. Clearly, the Captain wasn't feeling well enough yet. This also meant that Kenna was most likely in his cabin. His grin faded into a frown, he would not risk going in there without a reason. Jack might suspect him of harassing Kenna and then he would have nothing on her. Her secret would then be safe; Jack would never listen to him.

Then a thought hit him. He did have a reason to go to the Captain's cabin. He could pretend to be glad that he was back to his former self. He could go and express his relief that he was all right…and in the process, he would run into Kenna. This was a great plan and Jack would not suspect a thing. Kenna on the other hand might, but she couldn't say anything, she had her own secret to hide. With a confident grin, he headed to the Captain's cabin and knocked on the door.

Jack awoke to the knocking on his door. He saw Kenna lying by his side, her arm wrapped around his torso. He gently removed her arm as he moved himself up to a sitting position. He put the arm down so now it lay on the covers across his thighs.

'' Come in,'' he called, loud enough to be heard, but being careful not to wake her up. The doorknob was turned and Christian appeared in the doorway.

'' Capt'n,'' Christian said with a small inclination of the head. '' It's good ta see ye're well again.''

'' What do ye want?'' Jack inquired slightly frustrated. This man ticked him off.

'' I just came ta see how ye were. We've been worryin' sick over ye,'' Christian lied.

'' Oh I'm sure ye have.'' Jack narrowed his eyes at him. What was he trying to do? There had to be some motive for his visit. '' Well I be fine and dandy so ye don't have ta worry about me. Ye can get back ta work.''

'' That's great news Capt'n. And I'm sure the lovely company has sped up yer recovery,'' he said with a smirk as his eyes fell upon Kenna's sleeping form.

'' What do ye mean by that?'' Jack's anger was smouldering in his chest, fighting to break free.

'' I didn't mean it as an insult Capt'n. I was only pointin' out how lucky ye are, havin' someone like her takin' care of ye when ye be in yer weakest state.'' Christian gave him a smug grin.

'' Out with ye. I don't have time for this. Yer station waits,'' Jack snarled with a wave of his hand towards the door. Kenna awoke, hearing Jack's raised voice and sat up just in time to see Christian slip out the door.

'' Jack. What was he doing here?'' Kenna inquired frightened. Judging by the look on his face Christian's arrival had not meant any good, and the first thing that came to mind was her secret. Had Christian told him about her hidden identity?

'' Don't mind him. It was nothin','' Jack wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her close. He kissed the top of her head and laid his head back against the headboard. She was safe. Christian hadn't told him. Jack would never have taken the news so lightly if he had. She snuggled up against his side and breathed easier. She still had some time to figure this out.

In a few minutes, Kenna's stomach growled. Jack turned his head at her and smiled.

'' Ye better get somethin' ta eat.''

'' I'll bring you something as well. We can eat breakfast in bed,'' she said with a smile.

'' Sounds good.'' Jack smiled.

'' Won't be long.'' She reached up and planted one soft kiss on his lips. Then she threw the coves off her, climbed out of bed and disappeared through the door. She was wearing one of Jack's shirts and it reached down to her mid-thigh. She didn't like sleeping in breeches, it was too hot, and so Jack had agreed on lending her one of his shirts. This was not a suitable piece of clothing to walk around the ship in, but she was halfway to the galley when she noticed she had forgotten to put on her breeches. Everything vital was hidden but she suspected that a certain fellow wouldn't let her keep it like that for long. Watching out for Christian all the way to the galley she made it there without even a glimpse of him.

'' Good morning Kenna. How are you today?'' Steven, the ship doctor, was sitting by the table, smiling.

'' I'm fine thank you,'' Kenna replied. '' And Jack's much better…in case you were wondering.''

'' That's great to hear.''

'' He hasn't left the cabin yet, but he can sit up straight without help. And he doesn't have to sleep as much.''

'' I might check up on him later today. I'm sure you won't mind.''

