Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:10:29 -0500
From: Retta Michaels <rettamichaels@gmail.com>
Subject: Military Zone (Military Section)

Military Zone

By

Retta Michaels



Disclaimer:

If you are not of age, or in a locale or country where it is legal to
read gay erotic stories, then please don't do so. Your presence here
jeopardizes the future of the rest of us. Please go away and come back
when it is legal for you. We'll be glad to have you.


A short note from Retta:

This is my first short story involving the military. I've never been in
the military, nor have I ever been with anyone whom has done the great
service for our country. Please correct me where things need correcting,
and I'll accept the constructive criticism well. I'd rather learn for the
future than be ignorant for a lifetime. All events, places, locations,
and persons in this story are completely fictionalized.




"What in the fuck!", I shouted to be heard over the sound of the rotor
blades. I'd just stepped off a Huey and landed out in the middle of
fuckin' nowhere.


How in the hell I ended up here is anyone's guess, but I know I sure
didn't sign up for this shit. I was supposed to be in the middle of
America protecting an ear of corn and I ended up in
Af-fuckin-ganis-fuckin-stan.


I grab my gear and headed to the tent which was my welcoming wagon and
made my way into the place. Sand and dust blowing all around me, it was
already sticking to parts of me that made it gritty to walk.


When I got inside, the sight surrounding me was vastly different than the
world outside. I went over to the desk and stood while a guy who looked
to be in his mid twenties chatted on the phone with someone about not
knowing where the hell the new supply sgt was or when he would get here.


I knew where the hell he was as I was standing in front of the guy. If
he'd take a look at my paperwork, he'd know the answer and he'd know when
I was going to get there.


I smiled silently as I thought what a shit hole this place turned out to
be. A rough ramshackle of probably 100 tents in the middle of nowhere and
all out in the middle of it. I had glimpsed a sight of the place as we'd
landed and was amazed at how out in the open the place was. Anyone with a
scope on a rifle trained to shoot could peck us off one by one and there
wasn't a thing we could do about it.


Oh sure, I'm sure we had people out there somewheres protecting us by
doing sentry duty, but knowing how I'd taken the responsibility, I'm sure
the guy was holed up somewhere waitting out this gawd awful heat.


The guy got off the phone and smiled. I said, "Your supply sgt is here
and accounted for. You could have told who you were speaking with on the
phone I was standing here."


He laughed and said, "No, he'd put you to work as soon as you got here.
There's always an emergency with that man and he never knows when to take
time off. He can do without or get someone else to get it for him. You
don't start working until tomorrow. Now, let me give you the grand tour
of this place and we'll be back in here in 5 minutes drinking cokes."


The man's southern accent and the fact he called sodas cokes told me he
was most likely from Georgia. I wasn't a linguist, but it didn't take a
rocket scientist to figure out he wasn't a Naw Yawkah.


We went out of the tent at a double step pace and as I walked behind the
guy, I caught glimpse of his ass. Fine if I don't say so myself. What the
hell was I thinking! Yeah, I am gay, but in this don't ask, and don't you
fucking dare insinuate existence, I wasn't admitting to shit.


We made it to in front of the next tent and I was so busy watching his
ass I didn't realize he'd slammed on the brakes before I ran smack off
into him. He smiled and said, "If you can keep your eyes up here, you'll
see we are at the command post of this operation. This is where you'll
send up your chits to re-order supplies."


I smiled to myself as it appeared the guy knew I'd been watching his ass
and didn't appear to be bothered by it one bit. After saying his piece,
he began walking again. I couldn't swear to it, but it seemed his walking
had taken on a more pronounced manner to it which drew my eyes to his
ass.


He slammed on the brakes again, but this time I caught myself. He smiled
and said, "Once again, if you would gladly focus your attention to the
tent before you, you'll see we are now at our chow hall...fine dining to
be had...but not in that motherfucker!"


I laughed at the joke, and said, "So, where's fine dining to be had if
it's not there!"


He said, "Keep your gaze focused up here sgt! It's not there."


I laughed as I now knew I had definitely been found. He apparently didn't
mind, as he was making subtle innuendos about it.


I said, "If I get distracted, just slam on the brakes again and I'll
stop...eventually."


He smiled and we were off again. The next stop was my home away from
home, the supply tent. I took a look at it and it didn't appear to be too
bad of a set-up, but in the few brief glimpses, I saw some things I'd
have to set right.


We took off again and he said, "This here's motor pool. You'll have
yourself a truck at your command, so I'll get that done for you this
afternoon. You'll find a small town with friendlies about one hundred and
forty miles due west." He smiled again because he was apparently full
aware we were in the middle of nowhere and we'd be here until hell
apparently froze over because this war had lasted entirely too long.


I again followed him, and he pointed out other tents which made up our
base. When he got to the medical tent, he said, "This here's our medical
tent. If you have a splinter, come to my desk and I'll get you a
paperclip to fish it out with. Nothing more serious than that should be
trusted in there."


I chuckled and said, "If I have to come to your desk, then does that mean
I'm not requisitioned paper clips for mine!"


He smiled and said, "You'll need someone to help you dig it out, won't
you?"


I caught the question within the question and decided I liked this guy
quite alright.


I smiled and said, "Oh, but of course!" and then lowered the tone of my
voice and said, "Do you kiss it and make it better?"


He looked at me and said, "On occassions, I can make anything better."


I nodded and said, "So, where's my bunk in this place."


He smiled and said, "I was saving the best for last as apparently you've
not heard we share quarters around here. We're not in a dorm setting, but
it's not far from it. You'll have to share with one other individual. If
you don't mind, I'll be that person."


I smiled at him and realized I had just won the jackpot. He knew and I
knew and that's what mattered.


We took off at a pace which had me going dizzy watching his ass. This
time, when we got to the tent, we went on inside and I looked up to see
we were back in his office. I made it a joke and followed his ass on
behind his desk and then bumped into him when he stopped.


He smiled and said, "Sgt, your things are over there. If you'd like to
get them, I could take you to your quarters and see you're settled in and
can get a shower. You may not realize it but the dust on you has caked to
the point you're about five pounds heavier than when you landed. It's a
moist heat in this place and you'll find you'll be carrying alot more
weight on you than normal."


Only one word he said in that whole spiel caught my attention...moist
heat. I mumbled it aloud and he laughed outright. He looked at me and
said, "Sgt, did you happen to hear anything else I said about the
showers?"


I looked at him and he said, "Fine dining only comes after showering!"


I smiled and said, "Well, then by all means take me to your shower."


He chuckled and said, "I knew I'd get your attention by mentioning food."


