ManEater

Elizabeth

“Are you okay milady? Do you need help?” A concerned elderly man asked me as I walked angrily through town. I did not bother to stop or return him an answer. I did not want to talk about what had just happened between Jack and I. I did not want to even think about it. I just wanted to keep walking and never look back; it would be too painful. Tears were streaming uncontrollably from my eyes, making it difficult for me to see where I was going. My heart was shattered into a million pieces that could never be mended. I had to get back to the mansion before anyone noticed that I had left. If someone had seen me crying and found out that Jack was the cause for it, he would surely be hanged. At this point I didn’t care what happened to Jack. I didn’t care if I never saw him again.

I finally approached the estate and crept inside the mansion. I ran quietly into my room and fell down on my bed, face first onto a pillow. The very thought of Jack and his resistance towards me made me burst into tears. How could he do that to me? I told him I loved him and that I was sorry for what I had done to him. Blasted pirate! How dare he tease me like that! I thought he loved me? Even though he didn’t say those words, I could see that he loved me in his eyes. I guess it serves me right, falling for a pirate. He’s just doing this to get back at me. Maybe he’s still mad at me and the only way to get revenge is to play with my heart. What’s worse is that he kept making absurd excuses about me being a virgin, instead of telling me the real truth. But I wanted to do it…I wanted to make love to the only man I loved…the man who had my heart.

I continued to cry for the next half hour as painful thoughts raced through my head. Jack’s words began to repeat itself over in my head until I suddenly realized something.

I remembered seeing hurt in his eyes when he said that he didn’t want me to regret losing my virginity to a pirate. Perhaps he thought of himself as being unworthy to take a special gift like that away from me? How could I be so blind? He did this for my benefit, not to hurt me! I also realized something else. Jack was trying to say something else to me but I was too stubborn and too angry to listen to him. How stupid can I be? Tears began to well up in my eyes as I became angrier with myself and with my actions. How can I think badly of him? He truly does love me if he put my well being before his. I must talk to him as soon as possible tomorrow to mend things between us. I can’t bear to lose him…

Jack Sparrow

I awakened the next morning sober, to the bright rays of the sun and to the familiar scent of the sea. The scent of the lilac perfume was now gone, and so was Lizzie. I couldn’t sleep at all last night after what had happened between Elizabeth and me. My heart was starting to feel sore as I remembered how hurt she was when I cut our intimate moment short. I’ve never in my whole life done that before. I don’t think I ever had the power or desire to stop myself from going all the way with any woman. I knew why I stopped. I stopped because for the first time in my life, I was in love…in love with a beautiful young lass…who just happened to be a virgin!

Maybe I should’ve made love to her last night and not have been afraid of the challenge. I would have been happier if we had done it. Not because of the mere pleasure and satisfaction I would get from it, but because she would be laying in my arms right now. We both would be waking up to the bright rays of the sun, not to mention we both would be naked. A smile spread across my face as I stared up at the ceiling thinking about Lizzie and I being naked together, how she would’ve enjoyed me being inside her, how I would’ve enjoyed being inside her… After a few moments, I drifted off to sleep, with memories of what never happened.

Elizabeth

“Elizabeth, Elizabeth are you awake?” A soft voice called from the other side of my bedroom door. I was too tired to answer, yet alone get up and open the door. After a few knocks, someone entered my room and sat down on my bed. I felt warm hands caress my face and soft lips press gently against my lips. I slowly opened my eyes and noticed Will sitting next to me, smiling.

“Elizabeth are you feeling okay? You’ve been asleep all morning and have missed breakfast.” Will said as he caressed my face. “Did you sleep in your clothes from yesterday?”

I widened my eyes and remembered that I didn’t change back into my night robes. I hesitated before answering him. “Oh…yes, I must have been too tired to put on my night robes.” I smiled at him reassuringly. I then noticed his smile turn into a worried frown as he touched my face.

“Elizabeth have you been crying? Your eyes seem a little red and puffy.”

I touched my eyes and realized that they were in fact puffy. I knew I couldn’t tell him that I was crying because he would ask me why. I certainly would not dare to tell him why.

“Will it’s nothing, I wasn’t crying. My eyes are always puffy when I wake up. You really need to stop worrying about me.” I replied with annoyance in my voice.

“Okay, well are you coming with me to see Jack and the crew today?”

My eyes widened with excitement and I did not hesitate to answer him. “Yes I’ll come, just let me get dressed. I won’t take long.”

“Okay, I’ll be waiting for you downstairs in the hall.” He said as he kissed my lips and left the room.

I sprang up out of my bed and quickly washed up and put on a nicer dress…one that Jack had never seen. I carefully pinned my hair up into a bun with ringlets dangling on the side. I wanted to look special for Jack today. I wanted to look more desirable than I ever had in my life, because today is a new day…the start of new beginnings.

