The Captain's Cabin Boy

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Chapter 29

Josette’s arm was numb and she threw the rope away from her with a jerky push. It landed on Dave’s back who turned to look at her with raised eyebrows.
“Jo?”
That was her new nickname among men it seemed. Since they found out she was a woman they had started calling her that. Besides that little change they had continued treating her the same way and it was a blessing.
“Sorry. My arm’s sore and my hurt arm…well, that’s just a nightmare.” She muttered as she grabbed the rope again and carried on tying knots.
“You want me to look at it?” he offered as he wiped his sweaty hands on his breeches and outstretched his hand towards her.
Josette paused, looked at the couple of Navy men that were standing near the mast and then nodded.
Dave smirked and pushed up her sleeve. He un-wrapped the bandage slowly and she hissed.
He winced, “I am afraid it needs cleaning…Have you cleaned it lately?” he asked her and she gulped.
“Two nights ago.” She murmured and he groaned.
“Well you have to do it every day…Maybe twice a day.”
“I can’t on my own!” she hissed and he blinked.
“What am I here for?” he smirked and she sighed, “John can do it…or the Cap’n-…”
“Stop right there.” She held a hand up, “I think you’re smart. I know that you suspect.” She muttered and he chuckled.
“A bit…I’ll clean it for you. I need alcohol though.” He said brushing off the Jack discussion and she groaned.
The key to the hold was in Jack’s cabin. She hadn’t ventured in there for the last couple of days.
“Fine. I’ll be back.” She said as she pulled her hand out of his grip, took the bandage from his hand and headed for the cabin. She paused with her hand ready to knock when the door was pulled open.
Josette came face to face with a teary eyed Adele who averted her eyes and quickly walked past her. Josette frowned but peered inside the cabin anyway.
Jack was leaning over his desk. A map was sprawled on the desk in front of him and his compass lay open on top of the map. He was drawing patterns with his finger on the map while muttering to himself.
“Ahem, sorry to bother.” She cleared her throat and his head shot up so quickly that she got dizzy from simply watching the movement.
“Josh?” he murmured as he looked at her up and down.
“Um, I need the key to the hold.” She said quietly and he suddenly marched up to her. He used his hand to shut the door and she flinched as he cornered her against it.
“That’s it then?” he murmured with blazing eyes, “You need the key to the hold?”
Josette frowned, “For my arm. I need alcohol.” She barely got the words out because of the way he was staring at her.
His eyes went to her arm and he grasped it. He pulled it up for inspection before he looked at her in shock.
“You’re unbelievable.” He told her and she looked away, “You’ve been neglecting this for the mere purpose of not having to see me? Are you that foolish?” he almost growled at her and she bit her tongue.
“I was busy.” She murmured and he snorted.
“Busy? Doing what? Coddling John? Because my cabin sure as hell didn’t receive any of your attentions!” he spat at her and behind his words was more. She could tell.
“I’ll get to it right now, Cap’n.” she said and he gaped at her.
“Captain? Is that what I am now? Just Captain?” he asked her and she looked up at him.
“I realized that you could never be anything more. Our lives are just too complicated at the moment.” She said and a strange expression darkened his face, “You can never be Jack.” She whispered and then added, “My Jack.” She added in a barely audible whisper and Jack’s lips parted at her words. His dark eyes roved her face before he brought up a hand and grasped the back of her head. His threaded his fingers in her loose braid and pulled her to his mouth, slamming his lips hard against hers.
Josette inhaled sharply and her eyes drifted shut as he kissed her angrily. His moustache tickled her upper lip as he wrapped his mouth around her lower lip and sucked it hard into his mouth while his free hand coiled tightly around her waist. He brought her closer and almost lifted her up from the ground in the process. Josette’s good arm snaked around his neck as he kissed her and she felt the fire in her lower belly blazing and crawling upwards towards her chest. She felt like she was going to pass out from the force of his kiss but she didn’t try to stop him.
