She couldn't believe she was really going to go through with this but she had resigned herself to this course and once she had made the decision there was no going back. They had been skirting whatever "it" was between them since ... .well… if she was honest with herself Day 1 really. After some close calls in the challenges and dangerous situations their work threw at them the reality was that it all was a catalyst that intensified those feelings that much more. A look, a brush of a hand, even an embrace previously innocent now held new meanings.
The logical part of her brain was kicking herself already, after all really what was she thinking! Her thoughts swirled reminding her that it's a small boat and naturally there were things to consider; Reputations, political ramifications, regulations, the rumor mill and the list went on and on...culminating in the fact that there was a distinct possibility that this little stunt of hers had disaster written all over it.
The flip side was that she was making her personal life a priority - FINALLY! It was beyond time for them both to be a little more honest with each other. The excitement surged within her and her body tingled at the thought of the possibilities.
Now she just had to wait and be very still and quiet…..
TBC...