Chapter 4

Holly walked with Ben, eating shaved ice along the cruise's deck.

"I'm so happy I have you." said Holly.

"And I feel the same about you and your sexy body." said Ben.

Holly giggled.

"You're funny, babe." she said. "I love you."

"I love you too." said Ben.

They then ended up running into Carson and Nika.

"Hey, guys." said Carson.

"Hi, Carson." said Ben.

"So there's a dance tonight. You two thinking about showing up?" asked Carson.

"Well, we haven't really thought about it." said Holly.

"I think we should." said Ben. "You move like an angel."

Holly blushed.

"Stop." she said with a smile. "You're making me blush."

"Love has that effect on the beautiful at times." said Ben.

Holly giggled.

"So I guess you're coming then?" asked Carson.

"Hell yeah." said Ben.

Somewhere else on the deck...

"I'm getting a little bit impatient." Rae said to Daq as they lie in the sun in lawn chairs.

"Then learn to be patient." said Daq. "Things take time."

"What a crock of shit." said Rae.

"Excuse me?" asked Daq. "Who was your mentor?"

"Edna Jayne." said Rae.

"Well, let's get something straight, Miss Jayne." said Daq. "You work for me now."

"No, I work with you." said Rae. "I work for myself. And I only agreed to come on this stupid cruise because you promised it would be right away. By this rate, the Road Rovers will be off the cruise before anything can be done."

"Shut up." said Daq.

"Shut what?" asked Rae as she sat up. "You know, I did used to think you didn't want to kiss my claws, but the way you're talking to me says differently. Keep it up and I'll grant your wish."

Daq sighed.

The dance that night was spectacular. Strangely, the dancers were all animals: horses, cows, dogs and wolves.

No One by Alicia Keys played as Carson, Nika, Holly and Ben entered the room.

"Wow..." said Holly. "I had no idea this many animals boarded ships."

The four then made their way onto the floor as the song changed to Best Day of My Life by American Authors.