I quickly ran downstairs and noticed father and Will talking in the hallway.

“Oh there’s my sleeping beauty! Did you get enough rest last night? You’ve practically missed the whole morning!” Father said cheerily as he hugged and kissed me.

“As a matter of fact I did father. The best sleep I’ve ever had in a long time.”

“Wonderful, wonderful. I guess you two are off to do whatever you’re doing today. Are you taking the carriage?”

“Actually, no we want to enjoy the warm weather today.” Will stated as he stepped closer to me.

“Are you ready to go Elizabeth?” Will asked as he held the door open for me.

“As ready as I’ll be.” I replied eagerly as I stepped outside into the warm air.

During the entire time Will and I walked through the streets of Port Royale, I couldn’t stop myself from thinking about Jack. I couldn’t wait to see him…to hold him in my arms again. As we approached the docks, the aroma of the sea engulfed my body, putting me in a trance. My heart began to race erratically as I began to walk faster, leaving Will behind me.

“Elizabeth what’s the rush? Wait for me!” Will said as he ran up behind me.

I stopped in my tracks and turned to face him. “Oh I’m sorry. I didn’t realize that I was walking too fast. I guess I’m anxious to get closer to the sea.” I smiled at him reassuringly and held his hand as we continued to walk down the docks.

Off in the distance, the Pearl could be seen still resting on the shore. It appeared less mysterious in the daylight. I could see crewmen working on the main deck cleaning and hauling crates onto the ship. As we stepped closer, Pintel, Ragetti, and Gibbs were sitting on crates, playing cards on the beach.

“It seems like everyone is running a muck today. I wonder where Jack is?” Will asked as we approached the pirates playing cards.

“Oh if it isn’t Will and Ms. Swann.” Gibbs smiled as he glanced up at us from his cards. “Care ta join us fer some Gin Rummy?”

“Maybe in a little while. Have you seen Jack?” Will asked.

“Jack be in his cabin. Might still be sleepin’. From the looks of it, it appears that he had a long night.” Gibbs replied, smiling knowingly at me. I was startled that he would look at me and insinuate that I was the cause of Jack sleeping late. Could he have seen me leave the Pearl late last night? I certainly hope not! I didn’t return an answer or look at Gibbs, because I did not want to confirm his suspicions.

“Well sleeping or not, he’s in for a rude awakening.” Will said as we both walked onto the Pearl.

“I’ll be back to play cards with you later after I finish talking to Jack!” Will yelled back to them from the main deck.

I began to feel even more anxious and nervous as we approached Jack’s cabin. I was unsure if Jack wanted to see me, but I knew I desperately wanted to see him. Before Will could place his hand on the doorknob, the door suddenly flung open. Jack stood in the doorway and stared at us, contorting his face into a frown. He then moved his eyes back and forth between Will and me quizzically, before resting his eyes on me.

“Elizabeth.” He said wide-eyed in a breathless whisper. He then looked over at Will and perked up. “Will! Where have you been? You were supposed to come out and drink with us last night! You’re not sick are you?”

Will smiled and shook his head. “No. I was just tired ‘tis all. But I’m here now.”

“Great! The rum’s on me desk! Take one!” Jack said as he moved over to the side as Will stepped in.

Jack and I were both standing at the doorway, staring deep into each other’s eyes, wondering what the other one was thinking. I could sense that he wanted to touch me, to kiss me, but I couldn’t let him. Will was in the room. As I walked past him, I could feel him walking closely behind me, burrowing his eyes deep into my flesh. I sat down at the table next to Will and Jack sat across from us, with sadness in his eyes.

We could not help but to stare at each other as our desperation to be together intensified. Luckily, Will didn’t notice what was going on between us.

“So Jack, have you come to a decision about when we will go to the Spanish Main?” Will asked, breaking the awkward silence.

“Oh what? I’m sorry what did you say?” Jack asked as he struggled to turn his eyes away from me and looked at Will.

“When are we leaving?” Will asked again, staring at him in confusion.

“Oh yes well, you see I haven’t decided yet. Maybe in a week or so.” Jack replied, sounding uninterested.

“Well in that case I think that for the meantime we should explore the other small islands that are over here. I hear there’s no one living on them. We could claim it for ourselves.” Will suggested.