I said, "Well, what can I say, I'll get the three s's done so I can fall
off into the feast I'm to be served."


He smiled and said, "Candle lit dinners are only part of the plan."


I nodded and we set out to the barracks we were to share and when we got
there, he said, "One thing I'd suggest sgt. is your off days would
probably be best suited to coincide with someone you can spend some time
with as there's not a whole lot to do out here. A lot of the guys go to
that town out there, but other than a small hole in the wall tavern,
there's not much to do there."


I said, "What do you do for entertainment?"


He said, "I find solitude in my laptop and reading a lot of stories on
there."


I nodded and said, "Maybe we'll be able to share story sites and compare
notes."


He smiled and said, "Well, what do you think of our home away from home?"


I said, "It looks downright nice. I'm liking it better all the time."


He smiled and said, "There's my laptop. You can use it until you can get
your things unpacked. The fans on the bottom are filtered to keep the
dust out."


He reached over me and said, "The filters are pulled out like this..."


I could feel him rub up against me and his softness and warmth were
inviting.


He continued by saying, "All you do to clean the filters is to take them
in the shower with you. When you're clean, they're clean."


I said, "Well, the stories those filters could tell will be enough to
keep most people entertained for a long time."


He laughed and said, "Maybe yours, but mine would tell you things are
dusty around here and have been dry for as long as they've been around."


I nodded and said, "Well, we'll have to see if I can liven things up!"


He smiled and said, "I was thinking similar thoughts. You read the sites
I've got in my favorites and if those sites don't interest you, I've not
told you a thing."


I looked at him and said, "I'm sure we're on the same page. You're
trusting me to sign in under your account!"


He smiled and said, "If I'm going to be trusting you with everything I
have, my account isn't going to stop you."


I nodded and said, "I'll look them over. When will you be back?"


He smiled and said, "17:00 hours. When I get back, I'll show you the chow
hall and introduce you to some people whom it will benefit you to know."


He left and I began unpacking. I put my laptop up on the desk and turned
it on to see how it fared the trip. The screen flickered on and my email
account immediately logged in. Some people might believe in safety and
security, but for me, I liked things faster. On most days, I could have
my email read before others would be logged in."


I began to unpack all the rest of my belongings and had them stowed away
in the provided closet space and drawers. The place wasn't bad, but the
closeness of everyone living around us would take some getting used to.


When I'd unpacked, I took a look at my emails and saw there were a few
from family and friends. One from my sister had an attached photo and was
telling me she's finally gotten proposed to. Me, being the sentimental
fool I am took a look at the photo and instantly had tears streaming. I
read the email again and had just stood up when he came back in.


He took one look at me and said, "Everything alright?"


I said, "A letter from home. My sister's getting married." I showed him
the photo and the email.


He said, "You go take your shower, I got the rest of the day off as I
wanted to show you a few other places. Do you think you can pick up your
requisitioned truck today?"


I said, "I'll go over and get it. It shouldn't take long."


He said, "James, you might want to get dressed first. Those boxers aren't
issue and Dumbo might show his true size out there!"


I smiled and said, "An elephant never forgets! In this instance, dumbo
doesn't have much to remember. Apparently he has alzheimers."


He laughed and said, "Go get showered. I'll wait."


I went to the shower room and got cleaned up. I took extra special care
to shave and have everything smooth and washed everything more than twice
so it'd be clean. I'd brought Pinochio boxers and figured he'd get a kick
out of it when I dropped the towel.


When I went back, he was closing off the story site. I saw him turn to
look and once I dropped the towel he busted out laughing.


I said, "What!"


He said, "Man, that beats all!"


I said, "That's all that gets done to it is beat."


His smiled faded and said, "You and me both...you and me both."


I said, "Well, maybe those things will change."


He smiled and said, "James."


I stopped him and said, "Could you do me a favor? James was my uncle who
molested me. Could you call me by my middle name Allen?"


He said, "Oh, I'm sorry."


I said, "Between friends?"


He nodded and I said, " Thank you. When you introduce me to people,
introduce me to them as Allen. It'd be a whole lot better if first
impressions give them the name I can tolerate. People tend to stick to
the first they hear."


He said, "Allen, I'm sorry I've bothered you with it. I'll do that with
everyone we meet."


I smiled and said, "You didn't know. Now you do. So, did that next
chapter of 'With Love' get put up?"


He said, "Yeah, it's the first story I've read of that sort which I
really found hot."


I said, "Yeah, the first chapter was whooo way over the top. Boom, I was
so sure going to be a hateful motherfuck.... ummm, sorry. I'll try to
watch the language."


He said, "Oh don't worry about the language. I hear it all day long."


I said, "Yeah, but that's in your job capacity. At home, you need to be
able to take a breather from it."


He smiled and said, "Allen, I appreciate your looking out for my
interests, but this is your home too."


I said, "Yeah, and I'll hear it all day long too. It doesn't mean I have
to bring it home with me."


He smiled and said, "Allen, my ears aren't virgin. Most of the rest of me
is...but my ears got broke in a long time ago."


I laughed and said, "Lucky ears, huh! Well, in regards to me, apart from
a few things with other kids when I was young, I've not been with anyone.
I've wanted it bad, but the thought of being with someone from a bar, and
non-lasting just didn't thrill me."


He paused and said, "Allen, in answer to your question. The last chapter
of 'With Love' was posted yesterday. I was looking to see if the Prologue
was posted. I'm really interested in seeing what happened to everyone
outside of that place."


I said, "That riot chapter was awesome. I couldn't imagine myself in
their position."


He nodded and said, "Well, I won't ruin it for you by telling you about
the last chapter, but I think you're really going to like it."


I said, "Is it dress or casual at the dining hall?"


He said, "Unfortunately, it's formal. I wish it was otherwise, because
after I leave, I'm not really in the mood to dress into casual back here.
For me, I usually strip out and just lounge around in boxers."


I said, "You're welcome to do that still. Dumbo might trumpet a salute,
but I'll not say anything!"


He laughed and said, "You had your eyes on my ass the whole time today,
didn't you?"


I said, "Well, you see the scenery around here. Being from the hill
country of Missouri, I couldn't take my eyes off the swells under the
greens."


He smiled and said, "So, did you like what you took the privledge of
running into more than once?"


I said, "Oh yeah! The rest of you is more than acceptable too."


He smiled and said, "Allen, call me a romantic, but when you walked in, I
was on that phone and watched you walk the whole way. When you stopped, I
took a look at all of you and everything I saw, I really liked. So, when
I caught you looking, I decided to play it up some to see if it was a
fluke, or happenstance. I'm glad you looked more than once."


