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The Captain's Cabin Boy	By : Linalove1988 Category: Pirates of the Caribbean (All) > AU - Alternate Universe Views: 9866 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A/N: Hello, hello! Welcome back, everyone!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pirates of the Caribbean…Sad but true.

Chapter 18

John hissed as Josette cleaned his nose properly with a cloth but remained silent otherwise. She worked silently on cleaning his face for a while until she couldn’t take it anymore.
“What in God’s name did he want from you?” she exclaimed and John looked up at her.
“Money. From what I was able to understand…” he trailed off as he fingered his swollen eye.
“Why didn’t you give it to him?” she asked and he snorted.
“I ain’t going to give my money to anyone who comes demanding it! I work hard here in order to get it.” He said and Josette pursed her lips. He was right of course.
“Yes, but…”
“Why are we talking about this? I’ve already told the Captain the same things. Surely he could tell you all about it.” John muttered and Josette tensed.
“He’s not speaking to me since we got back.” She murmured and John looked up at that.
“What?”
“Apparently he got angry because I almost drowned.” She said and John clicked his tongue.
“He is right about that.” He said to her and she frowned, “Why didn’t you say that you can’t swim? Or better why did you knocked that fellow into the sea if you didn’t know how to swim?” he asked and she pulled back.
“I acted on an instinct, alright?” She hissed as she sat next to him in a chair, “I saw him there and I just moved on an impulse. I hadn’t even noticed that there was water behind us.” She said as she looked down at the floor.
“So why is he angry?” John asked quietly as he took the cloth from her and placed it against his swollen eye.
“Because I am aboard a ship and I don’t know how to bloody swim!” she bit her lip and John sighed.
“If you had told me so I would have taught you how.”
“Yes, well, I didn’t think about it too much. After all I never had to actually come face to face with the challenge of swimming.” She shrugged and John groaned.
“What a mess.” He muttered and then looked at her with soft eyes, “Thank you for knocking that bastard off of me by the way.” He said with a faint smile and Josette smiled back.
“You’re welcome.” She replied and John chuckled.
“Come here then.” He pulled her for a hug and Josette was surprised at first. She relaxed shortly though and returned it before she pulled back and winced.
“What?” he asked and she placed her hand under her armpit.
“I…think there’s something wrong with my wrap.” She said quietly as she looked around the galley.
“Oh?” he frowned and when he looked at her abdomen his eyes widened in realization, “OH!” he flushed slightly.
“Yes…Will you do something for me?” she asked as she stood up and smoothed a hand over her still wet breeches.
“Aye…as long as it’s not having to face the Captain right now.” He said and she laughed.
“No, I’ll have to do that later. Um, will you keep watch while I check myself…In the hold.” She said in a whisper and he paused before he nodded.
“Sure. Let’s go.” He motioned towards the door.
“Wait. I need dry clothes first. You go and I’ll meet you there.” She told him and he nodded.

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“Where are you going?” Jack’s voice made her pause just as she walked out of the side cabin. She froze with her bundle of clothes in her arms and bit her lip.
“Eh…”
“Turn around.” He ordered and she did so. Immediately he frowned.
“Are you going somewhere?” he quirked an eyebrow as he stood before her shirtless with a wet cloth in his hand. He was obviously washing the salty water away.
“Um…I am going to do some laundry.” She stammered stupidly and Jack paused in wiping at his neck to look at her incredulously.
“In the middle of the night?” he asked and she gulped.
“I…ah, I have no clean clothes. These are my last ones…and the ones I am wearing are wet…” she trailed off and Jack stared at her long and hard before he snorted and turned away from her.
“You’re a funny one, lad.” He muttered as he squeezed the cloth against his neck. Josette watched as droplets of water slipped down his shoulder blades and down to the small of his back to disappear under the waistband of his dry breeches.
“That and stupid.” He breathed out harshly and Josette looked up guiltily. Thankfully he hadn’t noticed her ogling him.
“Sir?” she swallowed hard again and momentarily she had forgotten about the burning on her chest.
“Before we weigh anchor you have to learn how to bloody swim. Is that clear?” he turned his head to look at her from over his shoulder and as he did so, he pushed his wild mane of hair over the opposite shoulder in order to clean his skin properly.
Josette quickly nodded and he huffed.
“Good. Now go do your…laundry.” He muttered and Josette exhaled a sigh of relief as she slowly made her way towards the door. Her relief was cut short when he spoke again.
“My regards to John.” He called quietly but his tone was not mocking; it was oddly dark but sincere at the same time.
Josette muttered a quick aye and then exited the cabin with her heart beating wildly against her ribcage.

