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Her body jumped at the sudden touch, she had been lost in her own thoughts when Jude approached her. As she was spun around she couldn't help but giggle. "I couldn't sleep," she said to him. "I believe that everyone else is still sleeping, I didn't go to look though." Lucy brought a hand gently up Jude's back, her hand moved to his chest and then to the side of his face.

"I could have slept better," she whispered to him, afraid that she would wake the sleeping men. "I tossed and turned quite a bit, maybe the rocking of the ship kept me awake. I couldn't tell, but I think that there was a storm. It could have been a dream, I don't remember." Lucy slipped her hand from his and began to rub her sore eyes. Her head hurt a little bit as well and she felt hungry. Lucy wasn't hungry enough to feed yet, but soon she would be. Her hands fell from her tired eyes and she leaned close to Jude. "Did you even sleep?" she asked, sounding concerned. "And how close are we to the village?"

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Jude smiled softly as he hands ran along his skin, she seemed to be quick paced, her hands traveled up his back, to his chest, and then made their way to his face. He glanced down at her as he pulled his arms around her lower back, rubbing it softly. He glanced down at her and closed his eyes, resting his forehead on hers softly, sighing gently. "Oh- Me.. No.. Like I said I usually leave the men alone during the day, and sleep.. I don't like being asleep when the water turns black.. I love the black water.. It's.. Enchanting.. So no.. I haven't slept yet.." he said giving a firm nod as he pulled her close into his body, he lifted her and sat her up on a crate, rubbing her legs now instead. "No- I think you were dreaming, your dress is completely dry, so it couldn't have rained, not to mention I was out about all night long, and I didn't feel a single drop." he said softly. "We're about.. I'd say at least 3 to 4 hours away from the village. I'm not sure if you'd want to go for a swim when we get there, or go straight into me showing you around. Since.. You wont be staying, I'm not sure if you'd really like to or care to be shown around." he said as he looked up at her. "It's completely up to you though- alright? So whatever you want from me you let me know." he said softly.

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Lucy squeaked as he lifted her and came between her legs, she pressed her body against his, her face became buried in his chest. She sighed happily, her hands rested on his lower back. "You don't have to show me around," she said to him. "I don't want to stay on the ship though, I'll go in to the village. Maybe I'll take a look by myself." her fingers began to run his lower back gently. "Do you mind purchasing me some new clothes? I need more than one dress to wear and perhaps getting myself a shirt and a pair of trousers would also be good." she lifted her head from his torso and looked up at him. "I'll pay you back in chores, of course. But you don't have to get me anything. I wont be upset."

Lucy brought her hands to Jude's chest and ran them up to his shoulders. She pulled him down towards her. "I wouldn't mind going for a swim, we will do whatever you want to." she purred. Lucy closed her eyes and pressed her lips against his hard.

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Jude smirked as he looked down at her, sliding between her legs, his face grew hot as he felt her body mush against his. He smiled, running his fingers through her hair as she buried her face in his chest. "Oh no, no problem, I'll take you around the village, we can look around together, I wont leave my crew alone, it's not safe, especially - though I believe in equality for a woman, and NOT to mention, you're also not skilled in fighting yet. But we'll also have to work on that before the going get's ruff, I.." he paused, his hands running along her thighs softly. "We.. Can't lose you.." he breathed. Jude's face neared her's, he smiled, his hands slowly sliding up along her skin, underneath his shirt, he pulled all of the elastics off and smirked softly. "I'd love to buy you some nicer things to wear," he snickered. "Maybe some things just for me too see," he teased playfully. He was only kidding, though he wouldn't mind seeing her dressed up just for him. Slowly he reached forward, playfully tugging at the strings on the front of her shirt. His eyes glancing up from her body, eyeing her up and down to her face. "A swim would be nice.." he whispered. "If we go first though, we wont have anything to wear in the water for either of us." he was implying he wanted her to go without anything on. He was being playful. He thought that's what woman liked.

He leaned in slowly, his face burning bright crimson as she pressed her lips to his. He grinned against her kiss, kissing your back deeply, his teeth pulling softly down on her lip as he picked her up, forcing her legs around his body. He blushed, pulling back from her kiss for a second. "Would you like to go.. Somewhere more pirvate?" he asked. "Or stay right here?" he breathed with a slight smirk. He didn't think he could feel so attracted to someone, he never had in the past, but he had little to no experience sexually or in general. But he knew that he wanted her, it made his insides twist giddily, the thought of undressing her, and laying her down on her back. Every girl eventually learned not to fall on her knees but onto her back, he hoped he could get her to fall the right way.