“Yes we should do that…have our own private island…with no one around to bother us. We could do whatever we want. We could even lie on the beach and bask in the sun nude …perhaps have private trysts with our significant others.” Jack replied as he continued to stare at me, hinting that he was talking about him and me. My heart began to race as I tried not to blush with flattery. Only Jack would have the balls to flirt openly with someone’s woman right in front of him! “Don’t you think that’s a lovely idea Ms. Swann?” Jack asked suddenly. I widened my eyes in shock. “What are you talking about?” I asked him daringly. He returned a toothy smile and repeated his words. You know…it would be nice to roll around in the sand... with someone, in your case, a man...nude…doing all kinds of unholy, yet pleasuring things to each other...for the entire world to see…” “Jack!” Will shouted with a slight chuckle.

“What?” I’m just asking the lass for her opinion. We’re all adults here. I’m sure you two have rolled around together at some point in time…” Jack replied defensively as he pouted his lips at Will and then grinned cunningly at me.

“Jack that is no question you ask a woman…I’m surprised she didn’t get up and slap you!” Will replied with a laugh. Jack turned his attention to me once more and smiled. “Tis’ true William that certainly would require a slap.” He then got up and walked over to me and gently took my hand and held it. “Lizzie darling, I’m sorry to have offended you. That is certainly no question to ask a woman of your stature, will you accept my apology?” He said as he glared at me and kissed my hand. The warmth of his lips on my skin sent a surge of pleasure through out my body. I immediately withdrew my hand and frowned at him, for I didn’t want Will to see that I enjoyed Jack’s “friendly” gesture. “You’re forgiven.” I replied harshly. Jack then sat back down in his chair and took a swig of rum. I knew he did that on purpose, just so that he could have a reason to kiss me again…and I must admit, I’m happy he did it…

“So, Elizabeth, tell me, what did you do yesterday?” Jack asked as he glared at me enticingly.

I was taken by surprise by his question. He knew exactly what I was doing yesterday! Was he trying to hint at Will that I had spent some time with him last night?

“What do you mean?” I asked, glaring my eyes at him with a warning.

“You know, did you spend time with your father yesterday besides spending all of your time with dear Will all day?” He asked as he gave me a toothy smile.

“Oh…yes I did…I mean I spent time with my father yesterday.” I replied with a straight smile. Bastard, what was he trying to pull?

“Oh nice to hear. So how is the old git anyway?” Jack asked.

Will burst out into laughter and I became angry at Jack’s insult.

“Jack don’t ever call my father names! And if you really care to know he’s fine!”

“Well then, just tell the old ass that Capn’ Jack Sparrow says hello.” Jack retorted teasingly.

“Jack!” I exclaimed as I glared at him with disgust.

Will continued to laugh hysterically until I gave him a menacing glare. “Cheer up Elizabeth. It’s all in good fun.” He said as he kissed my cheek. At that same moment, we heard Pintel shouting Will’s name.

“Hey Will! You eunuch! Get yer ass out here and play some cards with us! Stop spendin’ so much time with yer bonnie lass and come out!”

Will shook his head and stood up. “Well I guess I have to go. I promised that I would play cards with them. See you later.” He said as he closed the door. At the same time Will closed the door, Jack glanced at me with a seductive, yet submissive expression on his face.

“So…we’re alone now.” He began as he stood up and walked over to where I was sitting again. “Are you alright?”

I gazed up into his smoldering eyes. Oh God how I wanted to ravage him right now on the table! “Yes I’m fine. I wanted to apologize. I realized why you stopped last night.”

He smiled and grabbed my hand and stood me up to face him. He rubbed his hand over my cheek and brushed a lock of hair from my eye.

“You know I always liked your hair up like that.” He said smoothly as he brushed his fingers across my lips. The very touch of his hand against my skin made me feel so safe, so calm. It made me want to surrender my whole being to him.

“You know I’m truly sorry for what I said last night. I was stubborn and upset and…”

“Shhh. I need you to shut your trap for a moment ‘cause I need to tell you something.” Jack cooed as he brushed his lips against mine.

“The reason why I didn’t make love to you last night was because…I’ve never been with a virgin before. I felt that it was too soon. I felt that I would be taking something from you and you wouldn’t be getting nothing in return, love.”

I could see it in his eyes that he meant what he said. I placed my hands on his face and smiled. “Jack, you’re wrong. I would be getting something in return…you.”

A smile appeared on Jack’s face as he held my waist much more firmly. “I just didn’t want you to regret me…” he said lowering his head.

I then lifted his face so that our eyes could meet and heard him say the most beautiful words in the world.

“I love you too much to ever want you to hate me…” Jack whispered under his breath.

My eyes widened with excitement. Did Captain Jack Sparrow really say I love you? I wanted to hear him say it again. “What did you say Jack? I couldn’t understand your mumbling.”

Jack widened his eyes in confusion. “Oh… uh nothing just talking to myself…”

I slapped him playfully on the shoulder. He stared at me and stepped back. “Ow! Why did ya hit me?” He said pouting childishly.

“Because! You bloody well know what you said to me now say it again!”