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The wrap clung to her skin as she undid the knot and started pulling it from around her chest. She pulled the soaked cloth away and looked under her armpits first. There were angry red lines just under them and the skin burned and pulled as she moved her arms about. She had been changing the bindings almost every day but the sweat and now the salty water had made it worse.
Josette released a defeated sigh and rubbed her neck. She should start sleeping without it every once in a while. She had gotten slightly used to it for it was not so different from a corset but the cloth burns were starting to make her think otherwise. As she pulled another wrap from under her shirt she paused and then reached for the bucket of water.
She cleaned as best as she could and then rebound her chest a little more loosely. She pulled the shirt over her head but she didn’t tuck it in her breeches. She let it fall over her waist instead. She stood up and pulled on her boots before she gathered the dirty clothes.
She walked quietly to the door and opened it, “John? I’m done.” She said softly and the man turned to her.
“Everything alright?” he asked as he looked at her up and down.
“Yes…Um, you don’t happen to have any ointment for burns, do you?” she asked and he paused.
“For burns? No…” he shook his head.
“Damn.”
“Is it too bad?” he asked and she nodded.
“Just a little…It’s a little more uncomfortable than before.” She said as she turned and walked towards the small tub they had for laundry.
“What if you removed it?” John asked hesitantly and Josette paused.
“I could…but what if someone notices? Not that there’s much to notice…” she trailed off with a light chuckle.
“Nonetheless…” John said and then flushed, “Eh, I mean, if you have to hide it…them, there must be something there... Sorry.” He apologized quickly and she laughed.
“That’s okay.” She said as she poured some water and added some soap into the tub.
“I think the Cap’n might have some ointment. For sunburns, you know. It would help, wouldn’t it?” he suggested and Josette looked up at him from her place next to the washing tub.
“Sure it would. How do I ask him for it?” she said with a frown and John grimaced.
“You’re right…” he trailed off and then he suddenly smiled, “I will.” He stated and Josette paused in her scrubbing to look up at him.
“You? What are you going to ask it for?” she asked and his face got mischievous.
“For a burn…of a different kind.” He motioned to his hand and then his crotch before he walked away, leaving her with wide eyes and a parted mouth. Josette blinked and then burst into laughter as she leaned her head against her soapy hands.

