Chuck was walking down the hall in front of me with his guy friends. They were laughing and talking in deep voices.

He had wide shoulders and blonde hair. He had a broad face, and the most perfect tan. I could just imagine his protective arms wrapped around me and my head laying on his strong chest...

I snapped myself out of those thoughts.

Then, I tried to eavesdrop; I always wondered what guys talk about. Girls? Sports?

Chuck was speaking. "Hey guys, sorry, I'm gonna be absent the next two weeks. I can't go to the soccer game with you, Adrian... really sorry!"

The guy who was probably Adrian looked downcast. "Why? What could be so important you'd miss a national sports game?"

"I'm going on a cruise. My parents said they needed some time to relax."

I tensed with hope. That was the exact time I was going on a cruise! How was it possible? Could it be?

It was a very popular cruise. Rumored the best service. I'd have to listen in.

"It's called the Washington Cruise. It specializes in older people, mainly forty five to sixty five, and their kids, which would probably be teens."

I stopped in my tracks. He would be on the cruise with me. He would actually notice me!

The week passed by quickly; all I could think about was the time I would spend with Chuck and what would be between us afterwards; we would probably be dating. I was so excited.

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