Beacon

14

    The next days went by easily, but quite boring I have to admit. The novelty of being on a pirate ship has worn off, and I've had little to no contact with Alex since the day I tended to her wound. I spend most of my time wandering around the ship seeing if anyone needs help, or talking to Wesley when he's not busy.

"Elisabeth!"

I looked behind me to see Wesley and smiled, staring out to sea, which is what I'd been doing all afternoon, was starting to get boring.

"I have a message for you from the captain."

    I rolled my eyes but internally I was relieved. I was afraid she'd not wanted anything to do with me after I got upset in her room.

"You're to meet her outside of her room after our last meal today."

"And did she say why?"

"She did not."

He smiled at me and I smiled back. I couldn't help but notice how handsome he is. His brown eyes were serious and his curly hair framed his face perfectly. He was quite lanky but it was obvious he had some muscle as well. I wouldn't call him 'my type', but then again I'm not sure what that is.

"I'm sorry, but I have some work to get done. Don't forget to meet up with her alright?"

"Don't worry I won't"

    I turned back to the railing, ready to get lost in my own thoughts again, when I realize someone has moved next to me.

"So, I heard you're gonna have a little meet up with Alex this evening."

"Yes I am, is there a problem?"

    I looked over at her and her face was serious with a hint of obviously faux concern. She had dark skin and kinky curls. She was actually quite beautiful, but I did not like her tone, and I did not like how she didn't call Alex Captain like the rest of the crew.

"Just wanted to give you a warning, you know girl to girl. Don't let her use you like she does with all the other girls. A meeting like that for Alex means sex. And correct me if I'm wrong, you're not just here for the ride, you have a mission, and I think you want to be respected here."

"Everyone desires to be respected, sorry I didn't get your name."

"Kara, and here's a little tip, since 'everyone desires to be respected'. No one's gonna respect you if you become just another one of Alex's whores."

    She walked away before I could say anything back, and walked underdeck to go have my meal. How dare she imply I'd sleep with Alex, and how dare she think I'd let her 'charm' me like I'm sure she does with those other girls. Also, Alex is technically her superior, she shouldn't be speaking of her like that.

    Wesley wasn't in the dining room so I just ate a small hunk of bread and listened to the conversation going on around me, not contributing much. I was surprised by how many times they made me laugh, they really aren't as bad as I thought.

    I said goodbye to my table mates and headed out to go meet Alex. Why did she want to talk to me now anyway. Maybe she has news about Oliver, or wants to mess with me some more. I'm assuming the latter.

    I walked down the hall towards Alex's room and saw her waiting for me. She was leaning against the wall, in that cliche pose that the 'bad boys' do in after school specials. One foot up against the wall. I just now noticed that her arms were completely covered in tattoos. They looked like she got them done in the back of a bar or something.

"Hey."

"What no pet names tonight?"

"No, not tonight."

    She smiled at me but it wasn't in the usual arrogant way. It was genuine. Sweet, even.

"So why did you want to meet me?"

"I have to show you something."

    She kicked herself off from the wall and walked to the door across from hers. I followed her and when she opened up the door, I couldn't believe my eyes.