17. Someone New
((This shall be a very interesting chapter. Someone from high school will make an appearance. He's been there all along; just he never saw the stars of the story. On with it!))
Vanessa and Patrick woke in the morning to each other's face. They drew back then realized all that had happened; they kissed and stood. Vanessa saw that her shirt was crooked and she fixed it.
Larc entered the room, looked at the pair and smiled. "Why hello! I see that you two slept well!" Larc burst into laughter. Vanessa frowned and stomped to her closet. She flung the door open and fished out an outfit to her liking. She ended up with a blue halter-top, a jean mini, and high leather boots. She stomped over to the bathroom and locked herself in. ((For anyone who wonders, she can afford this cruise with movie stars and these clothes because her parents are rich. Can you tell?))
Larc stopped her laughter and looked at the distraught Patrick. She smiled and looked at him with sympathy. "Patrick, you need to give her room to breathe. This is all new to her. I bet you five bucks she dumps you within two days, then pines after you and wants you back within a week of dumping you!" Patrick considered this and said, "I bet you five bucks she doesn't dump me at all!" They shook hands and he threw on some suitable clothes. "I'll keep you updated," laughed Larc.
Vanessa emerged from the bathroom a half an hour later. She had softly curled her blond hair so it lay gently on her shoulders. She smiled at Larc then went over to Patrick and kissed him. She smiled coyly and whispered, "I'm going on deck. Follow if you want." She walked out the door.
On deck Vanessa pulled her expensive sunglasses down. ((Notice she said expensive? Her parents are rich! How else would she have a makeup kit solely for her friends?)) She walked toward the pool then went to the snack bar. "Virgin Piña Colada." She smiled at the boy working the bar. He gaped at her beauty. She turned her body and leaned against the counter. She scoped the deck for any guys she found hot. "Miss, your drink is ready." Vanessa turned and paid the boy; she took her drink with a sweet smile. She walked over to a chair and lay down.
Vanessa looked out at all the people passing. She suddenly saw a face that looked vaguely familiar. She stared at the boy then he finally caught her gaze. "Vanessa?" he looked at her with astonishment. The boy walked over to her. She took one look at him and stood up. "Alex!" he smiled as she hugged him. "Nessa, I didn't know you were on this cruise!" Alex looked at Vanessa as they sat down. "Yeah, in room 613, where are you at?" Alex smiled, "Room 615. Funny we haven't seen each other. Our suites are so close." Alex smiled again and soaked in his friend's beauty. "Vanessa, can we take this in my… or your room?" Vanessa stood and took his hand. She had a feeling that they would be doing other things besides just talking.