'' Of course not. You can look at him whenever you want. I won't hold you back,'' Kenna said laughing.

'' It just seems that you two have gotten quite close and I didn't want to disturb anything.''

'' Oh, no, no worries.'' Kenna felt her cheeks start to flush and turned her back to him. She began to prepare their breakfast; some bread, fruits and milk, and put it on a tray.

'' I don't want to seem nosy, but where do the extends to your relationship lie?

'' It's all very new to us. Nothing of consequences has happened.'' Her cheeks flushed bright red.'' It almost did though,'' she thought to herself.

'' Well, I'm sorry for the intrusion to your personal life.''

'' No, it's all right. However, I would appreciate it if that information wouldn't go any further.''

'' I'll be as silent as the grave. You can count on that.''

Kenna turned around to face him; it was the only way out of the room.

'' Thank you. Now if you would excuse me, I have to take this to Jack.''

Steven stepped away so she could walk past him. She hurried out of the room and headed to Jack's cabin. When she reached the deck, she saw Christian standing by a barrel. She hoped he hadn't seen her and tried to sneak over to Jack's cabin. Of course she wasn't that lucky.

'' Hey there, why are ye in such a hurry?'' Christian's voice drifted to her ears, making goose bumps form on her neck. She slowly turned around to face him. He walked over to her slowly, grinning as he took in every inch of her appearance.

'' I see that ye and the Capt'n have been keepin' yerself busy,'' he said as he indicated to what she was wearing.

'' It's nothing like that,'' Kenna explained. '' And it's none of you business anyway.''

'' That may be true, but when has that stopped me?''

Kenna felt shivers run down her spine. '' I don't have time for this. I have to give Jack his breakfast.''

'' I'm not stoppin' ye,'' Christian said with a smirk. Kenna stood still for a moment, not sure what to do. Then she turned around and walked over to Jack's cabin, expecting Christian to jump on her at any time. She made it safely to the cabin and closed the door behind her. She stared at the door, waiting for a knock or a taunting whisper from Christian. Jack saw her just standing by the door and got worried.

'' Kenna. Are ye all right?''

Kenna realised that she was not alone in the room and turned around. '' Yeah. I'm fine.'' She walked over to the bed and put the tray down in his lap.'' Eat up, you need the strength.''

Jack took her hand. '' Are ye sure ye're fine? Ye seem a little out of it. Did anythin' happen?''

'' No, I am fine. I'm just thinking about something that Steven said. You don't have to worry about me.'' She gave him a reassuring smile.

'' All right then. Ye know I'm always here for ye if ye need an ear.''

'' I'll keep that in mind. Now we should eat, I'm starving.'' Kenna climbed in beside him and together they ate.

'' Do you think you will go outside today?'' Kenna inquired as she took a bite of her apple.

'' I may. Better stretch those legs of mine before they wither up and die.''

'' Wither up? You haven't been bedridden for that long.'' Kenna rolled her eyes. '' Wait, I know just the thing you need. A bath. A warm, relaxing bath.''

'' A bath? And are ye gonna help me bathe?'' Jack inquired with a flirting grin.

'' Of course, I'm here to help you aren't I?'' Kenna replied seductively.

'' Then what are we waitin' for?''

'' I'll let the crew fill the tub for you.'' Kenna said with an excited gleam in her eyes. This was going to be interesting. She climbed off the bed and pulled a pair of breeches on. She took the tray from Jack and left the room, heading to the galley. After returning the tray, she went out on deck and ordered a few men to bring hot water and the tub to Jack's cabin. Jack wouldn't be able to walk all the way down to the cabin where the tub usually was positioned. When she returned to Jack's cabin, she found Steven standing beside Jack's bed.

'' Is everything all right?'' Kenna asked as she walked over to where he was standing.

'' Yes, everything is fine. He is recovering quite well.''

'' I be healthy as a horse.'' Jack grinned.

'' I was going to give him a hot bath. Do you think that would be all right?''

