Letters Overseas

Chapter 7

Kayleigh's POV

Sitting here listening to Ethan replay a short version of his accident was painful. I know he's here and fine, but what if he wasn't. I know this is his job, but I'm not so sure I could handle if it were to happen again. I already feel so much for this man sitting next to me. I wish I were more daring because I really want to kiss him. I want to know if the feelings I have are truly real. I want to know what his lips feel like. I want to know if his hands will be rough or soft caresses against my skin.

Can I kiss you. Fuck yes. He leans forward and lightly brushes his lips against mine. Electricity. Like lightening tingles on my lips. I need more. I want more. I brush my tongue against his bottom lip and that is all it takes. He pulls me onto his lap and wraps his arms around my waist. My life flashed before my eyes. The future I want with this man. A little brown haired blue eyed boy chasing his father around the yard. A little girl dances around laughing. Sam relaxing in the pool. My future. He is my future and in that moment I'll do anything to keep him mine. Even if I have to be away from him and pray over him overseas I'll be the most supportive woman for him. I'll wait forever to be his. My arms are wrapped around his neck and I'm flush against him. God he can kiss. He's being a complete gentlemen and keeping his arms secured around my waist without wandering.

Sam - get a room you love birds.

Blake - finally. I've waited along time for Ethan to get the woman of his dreams. Now let's grill and swim. I need a drink.

Ethan - fuck off.

Kayleigh- help me grab the steaks and veggies so we can start dinner. Before they get louder.

Ethan - lets go.

Walking into the kitchen I can feel him right behind me. I can feel his eyes on me. My heart is beating so fast. I bet my cheeks are red as a tomato. I totally forgot Sam and Blake were around. Embarrassing. Totally embarrassing. Kayleigh. Hmmmm. I can feel him so close to my body, but he's not touching me. His breath is on my neck and making me shiver. I'm pretty sure if he touches me my knees will buckle. I'm so aware of him. If we were both on a line and neither of us could move away. You're beautiful. So fucking beautiful baby. Sgt. What are you doing. Am I making you nervous. Yyy-esss you do. Why? Because you make me feel things Ethan. So many things I've never felt before. Didn't realize I could feel like this. Feel like what Kayleigh. What do I make you feel? Like I'd miss you even if you were still here. How do I make you feel? Scared. Nervous. Fearful. Why? I'm scared this is all a dream. Nervous because I'm scared I'm not enough. I'm inexperienced Ethan. Other than Sam you are the only person I've ever kissed. 10 years since my first kiss and your kiss. It makes me fearful. Fearful of getting close and loosing you. Fearful to fall in love. What if I told you that you make me feel scared, nervous, fearful. And if I asked why? Why do I make you feel those emotions. I'm scared of loosing your friendship because of my tours overseas. I'm scared to leave and not return to you. I'm nervous because I haven't been with anyone since high school and I don't want to do the wrong thing. I don't want to overstep any boundaries you have placed. I'm fearful to give myself fully to someone and get my heart broken. My job comes with a price and I know that price. I hope you give me a chance Kayleigh. I really care about you even before I met you. I care about you too Ethan. I'm scared. So scared.

He pulls me up onto the counter and smashes his lips against mine. I wrap my legs around his waist and pull him into my arms. This kiss is different. This kiss is sensual. Full of emotions we can't seem to understand, but know this is a way to show it. I tug on his hair and he hmmms in the back of his throat. Kayleigh. Baby. We have friends outside. I bet they are waiting for us to come out with dinner and their drinks. You're right. I'm sorry. Never apologize for what we do okay. I just don't think we are ready for more. Not yet and I definitely want it to be in a bed not the kitchen counter. Haha. Shut up. I just couldn't help myself. Me either. He kisses my forehead and I jump down off the counter. We grab everything and head out the door.

Ethan - what!!!! Kayleigh sshhh. I think they deserve to be embarrassed now.

Kayleigh - holy shit. I guess they are getting well acquainted.

Ethan - hey fuckers. We are quite enjoying the love fest going on with you two in the pool, but please we do not want to see y'all dicks. So calm down or get a room.

Blake - fuck off bro. I'm sure the walk in the kitchen was worth it. Do we need to sanitize the floors or the counters?

Kayleigh- as much as I'm enjoying the show. I'd rather not have to clean my pool. I'm glad y'all are getting along. Sam it's about time you found someone who can keep up with you.

Sam - Bebe. Tsk tsk. Don't go making a scene when we all know with the way your are flushed that you were no better.

Kayleigh- true. As much as I love you. That is not what I want to see

Blake - don't be jealous Kayleigh.

Kayleigh- oh I'm not. My man is plenty enough for me. Right Sgt.

Blake - Wait. Sgt. What kind of kinky shit y'all been doing.

Ethan - wouldn't you like to know. Come on baby. Let's get these on the grill and go get ready to swim with our friends. I want to play chicken and beat those pretty boys.

Kayleigh- ohhh i like it. Will you be okay. I don't need you hurting yourself.

Ethan - I'll be fine. I promise.

Sam - where's our drinks and let's get this party going.

So we did. Well into the early morning. We swam, drank, talked about our lives growing up and just had one of the best nights of my life. Most of the time was spent with Ethan holding me with my legs wrapped around his waist. With kisses along my neck and face. Never did he ever touch my lips. So I did what any woman would do and started playing with his hair and doing soft moans.

Sam - love birds. You know we can hear y'all. Kayleigh if I hear one of you moan one more time I'm going to drown y'all.

Ethan - don't be jealous. She's absolutely beautiful. I can't help myself.

Blake - well let's call it a night before we waste all day tomorrow sleeping. We head back Sunday afternoon.

Kayleigh- yeah I am getting tired.

We all get out and pick up the patio and head to bed. Sam goes to his room and Blake is ahead of us.

Blake - don't do nothing I wouldn't do. And use a raincoat and keep it down will ya.

Ethan - fuck off. Come on Kayleigh I'll walk you to your room.

Kayleigh- I really had a good time today. Thank you for coming here.

Ethan - would you like to go on a date with me? Tomorrow? Say. 11am?

Kayleigh- id like that.

Ethan - perfect. Good night baby

Kayleigh- good night Sgt.

And once again he kisses me finally. After hours of not allowing me to kiss his lips. I feel like I'm starving in the Sahara desert. I jump in his arms and he walks into my room and closes the door with his foot. I'll never get enough of him. He pushes me against the door and holds my legs up around his waist. This is heaven. This is my now. This is my future. Sgt. Ethan Pierre. He set me down to the floor and lightly kissed my forehead and whispered.

Good night baby. Sweet dreams.