Allison was now in her suite, getting ready for the ball. She was wearing a royal blue, velvet material dress with diamonds decorating the neckline and a black lace bolero. Her maid Anna was now putting the finishing touches to her hair and makeup. By the time Anna was finished, Allison hair was up in an elegant fashion and adorned with a diamond hairclip. A knock on their door broke the silence, Anna went to answer it while Allison took a moment to look at her reflection. She couldn't believe that she could look as beautiful as she did now and she hoped that Will loved this look.

"Miss, your grandfather has arrived to escort you." Anna said to Allison breaking the young woman out of her thoughts.

"Thank you Anna. I will be there in a moment." She said dismissing the maid. Anna quickly curtsied and began cleaning up the room. Allison stood up and went to greet her grandfather. As soon as Allison entered the room, her grandfather turned to face her with a proud look on his face.

"Oh Allison dear, you look so beautiful." He walked over to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you papa and may I say you look dashing." She noted that he was wearing a tuxedo. It was the first time she had ever seen him in one.

"Thank you, Allison. Shall we." He offers her his arm and she takes it. They leave the room and head for the ball. Once inside the room were dinner was to take place before the ball itself, Allison scanned the room looking for one person in particular. She couldn't find him at first but while her grandfather and herself were talking to Molly and Mr Andrews, she looked to the entrance in an attempt to find Will and that's when she saw him walking through the doors. Her heart melted at the sight of him. He looked exceedingly handsome in his tuxedo and it was the first time she saw him without his hat on, revealing a perfect head of chestnut brown hair. Will turned his gaze to her and gave her a loving smile which she returns.

"Papa." She says getting her grandfather's attention

"Yes Allison dear."

"There is Mr Murdoch. Is it alright if I go over and talk to him."

"Of course it is Allison dear." He chuckles as he watches his granddaughter walk quickly over to Will. He notices how easily Will and Allison seem to be getting along but thinks nothing more of it. He is interrupted from his thoughts by a comment from Thomas Andrews.

"Children, they grow up so fast, don't they."

"Yes they do indeed Thomas." The Captain replies, looking back at Will and Allison one last time before resuming his conversation with Mr Andrews and Molly.

Will stared at Allison as if she was a goddess and in his mind that is exactly what she is. He reaches out for her hand, raising it to his mouth and plants a gentle kiss upon it.

"You look absolutely beautiful, my love." Will complimented her.

Allison blushes before responding to Will compliment. "Thank you Will and may I say you look quite dashing." She gives him a smile when she notices him blushing.

Will was desperately trying to resist kissing Allison on the lips right there and then but the Captain was only a few feet away talking with Mr Andrews and Molly Brown and a few other people he recognised but thought better of it. "Let us go speak with your grandfather and the others." He said offering her his arm, which she accepted gladly, and made their way over to the Captain.

The Captain turned round to see his granddaughter and Will walking over to him. He extends his hand to Will and the first officer shakes his hand. "Ah Mr Murdoch. Good to see you. I trust Allison has been behaving herself." He laughs as he looks at Allison who gives him a small playful glare.

"Of course she has, Sir."

"Excellent, Allison, Mr Murdoch. I would like to introduce you to John Jacob Astor and his wife Madeline. JJ, Madeline, this is my granddaughter, Allison and first officer William Murdoch."

"Lovely to meet you Allison, Mr Murdoch." JJ said shaking Will's hand and kissing Allison's. They then make pleasantries to Madeline. After getting to know one another, they all sat down at their table, as waiters showed up to take their dinner orders. Allison was seated in between her grandfather and Will. She shared a table with Will and her grandfather, obviously, JJ Astor, Madeline, Molly Brown, Mr Andrews, Bruce Ismay, Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon and his wife Lady Duff Gordon, Countess Of Rothes, Chief Officer Henry Wilde and Second Officer Charles Lightoller. When their meals arrived, everybody ate and enjoyed a steady stream of conversation. With dinner finished and out of the way, everyone made their way out of the dining area and into another room where the ball itself would be held. Allison walked arm in arm with Will as everyone seated themselves at a table while Titanic's musicians were setting up.

The Captain was seated at the other end of the table with Mr Andrews and JJ Astor. He was watching Will and Allison. He couldn't shake the nagging feeling that they were more than friends. If that was the case, he wouldn't object to their relationship. He only wanted her to be happy and if Will made her happy, then he was happy for them. But he needed to find out for sure if they were indeed more than friends. The Captain was snapped out of his thoughts by Thomas Andrews voice.

"Edward are you all right?"

