A/N: So This is getting into the story's plot a bit more. Please review and tell me what you think!
Chapter 5: Cabins
Bella was putting away the extra ropes, deep in thought. 'Jimmy probably hates me for lying. Englehorn too. Maybe they won't throw me overboard. Maybe they'll lock me in a room until we get to Britain and leave me there.'
Her disturbing thought was interrupted by someone clearing their throat behind her. Bella's eyes grew wide as she put the nets down and turned, seeing Captain Englehorn standing there. Jimmy was behind him with a guilty look in his eyes. "So Jimmy told me," he said in a low voice.
Bella was nervous. 'Here it comes.'
"As long as you do your work, you may stay. And keep wearin' the hat to stay semi-hidden until the rest of the crew knows, understood?" Bella nodded with a smile. "Oh, and you'll get your own cabin," he narrowed his eyes slightly at her.
"Thanks captain," she said in her normal voice with a nod. 'No more cover up. Yes!'
"Jimmy, take her to her new room," Englehorn said as he walked past Jimmy to the steps.
"Yes captain," he said. "C'mon Bella." He began off on the usual route to the cabin they shared. Bella followed close behind. He stopped at a door diagonal to their room. "This is it," he told her as he opened the door.
The room was much smaller than the other with only a small bunk to sleep on, a desk by the back porthole, and an oil lap on the desk. It was half the size than the old room. Maybe even less. "Uh. Thanks Jimmy," she said walking into the cabin. "I'll get my things from your room."
He nodded uneasily and trudged off.
'What's with him?'
-Later (Nighttime)-
It had been a usual day for Bella. Run to this person with that, put away ropes and nets, and delivering messages. She laid on her bunk in her new cabin, trying to sleep but she couldn't. The room was unfamiliar and new, the bed was unusually comfortable, and the constant sway of the ship didn't lull her to sleep like it always did. Bella tossed and turned for a few minutes, trying to get comfortable.
She sighed deeply and threw off her blanket. Bella moved to the edge and sat up. 'Wonder if Jimmy's awake.' She stood up and threw on her white button down, gripping the ends of the sleeves in her fist nervously. She began towards the door and hastily opened it. As she walked out, she shut the door behind her quietly. Bella looked at the door to Jimmy's cabin. She crept over to the door and put a hand on the knob, biting down on her lower lip as she slowly turned it and opened the door. Bella squeezed her eyes shut, hoping he wasn't in there as she poked her head in. No Jimmy.
The room was still and her old bed was just as she'd last left it. Bella let out a sigh of relief as she practically skipped to the bunk and laid down. 'Jimmy wouldn't mind, will he?' In minutes, she was in a deep and peaceful slumber.
-Jimmy POV-
"Another late night," Jimmy sighed as he was on his way back to his room. He passed a drowsy Bruce Baxter, and gave a nod. 'I've always hated that guy.' He scowled a bit as he went to open the door to his room but to his surprise, the door was already open. A little worried about who it could or couldn't be, he slowly walked in. His attention was caught once he found Bella sleeping soundly on her old bed. Without a sound, he shut the door behind him and moved to his own bunk. Jimmy didn't takes his eyes off the sleeping woman as he removed his hat and placed it on the desk next to his bed. Jimmy just couldn't believe how beautiful someone could look while sleeping.
Bella was on her right side with her brown hair falling all around her. She looked pleasant with her eyes shut and lips parted a small way. She pressed her arms to her chest with her head resting on her hands, Bella mumbled very softly, "Pretty eyes."
Jimmy pulled off his boots and smiled. 'Wonder what...or who she's dreamin' about.' He laid down on his bed after pulling off his grey shirt and looked at Bella once more before drifting to sleep.
