Well, this chapter requires some explanations...

Firstly, trust me, the action will come, I mean I haven't forgot they are investigating a series of murders, but I just couldn't help myself and I had to add some fluff...I am such a fangirl :P.

Secondly, I hope that I managed to make Roxanne as annoying as I wanted to-people like her really get on my nerves if you know what I mean. Her husband Tom will probably appear in the next chapters, b/c I have plans for them *evil laugh*.

Thirdly, I hope I had described the last scene well - it is one of my favourite dance styles, and it just screams Teslen to me...I don't know if you know a lot about it, but it is basically a very passionate dance which imitates a bullfight, and the two dancers look like they are having a duel on the dancefloor...you know, the whole "opposites attract" thing...


Nikola hadn't slept at all that night. Not that would have been unusual for him, but it was the first time he was feeling so nervous. The idea of him being married to Helen, even if for an undercover mission, was his oldest dream coming true.

Because he always wanted to marry her. From the first time he had seen her at Oxford, he knew she was the one he is going to spend the eternity with. And thanks to her, this eternity lasted a lot more than he initially thought. However, he didn't get to marry her. Firstly, he had lost her because of that idiot Druitt, and now her feelings for him were a complete mystery. Even after a century, he didn't realize what she felt about him. And what it was worse was the fact that she clearly hadn't known about his feelings until last year. The look on her face when he told her that she loves her…. And then, the clear sadness in her voice…"I thought you said you loved me." What was that all about?

Not to mention her worried look in Bhalasaam, where he almost died to help her. She looked so worried about him, so afraid of losing him…Of course she had denied that, because that was who she was, but he couldn't shake the feeling that she had feelings for him. And when he got devamped, she was so sad for him…She had done her best to make him feel better-well, she could have kissed him, but still…But maybe he was just letting his dreams take over. She never admitted her feelings to him and he had no evidence that she saw him as anything more than as a friend. But still, there he was, in that harbor, looking a little stupid waiting her as the other married couples embarked, impatient as a young teenager at his first date…

His thoughts were interrupted by Helen, Will and Kate, which arrived and got off their car.

When he saw her, he had to take a step back and admire her. For she wasn't wearing one of her usual professional outfits. He let his eyes feast with the sight of her short and tight black dress, holding his eyes on her tantalizing long legs a lot more than it was necessary.

"Well, Helen, I have to say you look absolutely amazing." He managed to say in the end. "If I didn't know better, I would say you dressed like that for me."

"Nonsense." She said blushing, hoping he will never find out that she had spent three hours in front of the mirror, trying to decide what to wear.

"Well, then, over here, m'lady." He said, offering Helen his hand.

The four of them got on the queue, Will and Kate first, shortly followed by Helen and Nikola.

"Name and tickets please?" the sailor who was in charge asked coldly.

"Will and Kate Zimmerman." Will answered, and he let them embark. "Next." He said.

"Helen and Nikola Tesla." Nikola said, stressing each word and fully enjoying the sound of it. However, his joy was interrupted by one of Helen's heels, which stepped on its foot. "I mean, Helen Magnus-Tesla." He corrected himself. "You just had to wear heels, hadn't you?" he muttered.

Later that evening, all the passengers were summoned to the ballroom, where they expected an announcement.

"Welcome aboard!" a voice said, as soon as all the passengers had gathered. "My name is Oceania Agrianera and I will be your captain for the next week. I want to start by congratulating all of you who had the courage to embark on this never ending cruise that marriage is. We will also have a contest and the winning couple will receive 1 million dollars. As you surely noticed, I didn't announce the destination until now. That's because mystery is a very important part of what love means. Well, I think it is safe to tell you that we are going to the Bermuda Triangle. However, your journey is just beginning and there are many surprises that await you. You will have to pass some challenges if you want to win the prize, but keep in mind that only true love will save you."

"You have to admit, she is playing her role quite well." Nikola said.