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The next day…

“Psst!” John called and Josette turned to him from her place near the rail. He approached her and after a quick look around handed a small jar to her.
“Just be quick about it.” He muttered and she nodded.
“Thank you so much.” Josette said quietly as she put it in her pocket, “Did he ask too many questions?” she asked John chuckled.
“No. He only looked at me over and then burst out laughing. It was a little humiliating but he it worked since he gave it to me. Just place it on his desk once you’re done. I said I’d give it to you.” John winked and then walked away.
Josette smiled and looked out at the sea before she ran to the galley to help the cook. Halfway down the stairs, she heard her name being called.
“Josh!” Jack’s voice came from above and she winced. She turned back up towards the upper deck with tentative footsteps.
“Sir?”
“Come.” He beckoned her over and Josette complied albeit a bit hesitantly.
“Yes?”
“We’ll head down the docks towards the beach.” He said and then she noticed that he only wore his breeches and shirt. Josette abruptly stopped walking.
“Why?” her voice quivered with dread.
“For your swimming lessons of course, boy. What else? To watch the sunset?” Jack growled as he looked at her.
Josette shivered at his tone. She actually wouldn’t mind watching the sunset with him.
Upon that thought her eyes widened and she bit down on her tongue hard.
“Now? I mean with you?” she stammered and Jack suddenly paused and whirled around to face her just before he reached the gangplank.
“You have a problem with that?” he asked her and Josette wanted to disappear.
There was no way she was letting him touch her. He would find out!
“Um…I was thinking of asking John…since he doesn’t have anything else to do.” She said and Jack’s eyes darkened.
“Is that so?” he murmured as he stepped closer and glared down at her.
“Yes…I wouldn’t want to bother you…I thought you were going ashore?” she said timidly and Jack’s posture tensed.
“If you don’t want me to teach you, you can just say so, lad. No need to beat about the bush.” He told her in a clipped voice, “Perhaps you don’t trust me. If that’s the case do I need to remind you who saved you yesterday?” he said angrily and Josette winced.
“Of course I remember, sir, and I am grateful. But I just…”
“We were just going to get to it, Captain.” John cut in and Josette turned to look at him with surprise.
Jack looked between the two of them before he nodded curtly and then swiftly walked back to his cabin without another word.
Josette turned to look at him and a feeling of disappointment washed over her at his quick retreat but it was for the best.
“Come on then.” John told her as he took off towards the plank.
Josette followed him quickly, “How did you know?” she asked and John shrugged.
“I was close by and I overheard. That was close.” He told her and Josette looked back at the ship only to see Jack walking out of the cabin fully dressed. He walked down the plank and when he saw her watching him he tipped his hat at her and then walked towards the opposite direction that led to the town and probably to the closest tavern.
“He was supposed to meet up with Dave and some other pirate captains.” John informed her and Josette frowned.
“Then why did he wanted to spend time with me?” she asked and John sighed.
“Can I speak my mind or will you get all…girly with me?” he asked and Josette looked at her with shock.
“When do I get all girly?” she asked and he laughed.
“Good point. The thing is…that I think he fancies you.” He told her as they walked down the shoreline.
“What!” Josette exclaimed and John chuckled.
“Relax. I mean that he cares for you or maybe more. He wouldn’t offer you lessons if he didn’t. Plus, he must have noticed that you return the sentiment.” He winked and Josette gaped at him.
“Excuse me?”
“Oh, come on. You wouldn’t have saved him from a bullet if you didn’t.” he reasoned with her and Josette bit her lip.
“Is it obvious?”
“Well…to me, yes. I spend time with you. The others don’t see you too much.”
“Oh. Has this happened before? I mean has he…” she trailed off and John looked at her.
“Has he taken anyone else under his wing? Jack? No. How I know? Because he has fired men who weren’t properly prepared for a pirate ship. You have no idea about swords or pistols and you can’t even swim. It’d be less painful to just fire you and leave you off somewhere. But he hasn’t done this, has he?” he pointed out and Josette was at a loss for words.
“But I am just a cabin boy. Surely…”
“That’s not the point. You should know some basic things about navigation at least, but you don’t.” he cut her off.
“You realize that you just put a great weight on my back, don’t you?” she asked him as they arrived at a secluded part of the beach and stopped walking. What would John think if he knew what else had happened between them? He would be shocked.
“Why?”
“Because I just offended him by refusing his help.” She murmured as she looked towards the direction of the Pearl.
“Yes, but if you hadn’t he would have found out what you really are.” John reminded her and she sighed, “You just have to make it up to him in some other way.” He told her before he removed his shirt and beckoned her towards the water, “Come on then.” He smiled and Josette nodded.