'' A hot bath? That's a great idea. It will help his muscles regain their former strength. I would highly recommend a bath.''

'' That's me girl. I'm sure she would do well as a doctor,'' Jack said with a proud grin.

'' I would agree with that. She's taken great care of you Capt'n.''

'' How many times do I have ta tell ye ta call me Jack. Ye be me doctor, I can't have ye callin' me Capt'n.''

'' I'm sorry. It's old habit,'' Steven said with a laugh. '' Well I'll leave you two to your bath.'' He inclined his head in a small bow and left the cabin.

'' He made it sound like we were taking a bath together…'' Kenna said with a raised brow.

'' And would that be a bad thing?'' Jack asked with a teasing smirk on his lips.

'' It's just…would there be enough room for two?'' Kenna's curiosity flared.

Jack laughed. '' There be only one way ta find out.''

The bath came a short while later and the hot water was bucketed in. When the bath was full, the men left and Kenna stared at the welcoming water. She managed to break free from the hypnotic call of the hot water and turned to Jack.

'' Do you need help getting rid of your clothes?''

'' Even if I didn't I would still prefer ye did it,'' he said grinning.

Kenna laughed and walked over to where he sat on the bed. He was only wearing breeches and a buttoned down shirt.

'' You're not wearing much.''

'' Is that a bad thing?'' Jack inquired with a raised brow.

'' I don't know,'' Kenna said laughing.

'' Well ye're not wearin' much either,'' Jack pointed out.

Kenna looked down at herself. '' Yes you're right.''

'' Luv, come over here and undress me. I'm getting a bit impatient.''

She nodded her head, chuckling to herself, and walked the last few steps to the bed. She reached up to his shirt and pulled it off his shoulders.

'' Is this so bad?'' Jack asked with a laugh.

'' This is not the part I am anxious about,'' Kenna almost whispered.'' I've never seen a naked man before.''

'' Well then ye're in for a treat.'' Jack winked at her. She couldn't help but laugh.

'' Lock the door would ye. I don't want people takin' a peek at me and me girl takin' a bath.''

Kenna put his shirt down on the bed and walked over to the door to lock it. She returned and put her hands on his breeches.

'' This was so much easier last night.'' She mumbled to herself. Jack smiled and raised her chin.

'' That's because ye were controlled by lust. Don't worry, ye'll get the hang of it soon enough.'' He kissed her sweetly on the lips and brushed a strand of hair away from her face. Kenna took a deep breath; this wasn't the end of the world. She could do it. Just take the breeches off. Mind the thing under them later. She grabbed the waistband and unbuttoned the breeches. Jack lay back on the bed so that she could pull them off his legs. When they were off, Kenna put them on top of the shirt on the bed. She tried not to look between his legs, but her curiosity was killing her.

'' It's all right, ye don't have ta look away,'' Jack said in a comforting tone. '' If ye want ta stay with me ye have ta get used to it.''

'' How about we just get you in the tub?'' Kenna's cheeks were flushed bright red. She was fighting the urge to peek at his manhood and was successful until she felt it tap against her side as she helped him off the bed.

Jack laughed when he saw the look on her face. This girl was so pure. Just like an angel. Kenna managed to help him over to the tub and into the hot water.

'' Ahh, this feels so nice.'' Jack closed his eyes and enjoyed the feeling of the hot water against his skin. '' Would ye fetch the bar of soap and the piece of cloth over there?'' Jack asked as he pointed to a small table by the wall. Kenna did as she was asked and handed him the two objects. '' Now, we need towels. They should be in the cabinet beside the table.'' Kenna found them quickly and placed them on the floor beside the tub.

'' Anything else you might want?''

'' Just ye. Come on luv, let me take these clothes off.''

'' Are sure there's enough room? I don't want to squash you.''

'' No worries luv, we won't be takin' much more room than a single person would.''