I said, "Garrett, I'm going to go get that truck. If I stay around here,
I'm afraid of what I'll do. The situation is really got fuses going off
it's overcharging me bad."


He laughed and said, "Allen, I appreciate your honesty. I'll do what I
can to wait patiently."


I took off to the supply depot and checked in. The private in the
building was popping salutes and I told him I wasn't pure reg and he'd be
fine staying at ease. I told him I'd speak with him tomorrow in regards
to what I expected, but I'd like to get the truck today.


He knowingly smiled and said, "She's fueled up and ready to roll. If
you're going to that little town over there, there's a helluva pothole in
the road about milepost 86.7 be careful there otherwise you'll be fixing
a flat."


I told him I appreciated his suggestion and went out to garner the truck.
It started up perfectly and all the gears shifted smoothly. I knew it had
been maintained well.


I went back to the barracks and parked and when I got inside, I announced
to Garrett we now had transportation.


He smiled and said, "I'm sure it's the same truck my last bunkmate used.
He drove the wheels off it, but always kept it well maintained. I went to
the town with him a few times, but didn't like the company on the ride
going or back, so I didn't go often."


I looked at him and said, "Would you care to elaborate, because I saw a
few things over there I instantly knew I'd have to do to make the place
operate better."


He said, "It's nothing I can put a finger on, but the guy was a real
slacker. He wasn't bad in here, but as far as fit and finish went, he
just didn't seem to draw anything other than his pay chit."


I nodded knowingly. I'd seen too many people in the time I had been in. I
also knew the supply depot would have to have a full inventory run
through before I could be assured everything was in order. I knew I
wouldn't sign off on a thing I hadn't procurred or witnessed myself.
Things had a way of walking off when someone didn't give a fuck and
didn't keep control.


I said, "I'll get dressed so we can leave."


He smiled and I stood and got dressed. He chuckled when he saw Pinocchio
was a little extended. He said, "Must've told a lie when you were gone!"


I said, "Yeah, the kid who works there thinks I'm heading over to the
town. I didn't tell him anything different."


I put on my pants and tucked everything in. Standing, I bloused my shirt
and had the shoes put on in one fluid movement. He nodded and said, "You
dress perfectly and make it seem like an artform. I'm impressed."


I checked the room and everything seemed secure. We left and when we
stepped outside, it was still like stepping into a furnace. I looked at
him and made motion to the truck. He said, "We'll be there a while, let's
save the parking for people who have further to walk. I smiled thinking
this place was so small, no one would have far to walk. Still, I liked
his thinking about others.


We got to the mess hall, and when we went in, the cooled air combined
with the humidity of the food being served was enough to cause me to want
to wretch. He casually pointed over at buckets lined up. He said, "If
what comes to most naturally happens to you, it's right there. Only the
old timers have gotten used to taking several deep breaths before they
step in here.


I nodded and swallowed my bile. He knew I felt ill, and didn't
acknowledge my discomfort more than he had. We went over to where the
line was formed and as we stood there, he casually went into a mode which
was entertaining and informative to me. He introduced me to many and gave
brief comments which helped to register the person in my mind. I knew
this was how his memory worked and he was helping me by not forgetting a
face which would be helpful in the future.


We exited the line and I realized the food which was prepared was
designed to be healthful and yet would help us survive in the infernal
heat. It'd be exactly what I would've chosen if I'd been ordering from a
restaurant. The appearance wasn't bad, they served it on white china
plates instead of the metal trays, so I was impressed.


When we sat down, we sat at a table near the base's major. He made small
talk across to him and introduced me. The major stood up and I stood. He
said, "Oh no, please sit down, I'm keeping things less formal here. I
just wanted to shake your hand and let you know we're happy to have you
here."


I looked at him and his eyes spoke everything he said. I accepted the
welcome and told him I was liking being here more and more. He smiled and
said, "If you need anything, don't make yourself wait too long by not
coming to speak with me."


I nodded and began to eat. As soon as I tasted the food, I was instantly
captivated. Whomever had cooked this sure wasn't cut out for settling
just to be in the military. It was wonderful!


The surprise must've shown across my face because Garrett smiled and
said, "You obviously like it. I'm sure Stewart will be elated. He does
everything he can to make the meals here enjoyable."


I laughed and said, "You are sly, you had me thinking I wasn't going to
like it at all. This is really nice."


He smiled and the Major laughed. He said, "Garrett did the same thing to
me when I arrived. He had me dreading coming in here and as soon as I
came through that door, I lost anything I had in my stomache. After going
back to get another shirt, I used mouthwash and was coming back in a real
fowl mood. I had decided the food had better be good otherwise the place
was going to get a hell of a rakeover. When I sat down and took the first
bite, I knew Garrett had played a joke on me. In return I played a joke
and told him I'd have his office do all my forms which I'd just
discovered I'd lost in triplicate! When he discovered the joke was back
on him, he really didn't let me forget it for the next week!"


I laughed and thought the Major was really a nice guy and although he
wasn't formal, he definitely had an air about him which said he had
authority.


I finished my meal and said, "May I be excused, I'd like to go give
Stewart my compliments."


Garrett said, "He'll be right inside that door and to the right. The man
with the meat clever in his hand will be him."


I looked at Garrett and somehow knew he was pulling my leg. Something in
his eyes told me he was preparing me for a joke.


I went to the kitchen door and entered. A guy who was short in stature
looked at me and asked me what I wanted. I said, "I'm going over here to
find Stewart to tell him how much I enjoyed the meal."


The guy said, "Oh, you must be new here. Well, your uniform is over
there. I'll help you get it on and then you'll get on the serving line."


I tried to tell him otherwise, but he wasn't interested in listening. He
physically put me in the jacket and then put a hair net on me and then a
chef's cap. He then popped the yoke of an apron over my head and ran
around me to tie it. The whole time I was saying, "I don't work here. I
only wanted..."


He ran around to me and said in a voice full of power and emotion. "YOU
young man will show no amateurish behavior this evening! We have a new
person on base and HE will be treated with the utmost respect. IF you
don't think you can handle this position, you let me know and I WILL have
you in the back washing dishes. DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!"


I looked at him and said, "Listen up. I'm the new person and all I wanted
to do..."


He said, "AND YOU Think you can't treat yourself with respect!"


I looked at him and said, "You sir, are certifiable!"


He busted out laughing and then turned me around. As soon as I turned
around, a camera flash went off and a group of people including the
Major, Garrett, and a bunch of other CO's were all standing there
clapping. Even the kitchen staff had taken pause to applaud."


