The girls made their way back up to the deck. All Gina could think of was she was glad that it was not her that was dressed that way as every sailor took notice of Katie. Katie didn't mind the attention at all the more they seemed to stare at her the more she seemed to like it. Gina could easily tell that she was sticking out her chest trying to make it look as big as she could.
Mia was glad that she was just out of the way, and it meant nothing to her having Katie take all the attention of the guys. She made sure that she stood behind Gina so nobody would notice her.
As they made their way onto the deck Katie took the place where snow had been tanning. She made sure to show off her body as much as she could by wiggling her hips as she walked. Katie was all smiles she loved every second of the attention that she was getting.
As Will walked out on the deck he noticed her right away and the only thing he could think was he was glad that at least she was on her stomach and even though the transparent fabric was showing her every curve they still couldn't see much. Unfortunately, that was not stopping most of them from trying to see what they could.
Will made sure that he threw around a few things letting the crew know exactly how pissed off he was. The crew did exactly what they had to do and most of that was to keep out of Will's way. The pleasure that they would get from looking at Katie would not match the punishment that they would get from Will if he caught them looking at her.
All Gina could do was look and shake her head thinking that she was glad that she was not any part of this. Gina knew that she would be happy once it was time to start the next meal. It would be pulling Katie to the kitchen with her, and then she would have to change out of the outfit. Then she would not be able to go back into it because it would be close to bedtime.
Gina was surprised at how quickly things calmed down, but there was still the occasional sailor stopping and checking out Katie. But as a general rule, the ship went back to normal. Gina did notice that Will put up a barricade between Katie and most of the men just to make it so that she was not so visible.
Gina had a giggle at the thought of Will doing that, but she understood exactly why he did it.
Gina thought that as the hours passed it was almost like the first time that she was on the ship. Before Gina knew it Tug was calling to tell her to come down to the galley to help get things started. Gina couldn't help herself but giggle as she looked over at Will who she knew was just waiting for them to go down to the galley to start the food.
Gina looked over at Katie and was tempted just to take Mia down to the galley for the meal. Looking over at Will she just didn't have the heart to be that mean to him.
As Gina touched Katie's shoulder, Katie jumped since she had been sleeping in the sunlight. Mia couldn't help but be amazed that she was able to sleep lying there with everybody looking at her. There was no way that she could ever do that. But then again, she knew that she could never wear an outfit like that in front of any of these men anyway.
Gina said, "Katie you need to hurry up and get changed so that we can start dinner."
Katie looked up at her and wanted to tell her that she really didn't want to go. She just wanted to stay up on the deck, but she knew that she had already missed out on helping her do two of the meals that she was supposed to help her with.
Gina looked into her eyes; she knew exactly what it was that she was thinking. She was half tempted to just let her stay there, but she knew that they would both hear it from Snow if she did that. Gina was not willing to face Snow yelling at her or the look of disappointment she would have if she thought that they disobeyed her.
Katie said, "You two can go ahead and I'll catch up."
Gina instantly thought there was no way that was going to happen and said, "It's okay we've got time we'll go with you and help. Then we can all go to the galley and get things started."
Mia didn't care where they were going, she was just glad that they were going.
Gina glanced back at Will as they left the deck. She noticed what a big smile he had seeing them going below and she knew it all had to do with Katie's outfit.
Gina stood there and waited as Katie went through her outfits trying to figure out just what she wanted to put on at this point. Mia quickly started becoming more like her old self now that she was away from all the guys and the only thing that seemed to be on her mind was Gina.
As Katie looked through her clothes, she just wasn't happy. She had packed that one outfit, especially for Jake. But it was not like she wanted to wear that all the time that she was on the ship. Everything else she had just didn't say enough about her style or the way she wanted to look she needed it all to be different now. She no longer wanted to look like a sweet innocent little girl or like a twin to Gina, but at the same time, she was kind of trapped and limited to the 7 outfits that were left that they had brought. Katie was overjoyed that Snow had given her the new outfit, but she was still wondering what she could wear now. Katie looked into the faces of the other two and she loved them, but she was left wondering how she could just be different now.
Gina looked at her and saw the torment in her eyes, knowing that she wanted something different, but she had nothing that she could do about it. It didn't take Katie long to finally tear one of the tops that she had. She ripped off the sleeves and then cut the bottom of it making it just barely cover her breasts.
Both Gina and Mia let out a gasp as they saw her tear her top. She took her time folding over the ragged edge so that it didn't show. Then she took a skirt and cut the bottom of it as well making it just barely cover her ass.
