Drabble Series: 'An Execrable Business' (53/?)

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And now we skip to the morning after, as otherwise we'd be in NC-17 territory for sure.

350 words, with many thanks to hereswith for beta reading, editing, and suggestions.

Previous bits...

1. Tortuga 2. Happiness 3. Festive 4. Last Minute 5. Calm 6. Truth 7. Bargain 8. Spook 9. Down 10. Wounds 11. Moon 12. Monsters 13. Beauty 14. Name 15. History

16. Service 17. Advice 18. Captain 19. Awe 20. Cross 21. Mistake 22. Heroism 23. Gold 24. Echo 25. Greed 26. Advance 27. Challenge 28. Adventure 29. Sentence 30. Treasure

31. North 32. Coat 33. Good and Evil 34. Sickness & Health 35. Lost 36. Court 37. What if? 38. Island 39. That can't be 40. Prophesy 41. Ten Years Later 42. French 43. Deed 44. Tea 45. Scarlett & Giselle

46. Link 47. Comedy 48. Mothers 49. Fathers 50. Rib 51. Music 52. Magic

And here's today's...

53. Pirate King


~ An Execrable Business, continued...



It had near killed him, Jack mused the next morning. But by God, he had done his best to teach her, slow and thorough, and the ultimate success of this careful tutelage had been a level of satisfaction that had not only not ruined her but had quite astonished them both.

In short, she was fabulous! And so was he.

It'd near killed him to slip from her side into the cool morning air to dress, too, but he had to show at the proper time to avert suspicion – hopefully the music and general revelry, which had gone on long after they'd retired, had covered the few cries they'd failed to muffle. He couldn't help smiling, though, every time he glanced over at the bed, where she lay huddled beneath the covers, sleeping the sleep of the (at least temporarily) sated.

In truth, it was her curiosity and her willingness to please and be pleased that had made the encounter so extraordinary. He had known a great many girls and women in his twenty-five years, in the biblical sense and otherwise, but Nell was something else altogether. She was an odd combination of worldliness and innocence, and he was drawn to that like silver and gold.

Not to mention she looked like a bloody goddess under those baggy clothes of hers. Not Venus. Psyche, perhaps. Very young and slender, and just a bit naughty, and lovely enough to tempt the blind bow-boy himself.

Gad's life, if he wasn't the luckiest man afloat!

Dressed now, Jack tiptoed over to the bed and crouched beside Nell, and drew the covers off, down to her waist. She woke with a groan, turning shameless onto her back, and blinked up at him until he briefly saluted her lips, each rose-tipped breast, and her perfect navel, at which she gasped, laughing.

"Come back to bed!" she said, trying to catch hold of him, but he slipped from her grasp.

"Tonight, sweeting. It's morning, and I'm due on deck, and so will you be, soon. Remember: mum's the word! Outside this cabin we're just good friends."


TBC...

Comments

[ganeris.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they will be very convincing and that neither Bill nor Barbossa will notice anything at all. :P

In short, she was fabulous! And so was he. Bwah!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Hee! Of course Jack would appreciate his own abilities. *g*

Glad you enjoyed!

[mindyracal.livejournal.com]

I think Bill might catch a subtle glance from Nell to Jack at the evening they just shared....She'll try her hardest to hide it, but her emotions might get the best of her.....

Great addition!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you! More of the planned subterfuge anon. ;)

[bombazzinedoll.livejournal.com]

others too much like Will (i.e. a eunuch)

:/

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

That's Jack's joke. I'm sure Elizabeth has a very different view on the matter.

[bombazzinedoll.livejournal.com]

wink wink nudge nudge

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

;)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the story so far, and if Jack seems right I can only feel the story is a success. Thank you so much for commenting! I really appreciate the feedback. :))

[jillianfish.livejournal.com]

Yeah, let's see how long that "good friends" ruse lasts. Maybe Cook will be the first to notice. Of course he'll keep his mouth shut, but it won't be long before others start figuring out. Gads, you torture me, woman. Morning after. Bah humbug.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

More on the "good friends" thing anon. ;) Thank you for commenting, even if I did skip to the morning after.

[bombazzinedoll.livejournal.com]

"Outside this cabin we're just good friends."

Oh ho ho.

What I love about this series especially is how open Jack is. He's not totally transparent, of course, but he's not yet the world-wary tatterdemalion we see in the films (or in most fic) either.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I think it took some real life badness to make him as wary as we saw him in CotBP. It's more grand adventure at this point in his life, though fate is going to be catching up with him pretty soon.

So glad you're enjoying the story! Thank you for letting me know.

[mary684.livejournal.com]

Whatcha got against NC/17, eh? *g*

Busting you as this was wonderful. I love Jack sharing his thoughts 'the morning after'. Despite him knowing many girls and women over the years, it's nice to see him genuinely pleased with the previous evening and smitten by All Things Nell.

As for sneaking under Bootstrap's radar, ya right. *snort*

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Probably Bootstrap is a little sharper than Jack gives him credit for.

I have nothing against NC17, but I wouldn't be able to post it at BP Sails then, so it'll have to be R. I'm glad you enjoyed it, even so! Thank you for commenting. :)

[florencia7.livejournal.com]

An implied NC-17 might be as riveting as a direct one would have been! ^^

I loved this installment, such a beautiful scene! Jack and Nell are so wonderful together :]

*fingers crossed for Bill staying oblivious for as long as possible* lol

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you liked this, and adventures of all kinds will continue for a few more chapters. ;) Thank you so much for commenting!

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

Finally got a chance to read this and loved every word! Can't wait for the next chapter....

[(Anonymous)]

I get he NC17, but from the intamate details of "pre" and then "morning after"!! WooHooo! But it was a beautiful morning after! Wonderful!

Josette

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy you've enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know!!

[pearlseed.livejournal.com]

The only thing I can find wrong with great sex is the huge necessity to have more and more and more! so I can totally understand Nell's point of view.
Liked the bit that Jack was pleased with his partner in crime--Bill's gonna throttle him. Just friends! Ohmyword. Pretty funny chapter and a delightful morn after--he is young...Thanks

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

He is very young, and yes, the subterfuge may not work entirely as planned. *g*

So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for commenting. :))

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

He sure thinks alot of himself, don't he? *grin* I bet Bootstrap will see right away! ;-)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

He does! With some justification, you have to admit. More on Bootstrap, etc. coming up. Thank you for commenting!

[djarum99.livejournal.com]

Lovely as always, and it's wonderful to have this image of Jack, young and full of himself and in love with the world ♥

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

He's a charming fellow, for sure. Glad you enjoyed the glimpse of him here. ;)