Kenna nodded her head and walked over to the tub. Jack reached out and unbuttoned her shirt with one hand, sliding it off her shoulders. He moved his hand over her breast, giving it a gentle squeeze before his hand went lower. He unbuttoned her breeches and they fell down at her ankles, leaving only her underpants on. He quickly pulled them down and she kicked them, along with the breeches, off her feet. She gathered her clothes and put them on the bed beside his.

'' Now, step up into the tub, turnin' yer back ta me.''

Kenna did as she was told and stepped up into the hot water. It felt nice against her skin and helped her relax.

'' Sit down between me feet.''

She slowly lowered herself between his feet and felt his arousal poking at her back.

'' This isn't so bad is it?'' Jack asked as he wrapped his arms around her.

'' No, this actually feels quite nice.''

Jack reached for the soap and the cloth and began rubbing it against each other. When he was done he brought the cloth to her stomach and started rubbing the soap onto her skin.

'' What are you doing? I thought I was the one who was going to bathe you,'' Kenna said with a raised brow.

'' All in good time. I'll wash ye first.''

'' If you insist.'' Kenna laughed and closed her eyes, enjoying the feel of the cloth against her skin. Jack carefully washed her body, while kissing and nibbling gently at her throat and shoulder. She could feel his arousal stiffen as his hands went lower on her body, craving to touch her where his hands now touched her. She felt a surge of pleasure run though her as the cloth touched her center. Jack was very careful, for he didn't want to burn her with the soap. He let go of the cloth and slid his hand down towards the opening, gently rubbing at the delicate nub there. Kenna moaned as she felt her arousal grow. She felt his arousal poking at her back and wished she could get it inside of her. She felt him slide one finger into her folds and the sensation left her breathless. Jack kept on kissing her neck. He licked a path from her jaw up to her ear, feeling her tilting her head to give him better access.

'' Are you sure you want to do this?'' Kenna breathed out.

'' Completely.'' Jack purred in her ear, sending goose bumps down her body. He entered a second finger and felt her arch her body towards his hand. He slowly but steadily moved inside of her, pleasuring her in a way she never thought possible. She reached one hand between them and grabbed his member. She started to stroke it to the same rhythm as Jack was stroking her, feeling him press his member more firmly against her hand. They moaned in unison as they felt their releases near. Kenna was first to reach her peek but Jack followed soon after, squirting hot seed onto her back and over her hand. She released his member and leaned her body against his, tired and spent.

'' That was wonderful,'' Kenna said as she tried to catch her breath.

'' It's nothin' against what I can do with other parts of me.'' Jack bragged as his breath slowly steadied. He picked up the cloth that had been buried somewhere under them during their pleasurable actions, and started to scrub the semen of her back. He reached out for her hand and cleaned it too.

'' Now you have cleaned me, dirtied me and cleaned me again. What's next on your schedule?'' Kenna asked, completely relaxed and blissful, lying against his warm body.

'' Ask ye ta help me out of the tub. I don't think I can on me own.''

Kenna laughed and stepped out of the tub. She reached down to pick one of the towels up and wrapped it around her body.

'' Come now big boy. Let's get you out of the tub.'' She put one of his arms over her shoulder and pulled him out of the tub. She picked the other towel up from the floor, wrapped it around his lower half and helped him sit down on the bed.

'' Thanks luv. I think I'll be able ta walk without support in the next day or two.''

'' I don't mind supporting you,'' Kenna said with a smile. She sat down beside him and leaned her head closer to his ear.

'' How long do you think it will be until you can show me what your other parts can do?'' she whispered in his ear. Jack grinned widely and pushed her backwards on the bed, hovering over her.

'' Very soon I hope.''

Author notes: I hope you liked this chapter. This one came a lot sooner than the others before it and I will try to keep it that way. Jack seems to be regaining his former strengths and Kenna is discovering the wonders of the male body. The question is how much longer will she have to wait until she can experience the real Jack Sparrow? And what will Christian do to prevent that? Please review and tell me what you think.