The characters in this story are of my own imagination, apart from the characters from the film, and are entirely fictional.

Chapter One,

Beautiful Heart.

Rosalie awoke to the sounds of movement around her 3 story home. The sunlight across her oak floor shimmered as the trees outside created dancing figures waving back and forth. The smell of breakfast wafted up from the kitchen 2 floors down and the sounds of barking entered her ears. "Jackson!" Rosalie yelled, instantly out of bed and running to the door.

Jackson was a 4 year old Golden Retriever, Rosalie had found him in an abandoned crate 3 years ago while searching for her fathers tools. She had fallen in love instantly. The pup was shivering and matted with dirt and grime, all Rosalie could do was carry him in her skirts back to her father. "You can keep him, if you take care of him!" her father had said sternly. And she did, she nursed the poor thing back to puppy health, soon Jackson was running up and down the halls, jumping on anything and everyone, getting into the laundry hamper and eating Rosalie's nightgowns. Her mother did not want an animal in the house, but no one could resist the charms of this puppy. So Jackson became a member of the family. A member that was bounding up the stairs just as Rosalie opened her door. Two more steps and the dog was in her lap as she lay sprawled on the floor, laughing.

"Hello Jackson! How was your sweep? Was it nice? Did you dweam of bones and cats?" she crooned as she scratched his ears and squished her face against his golden fur.

"Rosalie! Get up of the floor and wash up! Breakfast is almost ready and we need to be off for noon!" her mother told her as she passed the door. "And make sure Jackson gets a good brush, we don't want the Harrison's thinking we don't take care of him!"

"Yes Mother, but can I take him for a walk when we get to the harbor? You know how anxious he gets." Rosalie asked.

"Yes, Yes of course! Just don't take him too far!" Mother yelled from the stairs. "Now get dressed!"

It was 12:30pm by the time they managed to leave the house. To her mothers dismay Rosalie had decided she would take her time deciding what to wear. She was wearing a baby blue chiffon dress with delicate black lace winding it's way up from the hem. The bodice was speckled with several black flowers and the neckline was slightly curled at her neck. She also had to run around looking for her black lace gloves and blue wide-brimmed hat for several minutes. What her mother did not know of course, was that Rosalie was meeting Joseph by the tavern at 1pm, and he loved that dress. That was why she had asked to take Jackson for a walk. Jackson loved Joseph more than anyone apart from herself, and she thought Joseph would be very angry if he couldn't say goodbye to the Retriever.

"Now don't go to far Rosalie, you know the boarding time is 2pm and we still need to check in!" Mother said as Rosalie dodged the many passengers unloading their belongings. All she could manage was a wave as Jackson picked up a familiar scent and bounded off, pulling her along with him.

2 minutes of shouting and laughing later and Jackson lost the scent. Looking left to right and left to right again like a lost puppy, Jackson plopped onto his backside and sat there panting. "Well then Jackson! Come on! The tavern is this way!" Rosalie pulled on the leash and finally got his attention. They walked to the Marble Tavern just a couple blocks away from the docks. The air was warm and cool at the same time, it smelled like fish and salt.

"We Pillage, We Plunder, We take what we can, Drink up me hearty's Yo Ho!" came the rowdy singing of a man walking down the lane behind them. "Yo Ho! Yo Ho a Pirates life for me! … what say ye little missy? Care for a spot of Rum?" he said as he caught up to Jackson and Rosalie. All the while Jackson was jumping up and down like a kid in a candy store, Rosalie could not wipe the smile from her lips. Joseph swaggered from side to side, making a show of how much 'Rum' he had consumed. Slowly and deliberately he staggered into Rosalie and dipped her low, softly planting a kiss on her lips.

When they had finished the little charade Joseph knelt down and fussed over Jackson as much as time would allow.

"So this mangy mutt is going with you eh? You going to keep her company? Going to eat anyone who tries to hurt her?" Joseph asked Jackson seriously. Jackson barked and pranced around both Rosalie and Joseph.

"I don't know how well he shall manage of a ship, let alone New York! I wish I could let you keep him while I'm there, but I doubt I could live without him!" Rosalie said as they started the long walk back to the docks. Joseph moved her arms through his and took the leash.

"Well it won't be long, your only staying for a couple of months. Then we shall have a grand reunion and there shall be cake and presents!" he said, Jackson barked "And Bones!" He laughed as the dog proceeded to prance about before them.

