It all happened so quickly and before Daisy Buchanan knew it, she was already standing in her doorway with some woman who was informing her that she'd won a cruise ticket! Daisy had only entered the contest on a dare, she never, in her wildest dreams, ever believed she would actually win! Daisy stared at the woman in awe still not sure what to do or say. Sure, they could have mailed her a letter that said she'd won, but Daisy never read her mail... Her sister, (whom she lived with) always read the mail for her.

After the woman left, Daisy told her sister what had happened.

Daisy's sister on the other hand, was ecstatic. When she noticed her younger sister's lack of excitement she said, "Daisy? I could have just founded you out for murder and you'd look less aghast. Haha." But Daisy was in pure shock. She never suspected this would happen. Daisy leaned back against the wall of their apartment... Still in shock. "Daisy?" Her sister asked, but Daisy's head was swimming. She stumbled backwards a little, falling onto her ass as she tripped over some stray clothes hamper.

"I-I'm not going..." Daisy choked out. But her sister, Rainbow, would not have it. Rainbow said,

"Like hell you're not! I'm going to make sure that you get your skinny little ass on that boat! You deserve a break... after all, I think it will help your anxiety. You'll never get over your fears unless you face them head on!" Rainbow helped Daisy to her feet and the two women talked it over, over a piping hot cheese pizza and a tub of chocolate Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Those were Daisy's favorite foods. Daisy calmed down a little, still nervous about the trip. But Rainbow had convinced her that it was, in fact, a good idea.

Daisy had exactly a week to prepare, so she started to pack her bags and call her job to let them know that she'd be out for a while. All of her friends at work agreed with Rainbow and thought it was an excellent idea for her to get out, see the world and enjoy herself on the cruise. Daisy disagreed, but she had no choices anymore... It was already settled and she was going to leave on the morning of the cruise. Certainly, her sister would be there to see her off and Daisy did her best to keep her anxious mind from telling her that something would go wrong.

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The day came where Daisy was leaving for the cruise ship. She decided that it would be best to drive with her sister rather than taking the limo service that was provided. Daisy's head was pounding and she was concerned that it would explode if she separated from her sister and sat in a car with a stranger, who would drive her someplace she wasn't familiar with. She trusted Rainbow, so she rode with her instead. After all, Rainbow wanted to see her off.

Upon arrival at the dock, Rainbow said her goodbyes to Daisy and Daisy cried. "You're not going off to war, Daisy..." Rainbow laughed. "You're going to come back in one piece." That didn't stop Daisy from crying.. In fact, it only made her cry harder. "Okay, now get! You're embarrassing me!" Rainbow said and she gave Daisy one, last hug and gently nudged her in the direction of the ship.

There were plenty of crowds there, many with cameras as well and Daisy felt awkward. Immediately, some member of the crew approached Daisy and said that they would escort her to her room. There was plenty of press there, all snapping pictures of... someone? Or some people? Daisy was too sad and distraught to notice. She followed the ship's crew until she found herself being led right in front of the cameras and screaming crowds. Daisy tried to hide her face with her hair, but it was fruitless...

After she tried to escape by hiding behind the crew, she turned away too quickly and ran into someone! Daisy fell backwards onto her ass again and the person she'd run into had stumbled back a little too. They were tall, and solid. Daisy looked up in horror and she thought she'd offended the person she'd run into... It had to be someone's bodyguard or something. To Daisy's surprise... it was an all-too-familiar face...

"T-To..." She sputtered...

"Oh, I'm sorry, Miss. I didn't see you there." It was Tom Hiddleston and he reached down to help Daisy to her feet. Daisy's face was burning with embarrassment and she really wanted to run and hide. But two of Tom's bodyguards escorted them both away from the crowds of people and onto the ship. "My bags!" Daisy looked behind her and immediately, one of the crew had picked up her belongings. She was scared. This was all happening so quickly!

Daisy had forgotten... This cruise she had won was a chance for her to spend time with her favorite celebrity. Tom Hiddleston. Daisy could have died. She started to fidget and play with her hair and Tom was intently looking at one of the crewman who was introducing the two of them. "Tom Hiddleston, this is Daisy Buchanan... She is the lucky winner of the contest we held a couple of months ago."

"Pleased to meet you, Miss Daisy." Tom Hiddleston said, but Daisy was too busy chewing on her bottom lip to say anything in return. She knew this could make her look like a narcissistic asshole, but Daisy was much too nervous of saying something wrong. Better not to say anything at all than to say something wrong! (At least, that is what Daisy thought.) Tom only smiled, not offended by Daisy's standoffish nature at all.

Daisy started to panic, she could feel her palms getting sweaty and she felt her heart racing. After a few moments, she started to become hysterical. Her heart was pounding so fast in her chest, she thought she was having a heart attack and Daisy dropped to the floor in the middle of the cruise ship; crying. Tom, who was an absolute sweetheart said,

"Someone please bring some cold water!" And he knelt down next to Daisy, gently taking her hand and holding it firmly to help her calm down. "What's wrong, Miss Daisy?" Tom asked,

"I-I-I think I'm having a panic attack!" Daisy squeaked. "Can you please call some first aid people?!" Tom did not call first aid people, but he did get someone else to. In the meantime, Tom stayed with Daisy until she was able to calm down a little. Still, she was panicking and needed her medication.... which, was in her bag.

The first aid people came and brought Daisy to her suite, but Daisy had to inform them that she had medication in her bag. They brought it to her and with the water that Tom had called for earlier, she took her pills and started feeling better right away. Daisy laid in her bed and stared at the ceiling. She was so embarrassed. She couldn't possibly face Tom again...

Daisy sighed and rolled over onto her side on the bed. This was going to be a long, long trip...

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