I'll never let go..| A titanic inspired story 🚢

Ice berg right ahead (Chapter 25)

11pm
First class suite
Our hearts raced in sync and we laid beside one another, each of of completely satisfied. We panted like dogs for a while and Joel gently twirled my light hair between his fingers. Our breathing grew less heavy and I rested my head onto Joel's bare chest. I was at peace.

The time was approximately 11pm and I knew James would be getting back within the next half an hour so we decided to escape together.

We quickly showered and changed back into our clothes before we stepped out onto the promenade deck. A freezing chill came over us from the cold night in the middle of the North Atlantic. We were steaming west and we were days away from New York. That's when I told Joel my plan.

"When the ship docks. I'm getting off with you." I huddled close to Joel to preserve our body heat.

"I can't imagine a more perfect thing." A peice of rope dropped down to our pomade deck and we shuffled over to it. Joel had to let go of me to grab onto the rope but he wrapped his hand around my waist as I gripped tightly onto the rope. Kian, with a lot of effort, pulled us up to boat deck. We dangled together, rocking back and forth in each other's arms and Joel held me close until we reached the boat deck.

"God- you two are so heavy." Kian wheezed, leaning forward as if he had just lifted an elephant. I giggled at Kian and he smiled back.
"Say, where is your fiancé? I'd like to see him." He smiled with lust in his eyes.

"He is probably talking to the other first class men in the dining room." I didn't know where he was but he was likely there. Kian gave a quick nod before wandering off to find him. They were perfect for each other.

The glow of the shimmering stars illuminated Joel as if he were in a spotlight. I couldn't fathom how a man could be so beautiful and have such a lovely personality at the same time. I always thought it was one or the other. I knew he cherished me just as much.

"You know when I first met you, Isobel. I knew I would do anything to even talk to you. You looked so beautiful chasing after your hair ribbon and I knew you'd be mine the second I saw you." His brunette fringe blew in the icy wind as he locked my gaze.

"When I first met you I thought I was dreaming! I'm so glad you saved me, Joel." I giggled, it felt weird admitting it.

"I'm so glad I saved you too." He stared into my eyes for a few more seconds until he lead me over to the bow of the boat. The array of stars was just enough to see ahead of us.

"Look at the stars. They remind me of you." I said.

"Why's that? Because I'm so charming?" Joel smirked at me. I shook my head.

"Because they light up the sky. And they give you hope that there's a light to guide you through the hard times." Joel didn't reply. He just kissed my lips hard and held me close as if he would never let go.

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11:39pm
Two lookouts.
From one lookout's perspective

The two of us had been put on life guard duty and it was truly freezing. Our teeth chattered constantly and we were on the watch for something in particular. Ice burgs.

My friend and I conversed about our jobs, just trying to forget the freezing temperature until we spotted something.

A young woman with light hair was kissing a dark haired man passionately. I yearned to see my Jessica.

"I really miss my wife. Look how cute they are." I nudged Brian, the other person on lookout.

"So do I. Those two look perfect for each other. They actually look a little like me and my wife when we was younger."

"Wish that was me."

"Same."

From out of the shadows, a huge iceberg appeared, both of us had failed to notice.

"BUGGER ME!" I turned to Brian who's face was over come with shock. I picked up the telephone and waited for it to pick up.

"PICK UP YOU BASTARDS." What felt like hours, someone picked up and I screamed down the reviewing line.

"ICE BERG RIGHT AHEAD!"

That was what stared it all