The Violet Rose

Chapter 12- Waking Up

     I was  shaken awake when the ship shook violently. I sat up in my bed, and looked around. I'm still in the storage room. 

     That was a weird, but amazing dream. I loved the field, but who was there with me? Why did they call me Love? Why was I so close to them? Dreams are so strange, and confusing.

     I groaned, and pushed the blanket off me. I stood up, and noticed a pain in my back. I guess sleeping on crates wasn't good for my back, but I had no choice. I reached into my bag, and pulled out my purple outfit. I slipped the ring off my finger, and gently set it in my bag. 

     Suddenly, right before I was going to change, the door to the storage closet burst open. Standing in the doorway was none other than First Mate. He looked at me, and I screeched.

     It was very unladylike, and embarrassing for a man to see any woman in their nightgown if the man isn't their lover. It brings great shame upon a woman, so I quickly jumped back under my blanket to hide myself. I'm sure my face was red from embarrassment.

     I can see the smirk on his face as he stares at me. Then, he chuckled. I never thought I would hear him chuckle. Veronica never chuckled around me, and we've been friends since we were kids! I was amazed.

     He continued to stare at me as he spoke, "There's no need to hide from me. I just came down here to wake you up, and tell you we made it to Nova Island. Let me know if you need help getting dressed."

     Then, he closed the door, with a smirk still on his face. I waited until I heard him walk away to get out from under the blanket. I walked over to the door, and locked it before getting dressed. I'm sure my face was still a bright red. I can't believe that's how my day started. Hopefully, the rest of the day is a good day.