I knew the joke had been played and Garrett ushered me out into the main
dining hall where everyone stood up and began clapping and cheering.


When I came back into the kitchen, Stewart began taking the uniform off
me and thanking me for being so great and appreciating his staff's work.
He smiled and said, "Garrett over there was the first person whom I
played this joke. He came back and was so serious, I instantly decided to
pull the joke on him. He did exactly as you and every other person has
done since. He began sputtering and all the while, I'm preparing him for
his duties. When I was done, I turned to the kitchen staff and introduced
him to them. They all began applauding the joke, and since then it's been
tradition to give everyone the same treatment. When the Major arrived, we
began taking photos of everyone because the looks on their faces were so
priceless. We usually keep the photos on a board out there, but when a
new person arrives, we pull the photos in to my office. It's a way of
telling everyone who's out there, a joke's going to be played."


I laughed and he gave me a warm and affectionate hug welcoming to the
camp. I left with Garrett and once again received applause when I exited
the kitchen. Everyone was more jovial now, and as a treat, everyone
remained seated while the kitchen staff brought out desserts on plates
which were once again excellent.


When we were done, we left the mess hall and Garrett came over to walk
closer to me and said, "I hope you don't mind the joke."


I said, "Oh, no not at all. I think it was nice. It's a great way of
welcoming someone."


He smiled and said, "The first time, when it happened to me, I was so
pissed!"


I said, "It was funny because I was so confused. Here was this guy who
was absolutely caught up in getting me onto that line he wasn't listening
to a thing I had to say. It got to the point I realized he was nuts."


By then, I was laughing again and Garrett said, "You have a beautiful
smile."


I looked at him and said, "Thank you."


He said, "We've been invited to the Major's apartment if you would like
to go."


I said, "I was wanting to be with you, so it's your call."


He said, "Allen, my suggestion is we go. He likes you and made it obvious
tonight when you spoke. I'd cultivate that if I were you to take it for
where it can lead."


I nodded and said, "Have you been there before?"


He said, "Yes. I've been there a number of times. We're close and I think
he's either wanting to cultivate a friendship in an attempt of either
putting us together, or to see if he can do something which will help you
running supply."


I said, "Well, you've already got me, so I hope it's that!"


He smiled and said, "Allen, if your mind changes and you've decided I'm
someone you don't want, you'll let me know won't you?"


I stopped and looked at him. I said, "Garrett, first of all, we don't
know each other well, but if you knew me, you'd know that's not my style.
When I was in high school, I knew I was gay and I deliberately never
dated so I wouldn't be seen leading someone on. Going into the military,
I never once gave my word I'd do something and didn't. From the moment I
met you, I knew in my gut. It was telling me to hold on because this is
someone who will have me madly in love with them very soon and fast. When
I got that feeling, the first thing I thought was 'well, it's about
time!', but wanted to see if that's where your heart lay. Now I know, so
just do me a favor and don't bring that subject up again. O.K.? Quitting
isn't in my vocabulary and I hope it's not in yours."


He looked at me startled and said, "Allen, this is something I've wanted
for such a long time. I just didn't want to have you thinking you were
obligated to being with me when you weren't wanting that choice later."


I looked at him and said, "Garrett, let's look at the future as being
something I'm going to want more than I do today instead of otherwise.
Together, thinking that, you and I will make that hope a reality."


He walked closer to me and said, "Let's go back to our apartment and get
dressed in something more casual. That way, when we arrive, the Major
isn't thinking this is something which is business."


I smiled and said, "You just want to see if Pinocchio's nose has grown!"


He laughed and said, "Believe me, if it grows anymore, I'm going to have
to have a heart to heart talk with Pinocchio!"


I said, "Well, I'll be having a heart to heart with yours too, believe
that! And speaking of all this, I'll forwarn you now, Pinocchio is really
telling tall tales!"


He laughed and said, "Mine is too."


We went in and got dressed into civilian clothing. While we were
dressing, we weren't even attempting not hiding while we scoped each
other out. I had to laugh because what had gone soft on me soon grew hard
and he said, "You're mouth's not moving but he says you're lying!" And
what a tale it must be because that thing is really out there!"


I blushed and he said, "Oh man, you're blushing. That's so great!"


I said, "Well, it might be for you, but this thing is going to be really
embarrassing if I get there and get kicked out of the service for being
deformed and having a third leg!"


He laughed and said, "I guarantee you this...not a person will say you're
deformed tonight at the Major's house!"


I laughed and said, "Are you ready!"


He said, "I'll be ready in just one moment. I want to run a wand over
this shirt to make sure I've got all the dust off."


I said, "Well, when you're done, do me too so I'm presentable."


He laughed and said, "You were presentable when you were standing there
in your skivvies!"


I blushed again and said, "You keep that up, we'll be back down to them."


He laughed and came over to run the wand over me. When he was done, we
went out and he motioned to take the truck. He said, "It's not a far
walk, but it will be late when we get in. The sentries won't question
this truck, but they would us if we were walking."


I nodded and we got in. He pointed the directions as I drove. I held out
my hand and said, "When we're not out in the open, would it be o.k. if we
hold hands and are affectionate?"


He said, "Oh yes. That'd be great, but if we're stopped by someone, I'll
pull my hand away."


It didn't take us long to get there and I instantly knew the Major's tent
was someone of importance. It was the only one with live flowers growing
in front of it."


I made mention of it and Garrett said, "The Major grows these himself. He
says it reminds him of home."


I nodded and said, "Well, it does make a nice presentation."


We knocked on the door and it was answered quickly by a man who wasn't
the Major. I'd seen the guy at the Major's table at dinner, but didn't
recall his name.


We went inside and as soon as we entered, Garrett gave the guy a peck and
a hug and turned to me and said, "Brian, this here is my new bunkmate and
boyfriend Allen."


You could have knocked me over with a feather! Brian smiled and said,
"The house rule here is you can be yourself, so don't worry about
anything happening from what's said here. I'm glad to meet you Allen, and
welcome to our home."


The confusion was apparently showing on my face and Garrett said, "Allen,
say thank you."


I came out of my confusion and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, but I was in mental
overload and was confused. Thank you, Brian."


Brian laughed and said, "You probably didn't know, but Allen, you're
amongst family here and don't worry about anything you do in this home.
You'll probably see some revelations yourself, and all we ask is you keep
those within this home when you leave."


I smiled and was still confused. Garrett saw this and said, "Allen, let's
go this way and you'll see what he's talking about in a moment."