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Josette fidgeted nervously at the entrance of the side cabin. She could hear him on the other side of the room moving about. A moment later she heard the bed creak as he sat down and she took a deep breath. She had to say it before he went to bed.
“Captain?” she called a little more loudly than she wanted and Jack startled.
“Bloody hell!” he exclaimed as he leaned down to remove his boots, “I thought you were asleep.”
“Sorry…I wanted to speak to you. How was your night?” she asked quietly and Jack smirked as he looked up at her.
“Quite satisfying. Giselle sends her regards.” He winked before he stretched out on the bed and placed his hands behind his head.
Josette flinched at that but let it pass. He was taunting her again, waiting to see how she would react.
“You wanted to speak to me, you say?” he asked when she didn’t speak.
“Yes. I am sorry.” She said quickly and Jack looked at her, his face suddenly soft.
“Eh?”
“For being utterly useless and causing trouble.” She said and Jack’s eyes narrowed before he stood up from the bed and approached her.
“I didn’t say you were useless. If you were I wouldn’t be alive right now.” He told her as he came to stand in front of her barefoot.
“Yes, but…” she shrugged and when he didn’t speak she continued, “I wanted to ask you a favor.” She said and Jack seemed rather intrigued all of a sudden.
“Oh?” he smirked and she smiled.
“It’s nothing dirty.” She didn’t know what possessed her to say that but he only grinned.
“Pity.” He said and she was momentarily dazed by his glimmering dark eyes.
“John’s teaching me how to swim but…since I need to know how to use a sword…I was thinking that perhaps you’d like to show me how?” she made it a question and Jack’s expression changed from intrigued to thrilled.
“Is that so?” he murmured and Josette briefly wondered what she had gotten herself into.
“Yes…” she was hesitant.
Jack chuckled and extended his hand out towards her, “We have an accord then.” He said and Josette slowly took it. He curled his bejeweled fingers around her smaller hand and he suddenly laughed.
“Let’s see what these small hands can do, aye?” he told her without releasing her hand and her heart flattered somewhere around her chest at the sight of his satisfied expression. It was the best reward ever; to see him happy about such a small thing as she trusting him over sword fighting lessons. But then again maybe it was not so little…Right?

