ManEater

A/N: Hello my darling readers! I'm back with another chapter! This chapter is very long, so I broke it up into two. I am still working on the second part but I'm almost done with it. I was going to post it all but it's too much happening and I don't want anyone missing out on key points! This chapter is the start of the angst. I just hope that you all like it because I've taken my time writing it so that it can be great but trust me that the next chapter will be better than this one because there is more angst. So, enough about that, read, read, READ!
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Jack Sparrow

As I sat at my desk examining my maps, I heard Marty shouting that he'd spotted the beautiful shores of Isla Margarita in the distance. I immediately walked outside onto the deck, making my way towards the wheel where Gibbs was steering the ship. I noticed that my first mate had the most ridiculous grin I’d ever seen etched across his face. I slowly approached him, for his unusual appearance was starting to worry me.

“I can see that you’re having too much of a fantastic time steering me Pearl. Is there a reason for your uncanny happiness?”

Gibbs turned to me; his smile broadening even more. “Aye there is…we’re approachin’ paradise, mate. I haven’t been there in ages.”

“Is the cause of your eagerness have something to do with a certain lass you’ve met there a few years ago?”

Gibbs' eyes widened even more, nearly bulging out of his skull. “I have unfinished business with a certain special lass I'd met there nearly eight years ago. She was a fine lass…long, dark wavy hair, smooth olive skin, and round, supple breasts…the kind ye’d want ta rub yer face across.”

His smile stretched even further across his face, making him look as if he were mad. He continued on with his story about the sexual trysts he had with the poor lass, but in the middle of his story, I became distracted. I noticed Elizabeth slowly emerging from her cabin. I stopped listening to Gibbs and concentrated on her as she walked over to the rail. The silver rays of the moonlight illuminated her form, transforming her into a heaven sent angel. I was so captivated by her beauty that I didn’t realize that I was walking away, until Gibbs shouted.

“Jack! Where ya goin’? I haven’t finished tellin’ ya tha rest o’ tha story ‘bout what me n’ tha lass did in tha pub!”

I kept walking towards Elizabeth, ignoring my first mate.

“Don’t have time to listen to nonsense right now Mr. Gibbs! I’ve got more important things to do!” I shouted back as I slowly made my way towards the thing I wanted most in this world.

Elizabeth stood quietly at the rail, gazing upon the distant shores of our next destination. I was taken aback for a moment by her flawless beauty. The warm sea breeze blew her alluring scent towards me, causing my body to crave for her. I took a few steps closer, struggling with self control.

“Beautiful night in’t it?”

Lizzie slowly turned around and faced me with a loving smile. The gentle wind blew her hair away from her face. At that moment, I noticed that something was very different about her. Her face looked a little pale and flushed. The cunning glint in her eyes seemed faded. That could only mean that something was wrong with her. Concerned, I quickly closed the gap between us and cupped her face. Her skin felt very warm beneath my fingertips. She sighed and closed her eyes as I examined every intricate detail of her face. When she opened her eyes and looked into mine, I cringed, for I knew without a doubt that my suspicions were right.

“Are you alright love? You seem very tired…your skin feels awfully warmer than usual.

“I’m alright Jack. I just had to get some fresh air because it was too warm in my cabin. That’s why my skin feels so unusually warm.”

I was unconvinced by her answer…something still didn’t seem right about her.

“Are ya sure love? Because you seem a little sick to me.”

Elizabeth shook her head and turned away from me for a moment, then met my gaze.

“No I’m not sick. I've been thinking about something that’s been on my mind for the past hour or so.”

“Oh? What’s been plaguing your mind?”

She shook her head again and smiled weakly.

“It’s nothing, really…”

“Are you sure?” I lifted her chin, forcing our eyes to meet.

“Yes…I’m sure Jack.”

I looked into her docile eyes once more, studying her demeanor. Whatever was plaguing her, she didn’t want me to know for some reason. Instead of pestering her about her woes, I switched our conversation to something much more cheerful. Hopefully, she’ll tell me what is ailing her…when she feels up to it.

“As you can see, we’ll be approachin’ the glorious isle of Isla Margarita in the next half hour or so.” I began flirtatiously as I moved my body closer to hers.

“Yes I’m very aware of that Jack.” She replied with a warm smile.

“Once we make port, what say you and I sneak away into town like we’ve done countless times before at those other islands. We could spend some very much needed private time together…just you and me…alone. Naked and sweaty in the bed, on the floor, against the wall…anywhere you want.” I said with my sexiest squint.

My hands traveled down lazily from her face onto her neck, over her breasts, then ghosted over her abdomen. Her breath hitched as she daringly stared into my eyes with lust and want. She smiled wickedly, and then teasingly placed her hands on my chest. I groaned at her touch.

“That sounds very tempting Jack, but if you don’t mind, I’ll have to pass for tonight.”

My sexy smile quickly turned into a disappointed pout. I felt dumbfounded, yet slightly rejected at the same time. It felt like I’d been rejected all over again like the time she refused to persuade me into giving her back the Letter of Marque.

“Oh…” Was all I could say.

“I’m not saying that I don’t want to be in your company. In fact, I do but I’m feeling a little weak right now for some reason.”

