Later

If I had to pick one word to sum up the Titanic, it would definitely be big. I was even a little scared that I'd get lost when I decided to examine the ship after lunch!

On the way to the lifts I met again with Daniel. "Hello, Hannah!" He said sweetly, his green eyes twinkling.

"Hi" I said. I felt myself blushing, and looked away.

"Where are you headed?" He asked.

"Well, I thought I would look around. Get acquainted with the ship."

He nodded. "Sounds enjoyable." He said, smiling.

"Would you like to join me?" I asked, eagerly.

"Sure!" He said.

We went to steerage, though it made me feel uneasy. Knowing perfectly well that in any other circumstance I would probably been in steerage, and just being able to walk threw it so freely, and go back to first class at my pleasure, and they cannot. Even a little girl bumped into me, and mutter shyly, "Sorry miss," I felt like telling her I was poor like her. But, really, I'm not anymore am I? Will Erik lend me some of his money? Will he help pay for my education?

We went to the swimming pool, it was quite interesting to watch the people swim around! After that we went back up on the boat deck and walked around for a good hour and a half, talking. I think I am smitten with him, even though I've only known him for less than 24 hours! He has lived in New York since he was 14. He has a mom, and two sisters. His father died before he was born. He was visiting his one sister, Sharon, in England, and is now returning home. I really find him easy to talk to, and when ever I look at him I get a feeling in my stomach as though I missed a step while walking downstairs.

He walked me back to my stateroom; we ran into Erik on the way.

"Hello, Erik!" I said, cheerfully. He eyed Daniel apprehensively. Noticing his gaze I quickly said "This is Daniel...um...Daniel..."

"Smythe," he cut in.

"Right," I said, feeling my face get red once more. "Daniel Smythe."

Erik held out his hand, and Daniel shook it.

"This is my bother Erik," I told Daniel.

"Yes," Erik said, a glint in his eye, "so you, Daniel, better treat my sister with the utmost respect, because if you don't, you have me to deal with."

Daniel laughed slightly, but turned it quickly into a cough.

A bell rang from somewhere down the hall and Erik politely nodded at us, then walk off to answer it.

"Well..." Daniel said nervously, looking after Erik, "I think I will go. Will I see you later?" He looked back at me. I bit my lip, the corners of my mouth curling up into a smile.

"I would like to see you later, Daniel Smythe." I said, shyly. He gently grabbed my hand, and kissed it softly.