The Rose

I love you

Sarah

After I've been dancing for an hour, I returned to our room. Usually it helps me when I dance, But not this time. Maybe it's because I know he is somewhere on this cruise. I take of my clothes and went into the shower. As soon as the warm water hits my back I take a deep breath and then  the tears start running down my face. 

Flashback

It was a friday afternoon. It was pouring rain. My mother had the nightshift, so I was on my own. Well, if you didn't count Dave and Daniel. We had been watching a movie in the livingroom; even though I never saw the ending.

    - Come on guys! Can't you at least wait till I'm gone before you start sucking face? You know I'm leaving within the next 15 minutes

David whined like a little girl. It was hilarious. We looked at David and I couldn't help but laugh

    - Sorry Dave!

I give Daniel one more kiss before I got up from the couch. Daniel began to sulk.

    - You don't have to run from me babe!?

I giggled and whispered in his ear

    - When we're alone I'm all yours

I winked at him and  his eyes where big with excitement. I went over to David.

    - So, have you met your moms new boyfriend?

    - No, not yet

    - Who is he?

    - I don't know; some kind of a CEO fellow. She seems happy right now, so I'm happy

David shrugged his shoulders and nugde me; looking at Daniel before he went into the kitchen.

    - So, are you two getting serious? Is he treating you right? Cousin or not, you know I will kick his ass. I don't care if he is blood; you're my sister from another mister and don't you forget it Chewie!

    - Don't call me that David. You know I hate it; and yes, he has been a perfect gentleman. I think I might be in love with him.

I whispered the last part.

    - Wow, that is serious. Please don't do anything you will regret

Daniel came back in.

    - Dude, you gonna miss your flight, if you don't go now. My parents are waiting outside.

    - s**t, you're right. Danny behave yourself and keep my sister safe.

    - David please don't call her your sister. That's just weird, when I'm your cousin

    - Tough! Chewie, I love you and I will see you soon, yes?

    - Stop with the Chewie! I love you too big brother from another mother.

David smiled and kissed my cheek.

    - Hey, hands off my girlfriend cousin!

Daniel said with a smile. The boys hugged eachother. They said some things I couldn't hear. They have always been more like brothers, then cousins. I loved them both dearly. David looked at me before he left

    - See you guys.

    - Safe flight

I yelled as he closed the door. And like that we were alone. I looked at Daniel who was staring at me.

    - What is it?

I asked looking confused. Daniel came over and took a hold on my waist.

    - Nothing! Just admirroring my beautiful girlfriend

I could feel my cheeks turn red and tried to hide my face. But Daniel made me look him in the eyes. I loved his eyes. Those green eyes could hypnotixe you. I loved getting lost in his eyes.

    - I love you Sarah

Did I hear him right? Did he just say that he loves me? I searched his face for a clue of him joking, but all I could see was nerves and love.

    - Say something, please.

He whispered with a tremple in his voice. A tear came down my cheek and I couldn't stop smiling. I laid my hand on his cheek and stroke it with my thumb. I could feel him withdraw from me.

    - Daniel; hey, look at me!

I looked in his wonderful eyes.

    - Daniel, I love you too!

End of Flashback

I came out of the shower when I heard the door close

    - Sarah!? Where are you?

I came out wrapped in a towel. My eyes were red and puffy.

    - Why?? Of all the cruises in the world is he on this one?

    - Sarah

Lizzie said as she took hand to my cheek.

    - I know this sucks! Like a lot. But we're stuck here for 3 weeks. You are going to see him one way or the other.

    - Why? I could just hide

    - You are going to see him, because David is coming tonight; so I presume so is he.

Lizzie looked down with guilt. I just stood there with my eyes open and horror in my eyes.

    - Sarah! He came on this cruise because of me. He said he couldn't imaging not seeing me for 3 weeks.

    -He sounds like he's in love

    -I know that I am! I love him; have been for a year now

I looked at her baffled. She has never expressed her feelings like this. I just thought it was a crush. LIzzie was looking down at the floor making me feel guilty. I would never stand in her way of true love. I took her be the shoulders.

    - If he loves you as much as you love him, then I hear weddingbells

I sang the last part and Lizzie rolled her eyes. I pulled her in for a hug.

    - Lizzie, I love you and the fact that you're in love with David is just a plus. If he is like I remember him, the he is a decent guy.

I said winking at her. Lizzie hugged me back

    - I love you too, Sarah. Now, lets focus on you! Tonight we are going to kill it. I have, with a little help from David, arrange the dancers on board to meet us in the studio; cause tonight wer are going to reintroduce you to Daniel. He will not know what will hit him. So, come on girl; get some clothes and lets go!

I just look at her in awe. Lets go with the flow