The Captain's Cabin Boy

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Chapter 33

Josette was standing just outside Jack’s cabin door, watching as he and Downer spoke in low voices. She could see Jack speaking through his teeth at the officer but Downer was constantly shaking his head, his fists balled as he tried to look tall and mighty. It was all in vein because Jack was a good head over him and he wasn’t even trying.
The door suddenly opened and Josette turned her head, only to see Adele looking out.
“How’s it going?” the woman asked and Josette pushed away from the bulkhead.
“You should lie down.”
“I’m fine.” Adele said dismissively.
“You can barely stand.” Josette objected and Adele looked at her sharply.
“Do you think it’s smart pointing the obvious?” Adele snapped and Josette tried hard to stifle a sigh.
“No.”
“I was tired of sitting in bed all night. I am sure he is tired as well. He needs his bunk back.” She motioned at Jack who was done talking with Downer and was heading towards their direction.
“He doesn’t mind…” Josette muttered and Adele gazed at her peculiarly before she took a step.
“Get back to bed, lass.” Jack frowned as he came over and looked at Adele, “Don’t just stand there.”
Adele smiled bitterly, “Don’t worry, Jack. I won’t bleed to death upon your precious ship.” she told him before she slowly turned around and headed back to bed, her footsteps small and unsteady.
Jack watched her go and sighed before he turned to Josette, “He’s very stubborn that Downer. He insists on going after Hawk. I can’t lead him to bloody Hawk! I am…” he trailed off as he rubbed his temples and pointed up to the sky.
“Alright.” He started as he looked at Josette, “We will wait until night falls and then we’ll make haste. He will lose us and we’ll be free.”
“How?” Josette asked as she crossed her arms and frowned in thought.
“Love, he ain’t that smart, aye? We just need a bit of luck and we’ll sail straight to Calais.” He said as he leaned down and pecked her nose while tucking a strand of her auburn hair behind her ear.
“It seems like we are a bit short on luck lately.” Josette told him as she closed her eyes and leaned into him, pressing her forehead against his bearded chin.
“Aye.” He murmured as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to him, his hands sliding up and down her back, his lips pressing against her hair, “But.” He started a she pulled back and grasped her chin between his fingers, “Luck comes and goes, aye?” he smirked as he leaned down, “Not to add that luck seems to be usually on my side when things get tricky.” He chuckled before he kissed her deeply, running his fingers down her cheek in a caress.
Josette shivered as his tongue slipped into her mouth but when she heard someone clearing their throat behind them she pulled back, her cheeks flushed.
Jack groaned and rolled his eyes, “Aye, Gibbs?”
“Eh, you said you’ll take the helm, Cap’n?” the older man smiled innocently and Jack turned to him.
“Aye.” He looked at Josette and winked, “Get some dinner for you and Adele. I’ll be down in a couple of hours.” He told her and she nodded with some reluctance.
When he was gone Josette turned and with a small sigh headed for the galley.

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Adele idly twirling her spoon in the meaty broth and Josette sighed.
“You have to eat.” She said and Adele slowly raised her eyes to look at her.
“Who cares if I do or don’t?” she asked quietly and Josette’s eyes flashed.
“Jack does!”
“Oh, right.”
“He is risking his life trying to take you back home. He cannot lead Downer to Hawk because he is too worried about you.” Josette snapped and Adele paused, her expression turning contrite for a moment before she took a deep breath.
“I see.” she whispered, “I understand that I once again am a problem.”
Josette put her spoon down, “That is not what I said or what I was implying.” She said with irritation and Adele winced.
“Fine, fine. Lower your voice. No finesse at all, have you? I’ll bloody eat the broth.” Adele snapped back before she dipped the spoon in the broth and brought it to her lips.
Josette was aggravated at first but then she felt a bit proud that her nagging had worked and that the woman was finally eating.
When Jack walked inside, he found them both eating in silence and he burst out in laughter.
Josette looked up startled while Adele glared at him.
“That’s a first! Two women in the same room, not talking and not fighting at all. Well done, you two!” he chuckled as he removed his hat and shrugged out of his coat.
“We try not to be conventional.” Adele told him as she wiped her mouth and put the bowl on the nightstand.
“Well, you sure are not, are you?” Jack said as he gazed at her and then turned to Josette.
“Any left for me?” he asked and Adele spoke up.
“There’s some left from me.”
“Good.” He exclaimed and Adele gaped at him.
“You’re not eating from my spoon.” She told him and he blinked.
“No, I am not.” He said as he plucked the spoon from Josette’s hand, causing her to gasp.
“Hey! I am not finished!” she laughed as he walked to the nightstand with her spoon and picked up Adele’s half empty bowl.
“Now you are.” he winked and Adele snorted.
“Always the gentleman…” she muttered as she shifted upon the bed, “Is there somewhere else I can sleep?” she asked and Jack paused in slurping his broth.
“Eh?”
“You surely want your bunk back.” She said as Josette slowly stood and started tidying up Jack’s desk.
“It’s fine, love. I’ll sleep elsewhere.” Jack looked at Josette who flushed, “Aye, Josh?” he smirked and Adele rolled her eyes.
“Don’t make me gag.” She muttered and Jack chuckled as he turned to face her.
“Your gag reflex is more than adequate, love.” He told her with a smirk and Josette saw Adele flinch. She glared at Jack’s back and stifled a groan.
“Charming.” Adele muttered as she lied down and faced away from them, putting her hand under the pillow.
Jack paused and shot a guilty look towards Josette who shook her head at him and then walked away.
“Bugger.” He mouthed as he walked over to his desk and sat down.

