it takes two I know it's not good but oh well the train station was filled with smoke as the final train stuttered in to the overcrowded platform . THe doors squeaked open and i squeezed Alice's hand , knowing how scared I was I couldnt imagine how overwhelming this would be for a seven year old . she looked up at me her waterlogged eyes confirming my worries ." r-rose I'm scared " she whimpered . I took a deep breath , cleared my throut and replyed " I know " I agreed , my voice cracking. " I am to , just think of it as an adventure , like in one of your books ?" I suggested . " I ... " Alice's reply was blocked out by the sound of the trains horn . we picked up our bags and stepped abord the train , tickets ready . we headed along the narrow eilse and I squeezed in to the first reasonable empty compartment , dragging alice , now half unconscious , behind me . I sat down and placed out bags under the seat and turned to find Alice leaning against the window in a deep sleep . " hello , where are you heading ?" a velvet smooth voice asked me . I looked up only to be blown away by a inquisitive pairs of dark brown eyes level to my own . his perfect full lips pulled back into a huge smile , revealing a set of perfectly white teeth , I couldn't help my self from smiling in return . a smirk grew on his face revealing a set of perfect dimples . I felt my face go red and I instantly looked away , emarassed . I sneaked a look from underneath my thik lashes , and say that he and chocolate coloured tousled hair . I gasped , momenteraly dazed. he turned to look at me and smiled again , my heart stopped at the sight of him " hi " he said again " in James and you are ? " he offored.