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“Josh.” Jack’s voice was hoarse as he spoke up from his bunk. Josette who was in the process of putting his breakfast on his desk paused and looked at him.
“Sir?”
“I think we must postpone our lessons…for another day.” He murmured as he looked up at her from under his pillow.
“Oh.” Josette felt disappointed but when he let the pillow fall right on top of his eyes again she frowned, “Are you alright?” she asked as she approached him.
“No.” his voice was muffled by the pillow and she gently took it away so she could see him.
“Are you sick?” she asked and he placed a hand on his forehead.
“That tavern!” he exclaimed as he rolled over onto his stomach. The sheets fell low on his lower back and Josette noticed that he was naked underneath; really naked.
Oh God. She thought as she averted her eyes.
“What’s wrong with the tavern?” she asked him and he groaned.
“I must have caught something in there. I was perfectly fine last night. Bugger!” he muttered and Josette was intrigued so she reached out and placed a hand on his cheek.
Jack looked up at that and she took her hand back with a flush, “You seem hot.”
“That’s because I am hot, lad. I’m very hot.” He murmured and looked at her sideways.
Josette ignored his teasing comment, “You must be sick.” She stated and he snorted.
“Really? Well, if the pounding in my head is of any indication then I must be.” He muttered and Josette reached out again.
“May I?” she asked for permission this time.
Jack looked back at her and rolled to his side, “Aye.” He said and Josette felt his skin again. Jack watched her every move until she pulled her hand back.
“I’ll be back.” She told him and he frowned.
“Josh?”
“Just a minute.” She called before she walked away.
When she returned she found him on his stomach again. He didn’t look up when she entered so he probably felt worse. His skin was glistening with sweat and she panicked.
“Sir…can you turn over?” Josette asked quietly as she placed the water basin on the nightstand next to the bunk and pushed the cloth inside. The cold water soaked it immediately and she let it rest there for a moment while she placed a hand on Jack’s hot, sweaty shoulder.
“Bloody hell…” he shivered at her touch which seemed to him much cooler than his burning skin.
“Can you roll over?” she asked and he groaned before he turned onto his back slowly. Once he was on his back Josette pushed his hair away from his face and neck, pulling the stuck tendrils away from his skin.
“Now what?” he muttered as he gazed up at her with shiny, hooded eyes.
“Now this.” She said as she wrung most of the water out of the cloth and then placed it against his burning forehead.
“Bugger, that’s cold!” he exclaimed as his whole body jerked under the coolness of the rag.
“Sorry.” Josette immediately apologized but he only laughed.
“Sorry? It’s bloody amazing.” He said as he relaxed further and thrust his chin up so she could pass the cloth over his face and neck. Josette did so and she squeezed the cloth over his chin so that the cold water could slide down his neck. His beard braids got soaked as well and tiny droplets of water slid down his chest.
Josette wiped them away with the cloth even as she felt Jack’s eyes on her as she did so.
“Are you sick too, lad?” she heard him ask and she looked up at him.
“Sorry, Captain?” she asked and he chuckled as he raised his hand and curled his fingers around her wrist.
“You’re awfully red, I have to say.” He said and she wondered how, even when sick, he could still tease her about her blushing.
“Uh…no.” she said but gasped silently when his hand suddenly pressed her hand with the cloth further down his chest and towards his belly.
“Then what’s that blush on your face for, hmm?” he asked as he gazed at her and pushed her hand further downwards still. Josette watched him with bated breath as he led her hand further down his stomach. He paused at his belly and looked up at her with dark, unfathomable eyes. He squeezed her hand which still held the cloth and more water slid down his skin. The drops slipped down the sides of his belly and they soaked the sheet under him. Josette blinked but before she had time to think or react his free hand shot out and grasped the side of her face. He pulled her down to him even as his other hand still held her hand captive over his belly.
His brushed his nose against hers and shut his eyes before he murmured something unintelligible.
“Sir?” she whispered in a breathless voice and his eyes snapped open at that. His chocolate eyes searched her face with such scrutiny that she thought that he was able to see past her eyes and her deception.
“There’s something about you.” He murmured and Josette gasped as the hand on his belly moved her hand downwards, past the sheets and under them, “Something different…It makes me wonder.” He breathed and his lips parted when her hand brushed over him down there. Josette breathed in sharply and if someone were to see them they would surely see something wrong, but as his hand pressed hers more firmly over him, she could only let him do as he pleased. He groaned and he leaned upwards when he adjusted and curled her fingers around the solid length of him and then threw the soaked cloth away. It fell on the mattress next to his hips and it soaked the sheets immediately.
Josette looked briefly down to that part of him she held and her heartbeat quickened at how warm he was.
What was he doing? Was he really attracted to her? To what she was pretending to be?
A small intake of breath from Jack made her look down at his face and he used his hand on her cheek to pull her further down towards him. His parted lips would have touched hers fully but she suddenly realized what she was doing; what he was doing.
“No.” she murmured and he barely had time to close his lips around her bottom lip before she wrenched her hand from under the sheets and moved back. She pushed away from the bed and Jack’s hand fell limply at his side while the other still rested against his belly.
“It’s alright, lad. It doesn’t matter.” He said softly and she could still see the sweat running down his neck from the fever.
“No, it’s not. No, it’s not alright.” She told him quietly and she barely had time to see him sitting up and reaching out towards her before she fled the cabin without looking back.

End of chapter 18

Author’s note: Ahem…yes. He did what you think he did. He has no shame but give him a break because he is troubled…and feverish! Lol
Please tell me what you think! Thoughts and ideas are always appreciated!
Until next time, loves!

Xxx Lina :)
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