JACK AND ROSE: TOGETHER FOREVER
Chapter Thirty-Seven
"Rose, put that book down and come on a
walk with me," Jack said entering the bedroom where Rose was sprawled
across the bed reading a novel.
"Jack, I want to finish reading
this," Rose replied, her nose still in her book.
Jack came over, slightly annoyed, and pulled
the book out of her hands. "What are you reading anyway?" he asked
looking over the book.
"A romance novel," Rose said
looking down sheepishly.
Jack chuckled, "Rose c'mon, you can
finish this later. Honey, you have barely left the cabin all day. Don't you
want to go for a walk with me and explore this ship a little."
Rose nodded, "Yeah, all right. I'll go,
I do fell a bit lazy."
Jack smiled and pulled her up. "Come on,
we have just enough time to explore the boat deck before dinner."
Rose smiled before taking Jack's hand. They
left the cabin and walked silently up to the boat deck, happy to just be
together. Once outside, Rose breathed in the salty air. It was only their
second day at sea, but the weather already looked as if it would be nice all
week. Rose leaned against Jack as they strolled along.
"See Rosie, doesn't it feel good to get
out of that cabin?"
"Yes, actually, I am glad you made me
come. It's so pretty out here," Rose said nodding. "Plus you are much
more romantic then that guy Roberto in that book I am reading." Rose
remarked as Jack smoothed her hair, held her hand stronger, and pulled her
closer.
Jack laughed, "Oh really?"
"Yeah," Rose said smiling.
"You're much more cute too."
Jack laughed again. "Rose, you're the
one who is acting all romantic," he whispered in her ear as they stopped
by the rail. Jack took Rose into his arms and she rested her chin on his
shoulder as Jack rocked them both back and forth.
"Oh, you think this is romantic? Just
wait till tonight," Rose whispered.
Jack raised his eyebrows, "Should I be
excited or scared Rose?"
Rose closed her eyes and led Jack rock her
gently back and forth. "Mmm, excited," Rose said. "And be ready
for a surprise."
"Hmmm, I like surprises Rose. Especially
from you."
Rose laughed, "Mmm, I am sure you
do."
This time, it was Jack who laughed.
Rose pulled away and grinned at him before
turning to look at the ocean. Jack came up behind her. "It's so
beautiful," Rose whispered, placing her hands over Jack's, that were on
her waist.
"Mmm, I know," Jack whispered in
her ear. They stood looking out at the ocean for a few more minutes before a
bugle started going off, sounding dinner. "I guess we had better go
in," Jack said after a minute.
"Why don't we just go back to our cabin
and skip dinner," Rose suggested as they started walking back.
"Rose, we need to eat. We need energy
don't we?" Jack asked.
Rose looked at him and then burst out
laughing. "Guess so," Rose said. "I need all the energy I can
get if you're anything like I think you'll be."
Jack stopped and looked at Rose. She started
laughing and then started running down the deck. "Rose!" Jack called
after her. Rose stopped and waved before running down some more. Jack started
laughing and chased after her.
Rose and Jack walked hand and hand to their
cabin, still giddy from dinner. Both were laughing and were stuffed with food.
They had met another young couple at dinner, Marianne and Brendan Roberts. They
reminded Rose a lot of Dianna and Bryan.
"We should dine with Roberts
tomorrow," Rose said as they approached their cabin. Jack nodded as he
placed the key in the lock and pushed open the door.
"I like them a lot," Jack said as
they walked into the room.
"Me too," Rose agreed turning on a
few lamps, giving the room a romantic glow while Jack closed the door and
locked it. Rose then walked over to Jack, who was taking his dress coat off,
and kissed him gently on the check. "Jack, let's not talk about that
now," Rose suggested turning Jack around to face her.
Jack grinned, "You're right
Rosebud," he said kissing her neck.
"Jack, I love it when you call me
Rosebud, and sweetheart, and all those pet names." Rose whispered.
"Just don't ever call me sweetpea."
Jack stopped kissing her and brought his head
up. "I won't, I promise. I don't like that anyway."
Rose grinned and kissed him gently on the
lips. "I am going to go get you're surprise. I'll be back in a
minute," Rose whispered after the kiss.
Jack nodded and watched her leave into the
bathroom.
Rose grinned when she got into the bathroom
and got her stuff from its hiding place under the sink. She undressed herself
and put the bra on. Then she put her black nightgown over her bra and panties.
Rose smiled and took her hair out of the upsweep it was in. Her red curls
cascaded down her back and she smiled to herself as she looked into the mirror.
"Get ready Mr. Dawson," she said out load. Rose opened the door and
found Jack waiting in the bedroom. He had turned out all the lights except for
one sitting on the nightstand by the big bed. Jack wasn't facing her so she
came up behind him and started kissing his neck. He groaned and turned around.
"Where's my surprise?" he asked
playfully.
Rose tilted her head and grinned. "Just
be patient," she whispered before kissing him on the lips again. Jack
moved his lips down her neck and Rose attacked his shirt buttons. She pulled
the shirt off of him and moaned as he kissed her neck more passionately. He
then started slipping the gown straps down. The dress fell to the floor and
Rose moved away from Jack to step out of it. It was now that he noticed her
bra.
"What is that?" Jack gasped in
surprise.
Rose giggled. "Surprise," she
smiled. "It's called a bra. Ladies are starting wearing them instead of
corsets."
Jack pulled her close and kissed her
passionately. "You look wonderful," he whispered before lowing her to
the bed.
Rose groaned as he kissed her neck and moved
over her. "Take me to the stars Jack," she whispered in his ear.
Jack brought his head up, smiled, and turned
off the light. He pressed his mouth against Rose's. A groan escaped his mouth
as Rose deepened the kiss. So safe in the stars, back on a ship, is where Rose
and Jack spent their night.