"...we're...technical...await... don't...lifejackets...crew..."

Dan heard the faint noise of the loudspeakers announcing something. He pulled away from Phil to listen, but the announcement had faded.

"What was that?"

Phil shrugged. "No idea."

He moved closer to Dan and snuggled his head into the crook of Dan's elbow. Dan wound his fingers into Phil's hair and smiled down at him.

The announcement started again and Dan listened harder.

"We regret to inform you that we're having minor technical difficulties. Please await further instructions. Don't go below deck under any circumstances. Ensure you know where the lifejackets are. If you are confused, there are crew members around on deck to help you."

Phil looked over at Dan. "Minor technical difficulties?"

"I'm sure everything's ok," Dan answered, trying to disguise his worry.

The little girl on the other side of the deck was crying again. Dan rolled his eyes.

"Why are you so mean to her?" Phil asked.

"Mean? She's the one who hit me!"

Phil laughed and pulled Dan closer, kissing his neck. They sat in a companionable silence for a few minutes, Dan staying alert and listening for another announcement, while Phil ran his fingers along Dan's arm.

"The difficulties are now under control. You are free to go below deck."

Dan looked at Phil with a smile.

"Dan." Phil said. "Really?"

In response, Dan kissed Phil hard on the lips, working his hands below Phil's shirt and dipping below the waistband of his jeans. He heard Phil's sharp intake of breath, and smiled.

"Ok, let's go below deck."

They gripped one another's hands tightly, and walked towards the stairs. The little girl came running over.

"Where are you going?"

"To continue demonstrating what gay people do. In a more private place."

The girl looked confused, but before she could say anything else, Dan had pulled Phil through the door and downstairs.

Once they were down, they were standing in a small corridor with three doors leading off. Dan walked quickly past the first one (labeled female bathroom), ignored the second (male bathroom) and finally pushed open a door that was strictly staff only. Phil looked confused.

"We can't go in here!"

"Oh, but we can."

Dan led him into the room, which contained six beds.

"How'd you know about these?"

Dan wiggled his eyebrows. "Magic."

Phil laughed and Dan took two steps towards him, sliding an arm around his waist. He started kissing up Phil's neck. "I...don't think...anyone...is going to...disturb us...in here." he whispered between kisses.

"Are you sure?" Phil gasped as Dan kissed a spot under his ear.

"Very."