Rose gripped Jack's hand tightly as they weaved their way through the crowded train station. He felt her hand tense around his as the crowd got thicker and thicker. He turned his head to look at her behind him and gave her a reassuring smile. She smiled back, letting him know she would be alright. It was just a bit overwhelming for her. Traveling by train in first class was always organized and quiet, but this was something she wasn't prepared for. She thought that boarding day on the Titanic was hectic, but it was nothing compared to the amount of people crowded together, all trying to get a good seat on the train.

Luckily for Rose, Jack was aggressive and experienced with these situations. He pushed his way through the crowd expertly, not letting any bump of shoulders or hey, watch where you're goin' slow him down.

He stretched his neck and found the entrance to the part of the train that he knew would be the least crowded. They would have to sit all the way in the back, but it wouldn't be as chaotic and crowded as the front part of the train. He gripped Rose's hand tightly and sped up his pace, pulling her along with him. She clung to his loose shirt with her other hand and kept her head downcast, trying to avoid the dirty looks of the people that they bumped into.

Finally, they entered the train and Jack lead her to the very back row, and luckily found a seat by a window for them. He happily let her sit by the window and sat down next to her, putting their small suitcase safely by their feet.

"Good thing we got here early," he said as he leaned into her. "If we would have come any later we probably would have been stuck standing up," he said as they watched more and more people pile in.

She smiled at him and said, "I should just listen to you when it comes to anything. You seem to know the answer to everything."

"Well, not everything. But most everything," he said, giving her a teasing smile. She chuckled at him and leaned into his side.

"Are you still not telling me where we're going?" She asked as she tilted her head to look into his eyes.

"Afraid not," he said with a sigh. "I want to surprise you."

"Just give me a hint," she said as she sat up excitedly. "Pleeeeease." She laughed at herself, knowing that if her mother heard her begging like a small child she would have a fit about Rose not acting like a proper lady. Then again, Ruth would be disgusted with everything Rose was doing now : traveling third class, not wearing her hair up in a bun, wearing a simple dress, etc.

"Alright, I'll give you a hint," he said as he put his arm around her shoulders and squeezed her back to his side. "Its near water. But warm water," he added quickly when he saw the look of apprehension in her green eyes. "And we won't be on it or in it, we can admire from afar. And the water is crystal clear, with the whitest sand you'd ever seen." Her eyes lit up and she bit on her lower lip.

"Have you been before?"

"Once. I don't even know how I ended up there. I guess I just stumbled upon it through my aimless travels when I was first on my own. I loved it then, but I have a feeling I'll love it even more now that I'll be with you." She gave him a shy smile before looking out the window.

A couple minutes later, the doors to the train closed and everyone settle into their seats or places standing, pressed together in the aisles. One of the train attendants began walking the aisles the check people's tickets. "En route to Virginia, North Carolina, and last stop, Florida," he announced. Rose squirmed happily in her seat. Whichever of the three states they were going to, she hadn't been to any. So either way, it was a new adventure.

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24 Hours Later

Rose had never had to sit in the same spot for so long in her whole life. Her legs were cramped from staying in the same position and her neck was stiff was falling asleep on Jack's shoulder. In order to use the bathroom on the train Rose would have to push her way through the thick crowd, and then would have to wait in line. And the food they gave them was nothing short of insulting. But she stayed strong and didn't let it get to her. Jack was beyond impressed with her. Not one complaint had come from her, and even though she looked tired and annoyed from the whole experience, she still kept a pleasant look on her face. God she's amazing, Jack thought.

The train was beginning to come to its third stop of the trip. The amount of people in the train was significantly less than it had started off as, and the early morning sun was just starting to peak over the horizon. "Last stop, Florida," the train attendant said. Rose reached for Jack's hand and gave it a squeeze.

"I can't wait, Jack!" She said with a grin on her face. He brought her hand to his lips and put a soft kiss on her milky white knuckles.

"Me either."

After the train had finally stopped, they stepped off and onto the platform, hand in hand. They were immediately greeted by a strong but warm breeze, causing their hair to fly back. The air was completely different from the cold, dry, icy air of the east coast. Instead it was warm and moist and full of life. She immediately knew she would love anywhere near a beach. They began to walk through the station until they found their way onto an actual street.

She looked around at the people and noticed that they seemed to be different, too. They walked with a much lighter stride and their clothes were lighter, not as heavy. The upper class women still wore elaborate hats and the lower class women still wore their hair up and shawls around their shoulders, but Rose could tell just by their faces that they were different. She smiled and looked out in front of her, seeing a light blue mirage type of thing out in the distance, sitting right on the skyline. Jack saw the look of confusion on her face and squeezed her hand.

"That's the ocean, Rose. The warm, sandy, beautiful, unthreatening ocean." He watched happily as her face lit up.

"Its beautiful."

"Come on," he said as he pulled her along. "Let's go find somewhere to stay, right on the beach."

So yeah, its fluffy, lol. But its just a set up for this new chapter in their life. Please review!