(Yes.. A Romeo and Juliet Reference xD )

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"You don't have to," she purred to him. "Teach me a few simple things before we reach the village, enough to know how to properly defend myself." her fingers pressed against Jude's shoulders and she massaged them. "Then I can wander off on my own and you won't have to be constantly worried," she brought one hand up to the back of his neck. "I would be awful if you had to escort me everywhere, it would make me feel guilty, Jude." she brushed her lips against his after she spoke.

Lucy's body felt hot when Jude played with the strings on the shirt. "Do you mean undergarments?" she said and couldn't help but giggle. "If you want to purchase some you could, but you could always purchase me sewing supplies. I could craft my own and surprise you." Lucy paused as Jude teased her. "I could also use it to make some outfits." then she found her mind elsewhere. The feeling of Jude against her had become too overwhelming.

"We can do whatever you want," she whispered. She ran her tongue along his lips playfully, she wasn't too sure why she had done that. Lucy had never been one to tease someone sexually. She didn't know if Jude would like that.

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Jude blushed as she purred in his ear, smiling softly he bit his lip and looked her over. "That's the point.. I don't want to teach you.. Because I want to keep you close.. So I can protect you." he said smirking softly as he let her massage his shoulders, relaxing now. "I wont be worried if I'm always by your side, and you wont feel guilty knowing I want to be there." he said smirking as he leaned down, planting soft kisses on her skin. "Undergarments, outfits, don't you sound perfect.. Sewing them up as a surprised.. That'd be nice.. We have a sewing machine. But I don't like surprises! I like to know," he teased with a smirk. He leaned in his teeth grazing her neck softly as he kissed it, sucking softly on her skin, his tongue lapin around her collarbone as he pulled at the shirt, untying the shirt he let it open up and smirked. He made his way down the stairs, holding her in his arms as he opened the door, tip toeing to his head quarters he threw her down on the bed, kissing her softly. He smirked as she licked his lips. "I.." he breathed at loss for words as he grabbed hold of the hem of the shirt, pulling it up above her head, his face grew hot, glancing over her bare upper body. "Jude, Jude, Jude.. What are you doing.." he whispered.

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Lucy melted as he kissed all over her body, the soft touch of his lips made her body quiver with delight. She had never felt such a sensation before, her body became consumed with pleasure. "But surprises are fun. You will have to learn to be patient," she said teasingly. Her eyes grew hungry for more. Her lips parted, but no words came out, only a soft moan. Her fingers dug in to his back as he lifted her, she held on tightly as she was carried.

"What's wrong? she asked, her face became red as he undressed. Her chest was exposed, but she didn't feel the compulsive need to cover up. It was OK, it felt right. "Are you nervous?" she asked. Lucy wrapped her arms around him and brought him closer.

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Jude's face reddened as he shook his head, he loved the sound of her moaning. "No.. I'm not nervous.." he whispered as he leaned down, pulling his own shirt off. "I was admiring my view.." he whispered as he laid kisses down her neck, leaving a trail along her body. He smirked and closed his eyes, his tongue swirling around her nipple, snickering as he nipped at her skin. He kissed down to the line of where his pants were, pulling at the strings he grabbed them in his teeth, lowering them, he pulled her shoes off and smiled up at her. "Should I be?" he asked as he leaned back up, planting a soft kiss on her lips as he took off his jeans. "You're beautiful.." he whispered, closing his eyes, the crew mates wouldn't awaken for awhile, and even if they did, they'd go straight upstairs and continue to work. His face reddened as he pulled his pants off. "Are you sure you want to do this?" he breathed in her ear, smiling softly as he rubbed his hands up and down her sides, smirking softly. He kissed her gently, looking over her bare body once more. "You, sure you're into this?" he asked, he didn't want to do anything that she wasn't willing to do.

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Lucy breathed heavily, her body felt tense as he began to kiss her. She watched him with curious eyes as he went lower and lower. Lucy brought her hand to her mouth and nibbled on her nail. "I'm beautiful?" she asked, her face couldn't become any redder than it already was. No one had ever undressed her before, her stomach became knotted. Even if every man in the world told her that she was beautiful, she couldn't help but feel insecure. The only time that she felt safe and wanted was when she was around Jude. Jude's desire for her made her feel beautiful. The way he kissed and touched her it made her feel unusual. She had never felt this before. She wondered if it was love, it was possible. But it was too early to confirm that it was. I've never been around a man before that I felt so perfect with, she thought, it might just be lust. I might just be confused. Who knows?

"It doesn't bother me," she said and flashed him a smile. "I've never been with a man," her eyes fluttered closed. "Like this before, it's all so new." she opened her eyes and looked in to his. "I feel a little... different. But not in a bad way." she whispered then kissed him gently. "I want to, Jude." she purred.

