Rose

She woke up, expecting to see Jack lying beside her sleeping but she didn't. All she saw was an open window with the sun shining in from it.

Confused, she rose from her bed and walked over to the window. Nothing was different outside in the back garden apart from the wet grass. Where had he gone? Had she just dreamt it? If she did it was very vivid!
She slowly shut the window and got dressed quicker hoping to go out and find Jack. She was scared for some reason and just wanted to see his face and know he was alright.

To her surprise waiting for her downstairs was Cal, Ruth and Joseph. They all smiled as she entered the hallway where they were standing.

"What's going on?" Rose asked sounding confused. Cal was the first to speak up

"Rose darling; we're still youthful but I know I love you dearly. I came to ask you a very important question-I've been thinking about it all night."

Rose just stared at him "Okay what is it?"

Ruth smiled happily "Go ahead Cal."

Cal couldn't stop smiling as he bent down on one knee infront of Rose. Rose's breath caught in her throat and she froze.

"Rose DeWitt Bukater; will you marry me?"

Rose looked from Cal to her mother who was nodding and miming 'say yes'. A bead of sweat rolled down her forehead as she returned her gaze back to Cal.

"C-Cal…we're both teenagers." She said slowly Cal laughed

"Yes I know but Rose…I've loved you ever since I lay my eyes on you."

Her mother made an 'awww' sound when he said that but Rose just couldn't answer.

"I-I-"

"She will! Yes she will!" Ruth exclaimed happily clapping her hands. Rose grinded her teeth together as Cal stood up and hugged her.

"Great! We can get married as soon as possible…and by that I mean very VERY soon. I want you to be mine forever." Cal said with a smile in Rose's direction. Rose felt an uneasy feeling take over her and she pushed past everyone, feeling like a mouse in a mouse trap.

She ran out of the front door frantically.

"Rose!" Her mother yelled as she watched her daughter scarper off down the street, her ocean blue dress flowing as she did.

She ran down the street and into where Jack lived. She knew a place where he might be and that was the first place she was going to check.

She tripped a few times as she ran through the forest trying to find 'his tree'. When she finally did she was sweating and out of breath but she found him there.

He was sat with his knees brought up to his chest and his arms hugging them. He looked absolutely soaked and depressed.

"Jack…oh Jack…" She said as she collapsed down beside him. Jack just stared at the ground

"Rose." He said, snapping out of his daydream and turning his head toward her. It was clear to her that he'd been crying and he still was.

"Come here." She pulled him into her arms, beginning to cry herself as she rocked back and forth with him.

"She's gone…" he muttered into her ear "I don't have anywhere to go."

Rose twisted a lock of his hair around her index finger as she spoke back "If it wasn't for my mother I would let you stay with us."

Jack sobbed onto her shoulder "Oh god Rose, you're the only thing I've got left in this world."
Rose gulped "You're not going to like what I tell you next."

Jack pulled back and wiped his eyes "Tell me."

Rose couldn't bear to look at him as she spoke. A knot sensation formed in her stomach and she felt extremely guilty

"I…I'm marrying Cal."

Jack's eyes almost popped out of their sockets when she said that "What?" was all he could say.

"It…it's my mother she's making me do it. She didn't even give me the chance to answer-"

"You know what Rose? It's about time you stood up for yourself! You're constantly letting her make decisions for you! I remember a girl that wanted to do things, to go places! You know that aslong as you stay with your mom and Cal you're gonna die a miserable old-or probably young-woman!"

Rose felt her eyes well up with tears. He was right, he was so so right.

"Jack I can make my own decisions. I know that by doing this and marrying Cal I'm making my mom proud of me and that's all I've ever wanted."

Jack rolled his eyes "You want to constantly live up to her standards? Rose you're a gorgeous, unique amazing girl…you don't have to be what she wants you to be!"

Rose got to her feet "I'll do what I want Jack Dawson! Ever since my dad passed away all I've ever wanted to DO is make my mother happy and now, now I finally can!"

Jack got up and look her right in the eyes "But think about this Rose; is this what your dad would have wanted? I know what my mom would have wanted for me. It would have been for me to pick the right girl."

Rose rolled her eyes "Then go do that Jack!"
Jack felt enraged now "Are you stupid Rose? Haven't you clicked on by now? You're my perfect girl! YOU! I freaking adore you and I always have! I love you so much Rose!"

Their expressions mirrored on each other's faces. They were both as shocked as each other!
"J..Jack-"She stuttered but didn't get the chance to finish. He ran past her feeling embarrassed.

Oh my god…all this time he's felt the same…Rose thought with her mouth agape.

Later on that week…

Rose hadn't seen Jack since he told her he loved her. She guessed he didn't want to see her because she never found him anywhere anymore.

Cal had told her (yes told her) she and him were moving to live with his grandma who lived all the way out in Philadelphia. Rose didn't really have a choice and her mother was so happy about it all.

All her bags were packed and she was ready to be sent off with him. She wanted to scream out for Jack but she knew he wasn't going to come…not this time.

Her mother smiled as she placed a light blue flower into Rose's curly hair to make her look nice "I'm so proud of you sweetheart." She kissed her on the forehead before walking her outside where the car was there waiting…

Her breathing was beginning to increase wildly as she walked down towards Cal. Her mother and Joseph just waved goodbye from the door.

All the memories she had with Jack raced through her head, not giving her time to think about anything else. She was panting now.

"I can't go…" she muttered as she got next to Cal. Finally she had realized this was the wrong thing to do…she loved Jack too much.

"What?" Cal asked, turning to her looking confused.
"I can't do this…I don't want you."

Cal laughed trying to hide his anger "Ha don't be silly. Get in the car Rose." He had a tight grip on her arm that she couldn't break out of

"I said no!" She snapped and began to try and get her arm out of his grip. He quickly slid his arms around her waist tightly

"Open the door!" He yelled to the maid who obeyed

Ruth and Joseph were already inside the house again now so there was no one to stop this.

"GET OFF ME!" Rose screamed, kicking and trying her hardest to get him off her. He tried his best to push her into the backseat but she wasn't having any of it.

"Get off of her!" She heard Jack's voice yell. All her fear washed away when she heard him.

Jack grabbed her hand and yanked her away from Cal but he grabbed her other hand.

"Let go of her Dawson she's mine!"

"She's not anyones!" Jack screamed as he pulled her toward himself. Cal was furious

"Stop fighting this Jack! She loves me! Tell him Rose!"

They both paused and waited for Rose to answer.

"I hate you Cal. I hate you so so much." She said coldly. That made him let go.

Jack pulled her along knowing he'd try and get her again

"Come on Rose!" He yelled.

Cal just stared at them as they ran

"I'LL WIN DAWSON! I ALWAYS DO!" He screamed at the top of his voice "YOU WONT GET AWAY WITH THIS!"

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