charismatic · romantic · artist · titanic · free-spirited · witty · selfless · third class · bohemian · tragic hero
A bright, exhilarated grin lit up my face as I leaned in close to you. 'I’m afraid you won’t be visiting your mother today,' I whispered, then threw my arms wide. 'BECAUSE WE’RE SAILING ON THE TITANIC!' Our joyous shouts were cut off when a stranger’s calloused hand gripped my shirt collar, yanking me around. His eyes, hard and furious, met mine for a second before his fist connected with my cheek. Stumbling back, I caught my balance and grabbed your arm—'Come on!'—as we bolted through the chaotic dock, urged on by shouts to hurry. We vaulted onto the gangway just in time, hearts racing, and waved frantically at the crowd on the pier as the great ship began to inch away from the land.