"Do you think she is playing a role?" Helen asked, throwing him a dreamy look. "Don't you believe in true love?"

"True love? Of course I believe in it, Helen. But life has taught me not to hope too much."

"What do you mean?"

"You are forgetting that you talk to someone who has only been in love once, Helen." He said, locking his blue eyes to hers.

"Nikola, I…" she started saying, but they were interrupted by Will and Kate.

"Hey, we finished unpacking and we took your bags to your room." Kate said. "How are you two doing?"

"We are fine." Helen said, sighing. She had had so many things to say to him, but they had to be interrupted.

"Apparently, your bedroom is next to ours." Will said. "That's good news."

"As good news as the news of Edison still being alive." Nikola muttered, and Helen couldn't help herself giggle a little.

"Did somebody here say "Edison"?" somebody asked. "He is my favorite scientist, I mean all the incredible things he invented, that guy was a complete genius." An unknown woman told them.

"And you are…" Nikola asked coldly.

"Oh, where are my manners? My name is Roxanne Hardwick. I am here with my husband Tom, but he is probably at the restaurant, gorging himself. He has such an appetite." She said laughing. Her laugh was unpleasant, sounding like a broken child's toy. "Anyway, I am so excited to be here! It's so romantic! So, this handsome man is your husband?" she asked Helen, pointing to Nikola.

"He is." Helen said, with a much bigger amount of pride in her voice than necessary. "I am Helen, and this is my husband Nikola."

"I'm pleased to meet you."

"My name is Will Zimmerman and this is my wife, Kate Zimmerman." Will said.

"So, what were you saying about that charming Edison? He is my favorite scientist; I just love the things he invented. I mean, nothing could work in these days without DC current."

"I personally like Tesla more than I like Edison." Helen said, knowing that Nikola will probably kill Roxanne if she didn't save her. "DC current may be useful, yes, but Tesla's AC current is much more easy to use. Not to mention Tesla also invented the radio and has over 300 patents for his inventions."

"313." Nikola whispered.

"I thought Marconi invented the radio."

"That idiot did not invent anything else than a method of stealing my invention, and I assure you I had done everything I could to stop him."

"What my husband means," Helen said, trying to save the day, "Is that he thinks Tesla's work was stolen by Marconi."

"Well, I guess anybody is entitled to their opinion…However, you know the British granted Marconi the patent for inventing the radio."

"And the Americans gave Tesla the same patent. I have more confidence in them than in English people."

"You seem to know a lot about Tesla."

"Well, let's just say that I had a little crush on him when I was young." She said smiling, making Nikola throw her a startled look.

"Have you heard that, Mr.?" Roxanne asked giggling. "You should be jealous. But I guess you are probably used to this from your wife, aren't you?"

"You would be surprised to know." He said.

Soon after, the ballroom was filled with music. It was a passo doble, the main theme from Bram Stoker's "Dracula".

"Shall we dance?" Nikola asked Helen.

As a response, she offered him her hand and they both went on the dance floor. The music seemed to give them wings, the passion of the dance fitting their feelings perfectly. They swayed passionately on the music, combining the moments were they held each other tight with those of dramatic break-ups between them. She watched him with eyes boiling of desire, as he took her in his arms, holding his hands on her hips…

"Did you really mean that earlier?" he whispered after he had put her down. "Did you have a crush on me when you were young?"

"Don't be silly." She replied. "Of course not." They split up dramatically from their embrace, circling each other, their looks locked to each other, battling in a deadly duel. "But I have a major crush on you now." She whispered when their bodies met once more. Not being able to believe his ears, he laid her on the back, crushing his lips to hers. With a long moan, she opened her mouth, allowing their tongues to meet, fully enjoying the passion of a kiss that they both had been waiting for too long.

"They are playing their role quite well." Will whispered to Kate, watching them from the side.

"Actually, Will, I don't think they are acting anymore." She said giggling.