His hand around her waist shifted and started roaming her back and then her side. It settled on her hip and clutched it tightly as he stepped forward and pressed her against the closed door. Her back collided painfully with the dark wood and she gasped while he groaned as the collision brought her more firmly against him. His lips and tongue moved faster in and out of her mouth as he ground his pelvis hard against hers, seeking friction.
“Fuck, love.” He hissed as he broke the kiss to breathe, “I can be whatever the hell you want me to be.” He placed an openmouthed kiss on her gasping lips and pulled her lower body more tightly to his, “As long as I can have this.” He groaned and pressed a kiss to her jaw, flicking the skin with his tongue, “As long as I can have you.” He moaned and pressed his lips against hers again while she closed her eyes and clutched his shoulder tightly. Her nails dug into his skin and his kisses suddenly became explosive, turning the blood in her veins into molten hot lava. His hands seemed to be everywhere at once and his mouth was scorching her, leaving burning trails behind it.
His wet mouth closed over her jaw while his hand brushed the waistband of her breeches, hastily un-tucking the shirt.
Josette’s eyes snapped open just before his hand slipped inside. Her hand seized his and his eyes opened, half lidded and laced with desire and confusion.
“No.” she shook her head and he gritted his teeth, trying to move his hand.
“Yes.”
“No!”
He growled, “Why not?” he demanded and she laced her fingers with his, effectively halting any movements he was about to make.
“I can’t.” she said and her cheeks flushed.
He blinked and then he brazenly placed his hand between her legs, feeling the extra barrier of cloth between them.
“Bugger.” He muttered as he sighed and leaned his forehead against hers. His lips found hers again and she reared her head back. He followed, trying to capture her lips with his own.
“I have work to do.” She told him and he opened his eyes while grasping the back of her thighs.
“What?”
“I have to clean here and do my laundry. I have just two pair of clothes.” She said and he paused.
“Once we dock I shall get you new clothes. Dress included.” He murmured as he buried his face in the crook of her neck and gave a shallow thrust against her, not giving up on his act for seduction.
“I don’t want a dress. Where am I going to wear it?” she said.
I want the one you gave away to her. Her inner voice said viciously but Josette shushed her again.
“In here. For me.” He grinned and rotated his hips against hers again, causing her to gasp.
“There is no need to waste money on crew members. You have a woman and soon you’ll have a child aboard.” She told him and he immediately ceased all movement. He slowly let go of her and stepped back, “You’re so certain that it’s mine.” He murmured as if just realizing it.
“Of course. She’s here.” Josette answered as she stepped around him and walked to his desk. She opened the drawer and pulled out the key to the hold before she turned to face him. He looked angry.
“I cannot make her leave!”
“No, I guess you can’t. And I never implied that you should.” She told him quietly.
“Why are you always so calm? Yell at me, damn it! Your silent treatment is worse!” he snapped and she blinked.
“Why should I yell at you? I am not the one you abandoned right after she told you she was with child.”
“So, that’s what you want? Me to play family with Adele? It sure as hell won’t be difficult. She’s definitely easy on the eye and not making a fuss every time I attempt to get close to her or touch her!” the words left his mouth in a rush and as soon as they were spoken it was obvious that he regretted them. He snapped his mouth shut and his eyes widened as the hurt slowly registered on Josette’s face.
She blinked and averted her eyes before she looked at the key in her hand, “Well…” she breathed in deeply as she raised her eyes to look at him, “Of course you’re right. I am going to finish with my arm and then clean the cabin.” She said in a shockingly calm voice.
Jack gulped and took a step forward, “Love, that came out wrong. You’re-…”
“I am late.” She cut him off as she walked past him and towards the door. She pulled it open and shut it softly behind her.
Jack blinked and turned to look at the door before he murmured, “You’re perfect.”
He heard her retreating footsteps and placed a hand on his forehead as he kicked his chair, “Bugger.” He hissed and then glared angrily at his moody compass.

