Dark Waters

French Toast and Coffee

I wake up to a loud alarm clock going off. It's horrible. I open my eyes shielding them with my hands from the incoming ray of sunshine suddenly filling up with room.

"What time is it?" I ask Alexander who seems to be buttoning up his black shirt, his back is to me so I cant really see anything.
Not that I want to anyways...
Liar

"It's 8:18am sunshine" he answers finally turning towards me.
Sunshine? What happened to him?

"Don't call me that. And why the hell are you awake so early? Off to work?" I give him a smirk while he continues to stare at me expressionless.

"Haha you're so funny! Some lucky guy is seriously missing out on your sense of humour!" I can practically see the sarcasm dripping from his voice

"Oh yeah, and please find another room today, my back hurts from this floor" he finishes, putting on a watch before leaving the room, giving me one last look, filled with everything but sugar and spice and nothing nice.

"Hmph. Does he wake up grumpy or is it a 24/7 thing" I grumble to myself sitting up in bed.

"Its a 24/7 thing sunshine" Peeking his head in the door, I watch his eyes catch the sun coming in through the window making them a deep honey. He gives me one last smile showing off his dimples that I never knew he had, and walks off.

I roll my eyes while walking to the bathroom to take a shower. When I get there it smells like cinnamon and spice, was that Alexander's perfume? Damn. He smells good.
He smells good does he now?

After I take a shower, I put on bicycle shorts and a simple black tank top, putting my hair in a messy ponytail. I am so excited to finally explore the ship a little more but first I have to tackle this room situation. Grabbing my purse and phone I walk out, locking the door behind me.

I make my way to the deck and spend a while gazing out into nothingness before I hear my stomach growl. Time for breakfast

I make my way to the dining hall and sit down in my usual position in the back. People are around me talking amongst themselves. Countless conversations, with little meaning I suppose.

My eyes wander and I catch Alexander sitting with the same girl from yesterday, his shirt is unbuttoned from the top and he is laughing. He sees me staring at him and I quickly look away.
Who is that girl anyways? Her blonde hair shines and bounces as she talks and she is wearing a bright red sundress.
I realize I'm still staring.

Im beginning to think she actually is his girlfriend, except wouldn't they get a room together? Speaking of which, I really have to talk to someone about switching rooms. Who knew what she would think if she knew Alexander was staying with some random girl. Had he even told her? I didn't want to cause problems and decided I would get my own room today no matter what.The waiter comes and interrupts my thoughts.
"Hello ma'am, what would you be having today? He smiles warmly which I think is a bit too warm for a waiter but I wave it aside.
I order a french toast and coffee. While waiting I can't  help but keep looking at Alexander. It's frustrating that he didn't tell me he had a girl, or at least mentioned her. Before I can dwell further into the topic, I am interrupted yet again by a very handsome man. He's wearing a plain white shirt and his hair is a light brown, slightly curly, framing his face. He's cute.
"Hey"
"Um, hey"
"Sorry I just thought you were really pretty and I couldn't help but come and introduce myself" he smiles.
He doesn't have dimples, I think to myself
Hmm I wonder who does?
I mentally face palm myself

"That's very sweet of you. I'm Tina"
"I'm Ryan. nice to meet you. So, how are you liking the journey so far?"
"It's been pleasant. But sadly I'm having to share rooms with someone, I'm trying to get my own"
"Oh. I might be able to help you out with that. I am well aquatinted  with the Captain and the crew of the ship. I'm sure you'll be able to get your own room today"
"Aw thank you! I would really appreciate that. So, where are you from?"
"Australia originally. I'm just taking a break from work so decided I would get on a cruise and wander the neverending ocean you know?"

"Yeah believe me, I know exactly what you mean"

We continue small talk as I quickly finish my breakfast and we stand up. He motions for me to follow him and we start to walk away.
I can't  help but sneak a look at Alexander one last time while are walking away and as soon as he sees us together I see his smile waver. He recovers fast and if I hadn't been watching at the right time I probably would have missed it. He looks away and continues laughing.
What was so damn funny?