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Josette was half asleep when she felt her mattress dip behind her. She groggily opened her eyes and she tensed when she felt an arm round her waist.
“We’re on our way to Calais, love.” Jack whispered into her ear and she calmed down when she realized it was him.
“How…”
“The man at the crow’s nest over at the Defense fell asleep while on duty.” He chuckled and as he pressed against her she could feel his naked chest against her clothed back.
“They will know where we’re headed.” She mumbled as he pushed her hair away from her shoulder and placed his chin on top of it.
“Let them know. The Pearl’s fast. She’ll make good time and then will lose them.” He murmured as he kissed the corner of her mouth.
“Are you going to sleep here?” she asked as she opened her eyes fully.
“Well,” Jack said as he pressed his pelvis against her back, “I would love to do something besides sleep but with Adele in the next room I don’t think it’d be proper…I already said something stupid before.” He mumbled and Josette turned to face him, her expression upset.
“Yes, you did.” She nodded and he smirked.
“I should learn to keep my mouth shut then, aye?” he said quietly and Josette chuckled.
“Obviously.” She replied with amusement.
“How do you do it?” he asked curiously.
“How do I do what, Jack?”
He grinned, “Keep your mouth shut when it’s obvious that you want to curse the hell out of people.” He answered and she flushed.
“I don’t curse at people…But, I guess it just takes great self restraint…Especially when Adele is the one causing my wrath…Or you.” She added and he pouted.
“I’ve been good.” He disagreed and she smiled softly.
“It’s only because you want something from me.” She told him and he frowned.
“What?”
“You know what.” She looked pointedly at his groin and he quirked an eyebrow before he grabbed her wrists and rolled them over so he was on top of her.
She gasped and stared up at him, gazing deep into his chocolate eyes.
“I never lie with women. I never sit around to chat with women. I never snuggle with a woman. Do you know me at all?” he murmured and Josette swallowed thickly.
“I don’t…I suppose you don’t.” she whispered and he nodded his head.
“You think I am with you so that I can bed you? Think again, love. I’ve already done that.” He said as he released her and rolled away.
Josette turned her face to look at him as he stared at the ceiling, his lips pursed in aggravation.
“I am sorry. But with you…I don’t know what to think.” She whispered and his cheek ticked.
“How about you don’t think at all and simply live?” he told her as he looked at her sideways.
“Alright. I will try.” She consented before she turned onto her side and gazed at his profile.
“But you don’t make it easy…”
“Me?” he seemed surprised.
“Yes, you. You make all those jokes…You play with words. I don’t know how to act around you.”
Jack’s brow furrowed and he turned to face her too, propping his head up on his hand, “Love, are you blind or simply dimwitted?” he asked her and she reared her head back in shock.
“I beg your pardon?” she asked in a high pitched voice. He smirked.
“I am Captain Jack Sparrow.” He started as he slowly moved to loom over her, his hands on either side of her face, “If I didn’t have…” he trailed off and then rolled his eyes with a sigh, “Stirrings, I would have let you leave…I would have abandoned you.” He murmured and Josette frowned.
“But?” she encouraged.
He cleared his throat, “But, it’s not my fault that these…stirrings-…”
“Feelings.” She chirped in and he narrowed his eyes in reprimand.
“Stirrings, had already begun since I thought you were a boy…When I think about it…I think there’s something wrong with me.” He muttered as his eyes widened almost comically.
She laughed and slowly wrapped her arms around his neck.
“We all know there is something wrong with you.” She chuckled and he cocked an eyebrow.
“Is that so? It is not just me then?” he asked with a lopsided grin and she shook her head.
He stared at her for a moment before he leaned down and captured her lips with his. His fingers twined into her loose hair and he groaned when she kissed him back, her passion matching his own. His knee pushed between her legs and he lowered his body fully on top of her as he deepened the kiss, his tongue gliding against her lower lip before he pushed it into her mouth with a small moan.
Her hand moved to grasp his shoulder as he broke the kiss and buried his face into the crook of her neck, his lips kissing and sucking the skin.
“Jack.” She murmured and he paused momentarily.
“Hmm?”
“Stirrings? Really? What word is that?” she laughed a bit as he guided his lips to her jaw.
“My word. Why should you care about the word?” he murmured hoarsely as his mouth glided over her flushed cheek, “It’s just a bloody word. Doesn’t mean anything.” He told her as he reached down and grabbed her hand. He entwined their fingers and brought their joined hands to rest up on her pillow, his fingers tight around hers.
“Does it not?”
“Nope.” He grinned before he kissed her again.
A loud thud from the main cabin caused them both to pause and Jack slowly pulled away.
“What was that?” he murmured and Josette shrugged, “I’ll go see.” he said as he lifted off of her and walked out of the side cabin.
Josette followed him and as she entered the main cabin she gasped.
“For the love of the sea, woman! What were you trying to do?” Jack asked angrily as he stood kneeling next to Adele. The dark haired woman was sitting in a heap on the floor, her hands shaking.
“I wanted to use the chamber pot. I thought my legs would carry me to get back to bed.” Adele whispered in a strained voice.
“Are you alright?” Jack asked worriedly as he grasped her arm.
“I’m fine.” She tried a small smile when she saw his upset face.
“Come on.” Jack said softly as he shot a quick look at Josette and made to lift her up.
“It’s alright, Jack. I can pick myself up.” Adele gently but firmly and resolutely pushed his hand away and braced herself against the nightstand. Slowly she stood up and swallowed thickly.
“I’m fine. Stop looking at me like that.” She told him and Jack tried to keep his face from showing sadness or pity.
“Alright, love.” He inclined his head as she slowly made her way back to the bed. She sat down with a small groan and Jack smoothed down her nightdress before he pulled the covers over her body.
“If you want something just call.” Josette said softly and Adele nodded.
“I am fine. Get back to bed you two.” She whispered as she turned onto her side and closed her eyes.
Jack looked at Josette and his face was no longer neutral; it was full of pity and anger.