Gina thought she did want to look different at this point because there was no way she was going to be doing the same. Gina looked over at Mia and knew that there was no way she was going to be doing it either. Gina knew that Katie was truly going to be looking different from now on, or at least for as long as she wanted to.
Gina thought that this outfit that she was making was not going to have any place in the kitchen. It was just too short and left too much skin showing. But there was no way to stop her, and if she just had to stand back and watch and give Tug instructions. Then that's the way it was going to be.
Once Katie was done Gina took a good look at her. She still looked cute, but she had an awful lot of skin showing. Gina didn't think that that outfit belonged in the galley, but it was still up to Katie and Tug to say that he didn't want it in there. If that was the fact she doubted that Tug would ever object to anything that Katie wore including if she walked in naked.
By the time Katie had folded the edges over from tearing the skirt and pinning it up, it left it really short, and she wasn't sure if it wasn't going to show things if she had to bend over. Katie thought about that as she smiled, not that she wanted Tug to be the one seeing her, but she really doubted that he was going to be the only one looking at her. It wasn't like she wasn't going to wear things underneath the skirt anyway.
Gina let Katie take the lead on the way to the galley with Mia following closely behind. Gina thought that she was going to have to get used to Katie pushing out her chest from now on as she watched her lead the way.
As the door opened Tug was glad to see that they had finally made it. He had been standing there waiting unsure of just what to do until they got there. It wasn't like he wanted to start something not knowing what they wanted him to do.
Tug's mouth dropped open as he saw them enter the galley. But then a smile quickly came to his face, he didn't know exactly what to think about Katie, but he had to admit he liked the outfit that she was almost wearing. In a way, he was wishing that all three girls were dressed the same at this point. But then again it wasn't like that was something that they should be wearing to do cooking in. He was thinking it would be worth them standing back and just instructing him if they were all dressed like Katie was.
Gina saw the look on Tug's face and knew that it was something that only a man would do. She could tell that he was thinking about them all wearing the same thing. All she could do was shake her head and think you perv.
Tug was having a hard time getting his mind focused and off of Katie's outfit. At that point, Tug knew that it was a good thing that they were not all wearing the same thing. If they had been there would have been no way that he would ever have been able to concentrate on the cooking that needed to be done.
Gina asked, "Do you have any ideas of what we should make for dinner tonight? There has to be something special that we can teach Tug tonight."
Katie looked around at the different spices and the ingredients that were there. Gina didn't want to be the only one who was directing Tug. After all, Katie was just as good as she was, and she thought that Tug would like to see what Katie could do now.
It didn't take Katie long to decide just what Tug would be making for tonight. She wasn't about to help him make it. Other than giving him some instructions, after all, he had all the necessary skills already to do it. She should just have to direct him in a few ways.
Tug did everything as Katie instructed and made sure to do everything the way she said. Gina looked at the way Katie was instructing him, and she knew she preferred a more Hands-On approach to instructing him. If nothing else, it was to remind him of the ways to do things. Gina did see there were some advantages in the way that Katie was doing it, but there were some advantages in the way that she did it.
Gina could tell that she would be a lot better at instructing beginners. Who needed to learn all the techniques? Whereas Katie would be better off instructing the ones who already had the basic skills mastered. Gina could see that Tug was getting to the point where he didn't need all that much instruction anymore and that if she just gave him some basic things just the recipes would help him as long as she pointed out how things looked and smelled.
In a way, Gina found it fascinating to sit back and watch Katie instruct Tug. Up to this point but always been the chef teaching both of them or her instructing Tug. Never gave Katie a chance so she could see the different styles that Katie was using. It did make sense for somebody who knew what they were doing. Gina was right there to step in and give Tug a hand if you needed it, but as she watched she saw that Tug had it down. Enough now that just telling him what to do was enough. So, he didn't need any real hands-on help as long as it wasn't too complicated, or needed more than one doing it because of the time it takes.
The meal was about halfway done before Jake made his way to the galley. He made sure to check out Katie but when he saw that she was instructing Tug he knew that there was no way he was going to be able to spend time with her at this point. Jake noticed that she was looking different a lot different than before. He couldn't help himself but just stand there and watch her for a little while.
When he saw her bend over and her skirt in the back lifted in the back showing off her sexy panties, he knew that he had to get out of there before he had an accident or needed to run to the head. But he knew that he would find her later after the meal was over and make sure that they had plenty of time together.