"I really don't want to go!" Rosalie cried into Joseph's shoulder.

"You must darling, you have to experience New York! It's unlike anything you could imagine. When I was there last year, the only thing that stopped me from staying was you. Go on! You'll have loads of fun!" he said, softly caressed her hand.

"But that was for 2 months… I'm going for a year! Who knows what little tramp you'll meet while I'm away, how will I know that your heart belongs to me?" she whispered, almost quiet enough so Joseph did not hear. But he did, and stopped abruptly.

"You think I would do that to you? I would Never! The thought of anyone replacing you is like daggers through my very being! I will always love you no matter how long I have to wait to make you my wife!" he almost shouted. He had become agitated and she could see that clear enough.

As if on cue Joseph dropped to his knee. He pulled out a small wooden box, around the edges where intricate designs of hearts and flowers. Woven into the center was a miniature cupid holding a harp, it was the most beautiful thing Rosalie had ever seen. All she could do was stare and blink. Is he proposing? What if he does? What do I say? Do I wait until I get back to give him an answer? Rosalie's thoughts were interrupting everything. Shut It! she mentally yelled at herself.

"Now, my dearest Rosalie this is not a proposal so you can start breathing again. This is a piece of my heart, not my real heart of course…. anyway, Rosalie this is a piece of my heart, to show you that I will wait for your return. I will not look or touch another women as I only have eyes for you. No other women can claim my heart because you have the other half. And without it I would be nothing." He said as he opened the box.

Inside was an intricate silver necklace. The chain was spun into a fine thread and looked as if it could fall apart at the slightest touch. The center piece was a magnificent heart with roses and lily's woven around it. Joseph slowly unlatched the necklace and put it around Rosalie's neck. As she examined the heart, she found a secret compartment. Opening the latch she split the Heart in two, held together by an arrow shaped hinge. Inside the Hearts were engraved.

Love is Your Eyes

Looking Into Mine

Locked in Sweet Bliss

My Heart is Yours

For Eternity

J.

Rosalie could not control the swell of emotions bubbling up inside her. She found herself gazing into those deep dark eyes she loved so much, the eyes that soothed her when no one else could, the eyes that knew her mind and soul. She could not speak, how could she speak? Joseph had just given her the most beautiful present anyone could ever give her, and she couldn't thank him. Instead she started to cry, and in that single action Joseph knew all he needed to know. He did not need words.

"I love you Rosalie" he said pulling her into his strong arms and planting a kiss on her forehead.

"I .. I love you too Joseph" she said shakily, she looked up into his eyes again, something clicked, and they were kissing. Kissing as if they would never again see each other. It was a determined, desperate, emotional kiss.

Joseph, Rosalie and Jackson entered the dock just in time to hear the boarding whistle blown. Rosalie could see her mother through the crowd eyeing Joseph as if she were a cobra ready to strike. Rolling her eyes, she turned to Joseph and smiled sadly. "I'll miss you so much!" she cried, throwing herself into his arms. He held her tightly "I will miss you too my love. But we shall see each other soon enough! And maybe when we get back I can ask your father for your hand." he whispered, knowing her mother was close by. Rosalie did not catch the hint in that sentence, she could only focus on the marriage part. Grinning from ear to ear Joseph winked and planted another kiss on her forehead.

"Better get a move on, she doesn't look to happy" he pointed at the cobra pacing a couple feet away.

"I love you" she said growing a couple inches as she moved onto her tip toes. They kissed one last time, this one for her mothers sake. This kiss was longer and more sensual than the last. The soft brush of his lips against hers was pure heaven and she could drown in it if she wasn't careful.

"I am yours my love, for all Eternity" he said, and kissed her hand.

Rosalie moved over to her mothers side and found herself constantly looking back as they boarded the massive ship called the Titanic. The ship was truly massive, all iron and steel. The hull was painted Black as night and the tiny port windows were white specks, like stars in a sky. There were four stacks across the ship, all painted a reddish orange colour, they looked like towers hovering over a city. the cabins and halls all painted white and brand new. This was the maiden voyage, and she should be proud that she was a part of history, but all she could do when she got on board was look back. He stood in the same spot, gazing up at her.

I hope you like the story so far, I try to put as much detail as possible without making it too long! xoxo 3 Thank You for reading! :0)