We entered into the living room portion of the apartment and the Major
came over and gave each of us another peck on the cheek and hug. He said,
"Allen, my name's Rodney, so while we're here, leave the military out
there. O.k.?"


I nodded and said, "Sure."


He showed us a sofa and asked us to have a seat. Brian brought in a
coffee set and tea service. It was beautiful. He asked us what we would
like, and I said, "I'll have tea with a little sugar. Garrett had green
tea without."


When everyone was served, Rodney said, "Allen, you've probably been made
aware of what's been happening over at the supply depot. When you get
there in the morning, you decide if you can work with the guy over there
and if not, I'll get you someone else. If you need extra help, I'll get
you someone over there on the double."


I said, "Well sir...ummm, Rodney, I'll be doing a complete inventory of
the place. I understand things might have walked off and I want to know
when I start, what the losses have been before I even begin."


He nodded and said, "Allen, I'll be honest with you. You are probably
right. Do the inventory, but before you make a report, come see me and
I'll get you the replacement items. I don't want to go formal with it as
I don't want to blemish that man's record. I think you'd want the same if
you were in his shoes. Eventually, he'll either shape up, or he'll mess
up and it will land him in trouble, but I don't want to do anything to
harm him. He lasted the length of time he needed to be out here and that
in itself is amazing."


I nodded and said, "One thing I'd like to ask for the supply depot is a
lot more lighting. The lighting in there is terrible. A person unloading
or loading a truck could easily be hurt."


He nodded and said, "So, I understand you and Garrett are an item now.
How did this come about?"


I blushed and Garrett said, "I'll let Allen tell you guys!" The way he
said it, he wasn't laying it off onto me to clean up the mess, no, he was
saying it like he was proud of it and wanted me to tell the full story."


I started in on telling how I'd been watching Garrett's ass and kept
bumping into him. The more I spoke, and realized I wasn't getting a
negative reaction, the more I elaborated into the story. They were
laughing and as I was telling it, I was thinking to myself...either
you've take a fool's journey to the gallows, or these people are legit.
If they're legit, they're blowing me away!...


When I'd completed the story, they were all dying laughing because I had
included the part about the Dumbo and Pinocchio underwear. The beautiful
thing about it was as I was telling the story, Garrett adjusted himself
on the sofa so we were sitting closer and he was holding my hand. After
completing the story, Garrett turned and gave me a peck on the lips.


Rodney spoke and he said, "Allen, as you were told when you came in here
tonight, you were told whatever was said or happened here tonight was
safe within these walls. Brian and I aren't going to ever judge you as
we're partners. I think I speak for Brian when I tell you I'd like to
extend the offer of friendship to you as a couple so that we may enjoy
being with another couple like ourselves."


I was blown away again, but recovered fast. I said, "Guys, I know Garrett
really appreciates your friendship and as much enjoyment as I've had here
tonight, I'd really appreciate it. I knew you were a nice person at
dinner this evening, but I'm glad to get to know you all better."


Brian said, "Allen, we appreciate your accepting our offer. One thing
you'll know tomorrow is I'm over the motor pool. We'll work with each
other a lot and I'll do all I can to help you from my end. If you need
help, give me a call and I'll either come over in person, or I'll send
someone fast. Our units are side by side down there, so it won't be a
problem."


He paused and then said, "One thing you'll learn is Rodney is out a lot
and most of the time, he's gone without me. I'd really appreciate it if
you would spend lunch breaks with me during those times so I'm not
eatting alone. Yes, our units eat together, but most of the NCO's all eat
at one end of the table and I'm usually sitting up at the end of the
table alone."


I looked at him and said, "Brian, I'm a NCO, will it be o.k.?"


He smiled and said, "One thing you'll learn around here is we tell people
the difference in the ranks doesn't mean much. We mean that.
Unfortunately, the other guys apparently don't believe it and stay in the
ranks they're used to...so, no it won't be an issue."


I said, "Well, I've no problem with it."


Rodney said, "One other thing you'll discover is we take a lot of trips
together. During those times, unfortunately, I've got a sgt who thinks
he's in charge of a whole regiment that will order everyone around and
shove his rank down their throats. He will be told you are in charge of
the Supply and the Motor Pool when Brian is gone. He's been told Stewart
is over the mess hall and absolutely do not piss off Stewart. The morale
in this camp is set by Stewart and if someone pisses off Stewart, we're
all in a world of hurt. So, basicly, he's only over the front side of the
camp. The reason I'm telling you is because I don't want you thinking
he's ranking you and he has authority. He doesn't. And, I'm wanting to
make sure we keep him in check... and not upsetting anyone more than whom
he does already. When you need paperwork filed, you file them to me and
I'll catch up on the items when I return. Garrett here does a lot of my
paperwork, so you'll probably be safe in giving him the papers. There's a
lot of paperwork in our positions, and unfortunately, it doesn't get
easier as you go up the ranks."


I nodded and said, "O.k., what do I do if the guy comes in and starts
ordering me around?"


He smiled and said, "You tell him to get his tail end back on the side of
the camp he belongs and to take the rest of himself with it. He'll know
if you come back at him, I'm going to be told when I return. So, I expect
that to happen. I'll take care of it once I learn of the infraction."


We then spoke about our off time and what they did. They had begun taking
vacations to nearby countries and with military transport, it wasn't an
expensive trip. Garrett was interested in some of the locations as was I,
so we really spoke animatedly about the different trips we could go and
do.


At the end of the evening, I was really at ease around them. I'd enjoyed
myself and it was great to be so candid and out in the open. Yes, it was
a little formal, but that was entirely acceptable to me.


On the way back to the apartment, Garrett asked, "Did you enjoy yourself
this evening?"


I said, "Oh yeah, it was really nice once I got over the initial feeling
of paranoia of being led to slaughter."


He laughed and said, "Honey, please don't be upset with me, but it wasn't
my place to tell you they're out of the closet with their lives. For me
to out them wouldn't have been good at all."


I said, "Garrett, I'm not upset at all. It was just really strange
speaking and thinking I'm either making a big mistake or this is really
cool."


He laughed and said, "Allen, please don't ever feel uncomfortable around
them. They're really good people and if they like you, they'll bend over
backwards to help you. You saw how they're being about the guy who was my
ex bunky. He's screwed up, but rather than harm him, they're still
extending the olive branch."


I said, "Yeah, I was surprised he was wanting to do it the way he was. It
first had me suspicious, but after the night went on, I realized he was
doing it out of goodness of his heart instead of conspirousy."


Garrett looked at me shocked and I said, "Garrett, that's what I first
thought. I didn't know them and all triggers were up. I know better now,
so I'm going with that feeling."


