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*Ally's P.O.V*
The minute I stepped on-board, I got sea-sick.
My teacher suggested I should just go downstairs in the cabins and rest there, so that's exactly what I did. When I walked into the room, I noticed someone standing there, their back turned towards me. The person had black, curly hair. For a moment, I thought it would be Trish, but I knew that that was impossible. Trish probably hadn't even woken up yet.
Sadly, there was one more person in my class who had black and curly hair. Selena.
The popular girl turned around, eyeing me from head-to-toe, then crossing her hands before her chest. "Well, well, well, if it isn't Miss. Dorky. What's up, Ally?"
I knew she didn't want me to answer, so I stayed silent. I don't think that I would have talked, anyway. I was frozen with horror. Eventually, I managed to choke out the words that had been stuck in my throat.
"What are you doing here?" I asked her through gritted teeth. Seriously, could this trip get any worse?
Selena had the nerve to laugh. "Hm, I'm going to San Fran. You?"
She was being so casual, as if she didn't care that she'd have to room with a nerd, which was weird. "Don't act dumb. I'm asking, what you are doing in my cabin."
I actually raised my voice a little. I was sick of her at this point. It was bad enough that I had to travel in a boat. Now, she'd be with me on this boat. If I'd only just stayed home…
"Don't you mean our cabin?" Selena asked me, her casual tone remaining. I glared at her as she took a seat on one of the beds. "Yes, I'm not too happy about having to room with a sociopath, but I'm just happy I can keep an eye on you."
I was so mad at that point, that I was willing to yell at her. But I knew that exactly what she wanted, so I went another way. I calmed myself down. "And why would you need to keep an eye on me?"
The girl before me ran a hand through her hair, grinning evilly at me. "Well, so you can stay away from Austin, of course." She must've noticed the puzzled look on my face, since she started to explain. "Yes, I did hear about his little 'visit' after you fainted, Ally. I hope you had fun with him. Because trust me, that won't happen again. I'll make sure it doesn't." Then, she just stormed out of the room, leaving me all alone.
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While without her, I took the time being by myself to sort out my clothes.
I opened my suitcase, taking all the skirts, dresses, shirts and jeans I'd taken with me, and putting them into the little wardrobe next to my bed. I was about to put away my empty suitcase, when I noticed something lying next to it.
The emergency bag dad had given me, just before I had gone on-board. I took it in my hand, as tears started streaming down my face.
What was I doing here? I wasn't supposed to be here. I didn't belong on a boat. I like being on hard ground. Why hadn't I just told Trish the truth? At least, if she knew the real story, she'd be here. And I wouldn't have to be alone.
I stared down at the little red bag, with the medical cross on it. I remembered what my dad had said, as he handed it to me, taking my hand and wrapping it around the bag: "Remember, sweetie, whatever you do, take this with you. Whatever happens, it'll be your live-saver, mark my words. Now go. They're waiting."
And with that, before I had even gotten the chance to kiss him good-bye, he had gotten back in his car and went home, leaving me behind.
Just a little emergency bag. That's all I had to keep me safe. I sighed. I wouldn't get far if I cried at every little thing. I still remembered my plan from earlier: to suck it up. And I was planning to accomplish it.
I was startled by an alarm. I looked around it panic, my mind automatically racing to the worst-case-scenario: the ship is sinking. But then, out of nowhere, someone knocked on the door.
Opening it, I came face-to-face with Austin, who was giving me one of his angelic smiles. "Hey, Ally. It's time for lunch. Get ready." He said with a gentle voice, his smile still gleaming.
I was a bit confused as to why he had come here, and I immediately thought how Selena had said that she would make sure that Austin would stay away from me. I mentally smiled. She wasn't doing a very good job.
Austin took me out of my thoughts. "Do you want me to walk you to the dinning place?" He asked, his hand stretched out, waiting for me to take it.
I cracked a smile. "Yeah, sure. Why not?"
As Austin took my head and led me outside, I remembered the emergency back dad had told me to take wherever I go, and I went back to take it. Once I made sure that it was safely in my pocket, Austin and I headed for the dining place.
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As we approached, I could already smell the food.
Even though it all smelled delicious and I was starving, I kind of wished the walk with Austin could take longer. While we talked, I thought again how amazing it would be if he wasn't 'popular'. We could be friends. Really great ones at that.
He was a really nice and smart guy. He was into music, I could tell. He kept taping his feet as he walked, creating a rhythm.
We tried making small talk a couple of times, but I just couldn't find what to tell him. It wasn't that we didn't have a lot in common, because we did, it's just that I was nervous. Why was he acting so nice to me, when he hardly ever even talks to me? Is this some kind of trick?
But I didn't have time to think about that. We had already crossed the doors of the dinner, and all eyes were on us. I noticed Selena with her friends in the far end of the room, glaring at me. Just for their sake, I flashed a smile, and took Austin's hand.
I, of course, blushed at the contact, but it was all worth it. Selena glared at me even more, and I was afraid she'd make a whole in me. Austin, on the other hand, smiled and squeezed my hand a little, before letting go.
"So, where are you going to sit?" He asked.
Looking around, I noticed that all of the tabled were taken. Everyone was with their own posy. And I was alone. Again, I regretted for not telling Trish the truth. She could be here right now. Then, I remembered that I hadn't called her either. I promised myself to call her right after lunch.
"I don't really know. I'll find a place."
Austin shrugged. "Do you want to sit with us?" He asked, pointing to the table where his friends were. I recognized a couple of the meanest jocks, and I immediately knew that it wasn't a place for me.
"Um…no, thanks. I'll find a different place."
He nodded, took my hand in his again, and kissed it gently. Then, he let me go and wandered towards his friends, like nothing had happened.
My head spinning, I don't think it's from the boat anymore, I noticed Abigail sitting at a table all alone, writing in her journal. I went towards her, since she was the best option. Abigail was nice, only she didn't speak a lot. But I liked that about her. My dad had once said to me, : "The wisest words remain unspoken."
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