The Princess And The Vampirate

Chapter Six

We practiced all day and I kicked Jack's butt at least twice at sparing which is saying something because he is the best on the ship. I needed a break so I decided to watch a movie but Jack tagged along. I was going to watch a really cheesy movie but I changed my mind to Annabelle.

Half way through I got really scared and Jack noticed. "Ah Claire, you can hold my hand if yo..." I immediately grabbed his hand, he didn't even flinch. Something happened and I turned into his shoulder shivering with fear. "Let's change it shall we?" He changed it and I heard the familiar tune of the intro to Goonies. I relaxed a bit but didn't let go of his hand. It didn't seem like he minded. When the movie started to get going I relaxed into his shoulder and he put his arm around mine. We sighed both in sync.

I heard a bell ring and Jack started to shift. "I must be going to dine. By the way, today is Friday you need to decide. I'll make arrangements for you to meet the Captain in his quarters."

I nodded "Thank you Jack, for everything."

He smiled "You must be starving. Eat Claire... I'll see you in a bit." We both stood up and he went to the door dragging me with him.

"Thanks again" I kissed his cheek. He looked shocked he then snapped out of it and left. I ate, showered, and changed into some leggings and a cute blouse.

Around 9 there was a knock on my door. I looked out the window and saw Jack. I opened the door. "The Captain would like to see you now."

"No need to be formal." We walked down the hall.

We came to a door Jack knocked "I will stay out here until you come back out. The door opened and Jack put a hand on the small of my back and pushed me in shutting the door behind me.

The Captain was sitting at a long rustic oak desk. He was over a parchment 'probably a map of some sort' when noticed me standing with my back to the door.

"Claire, come come sit."

"I'll stand thank you." He then gestured for me to come closer. I walked forward and saw the parchment. It was most definitely a map. Old and worn but you could still see the markings clear as day. "Time to make a decision"

"I want to join and do something with the life that I thought was gonna be over on that night you found me." The Captain nodded and grabbed a scroll and handed it to me. I unraveled it and saw the line to sign. I stuck out my hand and was rewarded with a feather quill filed with ink. I signed, rolled the parchment up, and handed it back. I turned around to go but the Captain stopped me.

"Claire?" I turned around and I was eye to eye with the Captain. He whispered "He's starting to take a fancy with you, you do know that right?" I shook my head and he nodded.

"Who?"

"You'll figure out, now go and get some rest. You start as a crew member tomorrow and as a donor to." I nodded and opened the door and Jack fell in.

"Get up you lazy bum let's go!" Jack just stayed and I sigh and heaved him up. We walked back in silence.

We got to my room "Goodnight Jack" I opened the door and I stepped inside.

"Claire, wait!" I turned back a little and I felt him crush me in his arms in a huge hug. He let go as soon as he hugged me said "Goodnight" and left. I was left shock in my doorway. I went inside thinking who is taking a fancy to me while I changed and flopped on my bed as I drifted fell asleep.