Garrett said, "Well, I'm glad you think that because the are really good
people."


I said, "Garrett, if there's any ordinance missing, I'm going to go to
Rodney and tell him I'll have to make it formal."


He nodded and said, "I'm sure he would want you to. The things I think
you'll find missing are mostly items lost in the paper trail which didn't
get done due to lax attitudes. I do know there were times when I went in
late in the day, he'd lay a requisition form over to the side after
giving me what I was requesting, and I wondered to myself then, 'Is this
stuff getting logged?', but it wasn't my job, so I never went further
with it."


I nodded and said, "It sounds like the way you work and I work is we
believe in taking care of the details and knowing they'll take care of
us. That guy apparently didn't think that way. I'll probably find a file
in a cabinet somewhere where they've all been shoved. If that's so, then
it won't be a problem of getting them off my inventory so it's more
accurate."


By the end of this conversation, we were back and when we got inside,
Garrett turned to me and said, "I hope I'm not being too forward by doing
this?" He turned in front of me, put his arms up over my shoulders and
gave me a slow gentle kiss.


His mouth was so gentle and warm, I was lost in the moment and when he
pulled away, my lips followed. I smiled and said, "Hey, I liked that!
Come back here as I'd like to have some more."


He laughed and said, "Allen, let's do it after our showers because -- and
please don't take offense -- but, I feel like I just tasted a bunch of
the dust that floats around here.


I had to admit, I tasted it to, but the sensualness of the kiss was worth
it to me. I was learning though that Garrett would definitely tell me
when I wasn't up to his standard. I didn't mind because it kept me at my
best. I'd have to learn to tell him likewise if that ever happened, but
the fit and finish on him was already top notch.


We went into the shower room and began our SSS routine. I noticed he
shaved before he brushed his teeth, but I brushed my teeth before doing
anything. I smiled at him in the reflection of the mirror and he smirked
back. He said, "You going to wear those in there before you shower?"


I said, "Yeah, if they look, then it's on them. I went in to shower and
dropped my towel. The other guys laughed and I said, "Whatever you do,
don't make him grow!" They laughed and the catcalls were flying around
the room.


Garrett entered the shower area and began to shave with his front away
from us. The two guys scoped out Garrett's ass, and I smiled knowingly.
They turned back towards each other and were soon done. Garrett turned
around and I began lathering up my back. He smiled and I rolled my eyes
towards the guys. He looked at me peculiarly, and I gave him a wink with
the eye which wasn't facing them.


Soon enough, they left and Garrett gave me a long look at my nudeness. I
looked him up and down and I noticed movement of his cock. I smiled and
said, "I'm going back to the room, see you in a few.


I dried, and went to the room, and put on some silk boxers. I was combing
my hair when he entered the room. He stood in front of the mirror and
said, "What was with the eyes in the shower?"


I said, "Oh, just noticed the guys in there with us scoping you out."


He smiled and said, "Well, nothing much to look at here, but there sure
was with me looking at you!"


I said, "Yeah, I saw movement and decided to either have my way with you
there, or bring it back to the room. So, here we are."


His voice got huskier and said, "So here we are."


I turned towards him and he turned towards me. He dropped his towel and
we embraced. The kiss this time was hot enough to set the place on fire.
He began rubbing up and down my back with his hands, and I did likewise
and then dropping my hands to his ass and cupping each cheek in my hands.
He moaned and pulled back a second and said, "Those boxers are great to
rub up against."


I smiled and said, "You're welcome to wear them anytime, and then I'll
rub up against them."


He said, "I'd do that, but I'd walk with a boner all day long."


I said, "Promise me you will then!"


He laughed and said, "Well, some day when we're not on, I'll do it."


We embraced again and this time as we kissed, he began pulling my boxers
down. He took hold of my shaft and began pumping it. I reached down and
began to massage his sack. He moaned and did the same to me.


I took hold of his shaft and slowly began to stroke him with my other
hand. He broke the kiss and said, "Allen, let's move it to the bunk."


I went over to the bunk and he lay down upon it. I lay on him, and he
said, "Your body is so muscular, everywhere I carress, I feel your
strength beneath the skin."


I smiled and said, "I like your body as it is. Something about your
softness makes me want you all the more."


As we kissed, I began to grind on top of him, and his moans carried
throught the room. He broke the kiss and said, "One moment, the condoms
and lube are over there."


I got up and went to where he pointed. I took several condoms and the
glide he had. I came back and said, "Lift your legs, I'll start lubing
you up."


He lifted his legs and I put them on my shoulders. He looked up at me and
said, "Go slow."


I said, "Oh, I will. You won't even feel anything but the desire."


He said, "Kiss me some more. That really puts me in the mood."


I leaned over and kissed him and began to slowly massage the lube into
his pucker. He moaned and I began to gently rub inwards with my thumb as
I glided around the pucker. We began to kiss harder and my thumb started
to feel him loosening up for me. I pushed a little deeper and then came
back out. When I went inwards the next time, I felt it pop through. His
moan in my mouth was deeper and I held my thumb still. We continued to
kiss and soon, I felt him thrusting towards my hand.


I began to move my thumb in and out real slow acheiving deeper
penetration with each thrust. When I couldn't go any deeper, I held it
there and began to slowly move it around.


His hands began to carress my body and I knew he was feeling more
sensations than pain. I pulled outward and then when I pulled my thumb
free, I placed my index and middle finger at his entrance. He moved
towards them and I slowly felt them enter. His breath to a brief inward
hitch and I paused.


He began to carress me more and I began to enter further. About at the
first knuckle, I began moving slowly in and out and going deeper with
each thrust. His tongue ran across my teeth and I felt tingles throughout
my body.


Goosebumps appeared on my flesh and his carresses caught them. The
sensations intensified for me and his moaning increased. Soon, I had the
two fingers bottomed. I began to glide in and out and when I pulled them
free, I took the lube and relubed them as well as his pucker.


I placed three fingers at the entrance and slowly inserted them. He
pushed against my shoulder and I knew to stop. I held them there and then
felt his ankles relax around my neck. I began to slowly thrust them in
and out and when they were about all in, I began to move my fingers about
inside him.


He broke the kiss and said, "Now."


I smiled and said, "O.k., I took ahold of my shaft and leaned in for
another kiss. He kissed me even more passionately and I place the head at
his entrance. Slowly I entered until I felt penetration. He didn't have
to make a sign at all for me to hold still. The tightness of his ring was
tense enough I knew to stop.