I quickly cupped her face and searched her eyes. “Look at me Elizabeth.”

She slowly looked into my eyes, hesitating at first as if she didn’t want to reveal the secret she was obviously hiding.

“If there is something wrong Lizzie please tell me…maybe I can help you.”

She placed her hands on top of mine. “There’s nothing wrong, Jack…I just need some rest.”

“I know for a fact that there’s something wrong, love. Please just tell me. Did that eunuch do something to you?”

Elizabeth chuckled softly. “No Jack. I just have to rest that’s all. I’ll be alright…there’s no need to worry.”

I removed my hands from her face and took a step back. There was no need in trying to press the matter any longer if she wasn’t going to tell me.

“Alright love, go get some rest.”

“Please don’t be mad Jack.” She pleaded as she closed the gap between us and grabbed my shirt.

“I’m not mad darling…just a lil’ disappointed that’s all. I’ve planned a very romantic, pleasure filled night for us, but…”

“How about we negotiate something…” She began with a wicked smile.

“Go on…I’m listening.” I replied, pretending to feel hurt by her rejection.

“If you’ll allow me to rest for a few minutes or so, I’ll take you up on your offer for a very pleasure filled night.” She leaned in closer to me; her lips grazing across mine.

An amused grin swept across my face, while my desire for her caused my body to stiffen.

“Do we have an accord Captain Sparrow?”

“Hasn’t your father ever told you never to make a bargain with a pirate? It’s very dangerous you know.” I replied seductively with my sexiest squint.

She grinned. “I’ll take that risk, Captain. Now do we have an accord?”

The blood in my body boiled. I had one nerve to whisk her off into my cabin and shag the bejeesus out of her, but I kept my composure.

“We have an accord, but only on one condition. We seal it with a kiss.”

Elizabeth smiled, and then planted a long, lingering kiss on my lips. She broke away from our embrace and took a step back.

“Goodbye Jack.” She said solemnly with a wicked smirk.

I was taken aback for a moment because of an unsettling feeling that suddenly overcame me. I didn’t know what it was at first, until I realized that it was the way she’d said goodbye. Her tone seemed ominous, as if it was signifying that this would be the very last time I would ever see her. I took notice of how her eyes seemed to emit sadness even though she was smiling. I watched her for a few moments as she walked away, in which I noticed that her gait seemed to be slower than usual. I disregarded my unsettling feeling and immediately came up with another idea.

“Miss Swann.”

She slowly turned around, smiling weakly.

“Yes Jack?”

“When you’re well rested and if we meet up again later, I have something very special to give to you…besides me body, of course.” I flashed a wicked grin.

Elizabeth’s face blushed. I held her gaze for a few heated moments, daring her to break it.

“Alright Jack…I look forward to receiving your gift.” She replied naughtily as she stepped inside her cabin.

I turned around, making my way back to my quarters when I’d noticed that Gibbs still had the same asinine grin etched across his face.

“Mr. Gibbs!”

“Aye Capn’!”

“Ready the Pearl for port. Make sure that all the crewmen do what is necessary when we reach your bloody paradise.”

“Aye Capn’!”

“Let me know when we make port. I’ll be in me cabin until then.” I immediately walked into my cabin.
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Later at midnight………

We’d finally reached land a few moments ago. The Pearl was docked at the far end of the harbor where the entrance to the busy side of town lay. Gibbs and I directed some of the crewmen to fix the Pearl and clean her up before heading into town. As I strolled along the shore, some of the crewmen set up campfires along the shore. I couldn’t get Lizzie out of my mind. I was greatly concerned about her sickly appearance and the fact that she was hiding a secret from me. That bothered me even more because now I feel like I can't trust her anymore. I knew at that moment that I had to do something to make her feel better…and I’m not referring to sex, for once.

I quickly made my way up the ramp of the Pearl into my cabin. This was definitely the opportune moment to give Lizzie her new and improved necklace. Perhaps my token of my love for her will make her feel better. I opened the secret compartment in the wall behind the bookcase and removed the box that contained her gift. The contents of the other box would have to be revealed later, for this was not the opportune moment. I opened the box and removed her necklace, taking notice of its radiance in the dim light. I made my way over to the door and opened it, for I planned to send one of the crewmen to tell my beloved Lizzie to meet me on the beach.

I stepped out onto deck and saw Lizzie standing at the rail on the far end of the ship. She seemed to be facing someone, but I couldn’t see who it was until I took a few steps closer. To much of my chagrin, it was Will at the rail with her, sitting with his back resting against a post.

“Dammit! He always manages to ruin my time with Lizzie!” I growled through gritted teeth.

I watched them for a few short moments until I returned back inside my cabin. My heart was slightly breaking because I wanted to give her the necklace. I examined the priceless piece of jewelry before placing it back inside the box.

“Perhaps it’s not meant to be, mate…” I said lowly with a heavy heart as I retuned it back to its hiding place...
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A/N: Well what do you think? Why do you think ELizabeth doesn't want to tell Jack that something might be wrong with her? Will Jack ever be able to give her the necklace? What do you think Will and Elizabeth are talking about at the rail? I will post the next chapter hopefully within the next week. It's 80 percent finished! So, until then, I want to thank you all for reading and reviewing! The suspense continues...!