Out of the corner of her eye, Gina saw that Jake had come in and she was ready to point it out to Katie but then she saw him turn and leave. She was not sure just what he was doing after all she knew that he had to have come in there just to see her since they had not even started the cooking yet. She was not sure how long he had been standing there but it must have been long enough for him to see that she was the one that was directing Tug, and he knew better than to interrupt her. Gina was sure that he had been there long enough to see that she was looking different and a lot sexier. In a way, she was surprised that he didn't take a seat out of the way just to watch her. She giggled thinking about it because she could see just how tormented the look on his face was.
Gina's attention was quickly brought back to the meal as she heard Katie correcting Tug about how much of a spice he was trying to use. Tug quickly made a note in his book and went on preparing the food.
Katie loved being in charge for once as she sat there watching Tug and everything that he was doing. Katie could see herself in charge of a full kitchen with a lot of cooks answering to her, but she was not sure that was really what she wanted to do. In a way, she liked doing the cooking for herself. She thought about the way that she was dressed and thought that maybe she would want to do both or switch at times, that way she could still dress the way that she wanted at times.
Gina did her best to stay back out of the way and just help Tug with the preparation of the food, allowing him to concentrate on actually doing the cooking. The meal was quickly prepared with Tug only having to correct a few things. Gina was sure that he wouldn't have had to correct anything if he could have tasted it.
It was no surprise to any of them that the galley had filled by the time that the meal was ready. The room had filled with a line already forming waiting to be served. Gina remembered how the men used to dread getting the food and there was never a line just waiting for it. She smiled thinking that this was all due to her and Katie's efforts.
It was like perfect timing on Will's part as he once again came in just as they had completed plating the captain's table. Gina could not help but giggle as Will caught sight of the way that Katie was dressed. Gina caught the rolling of his eyes and the shaking of his head, and she could see that he wondered just what was the captain thinking setting her loose like this.
Will could tell that her top and skirt were short with her sitting there but didn't realize just how short they were until she stood up and he knew that the only thing he could do was just shake his head and try and keep the guys off of her.
Will made sure that he followed closely behind Katie just to make sure that no one tried anything or commented too loudly. He knew just what they would be thinking and wanting to say. If she was not so young and he didn't think of her as a daughter he would be thinking and wanting to say the same.
Will had to admit that he was never so happy to be in the captain's mess once the door was shut. Will just rolled his eyes as he heard Snow comment on how cute and sexy, she thought Katie's look was. Will just thought that is not helping and that she did not need any encouragement to look any sexier.
The captain did his best not to look at Will or Katie during the meal. He had gotten a good look at her as she entered the room and took her seat. He knew that Will would be complaining to him later about how she was dressed but he knew that neither of them wanted to push Snow too far and they both had to realize that the trip was just about half over already and they would soon be dropping them off.
Snow wound up doing most of the talking to the girls as they ate with most of the men looking at Katie. Katie was just thrilled as she looked around the room and almost everyone was looking at her. She was no longer just the plain middle girl who was left unseen and unheard. Katie giggled as they sat there knowing that everyone was paying more attention to her, even more than Snow now. Katie knew that Snow could get their attention back because she was older and more confident in the way that her body looked. Katie knew that Snow was willing to strip down and be nude in front of them. She was not sure that she could or would want to take it that far just to get their attention. She was happy with the attention that she was getting now.
The meal finished mostly in silence since they were more interested in looking at Katie than talking. The food was great, but it was overshadowed by the outfit that Katie had on. The captain was glad once the meal was over, knowing at this point that he was going to be able to return to his work and be uninterrupted. He was just hoping that he was going to be able to concentrate on it without his mind slipping back to thoughts of Snow.
Will knew that he was no longer going to be able to control Katie, but he also knew that the one that she was going to be trying to see was Jake. He had full control of him as long as he wanted to stay on the ship. Will had been hoping that Snow was going to try and keep Katie under control, but he realized that she was not going to do that. Will thought well he was just going to have to make sure that he kept Jake busy and an eye on Katie. It was not that he didn't want to see her happy but there were more dangerous things onboard the ship than Jake.
At one point Will thought about letting the two of them have some time together but then if anyone saw them it would spread all over the ship that he was being soft and that would just be the start of all his troubles. Will put Jake up on the lookout figuring that there was no way that he was going to be able to cause any trouble from up there. Will was hoping that if Jake was trapped in some place that Katie couldn't get to him maybe she would cover up more. Will knew that it was too late for that though the crew were no longer looking at the girls like children. Even though he was going to do everything that he could to care for them they were going to have to take care of themselves as well.