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“No sign of Downer yet, Cap’n?” John asked as he came at the helm to relieve Jack.
“No. But he knows where we’re headed. It’d not be a surprise if he appeared soon. That bastard.” Jack muttered and John nodded.
“Aye, sir. He’s a right git.”
Jack looked at John before he started laughing, “I just love the way you curse, mate. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever heard you curse.” He noted and John shrugged.
“I don’t curse a lot. That is true.”
Jack grimaced, “What kind of sailor are you?” he gazed at John as if he was something alien to him.
“Just a regular one, Cap’n. Do you want me to curse more?” John was confused and Jack’s eyes widened.
“Aye. Maybe then you’d finally find a lass of your own.” Jack nodded and John scratched his chin.
“I don’t think they’d appreciate a man who-…”
“Oh, trust me. They would.” Jack wiggled his eyebrows before he sauntered away, leaving a very confused and amused John behind.


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A few days later, Calais…

Adele finished braiding her head and she slipped on her shoes before she looked up at Jack.
“Ready.” She said as she slowly stood.
Jack moved forward, “Can you walk? It’s a long way.”
“I can. Lead the way.” She said while smoothing down her skirt.
Josette gazed at them and Jack motioned her over, “Come on then, love.”
She pushed away from the wall and followed them out of the cabin, watching with depredation as Adele walked uncomfortably ahead of her.
They slowly walked down the plank and Jack offered his hand to Adele. She took it but let it go as soon as her feet touched the dock.
Josette picked up her pace so she was walking alongside Adele but the other woman did not made eye contact with her.
As the dock started becoming smaller, Adele suddenly stopped.
Jack frowned, “Adele?”
“I am fine here. You have to get back. Downer might find you.”
“But-…” Jack started to object.
“I’ll get a carriage. I’ll be home soon. Go.” Adele took a step away from them and Jack’s hand went to his pocket. He made to press something into her hand but Adele jumped back as if burned.
“No.” she shook her head while Josette frowned.
“What?” Jack frowned and made to hand the pouch to her again.
She pushed his hand away, “I don’t want anything, Jack. This has to stop. The last thing you want is to be tied to me in some sort of way. I am finishing this.” She shook her head.
Jack could only stare.
“Please don’t feel guilty. I’ve burdened you long enough.” She murmured softly and Jack blinked.
“It was no burden, love. You need money for the carriage and-…”
“I have money. Back at home. Just go, alright?” she raised her hands up as she took a few steps back from them, “Thank you.” She whispered before she turned and walked away.
Josette came to stand next to Jack and together they watched as a small carriage stopped by and Adele slipped inside.
When they could no longer see her, Jack took a deep breath and reached for Josette’s hand.
“Let’s go back to the Pearl, love.” He murmured as he smiled down at her and pulled her back towards the dock.
As they arrived at the Pearl they saw Downer’s ship far away into the distance. He was there.

End of chapter 33

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