Note: Yes, I am aware that this is a scene from the Titanic, but it will all play in with the plot. That's why it's basically the same. Anyways, I don't own Titanic or anything involved with it. PS. Irish Boys by Tsunami Bomb is wicked!
Chapter 3: Until The End Of Time
After Jack left Rose, he started back towards the staircase leading to Deck E. He heard a strange crying noise by the far railing, and started towards it, curiosity taking hold. He gasped when he reached the railing. Annie was looking over the edge, no, she was on the other edge, crying and muttering to herself. Jack walked briefly towards her. He stopped and smirked to himself, trying to lighten the mood. "You know, you're the second woman I'm going to have to save from this exact spot." He bent down to start untying his shoes. "Now… why don't you tell me what's bothering your pretty little head?"
Annie sniffed, "You wouldn't understand." Jack smiled softly, "No one would get it."
"Why don't you try me? I've been known to be an understandin' fellow."
Annie turned to glare, "Alright… I'm an orphan. That woman in my cabin was my adoptive mother. I have no family. I have no one. I deserve to die."
Jack frowned, "No one deserves to die. Not even you. Besides, you won't do it. Trust me. I have experience in this field." He snickered to himself.
"You're confusing me. This isn't funny at all. I'm about to plummet to my death below, and you're laughing!"
Jack slipped his shoe on and off of his heel thoughtfully. He didn't really know this girl. What if she actually turned around and let her fingers slip off that bar into the freezing cold water? He walked up and placed his hand firmly on her wrist. He wasn't going to let her fall to her death. Not on his watch. As she turned, tears brimming in her brown eyes, he looked at her sternly. As she started crying softly, she muttered, "You probably think I'm some low life poor girl that thinks she feels all the pain in the world, don't you?" Jack shook his head, "No. When I saw you standing here, the first thoughts in my mind were, 'What happened to her that was so horrible, that she thought she had to come out here at night, and jump overboard."
"You're insane!" Jack grinned, "This is coming from a girl about to jump off a huge ship?"
Annie gave him her hand, and he helped her over the railing. The young girl frowned and sat down on the floor, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done this. You could have been doing a lot more interesting things then saving me."
Jack shook his head, "No Annie. I would have preferred spending time with you. As long as I knew you were safe. Nothing in the world matters more to me then your safety." Annie blushed and looked up at Jack, who was now crouching over her.
Annabelle sighed as she looked back at her torn rags. She was one of the poorest people she could think of, and this angel named Jack wanted to spend time with her, protect her from the evils of the world, and herself. She couldn't think of anything better then to try and spend the rest of her life with someone who's personality portrayed everything she saw in Jack. After all… he was the first man she had ever loved.
Yes yes, I know this chapter is quite a bit shorter, but it's a lead up to the next part, which will be Annie having flashback's and remembering things. Just so you can get to know her character better. Their will be more chapters like that… Yes… this doesn't make sense, but you'll see what I mean.