The Captain turns to face Andrews and assures him he's quite alright. He turns back to watch Allison and Will, who are now laughing and talking with each other. The Titanic orchestra band begin to play as couples made their way onto the dance floor.

"May I have this dance, Allison." Allison turns in her chair to see Will standing there with his hand held out to her.

"I would love to dance with you Will." She says with a smile, taking his hand and allowing him to lead her to the dance floor. As the musicians started to play their instruments, everybody started to waltz to the beautiful tune. Allison couldn't be any more happier. She was on the grandest ship of all with her grandfather, the friends she had just made and the man she loves. Allison couldn't feel more blessed and thanked god for the wonderful people in her life. Allison and Will had decided to tell the Captain of their relationship when they docked at New York. They hoped that the elderly Captain would be alright with their relationship but the Captain was unpredictable so they had no way of knowing for sure. They continued waltzing around with the other couples, enjoying each others company, until the music came to an end and they went to sit down at their table to have a little rest before the next dance.

"You're a very good dancer Will." Allison says while sipping champagne from her glass.

"As are you, my dear." Will replies.

They continue talking about little things when Allison notices her grandfather watching her and Will. Allison could recall her grandfather watching her and Will since the ball had started. She was beginning to think that her grandfather had suspected something going on between them. She decides not bothering to tell Will her concerns. They share another few dances. After their last dance, Will decides to take her to the bow of the ship to watch the sun go down completing this wonderful evening.

The Captain spots Will and Allison leaving the room and he approaches Henry Wilde.

"Mr Wilde. Could you come with me for a moment please?"

"Of course, Sir. May I ask where?" Wilde asks the Captain.

"To find my granddaughter." He and Henry Wilde left the room in search of Allison. He trusted his granddaughter and Mr Murdoch and he only wanted to see if his theory about the two was correct.

Allison and Will had reached the bow of the ship were they were completely alone. The two stood there watching the sun go down. Will had his arms wrapped around Allison's waist. Both enjoying the feeling of being with one another.

"You know I can't believe how lucky I have been to have met such a wonderful man like you Will." She says caning her neck to look at him.

Will looks down at her and smiles. He can not get over the fact how beautiful she looked. He couldn't believe that a girl like her could fall for someone like him in such a short space of time. Two days to be exact. He pulled her closer to him. "If anyone's the lucky one it's me Allison. I never thought I'd find a woman quite like you. Words can't even begin to describe how I feel about you. But know this, my love. I will never hurt you. I will never leave you. Allison Smith. I love you."

"Oh Will you make me feel like a whole new woman. I never thought in a million years that I would meet a man who is so caring, charming, handsome and makes me feel like I'm on cloud nine. Will Murdoch. I love you."

Allison raises her hand to caress Will's cheek as they both lean in for a kiss.

Meanwhile, Captain Smith and Henry Wilde have been searching the whole entire ship looking for Allison and Will. The two men arrive up on deck to continue their search. Most people are still in the ball room, so the deck is deserted. They search up and down the deck and notice a couple at the bow of the ship and head off in that direction.

Will and Allison's lips meet in a tender, passionate kiss. Allison continues to caress his cheek and Will keeps his arms wrapped firmly around Allison's waist as the kiss continued. Both were so lost in the moment that they didn't hear footsteps approaching.

When the Captain and Wilde approached the pair, both were shocked to see it was Will and Allison in a passionate embrace. Although the Captain suspected something like this was going on between the two, it was still a shock to see them like this. Wilde just stands there in shock with his mouth slightly open. The Captain decides he's seen enough and interrupts the couple by coughing. Will and Allison break away from each other and come face to face with the Captain and Wilde.

The look on Will and Allison's faces are one of pure shock and terror.

"Papa."

"Mr Murdoch. I need to talk to you in private. Mr Wilde, would be so good as to escort my granddaughter back to her stateroom." The Captain said still looking at his granddaughter and First Officer.

"Yes sir." Wilde replies and begins leading Allison away. She looks back at Will and her grandfather one more time before allowing Wilde to escort her back.

So the secret is out. What will the Captain say to Will and Allison. Will he allow them to court each other as he decided before or will he change his mind. I would like to say a big massive thank you to Sam for being a loyal reviewer. Hope you guys like it. Before you guys say anything, I know their relationship is happening a bit fast but the ship will sink in two days so I really wanted to build up a strong relationship plus I'm a firm believer in love at first sight. Anyway please tell me what you guys think. I will be putting up a trailer on youtube when it's up I will tell you guys right away and I'm thinking about putting together a little soundtrack but I don't know for certain if I'll do that yet. Hop you guys enjoyed this chapter.

Lady Wesker xxx