Snow led Gina and Mia back to their room once they were done eating, figuring that this was going to be a good time to get to know them better, and give them some cuddling time with her. They were both happy to get to spend some alone time with her. She knew that they were both intimidated by her, and this was going to be a good time to show them that she was just the same as Kathy and that she loved them both just as much as Kathy did.
With Jake trapped in the crow's nest, it took away most of the plans that both she and Jake had planned, but Katie was not going to give Will the satisfaction of thinking that he was right and won. So, she picked out a place on the deck where Jake could see her. At first, she thought about putting on a show for him, but as she looked around, she saw that every guy that was on deck was watching her. Whether they were supposed to be working or not. She watched as every eye was following her every movement and even though Will was not at her side the whole time he was checking on her periodically.
Jake was set free from watch as the sun was setting into the ocean. Will couldn't help but give the two a little time together and as long as he could keep an eye on them to keep them out of trouble he was at least content with that.
Snow had the girls lying on the hammock with her even though it was a little tight with all three of them on it. They lay there for hours just talking and getting to know each other. Snow made sure that she avoided the topic of how they had felt about each other, knowing that it was still a sensitive subject. The last thing that she wanted during this time was to make one or both nervous about how they felt. As time passed, they started forming a tight bond as the stories of their childhood were told.
Katie was thrilled once Jake was close even though they knew that they had to stay on deck, or Jake would be kept on the lookout whenever he was not sleeping. The two were able to spend some romantic time on the deck. They held hands and looked into each other's eyes and were able to sneak in a kiss whenever Will was not looking. As the evening wore on and it got darker Jake was able to slip in a few rubs under her skirt even though they were being watched but he made sure that no one saw what was happening. Katie let out a little moan in his ear as he felt her tremble in his arms. Jake felt like telling the captain that he quit just so that they could be together without restrictions but then he knew that he would be throwing away everything by doing that.
Jake felt her hand on his leg as the bell started to ring letting Katie know that she needed to get below. She knew that they would have most of the day as long as they stayed out of sight if Snow would keep Will busy. So that he was not looking for them. She just needed to think of a way to get Snow to keep him busy.
Katie remembered that last night she slept with Mia, and she had kept her awake for most of it. She had not wanted to sleep next to Snow, but at least if she had then she would have gotten some sleep.
Katie got one more kiss and didn't care if Will saw it or not, that was something that should not be frowned upon by them saying goodnight with a kiss.
Will just shook his head at her knowing that the kiss was innocent enough and at least they had not tried anything or tried to hide where he would have to go looking for them. After what happened last time Will warned Jake that he better not leave the berthing space this time. Jake knew that he would be checked on not to mention that most of the other sailors were jealous that he was able to spend time with her. He knew that if he snuck out Will would find out and he would spend the rest of the trip being the lookout. That was the last thing he wanted, he just wanted his normal routine then he could slip off and spend time with her.
Katie entered the room as it fell silent as if they had been talking about her. Snow said, "I didn't think that you were going to make it on time. So how was your time with Jake? That is the young sailor that you want to be with isn't it."
Katie blushed and thought that this was just the opening that she was going to need. Katie said, "Well it was miserable Will put him up on the lookout. So, I was only able to spend a little time with him. Then we couldn't do anything because if we did, he would be put on the lookout again tomorrow or until we left the ship. We couldn't even kiss because Will wasn't leaving us alone..." Katie put on her most pouty distressed look and managed to squeeze out a few tears. She thought that it was mostly true, and she needed Snow to volunteer to distract Will if she didn't want her to know that she was trying to play her.
Snow said, "Come here little one." As she held out her arms to give her a comforting hug.
Katie felt like smiling from ear to ear but kept up her pouting face. Snow stroked her hair and said, "We will see if we can't take care of that big old meany for you. He should know not to try and interfere with a woman's plans."
Katie pushed out one more tear as she looked up at Snow. Snow said, "Okay you two hop over to the other hammock and get some sleep." She looked down at Katie and thought let me see what we can do about your look for tomorrow. Snow didn't know why but she had started bonding with Katie even though she was not one of her charges to look after but she was seeing something in her that was reminding her of herself. It didn't mean that she was loving the others less, but she was starting to look at Katie as a daughter.
Katie knew that there was going to be no way to slip out of bed while she was sleeping with snow but at least she would be rested once she woke up.