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A Short Story: The USS Empire Island

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The quavering sea harnessed its symphony as the waves slowly gushed towards the ship. James tossed over on his rack, pushing the delicate blanket away from his legs.The raucous sound of his tiny alarm clock frightened him from his pleasant dream.James got up, hitting the snooze button as hard as he could ever in his life. He put his white navy cap on and hopped outside of the main deck, looking frantically for his little brother, George. “Where is he?” he asked doubtfully, “He should have been here 10 minutes ago.” James jogged down the stairs and waited on the rusty port. Suddenly, a tall figure under the ghostly mist got closer and closer. “Well it’s about time you got here” James joked as he nuggied George’s head. George’s deep dimples complimented his soft volumnious smile. His sensitive baby blue eyes looked towards the many ships in confusion as he stroked his crinkly golden brown hair. His shoulders were well fit to be an 18 year old. …show more content…

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