Cicada's warm brown eyes kept on him. He looked ill and clearly should still be resting, despite that he was standing. Hunched over, but standing. She shook her head slightly letting out a sigh, "I would be a bit more grateful considering we saved your life. We could have left you to die there, but instead we took you in."
"Didn't I tell you kill me." He smirked and chuckled. "I'm not afraid of dying. You sh-" Before he could finish that he ran the best he could up the stairs and to the side of the boat and leand over it. Levi started throwing up, only making his head hurt more. "Damn, I mist have swallowed too much saltwater." Once done he collapsed to his knees not having enough strength to hold himself up. He was panting, for some reason he couldn't catch his breath. The sun flet hot against his skin, his mouth was dry. This is the worst. Levi had no idea why this girl would keep him alive, they were enemies.
The crew was a little bit aways for the moment and Cicada had kept up with him as he ran up the stairs. She leaned against the railing nearby and watched as he collapsed onto his knees. She shrugged slightly as she looked at him, "Yes, well I find you interesting. So you'll stay alive for the time being. Besides, if I wanted you dead I would have left you to drown instead of jumping in after you."
Levi grinned and rolled his eyes. "It's my good looks huh?" He could barely stand, but was still joking around. He may have been a Navy Captain, but his attitude and the way he carried him was more like a pirate. "So, your intrested in me?" He pulled himself up and leaned against the railing. He towered over the Pirate girl. "What, you want to to join your pirate crew?" Of course Levi was joking, he figured she would use him to get hold or something.
"Yes," Cicada answered quite honestly. She leaned against the rail so that she was now facing him. Her arms were crossed an amused glimmer in her eyes. Her freckled face a slight smirk on it, "I do want you to join my crew. You'd be a good fit if I am going to be honest."
"A good fit huh? And what's in it for me?" He asked leaning closer with a grin. "Because all I see is how you benefit, but what about me?" Lebi asked once more. If he was going to join a pirate crew, he would need a good reason. And he didn't care much about gold or anything. Honestly he didn't care about much, so he was sure she wasn't going to convince him. And maybe if he jumped into the sea again this time he would actually perish. He looked around as some her crew were watching them carefully. Levi liked to think they were intimidated by him, well at least in the looks department. But they weren't all bad looking. He saw a few good looking girl pirates here. Then his eyes moved back to the Captain. She wasn't too bad herself, and he liked the way she carried herself. She was a badass and she knew it. It almost made him want to laugh.
Cicada could see her crew watching them. The celebration having died down slightly, so they could watch the interaction. She pushed away from the railing and the captain before quickly turning around so they were mere inches from one another. Her eyes had a slight flame in the as she observed the captain before taking a step back once more. She looked him back in the eyes and said with confidence, "I can tell the riches won't tempt you, but how about an adventure? A chance to see what life's like from the other side of the world. We go where we please, do what we want, and nothing can stop us. But, if you don't want to join, we can drop you off at the next port town we stop at for supplies."
(Give me a moment. I had to post that unfinished since I was switching devices.)
(We're good now.)
With no hesitation walked over to the rest of the crew and smiled. He took a mug and filled it with beer. "A toast to a new adventure." He lifted his beer in the air, although others were quiet for a moment one man, an older man with a long gray beard stood and did the same. Once he did it everyone else joined in. "To new adventurers!" The shouted. Levi look over at the captain lifted his beer to her and gave her a wink before taking a drink. He decided not to drink the whole thing since he was still a bit sick, but he wanted to show everyone that he was on their side now. "In case you are all wondering, my name is Levi and I'm 23." Giving them his name was the first step, so they won't call him weird things and having it stick around.
Cicada laughed as Levi and her crew gave a toast to the adventures they were going to have. She gave an empty-handed toast since she had no cup of her own. She walked back to her crew and gave out a shout, "What are ya doing? Start playing the music again!" The crew let out another cheer and the hum of the party started back up again, everyone returning to dancing around the main deck and drinking heavily. She looked over to where Levi was, "To you, Levi, I'm Captain Cicada. Welcome aboard the Firefly."
(Cicada is a mix of these two, she got brown eyes and freckles also. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/317363104985468862 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/509680882801264343/)
"Glad to be a part of it." He leaned against the side of the boat and watched everyone dance with a smile. It was until a bolde gal with green eyes walked up to him. "What're you doin? This is here is a party, let's go." The girls in this pirate crew are very bold, Levi thought. "Sorry I don't dance." The blonde girl scowled and grabbed his hand. "I don't know what 'can't dance means'." She gave him a wink and pulled his body up. He wased to the dance floor by a beautiful girl, so he couldn't help but smile. "It's Lil, by the way." She said before moving to the music. She was a wonderful dancer and Levi did his best to follow her lead, but was failing. Lil laughed a few times by Levi's dancing. "Cap, why don'tcha teach him a bit." Lil gave a wink before walking away.