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“Ow, ow! Gently!” John cried out as Josette finished wrapping up his leg, “It bloody hurts!” he exclaimed and Josette smiled sheepishly.
“Sorry.”
Dave laughed behind them, “You’re like a girl, mate.”
John glared at him and then smirked, “I’ll remember that the next time you howl like a virgin at having your groin kicked by a wench.” He said and Josette burst out laughing while Dave scowled with slightly pink cheeks.
“Funny.” He muttered as he turned and walked away while grumbling quietly to himself.
Josette looked at John who looked as smug as ever and shook her head, “You wounded his ego. Not fair.” She told him and he shrugged.
“Whose side are you on?” he asked and she smiled.
“On yours. Always yours.” she answered and he grinned proudly.
“Do I need your permission to have her do her job then, John?” Jack’s voice boomed and Josette turned to look at him as he stood a few feet away with his hands on his hips. His eyes were stormy.
“Cap’n?” John blinked and Josette slowly stood.
“If you’re done coddling your friend, my cabin stinks so if you please.” He told her and then turned to walk out of the crew’s quarters.
Josette sighed and John blinked in confusion, “What did you do now?” he asked her and she threw his vest at him before she stormed off.

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Josette looked out of the corner of her eye as Jack sat in his desk with a bottle of rum and his compass in front of him. Adele was hovering near by in that dress while shooting glances towards Josette and Jack who was staring at Josette from time to time.
Josette straightened the sheet over the mattress and then tucked the sides under it so it was pulled taught against it.
“You never told me why the guards are here.” Adele said in her thick accent and Jack looked at her.
“For supervision.” He answered shortly and she pursed her lips.
Josette picked up the pillows and slipped on the fresh pillowcases while trying to keep her expression neutral. She wanted to be done as soon as possible.
After a few moments of blessed silence Adele spoke again and Josette wanted to disappear.
“Jack, look.” She said softly as she came to stand next to him and grasped his hand, “There’s a bump.” She whispered as she placed his hand flat against her stomach.
Josette made the mistake to look and she froze momentarily before she averted her gaze.
“Adele!” Jack hissed as he took his hand back and glared up at the brown eyed beauty, “Stop it.”
“But-…”
“Are you insane or simply delusional?” he snapped at her and she gasped while Josette’s eyes widened.
“Why are you speaking to me like that?” Adele almost whimpered and Josette quickly picked up the dirty sheets, ready to bolt.
“Is there anything else, Captain?” Josette spoke up and Jack turned to look at her, his eyes unreadable.
“No, love.” He muttered and Adele glared at Josette who with a quick nod headed for the door.
“Love? Your words are sugared when it comes to her while-…”
“Adele, shut it. If you know what’s good for you, shut it.” Jack raised his darkened gaze at her, “The last I think right now is your nagging.”
Those were the last words Josette heard before she walked out of the cabin. She breathed a huge sigh of relief and took a large gulp of air before she walked away.

