(A/n: Sorry it's a bit short, but the next chapter should be a good bit longer)

The next few days were pretty much just sailing. You hung out with James, talked with Raggetti and Gibbs, and shared stories with Elizabeth. At the present, you were laughing at a joke James had made.

"That was such a bad joke, James!" you said between laughs. He smiled at you.

"Then why are you laughing?" he asked with a chuckle.

"Because it was so bad, it was funny!" you said, your laughter slowly subsiding.

"So, do you-" James was cut off by someone yelling 'Land ho!', "I guess I've got to go..."

"I love you!" you said and gave him a kiss on his cheek.

"I love you too!" he replied with a sad smile, and gave you a tight hug, not wanting to let go, but having to.
"Stay safe!" you said as he went to get on a longboat with Jack, Elizabeth, and a few others.

While they were gone, you helped with the care of the ship; swabbing the deck, cleaning the sleeping quarters, and other various chores.

Several hours later, the group that had gone on the longboat came back. You stood off to the side, looking for James, as Gibbs went to talk to Jack and the others.
"Where's the Commodore?" he asked, and you listened for the reply.

"He fell behind." Jack answered.

It took a moment for the words to register, but when they did, you ran off to a spot where you could be alone, and began crying.