Hi, I am Paul and almost 18 years old. My parents were very strict and I therefore did not have much world emotional experience. My older brother did purchase a 50 day fly sail trip and as it was cheaper to purchase two tickets than a single with their extra costs, he put my name down hopping for another girlfriend to take with him. He did not get one so I was going to go with him as my 18^th birthday present which happens one day after boarding the cruise liner. Much to his bad luck, he broke his pelvis in a sport accident one week before flying out. Due to his injury he could claim his cost back but not mine. I told my parents I will still go for the experience. Due to the cost they did agree then rather loose the money.

I just finished High School and was on my way, free from my brother and parents for the next 50 plus days. My parents gave me £2000 spending money. My brother, unknown to myself or my parents did buy the alcohol package for both of us. I found out on board and on the high seas you need to be 16 to drink. He also purchased many day trips for two, hoping to be with a female and leave me on board.

At the airport I was allocated a row of three seats with a window as the plane was not full. On board a family of seven were in the two middle seat rows with another family, known to them again in front. Next to me, as I took the isle seat, watching people getting on. Hey this was my first time flying, was a young red hair girl of similar age and a beauty. I looked and really smiled at her. She kinda ignored me as she was use to men looking at her. After takeoff on the 24 hour flight, she was looking at me and the spare seats. Her younger kids, at least ten years younger, were squabbling and semi hitting her. I looked at her with puppy eyes and then a very big smile. I asked “Are you the punch bag?” She looked, as any red hair looked, at her brothers and they did calm down, just for a minute, then they started again. I said “I have a spare seat next to me if you wish to move, but it will cost you?”

She replied “What cost?”

I replied “Some company and a talking companion please.” She looked at her brothers who were getting more boisterous replied “I just go to the toilet then join you, thanks.”

She left for the front toilet and both boys moved into her seat to tease her. When she came back down the opposite isle, she spoke to her mum, well tried and failed. Walking to the back of the plane then back up my side, I stood and let her into the window seat. The look of her brothers was amazing. I went to sit and she pulled me into the middle seat. I did not mind.

We ignored the boys and spoke quietly. I introduced myself and my journey, she looked at me smiling. She said “my name is Aimee and I’m with my mother the tart. Those two boys are her current boyfriend children and they expect me to baby sit them during the holidays. Tough I’ll sit with you. Who’s is your girlfriend with the missing seat?”

I explained about the trip and she laughed, it was a beautiful laugh with her body following actions. Asking Aimee, she told me she is 17, no boyfriend as she is too hot tempered, still a virgin, sort of, she had been with a few girly sleepovers but no boys. We did enjoy ourselves playing around. I smiled as she talked about it and without realising I was holding her hand.

The stewardess came around and asked Aimee if she was returning to her seat for a meal. I answered “no, she is staying with me so her two step brothers do not tip their food on her.”

Aimee smiled nodding her head. The stewardess walked away smiling at us and giving the boys a stern look. I went to whisper to her, she turned her head and we ended up giving each other a kiss. It was nice as we broke away blushing.

Our meal was served and the boys were very good, they did not play up at all. We found out later the stewardess told them if they make a mess then they have to get on their hands and knees to lick any mess up. We laughed when we found out.

For the first time ever I slept with a girl. Yes slept. We put our seats back and covered ourselves with one blanket. I kissed her cheek good night, Aimee kissed my lips. Holding hands we went to sleep. I know it was in a public plane but what, it’s my story and memory.

We woke up it was still dark and both went to separate toilets then returning to our seats. We talked softly about each other and found so many things in common. I was going to miss her after the flight. After 30 minutes or so the lights came on and woke everyone else, so many people raced to the toilets that there were queues. We just continued talking with the blanket covering us just holding hands.

After breakfast, I pulled out a card game from my pack together with a cribbage board. I taught Aimee how to play and we had fun. Aimee was a quick learner. Her brothers were jealous of Aimee having another friend and tried to get their dad to bring her back to her seat. He was too busy talking to Aimee mother and he ignored them. The stewardess saw the action and gave the boys a plane colouring-in kit which kept them busy for nearly three hours. Aimee and I just played cards and talked, did we talk. It was softly thought. No sooner than I realised we were landing. Aimee and I did exchange address and phone numbers to catch up later.

As I came off the plane and collected my luggage, a sweet sounding man tried to talk to me. I just ignored him like my parents taught me. Then he touched my shoulder. I jumped back yelling “don’t touch me.” That attracted the attention of the police officer with a dog. He came over, after I removed my bag from the carousel. He asked what occurred, I explained, “He was yelling and mumbling then he touched me. I’m only a child and first time on a plane.” The dog sniffed my bag and myself then pulled on the leash to the other man and immediately sat down. He called over this very beautiful lady and whispered something to her.

She escorted me away from the area asking “First time in London?”

I replied “Yes, first flight, going on a sea journey, Should have been with my brother but he broke his hip last week and will be in hospital for three months. It was cheaper to let me come alone then cancel apparently. So here I am, lovely lady.” She smiled at me. “That police officer was kind as well but the dog, it sniffed me then sniffed the other guy and sat down.”

She replied “Yes a drug dog, and that was my husband as well.” She took me to passport control fast tracking me through after a few words to them. I was let out through the green zone. Before she departed, I said “Thank you for your help my beautiful lady, and tell your husband, he is lucky to have such a wonderful and beautiful wife.” She laughed. I held her hand and kissed the back of it. We parted smiling.

Outside there was this line of people holding up names. I walked pass, then stopped, I looked at this dark guy and asked “King, Paul, that my name?”

He asked “Passport please.” I showed him, he smiled “Welcome to London I am to take you to your hotel sir. Please follow me, may I take your suitcase?” I followed him into a Bentley car. Very nice.

At the hotel I was escorted to my room overlooking Hyde Park. Very nice, infact very plush. I was informed dinner would be from 6pm in the dining room where I could help myself to any food. There was a smorgasbord available. I wandered down at 6.15 and was escorted to a double table overlooking the street and all the traffic. To me it was interesting. I had a heap of food but in small quantities. I wanted to taste everything. I finished around 8pm and returned to my room. I undressed and fell asleep catching up on the timezone.

The next day I wandered around London on and off the free tourist bus. It was great seeing all of the sights. I arrived back at 6.30 and again enjoyed the smorgasbord. The next morning at 8am I caught the coach to Southampton for the liner.

I waited two hours before I could board. I was given an upgrade from normal room to a balcony, not that I knew the difference. I was in cabin 707, apparently one of the better rooms. After unpacking and hanging up my clothes and suits, I wandered up to the Lido deck to look around. I was about to enter the food area when I was barrelled over by this mass of red hair. It was Aimee. Apparently she saw me leaving the passport entry control, but they had to go through it. Aimee hugged and kissed me. I kissed her back asking “What are you doing here?”

Looking at me Aimee replied “Dumb question, like you we are on a 50 day cruise. I did not say anything on the plane just in case you were on a different cruise. Oh. Here is mum.” Aimee introduced me to her mum, a splitting image and her future step dad.