A devilish grin soon appeared on his face as he stepped closer and grabbed my waist, pulling me closer to him than ever before. His smoldering eyes were bearing deeper into my soul, causing me to lose my breath.

“I said…I love you.”

I was taken aback for a few moments as I tried hard to compose myself. Jack Sparrow actually loves me! I noticed that his smile turned into a serious expression as he squinted his eyes at me. I became forever lost in his eyes. I could see that he was serious about what he had just said and I knew I had his heart…a pirate’s heart. I smiled and brushed my fingers across his lips.

“Jack, why do you do that with your eyes?”

“Do what, love?”

“You know, that squinting with your eyes.”

He smiled and squinted his eyes again. “Oh ya mean this? I do that for convincin’ and persuadin’ love, no one can resist.” As he continued to tease me with his seductive glare, I could feel the blood in my body boiling and my knees beginning to shake.

Jack realized his affect he had on me and grinned. “I could see I’m persuadin’ ya now love, you’re sweatin’.”

I rolled my eyes, trying desperately not to look at him again. “Jack I don’t think you could ever persuade me to do anything just by looking at me or by doing anything else to me.

“Oh is that so Ms. Swann?” He grinned cunningly as he moved me over to the table and sat me down on top of it. At that same moment, I felt his hand slip under my dress and up my thigh. The warmth of his touch caused my body to scream out for more. As his hand caressed my thigh and I could feel it travel up towards my center. My body inched closer to Jack as I felt two fingers slip inside me. I tried desperately not to give into his so-called persuasion, but I couldn’t resist. Soft moans began to force itself out of my mouth.

“See, I told you I could persuade you.” Jack cooed huskily into my ear. “You can’t resist me now, love.”

He then gently lifted my head with his other hand and kissed me passionately on the lips. He continued to rub my center deeper as our kissing intensified. I could not stop myself from moaning. My body was in high ecstasy, and I could not control myself. I placed my hand on the front of Jack’s pants and felt his firmness. I tried to speak, but moans continued to force itself out of my mouth.

“Jack…please…take it out…I want you inside me.” I pleaded breathlessly as I attempted to untie his belt. At that very moment, Jack withdrew his hand from under my dress and stopped my hand from untying his belt.

“Not now Elizabeth, or we’ll get caught. I don’t want your first time to be interrupted by anyone, and I especially don’t want it to be on the table.”

I smiled at him and gently kissed his lips and got off of the table.

“Meet me here tonight around midnight and make sure no one sees you” Jack said as he caressed my face.

“Midnight it is Jack.” I replied as I planted another kiss on his lips.

“That’s Capn’ Jack to you, savvy?” He replied seductively as he sat back down at the table.

At that very moment, Will walked into the cabin flustered. “Damn pirates! Cheating scoundrels, all of ‘em!”

“I take it that your card game didn’t go so well.” I said to him, trying not to laugh.

“No it didn’t. I lost every game I played! Blasted pirates!” Will replied angrily as he sat down at the table. He began to look at Jack and me questionably, as if he was suspicious of something.

“What’s with the dirty looks mate? You see somethin’ you don’t like?” Jack asked frowning.

“No, I’m just pissed off ‘tis all. So…what have you two been doing this whole time?” Will asked.

I glanced at Jack nervously. He smiled at me reassuringly and then looked at Will.

“Nosey lil’ bugger aren’t ya?”

“No, I’m just trying to start up a conversation.” Will replied defensively.

“Well then, to answer your question, Lizzie and I were catchin’ up on old times. Ain’t that right Lizzie?” Jack retorted with a sarcastic grin as he glanced at Will and eyed me.

“Oh uh yes…that’s all we did. Just talked the whole time.” I replied nervously, smiling at Will.

“Okay, well in that case, it’s been a long day. Elizabeth are you ready to go?” Will asked as he stood up.

I glanced over at Jack before answering Will. I didn’t want to leave. I wanted to stay here with Jack. “Yes I guess so, it’s getting late.” I said as I stood up to leave.

“Okay mates, ‘till next time. Oh Will, care to join us tonight for some pirate frivolity at the pub?” Jack asked as he walked us to the door.

“You can bet on it.” Will said as he stepped out of the cabin and onto the main deck.

Jack and I stood in the doorway staring with desire into each other’s eyes. It pained me to leave him, and I could see it in his eyes that it pained him to see me leave.

“’Till midnight, love.” He whispered as he caressed my face and touched my lips with his finger.

“’Till midnight Captain Sparrow.” I replied as I slowly walked away, fighting the feeling to run back into his arms...

A/N: Hey guys! I hope you are enjoying my fic so far! Not to worry, the love scenes start heating up in the next chapters! Please review! Take care!