Disclaimer: I own none of the characters in this story apart from Celine. The rest of the characters belong to James Cameron's Titanic.

Chapter 1

Celine was eighteen years old and on her way to Southampton to sail on the maiden voyage of Titanic. Celine was medium height, fairly slim and had long blonde hair with brown eyes. It was the first time she had been on a ship. Sitting next to her was Trudy, the maid of the DeWitt Bukaters.

Celine was best friends with Rose DeWitt Bukater. Rose was travelling with her fiancé Cal and her mother Ruth. Sitting in the front of the car was Celine's father, Spicer Lovejoy.

Celine hated her father; he was so cold and controlling. Whenever she wanted to go out by herself she knew someone was watching her. She knew it was someone he knew, being by herself was not easy.

Her father used to be a detective at Pinkerton's. He now worked for Rose's fiancé as valet and bodyguard. That was why her father and she were travelling on board the Titanic. In a way Celine was looking forward to getting to New York. Her plan was to make a new life in America away from her father and finally get away from him.

Celine never knew her mother. Lovejoy never spoke of her and threatened to beat Celine if she said a word about her. She never had a loving father and managed to get expelled from two finishing schools. Celine was a born rebel and cared nothing for being ladylike or first class etiquette.

The car had finally reached Southampton and out jumped Celine, she stared at the huge ship in awe. Celine was dressed in a pale blue dress and coat with matching hat. Not long after another car arrived at the docks, and out came Rose. Celine was eager to speak to Rose and ran up to her.

"Rose, you will never guess how glad I am to see you, this hat is so stupid. I hate it," said Celine. Rose laughed.

"Celine stop it, you look lovely. I am so glad you are travelling. I will need someone normal to talk to on this voyage."

Rose was dressed in a purple and white pinstriped suit with a matching hat. Celine hated her own outfit and how everyone was expecting the best out of her. She would have rather travelled third class and not have to worry about appearances and behaviour.

Celine noticed Ruth and Cal step out of the car. The whole time Ruth looked down at her nose at Celine.

"Stuck up bitch, who does she think she is," muttered Celine. Celine hated Ruth. Lovejoy's voice took her out of her thoughts.

"Celine, you remember my employer Mr Caledon Hockley, don't you?"

Celine gave a false smile and spoke up.

"How could I forget?"

Celine had met Cal once before when he had come to their house. She took an instant dislike to the man and didn't trust him one bit. She may have thought Cal was very handsome but that was where it ended. He was everything she hated about the First Class, arrogant and a total snob. Celine truly felt sorry for Rose being forced to marry him by Ruth.

Cal turned to her direction and looked up and down her body.

"Pervert," she muttered.

"Miss Lovejoy, a pleasure. You are looking lovely this morning," he took her hand and kissed it. Celine was disgusted and immediately pulled her hand free from his grasp. Rose spoke up.

"Surely we should start boarding."

Lovejoy ordered the luggage to be taken to their suites. Celine linked her arm with Rose's and began to board. The rest of the party followed them.

"I don't see what all the fuss is about it doesn't look any bigger than the Mauretania," said Rose.

"They say it is unsinkable, personally I don't agree. I can't believe you are engaged Rose."

"You know how I feel about the situation. I'm trapped. I feel like I'm screaming and no one is listening."

"Rose I am listening, you come to me anytime you like. Thank God, father hasn't paired me with anyone. I'm marrying no one against my will and as soon as we get to New York I'm going my own way."

"Oh I wish I could be like you Celine. Take me with you," Rose sounded desperate.

"Of course you can come with me, do you honestly think I would leave you to marry him, don't you ever think that Rose."

Once onboard a steward took them to their rooms. Celine was located across the way from Rose. Lovejoy was on the deck below. Celine looked around her stateroom in awe. It was so luxurious. Celine jumped on the bed, it was so soft. She began to unpack and in came Lovejoy.

"How are you finding your accommodation?"

"Very well thanks. Look I better thank you for bringing me along and getting me this room."

Lovejoy looked surprised.

"Don't thank me, thank Mr Hockley, he is the one who insisted you stay in First Class. I insisted you have a room next to mine, but he thought different and paid for a First Class ticket for you."

Celine was confused, wondering why Cal insisted, he had only met her once before.

"Why would he do that?"

"Celine, ask no questions. You should be grateful he is paying. Now I will see you later."

The door closed leaving Celine alone in her stateroom.