Took a little bit longer than last time, but I've been working on it daily, though it's one or two lines at a time. I'm excited to see that I've gotten more reviews! That makes me quite pleased with myself, and they've really kept me motivated. By now, I would have just written a paragraph and said "Screw it."

On the deck there seemed to be a constant steady wind blowing her short brown hair back, and out of her face. It felt so good on her face and body.'Beautiful weather, absolutely beautiful. Not too hot, or cold.' She looked around the bow.There were so many people waving good-bye to loved ones, and even people they didn't know. Leigh, however, did not want to be one of these people. And instead, made her way to the very end of the bow, onto the metal grate and looked down at the crashing water.

It had not yet sailed, the Titanic, but she had suspected it would soon. A small girl, with fiery orange hair wandered over to the location that Leigh was at, and peeked over the edge. She was cute, with a small knitted hat over her head, and a sweet freckled face. "It's kinda scary ta me too.." She offered kindly, "But on a grea' ship like this, that there water should be the least of your worries."

The young girl looked up and smiled with her front tooth missing and nodded. Leigh patted the young girl's capped head and looked back down into the water. She felt the boat lurch forward and the young girl let out a small gasp and clutched onto the metal bar in front of them.

"Ah, startled me too," Leigh said with her arms resting on the bar, "If we're lucky, we'll see dolphins. You'd like that, eh?" She heard a small, shy "Yes'm" from the girl and the older of the two nodded, "I'd like to see 'em too."

The crowd of people began to slowly diminish, and the ship kept steaming along. A young boy, younger than the girl, with pink cheeks and a smile tugged at Leigh's sleeve. "Dat's my sister." the young boy said in a soft tone. They're Irish, eh? He's a cute lad, and she's a cute girlie. I can only imagine their parent's appearence.

"Oh? Big or little, Dear?" Leigh said as she tugged the boy's hat down over his eyes, in a playful manner. Ah, Children.

"I'm da bigger 'un." He said proudly as he righted his small cap on top of his head, "I'm a wee bit older."

"Where's your mum? Did you two wunder off?"

"Nah, I went to go find my sister." The young boy smiled, "Mum's s'posed to come find us." And the timing was perfect, an older woman with hair matching the small girl's jogged over. She was obviously third class, and like her children Irish. Her daughter had her bright red hair, her face seemed worn by stress, and the freckles on her cheeks were plentiful.

"Ah, m'dears, you worried me!" She said hugging her children close and then looked up at Leigh. "Kaitlin didn't bother you any did she?" She held her children's hand and smiled up at her.

Leigh shook her head, and returned the smile as she waved the idea away that the children were bothersome. "Kaitlin was wonderful, and her big brother is was just as good." She put her hand out and the mother shook it with a firm grip, "The name's Leigh, by the way."

"Ah, my son here is Liam, You've met my daughter Kaitlin, and I'm Aine O'Callaghan. Nice to meet ya." She said before patting her son's head, "Good to hear my children've be'aved."

Leigh smiled admiring Aine's choice of names, She hadnt thought of what she'd name her children when she decided to have them. But she knew she'd make them as cute as Liam and Kaitlin. She looked back down at the water, resting her hands on the newly painted railing . "What brings you to America, Aine?" Leigh asked, looking back at the mother.

"Ah, my husband got himself a job and can support our fam'ly better than he could in Ireland." She replied as she too, looked over the edge to see if she could spot a dolphin. "What aboot you? Are you vent'ring alone?"

"Yes. I want to make a livin' for meself, and meet a nice young lad that'll marry me." She turned, "After I 'ave a wee bit of fun by meself." She winked. It was quite an adult thing to say, but children wouldn't get it. They were too young, probably figured she wanted to play games with her imaginary friend or something.

"Aye, I know what you mean, m'dear."

Forgive me, I'm a little rusty with dialog. I haven't done it in quite some time, and I'd like it if you gave me your opinions about it. I tried my best with the accent. Cause I know Aine doesn't have a thick one, and I know Leigh doesn't either. They both sound quite proper, but it seems so heavy. but I know that's how they'd speak. ;;

Anyways, review again, it makes me happy. And those who're in this for the romance, don't give up! I plan on doing it REALLY soon. I just need to gather my thoughts about it. I haven't planned this so far, but I have a general idea.

OH, if you want to see the picture I drew of Leigh, I have it at my photobucket.

Well, they wont let me give the full addy, so I'll post it on my home page then. :D

Much, love!