A/N: I am so sorry for the wait. My computer had a virus and I couldn't use it. I also don't like my other computer and it is not very helpful. So, I will try to write as many chapters this weekend as I can. Hopefully I will succeed. Hopefully this chapter is long and satisfying. So, with no further ado, let us get on with the story.

Chapter 3

The Ship

As planned, James and I met at the dock. He was carrying a couple of suitcases and a camera hung loosely around his neck. His shirt was decorated with flowers and his shorts were a light tan. His legs were nicely tanned. Not that I noticed or anything. He nodded in my direction and we continued to the boat in silence. A couple of times he looked as though he wanted to say something, but instead did not.

I was so excited, I couldn't stop smiling. I must have looked like an idiot, not that I really cared what he thought of me. When we reached the ship, I found something I wasn't expecting. It was about as long as a tall basketball player and not very wide. I stopped short, as did James. Here we were, expecting an elaborate cruise ship, and instead we get an old fishing boat. The crew, on the other hand, was dressed nicely. They had on white suits with black lining. A little gold here and there and they all had smiles on their faces.

The captain (or at least, what looked to be the captain), motioned for us to go in. We stepped inside, ducking through the doorway, and stopped short, for the second time, at the sight before us.

I guess the phrase 'you can't judge a book by its cover' is true. Inside, everything was beautiful. More than beautiful, it was exquisite. The walls looked to be painted with gold and the chairs seemed to have satin seats. A lavish buffet was set up in the far corner and I could see a pair of doors to which I assumed led to the kitchen.

I looked at James, who was in turn looking at me, and laughing at my awed expression. I quickly glared at him and he stopped chuckling. This was going to be a fun three weeks.

The captain led us into another room I assumed was the main area. It had a plasma screen TV and a couple of leather chairs. A bookcase was in the far corner and I squealed as I ran up to it. I hadn't packed any books because I didn't have any room and I was delighted there was something to read other than Fishing Weekly.

We walked into another room that kind of reminded me of the Head common room at Hogwarts. It has desks and couches and a fireplace. There were two staircases. For the first time since our arrival, the captain spoke.

"Your room is up the left staircase," he said to me, pointing, "and that leads to your room," he said to James. We both nodded saying we understood, and made our way up our staircase.

Before I walked through the door to my room, I read the note on the door. It was typed in a fancy writing and was short. It read:

Dear new occupant,

We hope you enjoy your stay, so to make your trip more comfortable, you may design your room in anyway you wish. Your basic supplies (bed, sheets, comforter, desk, bookcase, etc.) will be taken care of, but if you wish to purchase other things, you will be billed at the end of your stay. Thank you for choosing us to take you to the beautiful land of Hawaii.

Forever at your service,

The Crew

I smiled to myself and walked into my room. It was completely bare. I continued smiling. This was going to be so much fun.

Three hours later, I was sweaty and exhausted. My room was completed and looked very nice if I may say so myself. I ducked in the shower and made my way down to the dining hall. When I arrived, I was surprised to find that nobody was there. I saw a crew member and pulled him aside.

"Excuse me, but where are all the guests?"

"What other guests? Your and Mr. James are the only guests"

Goodie.

A/N: I was going to make this longer, but the part I planned for in this chapter is going to be in James' point of view. I don't like switching tenses unless I have to in chapters. So, I will try to get the next chapter in by tomorrow. Tootles!

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