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Lucy had became tired after their embrace, her body was numb. It had hurt her a bit, but it felt so passionate that she hadn't let that stop them. Near the end her toes had curled and she couldn't stop herself from crying out. She felt embarrassed by her outburst, she hoped that no one had heard but Jude. She was still undressed, hidden under the covers and playing with Jude's hair. She always seemed to be playing with it, she hoped that he didn't mind. Her eyes were closed, a smile permanent on her face. Lucy wasn't too sure what to talk about, her mind felt scattered.

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Jude blushed, his eyes fluttered closed as he listened to him, smiling softly as he wrapped his arm around her waist, his head rested against hers, he kissed her temple softly and blushed. "Now.. Lucinda.. I may have only known you for a few days.." he paused for a second as he sat up to look at her, taking his hands from his hair and resting them on his chest. He looked down at her, a genuine smile on his face as he did. "But I do know.." he paused, looking down at her, long enough to rub his hand down her arm, touching her shoulder he leaned down and gave him a soft kiss on the lips. "I like you.. A lot.. I've never actually felt this way about anyone.. I feel close to you.. Closer than I've felt to anyone recently.." he said quietly. His shaking hand reached down, slowly pushing away a strand of her hair. Smiling, he closed his eyes and breathed a laugh, pecking her down on the lips before he pulled the covers back. He rose and grabbed her dress. "We want you to look pretty so all the villagers can stare, at how beautiful this new pirate is.." he said softly as he handed her, her dress. Tugging on his pants. "Now.. As much.. As I would LOVE.. LOVE.. to cuddle up to you, the crew will suspect something.." he whispered with a chuckle, leaning back down and kissing her gently, tenderly.

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Lucy took her dress gently in her hands, she ran her fingers over it's delicate fabric. It was soft and well-made, her mother had sown it for her for her eighteenth birthday. It was a meaningful gift to Lucy. Usually her parents would spoil her by purchasing luxurious dresses. Her mother had had an accident, her hands had become crippled. Yet she had made Lucy a magnificent dress. Lucy wondered how long it had taken her. She didn't want to think about how much it had hurt her though. She treasured the dress dearly.

Her feet meet the cold floor as she stood to dress. She slipped it over her body. The dress was frilly and had a floral-like pattern across some parts. Lucy wrapped strings around her torso and tied it in a neat, little bow. The back of the dress hung lower than the front. It was very form-fitting, it hugged Lucy's hips but still enabled her to breath without struggling. It was something that a princess would wear, but compared to all of her other dresses it was nothing. That's why Lucy liked it. It was so simple, but still luxurious enough for her tastes.

"I like you, too," she whispered back and kissed him lightly. "I really do, but I'm not too sure if I can say that I love you yet. You're an amazing man, Jude." she ran her hands up and down his back. "I have never been in love, not yet. I'm just a little confused." she hoped that he would not be hurt. "But, I'll only give myself to you. If you only give yourself to me." she brought a hand to his and squeezed. Lucy pulled away from him and fell backwards on to the bed. She sunk in to the mattress. "I understand if you don't want them to know. I won't say anything and I will behave myself around you when they are present."

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Jude's smile softened, he watched her get dressed and his insides twisted as she spoke. He did like her better with her clothes on, but it was because he was too sensitive.. And she was way to pretty. He had nothing wrong with her naked, but she was.. She was just so many different things, both in bed and out of it. He took the opportunity to grab some clothing himself, he wanted to look nice for when they went into the Village. For all they knew though, they may have been tied to the dock already. He really had no idea how long they'd dosed off for. But just to be safe he opened his closet, his heart sinking as he sifted through his nicer clothing. He'd had one of the ship mates sew him some things from the fabric of his royal clothes. He grabbed a shirt, that was white, and puffy at the top, with a slit coming down a little bit past his chest. Below the slid was a black band, which squeezed up against his body. He closed his eyes and smiled, fixing the sleeves, which, much like the torso of the shirt were puffy, but had tapered black wrist bands at the wrist. Jude reached for a pair of undergarments, and removed his black puffy shorts, which had white bands at the knee, so the contrasting opposite of the shirt now, on.

His eyes falling upon the crown that they covered. His shaking hand reached for it, setting it side ways on the ground. He stared long and hard at the shiny gold crown. Shaking his head he pulled his shoes on, slamming his foot down on the crown he watched it flatten under the weight of his foot, grabbing the now gold strip, it threw it in the closet and stared at her. "I wont make you hide it.." he said. "And I'm not offended, Lucy.. I don't know what love is.. I've spent my whole life around a dysfunctional relationship... So I don't know what it is.. But when I do.." he said softly as he pulled her into his arms, rubbing her back. "I'll let you know.." he said gently as he kissed her forehead. "As for now.. I do.. Only want to offer myself to you.. But I'm not going to say I'm in love with you yet.. We'll ride it out.. see how things go.. " he said as he pecked her on the lips. "Don't worry about the crew knowing.. They've been sharing stories of live for the past 5 years.. and pestering me to find love of my own.." he said softly into her hair.