We continued to kiss and soon his hands were carressing my back again.
When I felt his ring relax, I began to slowly start to go in and out. His
moaning increased and I leaned further over him to a true missionary
position. Somehow, this caused him to loosen and I began to achieve
penetration easier.


When I got all of my length within him, I paused and really kissed him.
His breathing was deep and he broke the kiss and said, "Oh God, Fuck me
babe!"


I pulled out easily and then glided in easy. I went slowly and on each
re-entry, I gained a fraction faster on the pace. He began to grind his
hips and I did the same. His moans became more hectic and I varied the
pace with some slow and some faster.


Something happened to him and all of a sudden he was like a wild man and
his carressing fingers began to claw at my back. I started to do jab
thrusts and he broke the kiss and said, "Oh Allen, this is heaven, fuck
me harder."


I did and he began to lick my ear and tell me how he wanted me to
go...harder....faster....up...down...


Sweat was dripping off us and I reached up and began to run my fingers
over his nipples. Apparently, that's all it took to make him cum...


He said, "Oh Allen, I'm cumming baby!"


His hole got tight and his body began to spasm, and the two sent me over
the edge. I moaned into the pillow by his ear and said, "Oh my God....Oh,
Garrett, this feels so good."


I rammed it home and then just stay there. I could feel the contractions
of his body and the jerks of mine. The two combined caused a warm glow to
come over me and I lifted to look into his eyes.


I saw love there. I saw his soul. I said, "Garrett, I love you."


He smiled and said, "Allen, I do too."


We lay coupled for a long while and when we unhitched, he said, "I've got
wetness everywhere, I've got to go take another shower."


I said, "I'll go with you and then we can share my bunk. Yours is rather
torn up."


He looked at his bunk and said, "It was worth it."


We entered the shower and I noticed a redness to my cock. He whispered in
my ear, my ass is on fire!"


I said, "I'm sorry, I thought I used enough lube."


He said, "You did, it just feels like I want you back in there."


We showered and the two guys from previously came in...they looked at us
and said, "You all still in here!"


I said, "You all back!"


They laughed and I said, "No, we're just back in washing off the sweat."


One of them blushed and said, "Us too."


Garrett looked at me and said, "Turn around, I don't think they're going
to say anything if I scrub your back."


I turned and he said, "Oh jeezus Allen, those marks are terrible."


I said, "No, those marks are great! I enjoyed every one of them."


Just then, I noticed one of the guys turn around and saw marks on his
back. I nodded my head and Garrett looked over."


He chuckled and said, "I'll get you some salve for them so the sweat
doesn't cause infection."


The other guys heard him and said, "Man, must've been good for you all
too!"


Garrett said, "It was intense that was for sure. If you need some salve
for yours, come to our room, and we'll share."


The looked at each other and said, "Thanks, we'll be there after we get
better dressed."


I turned to Garrett and his hands went up around my neck. I kissed him
and then said, "I'll be back in the room."


He said, "Hold on a second and I'll go with you. You don't need to walk
out there with your back like that. I'll walk behind you."


We went back to the room and I said, "Get dressed and I'll put your bunk
in order. Then, I can lay on yours and you can put the salve on. When
they come in, they can lay on mine and do it there."


He said, "Do you know who those guys are?"


I said, "No, I just got here. Do you?"


He said, "One of them is in the motor pool, the other I believe is a
clerk at medical."


I nodded and said, "Well, they found each other too, so they'll not say
anything."


He said, "No, I think they'll be o.k.."


I had his bunk back in order and he threw me my boxers. He said, "Your
ass is so beautiful, I don't want you to cover it up."


I said, "Later, you can make love to me."


He smiled and said, "If it feels as good for you as it did me, I'll have
to get more salve."


He'd just said that and a knock came at the door.


I went over and opened the door. They entered and I shook their hand. The
one who had been making most of the cat calls in the shower about my
Pinocchio's said, "Nice boxers dude!"


I said, "I like to have a variety of different styles."


He nodded and said, "I was afraid to wear anything like that around here.
I didn't want anyone to think anything."


I said, "Whether they do, or don't, what you're wearing isn't going to
matter."


He smiled and said, "Well, I guess you're right. My name is Chris and my
partner over there is Cliff."


I said, "Good to meet you guys, Garrett is over there and I'm Allen."


Chris said, "You are the first people we've come out to."


I said, "Your secret's safe with us. Feel free to consider us friends."


Chris said, "We appreciate it. It gets a little lonely thinking we were
the only two on base."


Garrett said, "You aren't, and we'll be sure to introduce you to others
if you'd like."


Cliff said, "There are more!"


Garrett said, "Let me say the straights are probably in the minority. But
whatever you do, stay quiet about it and never ever let your dick of a
sergeant know because he's probably the biggest homophobe in the place."


Cliff said, "Yeah, he's already been up in my face before...so, I've made
it a point of steering clear of him."


Garrett said, "Well, if you have problems, come to my office and I'll get
you someone on your side who will stand behind you completely."


We continued to chat, and Garrett went over to the mini frig and got
everyone cokes to drink. He apologized for not having glasses, but the
cokes were cold.


We clinked cans and I motioned for them to sit upon my bunk. Garret sat
behind me and began to put the salve upon my back. When he had enough, he
threw the can over to Cliff who began putting some on Chris' back.


Garrett said, "So, are you guys a couple?"


Chris said, "Well, we've been together for about 8 months, so I think
so...what do you think Cliff."


Cliff looked up at me and said, "I think we are. It's not been said in
those words, but what I feel is more than fuck buds."


I nodded and said, "We're a couple and it makes me feel good knowing I'm
committed to someone who will be there for me in this place."


Cliff nodded and Chris leaned around him and kissed him.


Garrett leaned up close behind me and kissed my ear. I turned around to
meet his lips and I felt his hand carress on down my back.


Chris and Cliff caught themselves and said, "Guys, we might need more of
this salve, is it o.k. if we borrow some. We're going to need to go back
to our room. Garrett said, "You all can have that can as I've got
another."


They got up and I stood. I shook their hands and they went over to shake
Garrett's hand.


I led them to the door and said, "You guys don't be strangers. O.k.?"


They said they wouldn't and Garrett said, "Allen, I believe we'll see
each other in the shower later!"


I went over to the bunk and dropped my boxers. Garrett was laying back on
his bunk and I got on top of him. He smiled and said, "Babe, it feels
good to have you confirm our relationship to others."


I said, "Well, it feels good to finally have someone whom I can say it
about. We began to kiss and I said, "Garrett, one thing I definitely have
to get is a robe. Can you see if the p.x one of those real thick hotel
quality ones. I don't care what color as long as it's not pink and has
frilly shit around the collar."