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“Officer Downer would like to know why you decided to make port here.” One of the Navy men asked Jack who rolled his eyes.
“Because my ship needs supplies. Besides, we can ask around for Hawk.” Jack waved a hand at the island.
“Very well. I will let him know.” The guard said and Jack smirked.
“Do that… Meddlesome bastard.” He muttered the last sentence as he turned around and looked at Gibbs,
“Go and get the supplies. Take a few men. Ask around for Hawk but don’t sweat it. He’s not here.” He muttered and Gibbs nodded.
“Aye, Cap’n.”
“Oh and take Adele with you. She needs some things.” Jack added and Josette who was nearby waited for her turn to be ordered about.
Gibbs groaned but didn’t say anything as he headed for the galley in search for Adele.
“Josh.” Jack spoke without looking at her and she gulped, “To my cabin. Now.” He said firmly as he turned around and headed for his cabin.
Josette watched his back and was too shocked to move. What did he want??
“I won’t say it again.” He called and she rose to her feet. She brushed her breeches and followed him inside the cabin.
“Shut the door.” He waved a hand at the door which she quickly closed, “Good. Come here.” He beckoned her over with a single ringed finger. She frowned.
“Jack?”
“Shut it. Come here.” He snapped as he removed his vest and unbuckled his belt.
Josette’s eyes widened, “What are you doing?” she asked him as he rolled up his sleeves.
Jack gazed back at her with a coolness that left her bereft, “What I should have done when we first came back. Strip.” He said casually and she gaped at him.
“I beg your pardon?”
“You heard me. Take off your clothes.” And then he turned and walked over to the water filled tub.
Josette blinked in surprise, “A bath?”
“Aye. What else?” he asked as he turned to look at her, “Don’t worry. I won’t touch you. I realize it when I’m not wanted.”
His words made her stomach turn, “You always misinterpret my words.” She told him with a shake of her head, “You never understand me, do you?” she whispered and he clenched his jaw.
“Perhaps that’s what we lack. Mutual understanding.” He said as he walked over and grabbed hold of her shirt. He pulled it over her head, mindful of her arm and threw it away, “For instance it never passed your mind that I might keep Adele here for leverage.” He said as his eyes scanned her bare chest. He placed a hand on her waist and brought her closer.
“Leverage?” she whispered as she tried not to shy away from his gaze.
“Aye. They wouldn’t hurt a pregnant woman, would they? They are not like us. They have principles.” He murmured as his fingered the waistband of her breeches.
“That’s disgusting.” She said as she crossed her arms over her chest to shield herself from his stare.
“What is?” he quirked an eyebrow.
“What you just said.”
“Ah, but I am a pirate, love.”
“That does not justify you using her as a mean to an end.” She shook her head.
“What do you want?” he asked her angrily, “One moment you want her away from me and the next you’re supporting her.”
“I am just thinking of how it would be to be in her place!”
“My problem is that if you were in her place I wouldn’t mind flaunting my accomplishment of making your belly round with a child to the world!” he snapped and she froze.
Jack grimaced at his own admittance and cursed before he started working on the fastenings of her breeches. He pushed them down her legs and then grabbed her arm and led her to the tub.
“Get in.” he muttered and she did as she was told, too shocked for anything else.
He stepped behind her and undid her braid. Her hair fell down her shoulders in auburn waves. He stared at it for a moment before he ran a hand through the locks, “Damn you.” He muttered as he pulled his hand away and walked around to the side of the tub, “Keep that arm out of the water.” He slapped her upper arm, scolding her, and she raised her arm over the edge of the tub as he handed her a bar of soap and a washing cloth.
She held them in her hand and looked up at him as he gazed down at her with barely concealed hunger.
“Jack-…”
“Don’t.” he raised a hand up to stop her and she felt her stomach twisting into a million little knots of dread, “Don’t say my name.” he murmured hoarsely as he took a step back, “I got you some new clothes.” He said but before he could move further away she leaned over and grasped him from the waistband of his breeched.
He gave a surprised yelp as he found himself hovering over her. Her fingers grasped the neckline of his shirt before she pulled him down to her with her sore arm. He groaned as her lips slammed into his and he placed a hand on the edge of the tub to steady himself and another at the back of her head to keep her pressed against his mouth. A moan of delighted surprise escaped his throat when her tongue slipped into his mouth and he threaded his fingers in her loose hair as he returned the kiss with fervor.
Josette’s hand got lost in his hair while he pulled his hand away from the tub to palm and knead her bare breast. She gasped and he moaned in response as his touch became more bold and firm. Abandoning the cloth and soap she cupped his face and he leaned into the touch, momentarily breaking the kiss to kiss and lick at her palm before he dove in for another blazing kiss.
“I want you so much, love.” He murmured hoarsely between kisses as he winded his arms around her and pulled her up, getting himself soaked in the process, “Right now.” He breathed against her panting mouth as his hands roamed her slick back.
“Jack.” She gasped as his lips found the spot below her ear.
“Yes.” He hissed as he bit into the skin and then soothed the hurt with his tongue.
“Oh my God.”
The soft voice and the loud crush that followed made Josette freeze in his arms.
Jack stopped his kisses and pulled away with pursed lips that spoke of fury. He craned his neck, all the while keeping his arms around Josette to conceal her, and looked at the ashen, wounded face of Adele.

End of chapter 29

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