Chapter 2

Eventually Saturday came and it was time for them to leave. Emma had told Brennan that she didn't love him and that even though they had broken up that they could still be friends.He told Emma that it was hard for him seeing her all the time so she had tried to give him some space. The week away was perfect for the both of them to come to terms about what had happened. Adam had gave them his permission as long as they kept their comlinks on.

Everyone was in the garage saying bye. Emma hugged Jesse then Adam, then moved over to Brennan, she wrapped her arms tightly around him and whispered that she was sorry before getting in the drivers seat. Shalimar was already in the passengers side waiting for her. With one last look behind her Emma started the car and drove off.

Shalimar looked over at Emma, "You ok? She asked concerned.

"Yeah i just feel like shit doing that to Brennan"

"Hey don't, you can't help how you feel, it best that you told him."

"Yeah i know. So how do you know this Katie? Emma asked wanting to change the subject away from Brennan.

"I met her a while back, before you joined us, i was really good friends with her, she's a new mutant, feral actually."

"Oh ok. Just friend were you?" Emma looked at Shalimar with a big smile on her face.

"Yes. God your worse than the guys" Shalimar shot back, making both girls laugh.

Shalimar was gald to see Emma laugh, it was the first time she had seen her cheer up since Brennan. Both girls sat in a comfortable silence listening to the music on the radio.

It was just after midday when they arrived at the cruiseship. They got all their belongings from the car and headed up onto the ship. A tall, dark haired girl in her mid-twenties was waiting at the top.

"Oh my god Shalimar you look great it's so good to see you again im glad you could come," The woman who Emma assumed was Katie said in one breath.

"Hey Katie, its good to see you too. Erm this is Emma." Shalimar said turning to smile at Emma.

"Hi, Shalimar has told me loads about you." Emma said while shaking Katies hand.

Katie look Emma up and down. "Wow Shalimar you've pulled a hot one there"

Shalimar and Emma looked at each other before Shalimar spoke. "Oh no were not together like that, were just friends"

"Oh well i hope you don't mind sharing a bed then cause i gave you one of the best rooms and it only has a double bed."

Shalimar looked at Emma seeing if that was ok. "It's fine don't wory about it." Emma told both Shalimar and Katie.

"Ok well here is your key. Your in cabin 41. I'll come and talk to you later after everyone is settled in ok?" Katie handed the key over then turned to talk to some other people who had just arrived.

Emma and Shalimar picked thier bags up and headed to find their room. After a few minutes off looking they finally saw thier door number. Shalimar opened the door and stepped inside Emma not far behind.

"Wow this is really nice." Emma said while dumping her bags on the floor next to the bed. The room consisted of one double bed, which looked pretty small, one set of drawers, a desk which had a kettle and some mugs on it, two chairs and some hooks on the wall to hang clothes up. There was a seperate room for the bathroom it was only small but had a fair size shower in it along with a wash basin and of course a tiolet.

After unpacking their bags, both girls lay on the bed.

"So what do you want to do?" Shalimar asked.

"I dunno im pretty beat, it was a long drive and everything. But later i wanna go and get totally pissed i havn't had a good time in ages."

"Ok well why don't you have a nap and i will wake you up at around 5, give you time to get ready for dinner then we will go and get as pissed as you want." Shalimar said while smiling over at Emma.

"You don't mind we could go and have a look around if you want to?"

"No if you tired get some rest, i'll just read my magazine."

"Ok thanks." Emma said before turning away from Shalimar.