Garrett chuckled and said, "I won't tell you who has one of those, but we
were in their home tonight."


I laughed and said, "It might be good for them, but I don't think it
would work for either of us."


Garrett said, "No, I think we're in agreement there. I'm more for the
type you're wanting, so I'll look for me one too."


We kissed and I began to grind down upon him. The sensations were so
good. He started moaning and said, "Allen, do you think you could get
that rubber over there and the lube?"


I kissed him and got up to get it. When I got back to the bunk, I said,
"How do you want me, kind sir?"


He smiled and said, "Well, I prefer to have you the rest of my life."


I said, "That's a done deal as long as you'll have me."


I lay face down on the mattress and he said, "I'll be gentle and I'll
make sure you're lubed up really good."


He began to massage some on my pucker, and then began to probe gently. He
said, "Allen, when I go to slip in my finger, push out like you're going
to take a dump. It'll go in easier."


He began to push inward and I pushed outward. I felt it slip in and then
he held it still. I said, "Hon, there's no pain. Just be easy and do what
you need to do."


He said, "Allen, it would do me a world better if you were laying upon
your back."


I said, "O.k.", and rolled over laying upon my back.


He said, "Here, put this pullow under your hips and it will raise you up
so it will be easier to access."


We got it arranged and I immediately noticed a difference. I held my
knees up and as he began to slowly glide his finger in and out of me, he
reached up and began to kiss and nuzzle my nuts. He said, "Are you
naturally not this hairy down here?"


I said, "No, I do it about once a week as I like the feeling. Is it a
problem?"


He said, "No, I like it. I was just thinking we should do this for each
other. It would be romantic."


I said, "If that's what you want babe, we can do it on Thursday nights as
that's when I do it normally."


He began to suck upon my nuts and the sensations were incredible. I
moaned and he began to glide his finger in and out a bit faster. He
touched something in there which sent me right through the roof as it
felt so good."


He smiled and said, "It feels great doesn't it!"


I said, "Oh babe, that feeling if it were packaged would stop all the
wars. Guys wouldn't get off their back for nothing!"


He laughed and said, "Well, I'm going to add a finger, so begin to push
out again."


He did and I pushed. It was a bit tighter, but in no time at all, he had
achieved a deep penetration and his fingers were gliding in and out
again. He began to lick up my nutsack to the base of my cock and the
sensations were so good, I closed my eyes. I moaned again and he said,
"That's it, just lay back and enjoy it. It feels great, doesn't it!"


I said, "Garrett, put in another finger. I want you in me soon."


He did slowly and said, "Allen, I'm going to begin to part my fingers and
then it will loosen you up a bit more, begin to push out as I push in."


I did and he got the third finger in. The feelings going throughout that
region of my body were overwhelming. I moaned immediately and said,
"Garrett, I don't care what you do, you have to fuck me now. These
feelings are driving me wild."


He said, "Allen, have patience with me here. I want to make it the best
you've ever felt and rushing things aren't going to help that."


I said, "Garrett, this is already the best I've ever felt. Come on, so I
can feel it better."


Garrett didn't say a thing, he lowered his head and took my shaft into
his mouth. At the same time, he rubbed inside me and the sensations
really began to increase. My moans were virtually non-stop. I was really
beinning to feel I was going to cum hard when he stopped and began to
splay his fingers wider. He then pulled them from my ass and lubed his
cock and then placed the latex sheath over it.


He lined up with my ass and then leaned over me and kissed me. He said,
"Allen, you're really someone I want to spend the rest of my life with. I
want us to be together for the long haul."


I kissed him and as he entered me, I pushed out. The feelings of him
entering me began to feel like a merging of our souls. The love and
control I let this man have over my body, were so inviting, I knew I
wanted him in my life forever. I kissed him and as he slid further within
me, I felt pressure, but the fullness I felt was of the love which was
building between us.


When he reached the maximum of his depth, he stopped and looked into my
eyes. He said, "Something diffferent is coming over you, it's like we're
connecting in our hearts together. I can feel the change."


I said, "Garrett, it's that I've feeling love for you and it's really
letting my know I'm actually in love rather than lust."


He smiled and said, "Let yourself run with it babe."


I said, "Garrett, It's o.k. For you to start now."


He gently eased out and then pushed back in. He brushed that spot and
subconsciously, I pushed out to allow him deeper access. He slid in more
easily and then pulled back out. I began to pull him towards me and
hugged him more intensely. I kissed him and could feel his thrusts begin
to quicken.


It was strange because what felt like a few moments for me apparently
were a lot more than actually happened. He soon cried out he was cumming
through clenched teeth, and then slammed himself into me. His lips ground
into mine and the kiss was overwhelming. His breath was in ragged gasps
and the calm mannerisms were all gone.


He seperated his lips from mine and said, "Allen, I love you."


Somewhere in the passion, I'd lost myself and with our disjoining, I
realized I had cum all over us. I felt drained and said, "I know we have
to go shower, but I'm feeling really weak."


He said, "You really let yourself go there!"


I said, "Garrett, I was in a zone I don't think I've ever been before."


We gathered our shower gear again and headed for the showers. When we got
there, we began to shower and a tenderness I hadn't known before overcame
me. I knew I wanted to bathe him and began to wash his body.


He smiled and said, "I'm sure hoping no one other than our buddies comes
in because we'll sure be out if we're caught."


By then, I was down to his feet and he lifted them for me as I tenderly
scrubbed the soles. When I was done, I stood up and he rinsed himself. I
scrubbed myself, and once I was completed, he looked at my back and said,
"There's nothing but a bunch of red marks now. I don't think they'll
infect."


We went back to the apartment, and I lay on my bunk. He came over and sat
on the edge and I pulled him in on top of me. He smiled and said, "I was
wondering how we were going to arrange sleeping together!"


I said, "Love, there's enough room on the bed, we'll just have to learn
to lay together."


He said, "I wonder if anyone will say anything if I can get us a double."


I laughed and said, "The raised eyebrows are going to be all over this
base if you do that."


He laughed and said, "Well, I bet we'll figure something out."


We went to sleep with his body laying on top of mine with his head
resting in the crook of my neck. Me and my Military Man.


Notes from Rhett


Hi all. I know it's short, and I know it's not up to my usual standards,
but the characters themselves just stopped speaking to me.


Rather than disappoint, I managed to get it completed. A discerning eye
could probably tell where things changed. I've never had writer's block
before, and it that was what it was...it sucks. I sure don't want to have
it again as I think we all deserve better.



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