Letters Overseas

Chapter 9

Kayleigh's POV

This weekend went by entirely too fast. Saturday was spent just Ethan and I on our date. Our first date. We went and ate downtown and strolled the piers. We had takeout in the park under the stars. It was by far the best day of my life. To say he was perfect was an understatement. He has been a total gentlemen and Held my hand as we walked and drove through town. Peppered light kisses on my cheeks, my forehead and the back of my head as we watched the sunset whispering how much he was going to miss me when he left. I can't lie that night I laid in bed and wanted nothing more than to be in his arms. To feel his arms wrap around me and make me feel cared for.

The only one who's ever loved me or showed affection to me was Sam. His parents were great, but I was already 17 when they took me in so it was more like a aunt and uncle type vibe. It worked and everyone was fine with it. But now I want to feel only his embrace. His soft whispers of sweet nothings. To feel his breath on the back of my neck while he lightly snores. But I won't. Why you ask. Oh because I'm scared. If I sleep in his arms I'd never want to leave them and he's leaving in 12 hours to head back to Fort Bragg with Blake.

And yeah I have a feeling Blake will be back soon enough. I know he has to get back to Mobile soon, but I could see the uncertainty of the what if's. I don't know what happened between Sam and Blake, but whatever it is I hope they can work through it.

Who am I kidding. I'm stressing myself out because I know I'm going to miss Ethan while he's gone. This will be a sign of how I'll do when he leaves in 3 weeks for training and then off to Afghanistan again for tour whatever. I'm sure it'll not end well. At least I'll have Sam to keep me above water during that time period.

I toss and turn all night wake with puffy eyes and a red nose. Great I look like a puffer fish because luck would not be on my side and my emotions got the best of me. I cried in my sleep. How pathetic right. To care so much so fast. So here I was pacing my room not wanting to show face. Ethan knocked and I told him I'll be down in a minute. Blake knocked and I said the same thing. 15 min later Sam barges in my room. What is going on? Ethan is freaking out right now. Look at me Sam. I'm all puffy. Oh chere why were you crying. Oh Sam. I already miss him and he's still here. How am I going to cope when he leaves. That's something you should talk with Ethan about Bebe. He's still close for 3 more weeks. Spend more time together and tell him how you feel before it eats you alive. Now let's fix this face and go have lunch with those two sexy men downstairs.

Kayleigh- so what's going on with you and Blake

Sam - oh he's so dreamy and man can he kiss. Ohh girl. I really like him.

Kayleigh- the sea must be good for you to catch feelings

Sam -'oh we haven't had sex. He's a giant cuddle bear.

Kayleigh- ya know I can see it. So what's up with y'all. Are you gonna try for a relationship with him

Sam - no label, but we decided to keep in contact and see where it goes.

Kayleigh- well after we heard you two downstairs I can tell y'all both like each other. Sam you deserve to find love as much as anyone else. You're amazing. Anyone would be lucky to have you.

Sam - you heard us? Jesus why didn't y'all say anything. Damn. Haha oh well.

Kayleigh- yeah it got deep for a minute i thought y'all were about to confess love and marriage before it turned into the sounds of a porno then I ran to my room and locked the door hahaha. Poor Ethan. I think he was just as traumatized that we ever brought it up.

Sam - well lets go enjoy our time with our men before they leave. We can have ice cream and watch movies when they leave.

Kayleigh- deal. Thank you Sam. I love you so much.