A/N: Thank you for that review Sunriseros3. It was very cool. I watched some of the original Poseidon. It was a lot different from Titanic, but still interesting. If any1 reads stories by 16aqua, she can't update cuz she's grounded till June, so that's why her stories aren't updated.

Disclaimer: I don't own Titanic!

Chapter 4

Waiting on the deck, I scanned the ship for sight of Adrian. I had been standing here for ten minutes, and he had not arrived. I was confused and didn't know what was keeping him. Could he have stood me up? The idea hurt, but it didn't sound like something he would do. No, I would wait a little longer. Adrian was just running late.

I spotted some people standing by the white railings attached to the side of the ship. I recognized Adrian, his mother, father, and Krissy. Among them were other adults who I guessed were Krissy's parents. A photographer was positioning the two teens. Both were holding each other's hands. The photographer went around moving them into the center of his view and ordering them to pose certain ways.

Astab of jealousy went through me as I saw the two together. All the time I had spent with him, he rarely ever mentioned Krissy. He didn't love her, I knew. He was going through the motions to appease his parents. Why couldn't I be the one with him?

At that moment, he caught my eye and his gaze locked onto mine. There was an intensity to them that made me feel like I was the one with him. Also, there was sorrow. He was regretting all of this. I could tell by the stiff way he held Krissy's hands.

I walked off, breaking his gaze. This was not going to work, I knew it. I had to be the one strong enough to stop it before it got any further. I couldn't be the one to mess up Adrian's life. As I strode through groups of people filtering through the decks, I heard running footsteps behind me. A moment later, there was a hand on my shoulder and the person turned me around. It was Adrian. He took my hand and quickly brought me into an empty room and closed the door.

"Lark," He said my name, "I'm sorry I couldn't come. It's just-

"Look Adrian, I don't want to be the one to screw up your life. I think it's best if we don't see each other anymore." I told him.

"But I can't do that Lark. I'm falling in love with you."

My heart skipped a beat.

"I don't love Krissy. If I marry her, I'll be doing the wrong thing. I'm not tough enough to go through this." He confessed.

"Well we'll get through this together." I said trying to make the situation seem better.

"Lark, do you love me?" He asked.

I paused, "Yes," I answered feeling lifted up by the words, "Although, I don't know how we can do this."

"I don't care then what my family thinks. I care about you." He said sincerely. He put his arms around me and we kissed.

A loud bang startled us. Through one of the windows, I spotted both parents of the engaged.

"Promise me that you will meet me later." Adrian asked. I saidI would, and he left the room to try and calm down everyone. I didn't know if they had seen me or not, but they would figure it out sooner or laterthat Adrian and I were together.

I left through the back door where I wouldn't be noticed. No sooner than I had reached the stairs to go down below decks, Krissy approached me.

"Hey Lark!" She called.

Seeing her, I was expecting a fight to break out. She seemed to be smiling though. She came up to me wearing tall highheels and another miniskirt. I seemed drab in comparison with my jean jacket, old T-shirt, and sneakers.

"Hello Krissy," I greeted her uncertainly.

"Lark, I was wondering if you wanted to help me pick out a gift for Adrian. I hear you two are friends. Maybe you would care to help me?"

I was totally surprised by this offer and hastily tried to come upwith an excuse.

"I'd love to, but I've got um laundry to do."

"Laundry? But the crew takes care of it." Krissy gave me an odd look.

"Yeah, I like to do it myself because they totally ripped up my shirts the other day. I was really pissed."

"That sucks." Krissy didn't seem too disappointed, "Hey, that's a really cool looking jacket. Where'd you get it?" She asked all of a sudden.

"This?" I gestured to my jean jacket that I was wearing, "I got it at a retail shop."

"Really, it looks like one of those designer brands, with the embroidery and all."

I felt like I couldn't shake her, why was she even talking to me? Or being so friendly. I tried to think of a way to get away from her. The overly friendliness was really creeping me out.

"Hey could I try your jacket on, just to see how it looks?" Krissy asked.

"Um, I guess. But I really have to go after that."

"Okay," she enthusiastically responded, I handed her the jacket and she slipped it on. Krissy went up to the glass and studied her reflection. Finally, she gave it back to me.

"I guess I'll see you later." I told her and then backed up trying to leave as fast as I could. Luckily, she said goodbye and let me leave.

I escaped and went to find Alex. We ordered room service and then chillaxed at the room. I told Alex what had happened that day, and being interrupted several times, finally finished.

"So I was right." Alex concluded after I finished, "You and Adrian like each other. And that means I get credit for hooking you two up."

"What!" I exclaimed, "You never knew him."

"But, I knew you two would get together. I was the one who put the idea in your mind which started it all."

"Yeah sure, you give yourself way too much credit for everything. I bet you'd give yourself credit for me winning these cruise tickets too." I teased.

"Damn straight." Alex remarked smugly.

A knock at the door sounded, andAlex opened it. Adrian stood at the door.

I came over to stop Alex from running her mouth.

"Oh look whose here, we were just speaking about you." Alex couldn't resist embarrassing me.

"I'm a pretty popular topic." Adrian grinned, "Hey Lark."

"Hey yourself, so did you get out alive?" I asked.

"Barely. They were like interrogating me. I finally got away."

"Cool, so where we headin?" I asked.

"It's a surprise." Adrian laughed.

A/N: So the ship should be sinking this night in the story. Honestly, I have no idea what to do for the next scene. I hope I can come up with something. I feel like I haven't punished u guys enough b/c I have no cliffies in these chapters. Don't worry; I'll throw a few in soon! Muhahahahaha ;)