I forgot to say this in first chapter I don't own anything. Thanks for the reviews and alerts. I'm in the market for a beta so if anyone is willing please pm me. I want this story to be as perfect as it is in my mind. As always please review :)

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It is April 10, the sun is shinning and people fill the streets to see the infamous ship set sail for her maiden voyage out of South Hampton. A car pulls up right on the dock our heroine Penelope Llyod Swift exits.

She is in her best dress, her blonde hair is pinned back in style. It is only slightly seen under her hat. She takes in the scene of the majestic ship. She has everything a woman can ask for and yet in the pit of her stomach she knows she is unhappy.

Following her out of the car is her older sister Bernadette, her fiancé Leonard and finally Leonard's right hand man Howard Woliwitz. Leonard bypasses Bernadette to wrap his arm around his lovely fiancé "why the long face Penelope? We are about to have the grandest adventure and your acting like its your execution."

Penelope faintly smiled. " Forgive me. I'm just in shock on how unbelievable this is" she lied. There is no point of telling the truth nothing will change her fate.

Leonard led Penelope up the first class gang plank with Bernadette and Howard on their heels.

"This is breath taking" Bernadette cried.

Bernadette and Penelope were all each other had; their parents died 2 years earlier. Their father had a gambling problem,so all the money they thought they had, they didn't. With Bernadette being the oldest she took it upon herself to make their fortune by marriage. Bernadette knew she didn't have anything to offer a suitor; she was already 27 and had to wear eye glasses, but Penelope did. Penelope had beauty, style,grace and youth on her side. Bernadette knew Leonard would make a fine husband for Penelope so when she heard that he was in England on business she got her and her sister there. Even though Leonard is 10 years Penelope's senior it was a good arrangement. They were introduced at a grand gala. Leonard was so taking with Penelope he proposed the next day. Penelope knew to say yes for her sisters sake but she didn't feel any love for this man, and was afraid she never would.

They stayed in England long enough to have everyone and their neighbor know they were engaged to be married.

"Were going home next week darling" Leonard said to Penelope over breakfast.

For the first time in weeks she had a genuine smile. " Really? That's wonderful. When? How?"

"On the Titanic. Anybody whose anybody is going to be on it. It leaves South Hampton on the 10th. We will arrive in New York on the 18th. Then shortly after we get home we will be married."

For only a moment Penelope's smile faded " I can't wait."

Penelope and Bernadette were shown their room. Once alone Penelope sat on the bed " Bernadette I can't go through with this arrangement. I'm not nor will ever be in love with Leonard. He only sees me as a trophy."

"Penelope Llyod don't you ever utter those words again. This union will save us. We will live the way mother and father intended." Bernadette wagged her finger in Penelopes face.

Penelope glared at her sister "if they intended us to live like queens then father shouldn't have gambled all our money away. Or mother should have stopped him." Penelope sighed "I just want to marry someone I love and who really loves me."

Bernadette sat next to her sister " I know sister. But we all have to do the things we don't like."

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"Man you so have him" Raj whispered to his best friend Sheldon.

" I must concentrate Raj please" Sheldon hissed. He looked up from the chess board to stare at his Sweedish opponet. The Sweedish man had sweat on his brow, his idiot brother bet these two misfit commrades in a game of chess. The prize was their 3rd class tickets on the Titanic.

Sheldon made his move " checkmate. Tickets if you please." He held out his hand. The brothers reluctantly handed them over.

"Ah haha" Raj jumped with joy. " We're going to America!" He grabbed his bag and tossed Sheldons to him.

"We'll have to hurry. Better luck next time fools" Sheldon called over his shoulder as he ran out the door.

" You were incredible Sheldon" Raj shouted as he ran through the streets.

" Less talking more running" Sheldon yelled behind him.

The ships funnels blew its whistle as they ran up the gang plank. "This is unbelievable. We are in the middle of history Raj" Sheldon sighed as he entered the ship. It was the nicest place he had been in a long time. Ever since he left home of Texas to find his calling he had been roughing it. Sheldon doesn't know where he fits; he as all these talents and knows so much about things it makes him an outcast.

"Man stop being so... I'm not sure what to call it but stop being what you're at this moment. I'm taking in the sights" Raj smirked.

"Let's go up on deck. We have to wave our past farewell. Come on" Sheldon pushed Raj up the stairs.

The deck was filled to the brim. Woman waving hand kerchiefs , men with their hats. " So long England it's been great" Sheldon patted Raj's shoulder. He lucked out with a friend like Raj. They met in France Sheldon worked as an artist by day and worked the trains with Raj at night. "Thanks for pushing us into that chess game."

Raj smiled " One if us had too and I knew you weren't going to since you don't gamble."

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The ship lurched away from the dock. Penelope lay on her bed with a tear stained pillow. She was alone Bernadette went to talk with the other first class passengers. A brisk knock came on her door, she shot up. "One moment" she called as she wiped her eyes hoping they weren't too red.

She opened the door to see Leonard "Hello darling, I just wanted to be sure the room was to your liking."

"The room is perfect. Thank you." Leonard leaned in and gave Penelope a kiss. She turned her head before he could reach her lips. He straightened again " they will begin serving lunch in the cafe in an hour. I will be back for you to join me." it wasn't a question it was a demand.

Penelope smiled and nodded " of course." She gently closed the door behind him and let out a sigh. She looked down at her dress and thought best if she changed into something more appropriate since was to be the start of the trophy showing.

Penelope decided on a lovely light yellow lace dress and opted for no hat. She re pinned her hair to have some pieces falling around her face. She loved when her hair was down but Leonard and society liked it up. It didn't take long for her to change so she wrote a note to Bernadette and Leonard saying she went for a walk on deck and that she will meet them in cafe for lunch.

She placed her room key in her pouch and left. The sea are felt nice on her skin made her feel free. She slowly made her way around the ship. She came to a part of railing that was clear. She leaned against it looking out seeing that sadness is what lay ahead for her. As she took in what she saw she felt as if someone was staring at her. She glanced in the direction it was coming from and man was staring at her from lower deck. You could tell by his mismatched clothing he wasn't even of 2nd class he was in steerage. Although he wasn't hard on the eyes. Penelope looked away she need to get to the cafe to meet Leonard.

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"Man are you even listening" Raj asked.

"No" Sheldon honestly replied. His eyes were staring at the most beautiful thing they ever saw.

Raj followed his glance, he too saw the beautiful Penelope. " Get your head out of the clouds. She is literally out of your class."

Sheldon looked away from the woman and stared at his friend. "There isn't much in this world that I can't do and I'm going to talk to her before we get to New York."

Raj sighed "yeah sure you will."

A/n: So people have ask how much is this going to be like the movie. Well the answer to that is its going to be half like the movie half orginal stuff. Since I haven't sat down to watch the movie in full in well over 6 months I don't remember everything exactly as it is. which isn't a bad thing because who wants to read something that already happened. I hope you enjoy my interpretation of it. also I am normally not this quick with updates but I do try to get them up within a week or two apart . thanks again.