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She couldn't help but watch Jude as he dressed. Her eyes wandered over his body. When he took out a crown she examined it curiously. Lucy flinched when Jude suddenly crushed his crown, her eyes grew wide and she looked up at him. She did not speak though. She reached down beside the bed where her brown boots lay. Lucy slipped them on carefully, then began to tie them up neatly. Once done she wigged her toes around inside of them. They had always fit perfectly. She smiled as she felt his hands around her waist.

"I hope that they don't tease you," she said as he kissed her. "I get the feeling that they will." she giggled softly after his lips touched hers again. Lucy ran her hand up his arm and squeezed his shoulder. "We should go out, they might be awake and looking for you. They might have noticed that I've gone missing as well." she took his hand in hers and went to the deck, once there she let go of his hand.

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Jude glanced down at her as she spoke, a grin spreading across his features. "I think you're one thing I wouldn't mind being teased about. What could they say, that little Jude has fallen in love..?" he mused with a chuckle. "Besides, they wouldn't tease me when you're around, they don't know you well enough to tease you, they'd feel bad if they upset you." he said nodding as he tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, kissing her softly as his hands rubbed up and down her back. "Besides the teasing has waited long enough, 5 years and they finally have something to tease me about." he said as they approached the deck, he blinked as his hand suddenly felt cold, he shook his head. "I don't care if they tease me.. Besides," he paused as he grabbed hold of her hand once more. "It seems like we're already docked, we must have slept past everything." he said as he looked out at the small island before them. Smiling softly he took her hand and led her down the plank that took them to the dock, holding her hand softly in his own, his palms grew sweaty. He made her nervous. "So- to the dress shop?" he asked as he pointed a little ways away, down the street that led from the dock, there was a little open booth with dresses hanging, both simple yet elegant. They had a large variety, and across from their was a place where a woman could get fabric and buy shorts. "Shall we?" he asked holding his free hand out, motioning for her to lead the way to where she'd like to shop.

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"I wouldn't mind it if they teased me," she laughed. "You have teased me enough that I've grown use to it." Lucy blushed as he took her hand back, she caressed his hand with her thumb. He wanted to hold hands with her, despite his crewmen being around and despite knowing that the villagers would see. It made her heart skip happily in her chest. Jude did seem to really like her and Lucy liked him back.

"Oh," she said as she came back from her thoughts. "A new dress would be lovely, just one. I don't want to spend all of your money." Lucy smiled, Jude was so kind. He was buying her things without hesitation. "Would it was alright if I got a coat? I don't have one and it would be horrible if I didn't have one when it gets cold." Lucy wondered if she could even get sick from the cold, she had never been sick when she was little. Her eyes lit up when she saw a coat shop. "Can we go there first?" she brought herself close to Jude and whispered in his ear. Lucy kissed his cheek.

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Jude blinked, he hadn't teased her much from what he thought, maybe she took some of his thoughts, or some of the things he said as a joke, he hadn't been joking, but maybe he'd said it oddly. He glanced over at her and nodded. "Well- they don't tease so friendly. Sometimes- they don't realize the things they say hurt. Besides- it's not about how well I know you, it's about how well THEY know you." he noted as he glanced around the road. He looked over at her, pouting playfully, "Mmm.. Well.. What would my job be then? If that coats keeping you warm, what could I do for you?" he asked gently, rubbing his hands up and down along her arms softly. He went back to holding her hand, nodding as he pulled her towards the shop. He let her hand go allowing her to go free to look at what she wanted. He wandered around himself, smiling as he approached the counter. "Oh hey Lia!" he said as he leaned over, conversing with her. He leaned over and pecked her on both cheeks. It was a sign of respect in Lia's old village. "Yeah no- your Husband is probably on his way home to see the kids now. When I came up everyone had disappeared, so I wouldn't be surprised if he'd gone to pick you up some flowers and gone to buy the kids a toy." he said chuckling. "Yeah- when are you ever going to tell him that you HATE, Tulips?" he asked shaking his head softly. He listened to the woman talk, she asked about the girl he'd brought and he blushed.

"To me- I don't know what she is.. I haven't asked her to be my woman, or anything like that- You know I'm not the type to just pick a girl up for the fun of it though. Between you and the other men's wives, I've never actually TALKED to a girl aside from you guys. Be proud of me Lia, I've finally got someone." he said softly as he glanced over at Lucy. "Her name is Lucinda, but everyone calls her Lucy, she's actually the newest member of the crew, and the guys all like having her around, she reminds them of their wives, so they feel warmer being around her. John was telling her about all 7 of your kids, and you, she lit up his face, because she reminded him of you." he said elbowing her softly as he waited for Lucy at the counter.