Pirates! (One-on-One)

"That's the kind of thinking that leads to world domination," he said with a nod.

 

He laughed deeply, a small flush in his cheeks.

"I'm smart because I plan to use pigeon poop for world domination? Av, I think you might need to redefine your idea of the word 'smart'."

 

"I'm really not," he replied, shrugging. "I do appreciate it, don't get me wrong, but I'm not the mastermind behind this whole operation."

 

He rolled his eyes, but kissed her cheek.

"Thank you," he said. "I appreciate it."

 

"I'm sure you are," he replied. "Or, at least, your version of the truth."

 

"Oh, nothing," he said cheekily. "Just that everyone has a different opinion."

 

He kissed the tip of her nose.

"You're very sweet," he said kindly. "Come on, let's go put away these blankets."

 

They began walking across the ship's deck. People would smile at them as they passed, and they heard whispers following them.

"People are watching," he said thoughtfully, an amused grin on his face.

 

"We're a surprise, apparently," he said, looking down at her.

 

"I don't much either," he said. "I feel like we should be smiling and waving or something."