Cicada watched as Lil walked away leaving Levi in front of her. She let out a slight sigh at the wink. What was it with her crew trying to get her together with guys? First, the crew tried to get her with James, but then he got with River and all was well. She could spot the two boys dancing from behind her. Then they tried to push her and Phoenix together, which both fiercely rejected considering they were cousins. After that, it was Zanna, which didn't work considering she didn't like anyone. Followed by Breeze, who everyone quickly realized that putting her and the captain in a relationship together would be a very bad idea. Now it was the new boy Levi. Lord, she would never escape their meddling in her love life. She was only 21. However, she decided to amuse their attempts this time, "Well come on then. Let's dance old man."
"O-Old man!?" Levi's face was in shock, no one even dared to call him that. "I'm 23 that's not old at all." He said as he grabbed her hand and pulled her closer to him. "But I guess to an inexperienced child like yourself, I guess I would be old." He grinned down at her showing his white pearls. If she was going to play this way, he can as well. "It's okay." He dipped her and got close to her ear. "I can teach you many things from here on out." Levi whispered and pulled her back up. He wasn't going to let her get to him. Plus, he thought it would be fun to make a pirate captain fall for him, it would be a challenge, but it's a challenge he was willing to accept.
Cicada was unphased by his actions keeping a light smirk on the entire time. She could see what he was trying to do, but he wasn't the first to try to do so. She looked up at him from their close proximity it was quite apparent how short Cicada really was. She let her smirk grow a little more, "I'm only 21, darling. I've had plenty of experience with boys like you," She slipped out of his main grasp, but kept their hands together, "You want to dance? Then let's dance."
"Hm," He hummed with amusement. She didn't seem like the type of girl to be sleeping around with men. But maybe she has actually been in a relationship. Unlike Levi, who took enjoyment in the moment then was happy to be free from commitment. No one has even tried to tie him down, knowing his reputation, they just gave up and stuck with a one night thing. Unless they were lucky and got two nights. "Honestly I'm not sure how to dance. But I'm glad I have a beautiful woman to teach me." He smiled. The crew laughed at their interactions. It was like two alphas fighting for the main spot, while also trying to make them fall in love. It was weird yes, but this is just how Levi was.
Cicada wanted to snort and part of the crew snickered a little. She had no clue how to dance, that's why she stood off and watched during these types of celebration. She didn't actually show her humor and instead began to lead him out onto the main deck where everyone was dancing. The crew seemed to clear out wherever she went and she let a grin at him, "Then I'm leading us? Great to see who the true leader is around here."
"Ha ha, very funny." He waited for her to start leading him, hopefully he would catch on quickly and wouldn't embarrass him. "I'll follow you." The crew just cheered and laughed. "Are they always like this?" They seemed very invested in the Captain's life, almost as if they are playing cupid. Sorry mates, it's not going to happen, Levi thought. He hadn't fallen in love yet, and it's not going to happen now. (Sorry it's short.)
(That's fine!)
Cicada let out a slight laugh as she began to attempt to dance. She managed to keep in rhythm, even if it wasn't the best dance ever. She knew why her crew was laughing and cheering. The little devils needed to get back in line, another time maybe, "Most of the time yes. They enjoy meddling in places they shouldn't." Her eyes went past Levi over to Breeze who seemed to be heading the rest of the crew. She sent her a slight glare while the other girl simply gave her a mischevious shrug. Don't act like your innocent.
"That Lil girl seemed nice." At this point Levi wasn't even sure of what to talk about. It was awkward. Levi had trouble keeping up, but it was because he was slow, more like her moves seemed amateurish. "Are you sure you know how to dance?" He questioned raising and eyebrow, and smirked, slightly making fun of her. He thought it was funny When Cicada was riled up. He wanted to see many more sides to her. Right now she was a book with a lock, but soon enough he'll get it open.
Lil was one of the crew members that Cicada tok aboard to fill in the odd jobs and make their numbers seem bigger. She knew plenty about everyone in her crew, but there were a few she didn't know as well as she would like to. Cicada let out a slight laugh as she raised an eyebrow back as her gaze went back to the man she was dancing with, "Lil is one of the nicer ones aboard. More like saner. And who ever said I knew how to dance?" She never said she could, nor did anyone on the crew.
"I guess I just assumed since they were telling you to teach me." Levi and her probably looked like a couple of dancing monkey's to the rest of the crew. In all honesty, Levi was a tad embarrassed. "How long are we going to embarrass ourselves like this?" Did they really need to put on a show for everyone? I need a drink. Levi thought. He was feeling a bit better, and this would be easier if he were drunk.
Cicada let out a laugh and stopped dancing right then and there. She could see the crew still snickering and was well aware it was all in good fun. More of a mock initiation for Levi than an attempt to embarrass them. She let go of Levi's hands and gave him a bow, "How does now work for you?"
"Good… I guess." Cicada looked as if she was almost in on some sort of joke. Usually he would ignore it, but somehow it was bothering him. One of the crew mates. A bigger guy. Wrapped his arm around Levi. "Looks like you need a drink." Levi nodded and began walking away. The Big guy grabbed Levi by his Navy coat and slipped it off. "You don't need this anymore." Immediately Levi turned around to grab it, but the pirate threw it over the boat. No, no. It was to late, the sea was drifting it away. All Levi was in now was a white tight shirt that framed his muscles nicely. Lil Fanned herself and whistled. "Looks like we finally have a good-looking guy here." Many of the guys mumbling and shouted. "Kidding, kidding… sort of."