Pirates life for me

Chapter four: Sailing a Ship

Scarlet steered for quite some time watching the sun sink slowly into the west. Eventually she grew bored with steering handing the wheel off to Jack.  She decided to walk around the ship watching the crew, she climbs into the crows nest watching the waves gently lap against the side. The men down below cleaning and setting up the sails she sat on the mast legs swinging back and forth slowly.  The men below were sore from such vigorous cleaning, they had each noticed the woman who was sticking above ground they had also noticed that the captain might be sweet on her, although in their eyes that was more unlikely than them joining the British navy.  Scarlet jumped down landing lightly on her feet, she walked below deck where there were loads of hammocks.  Walking through she noticed a rather sour stretch which filled her nose.  It smelled like rotten eggs mixed with vomit and pig feces.  She walked into the kitchen seeing that nobody had begun cooking their dinner she decided it was her duty.  Grabbing some meat she began tearing it apart with her hands placing it next to her as she began cutting up carrots.  Placing the two in boiling broth.  Putting a pinch of salt in she began mixing it with a spoon. 
Jack had decided it was time to get a bottle (or two) of rum.  He walked downstairs stepping aside for is crew to get up.  He went down looking through the racks trying to find the right one, when he noticed a nice smell.  He followed as his stomach was growling.  He made it to the kitchen area watching Scarlet cook.  He walked in leaning against the wall. 
"I didn't know you could cook" he says watching her as she cooked.
"Well to feed a large number of people you have to know to cook" she turns her head to look at him "I learned at a young age to always cook very neutral foods" she focuses back on the food. Jack reaches for a piece of bread getting hit on the head with a hot spoon. 
"No bread" Scarlet says turning to him "your crew is a family and families eat together". Jack pouts looking at her.  
"Just one piece" he says reaching again only for a knife to get stuck right in front of his hand. 
"Next time I won't miss" she says as Jack grumbles to himself. 
"How long till its done ?" Jack asks a slight whine to his voice.  Scarlet turns towards him giving him a death glare whilst throwing a knife towards his head. He ducked laughing.
"Go away" she says a slight growl in her voice.
"Oh come on" he says; she turns around glaring at him. He runs off laughing like an idiot.

That night the crew laughed and ate teasing one another. They especially teased Jack about Scarlet. Will who was very uncomfortable simply watched them not chiming in or laughing as loudly he was quiet, very quiet, thinking of Elizabeth. Oh how the poor boy missed her so. But alas she was not his girl nor did he even have a chance but he did really want to hold her and tell her how he felt. Scarlet unlike will was right in the middle of the crew laughing and telling jokes and funny stories. She was in the middle of telling a story about the two little girls in her village when someone farted loudly.  Everyone got quiet, it was so silent you could hear the lapping of the waves against the sides.   They all looked around then began laughing loudly someone spilled his drink.  Will was brought out of his daze laughing along with them after all laughter is contagious.  Scarlet stood up still chuckling.  Saying goodnight to everyone she went to her room closing the door and dimming the lights, taking off her corset she climbed into the bed feeling warmth which was strange she stood up turning on the light seeing Jack asleep. 
"Mother fricker" she whispers as she pokes him "wake up you idiota" she says as she starts poking harder. 
Jack awakes suddenly to see a lovely young woman in front of him.  Still drowsy he grabs her and pulls her into the bed. 
"Go to sleep love" he whispers holding her engulfed in the sweet smell of honeysuckles and something else he couldn't place. He fell back asleep holding her tightly.  Scarlet tried pushing him away but he was holding too tight, she tried pulling his arms off her.
"No those are my bananas" he says she stifles a laugh yawning and deciding to fall asleep. 

The next morning Jack awoke before dawn he looked in his arms seeing... Scarlet. He lets go standing up and walking outside deep in thought his thoughts jumping from place to place but always returning to Scarlet. He stood at the wheel steering them towards the island by the time everyone was awake his thoughts were clear and focused on the island. He watched the crew doing their duty and he saw Scarlet climb up and sit on the mast again silhouetted against the sun.  He watched the sun rise and move in the sky towards the west.  He watched as Scarlet helped the men with their duties before heading up to join him at the wheel, he nodded towards her allowing her to take the wheel from him noting how she was a natural at this. 
"Scarlet" he began "how do you so much about this?"   Scarlet smiled looking at him.
"My father used to take me sailing around the bay, he tougher me everything I know" she said "he and I would go out for days just going around Spain. Eventually he decided to let my siblings and I go out alone... Though I always suspected he was around. It turns out I was right he would always be below deck ready to jump to our aid" a soft smile plays at her lips "I can picture him now, scruffy brown hair, and clear Amber eyes and Carmel skin.  Mamá says I look just like him" she laughs "well except for my eye shape that's all mamá" a sad look graces her face "I miss him dearly". 
"What happened?" Jack asked curiously. 
"I'd rather not say" Scarlet says "just know he's no longer with me" she notices an island up ahead a boat with black sails near it "is that the place?" she asks.
"Yes" Jack says then hollers to the crew "men! Get ready for Isla Muerte".