A Soldier's Life

Chapter 61 - Pirates

Y/n's POV:

"Ye shall 'ave to walk the plank and fall to the depths of Davy Jones' locker!" I said in my best pirate accent. Ava giggled at the attempt, as she stood on edge of the coffee table above the ocean of cushions. The both of us in pirate hats, eye patches, fake tattoos and waistcoats. Ava looked incredibly cute. "You won't get away with this!" She cried as I nudged her to the edge with my plastic sword. "Oh, but I already have." I mocked with my best evil laugh.

She got to the very edge of the table and made a very dramatic fall onto the cushions below her, laughing as she did. "You're turn Mummy!" She called from the floor. So, I followed her route to the end of the table and did a little swan dive off the edge, which I regretted quickly when my boobs got squished by the cushions. We were both on the floor laughing our heads off when there was a knock at the door.

I jumped up and took off the hat and eye patch, as I made my way toward the door. When I opened it, I was surprised to see Scarlett stood there, her eyes red and puffy and her breathing ragged as a few tears fell down her face. "Angel! What's wrong?" I asked, instantly pulling her into a tight hug and closing the door behind me. She didn't answer and just sniffled into my shoulder.

I guided her over towards the sofa where Ava had stood up and looked in our direction confused. "Is Scarly ok Mummy?" She asked sweetly. "I'm not sure bug, but could you grab the box of tissues and a glass of water please?" I asked as I sat and pulled Scarlett into my lap. Her head was in my chest, her hands grabbing at my shirt, like I was going to disappear, whilst I tried to calm her down by gently rubbing my hand up and down her back. "Shush, it's ok babe. I'm here." I reassured her, my panic slowly rising as I wondered what could have gotten her into this state.

"Angel. Can you tell me what's wrong? You're worrying me?" I said as Ava appeared and handed me the tissues and stood waiting holding the glass of water. I took a tissue out of the box and handed it to Scarlett who quickly wiped away her tears and finally made eye contact with me. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to turn up at your door like this. It's just been a really rough day." She sniffled and my heart broke as she spoke.

She sounded so down and almost broken. It was hard to see her like this. "You never have to apologise for coming to me when you're upset or crying. In fact, I'd be mad if you felt like you couldn't. I will always be here for you." I said firmly, lifting her chin slightly so she could see how serious I was. "Would you like some water?" Ava asked from the other side of the sofa. Scarlett turned to look at her with a smile, but I could see that she felt embarrassed. "Thank you, Ava that would be lovely." She responded.

Ava reached over to hand her the glass and it was then that Scarlett clocked what she was wearing. She looked around the lounge at our makeshift pirate boat and plank. Her eyes then landed on me when she saw the tattoos and fake beard. "What have I missed out on here?" She asked with a smirk. "Mummy, or Captain Blackbeard, caught me stealing the treasure and made me walk the plank!" Ava explained excitedly which made Scarlett give her first genuine smile. "Is that right. I wondered why my girlfriend had suddenly grown a beard." She teased turning her attention to me. "It's a new look that I think I pull off." I joked and she rolled her eyes at me.

She hummed at me and lent in giving me a kiss. "Hi." She greeted me, her tears now dried. "Hi. Do you want to talk about it?" I asked, not knowing if she wanted to relive whatever had upset her so much. "Later, right now I want to avenge Ava's death!" She called out before starting a tickle attack on me. Ava was quick to join in and I had no hope.

After the tickle attack was over, I gave Scarlett my hat and eye patch and she joined in with us as the two of them teamed up to defeat me. They of course won, not like I ever had a chance, and Ava suddenly disappeared into the bathroom. It wasn't long until she had reappeared with the fabric ties for the robes and dressing gowns hanging in there. "We've got to tie her up so she can't run away Captain Scarly!" Ava instructed handing her the ties before running to get God knows what.