A Pirate's Love ✔

Part 2: Rizuki Lends A Hand

"Rizuki. RIZUKI. Rizuki! RIZUKI!" Someone yelled. Rizuki sat up straight in surprise. There standing over her was Russell with a scowl on his face and his arms crossed over his chest.

"Oh, good morning Russell," Rizuki greeted Russell, "What's up? Why were you screaming?"

"Ya got a lotta nerve sleepin' in like that while the rest of us are hard at work," Russell responded.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry," Rizuki apologized as she rushed to get out of bed. She quickly fixed her hair and then made her way up the stairs.

"Wait, hold on," Russell exclaimed. Rizuki stopped and turned around. Russell handed her some clothes. Rizuki looked from Russell to the clothes in confusion. "Ya ain't wearing clothes that are appropriate fer a pirate. This is some extra clothes I had."

"Oh, thanks Russell," Rizuki thanked Russell as she walked back into her room. Russell remained at the door and leaned against the doorframe. "Um, Russell..."

"What is it?" Russell asked.

"You don't have to wait there," Rizuki explained shortly. Russell shrugged.

"Eh, who cares if we see ya naked?" Russell asked clearly seeming disinterested.

"Um, I care," Rizuki replied. Russell snorted and rolled his eyes.

"What's the problem?" Russell asked, "We're all guys. Ya probably see us naked too."

"Yeah, well, I don't want to see you guys naked," Rizuki remarked in annoyance. She couldn't change with Russell standing there. She was a girl and as far as they were concerned she was a guy.

"Don't want to see yer body either," Russell responded coldly, "Ya got them flabby parts on ya. No girl is gonna wanna sleep with ya now." Rizuki glared at Russell.

"I could say the same for you," Rizuki retorted, "I mean your body isn't any better than mine." Russell stared at her for her moment before chuckling.

"Heh, yer all mad now," Russell said as he lightly chuckled. Rizuki stared at him weirdly.

"Is that it?" Rizuki asked in frustration, "Do you take pleasure in constantly teasing me?" Russell smirked at Rizuki.

"Ya got it," Russell replied as he turned around and walked back up stairs. Rizuki sighed as she closed the door and quickly got changed. Then she hurried up onto the deck.

"Sorry, I slept in everybody," Rizuki apologized as she took a sponge and a bucket of water.

"Well, yer up here now aren't ya so don't worry 'bout it," Captain responded as he patted Rizuki's back. Rizuki smiled at him gratefully. Rizuki began to scrub the deck. As she did she listened to the calming sound of the water splashing up against the walls of the ship. She breathed in the overwhelming, bitter smell of the sea water. She smiled happily. She had no responsibilities while she was out here. This feeling of freedom warmed her heart and knowing that there were people around her who didn't see her as royalty made her smile even bigger. She had stopped what she was doing and approached the side of the ship. Without thinking, she reached down and touched the pretty, turquoise water as it glimmered in the morning sun. When she stood back up she continued to look out towards the open sea and let the soft, warm breeze flow through her short hair. She smiled and closed her eyes in content.