Always You (You Series)

Bennett

Bennett

18 Years Old

Graduation was last week. I leave for basic tomorrow. Even though this is what I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember, I'm hesitant about it. I don't want to leave Kayle. I know, I know, don't put plans on hold for a girl and stuff like that but she isn't just any girl. She's the one. I have to go, I have to set us up for a future where I can take care of her without question and never have to tell her no. Mainly because I won't be able to.

Having to watch her breakdown while we were out riding killed me. Shredded me in half. Before I even stopped, I knew she was crying. It's like I could feel her pain every single second. No matter how many times I told her it was going to be okay, I couldn't help but think I was trying to convince myself instead of her. I'm leaving, she could end up with any other guy that would stay. I could tell her a thousand times that she is it for me, but truth is I'm going to be gone for a total of at least nine months.

Telling her that I don't give a damn about statistics and that she is the only person I want to have a future with is the truth. Still doesn't mean that she's going to wait for me. Nine months is a damn long time. That last night with her before I had to go to the airport, I didn't get a wink of sleep. Instead, I was busy memorizing every single detail about how she felt so perfect in my arms.

The ride to the airport she about broke off my hand, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. Sitting in the airport it was like a cloud was over us. Everyone was quiet. My flight got called and I pealed myself off of the seat. I know I didn't have long so I got the easier of the hardest goodbyes I've ever had in my life out of the way. Hugging both Mr. and Mrs. Weaver was like saying goodbye to a piece of me, the only parents I've had in my life that gave a shit about me. Mr. Weaver let go with a few words about basic to keep my head in it.

I took the step over to hug my best friend, my brother. Colt and I have been inseparable for as long as I could remember, he was my brother. I tried so hard not to cry and so did he but we both knew this long apart was going to strain the relationship we've built.

Dropping my bag from my shoulder I took the few steps to Kayle and lifted her into my arms spinning her around. When I set her back down, I was holding back every bit of emotion I possibly could.

"Kayle, I love you. I swear I'll call you every second I possibly can. I don't care how young we are, you're my world. Don't forget it okay?" She nodded obviously unable to say anything so I pulled her perfect lips against mine keeping my hands on her cheeks until her body relaxed a big before sliding them down around her waist holding her tight. My flight was called and it was a last call. I pulled away and put my forehead against hers. "I love you, please just wait for me. I know we can do this. You're the best part of me Kayle. You're my reason." She nodded as I slowly backed away from her.

"I love you Bennett." I nodded still holding back my emotions and turned around to start walking. I felt my heart break and when I turned back to look at her one last time and saw how broken she was I dropped everything and ran back to her lifting her up and planting kisses everywhere I could reach until our lips were back together.

"I don't want to leave you like this baby, but I have to go."

"I know." She whispered.

"I love you so much. Call you when I land." She nodded and I kissed her one last time before letting her go.

Getting through basic was insane mentally and physically but I did it. I got to go back and see my girl, my family for a few days before getting thrown into Navy training and BUD/S. Getting through all of that, mentally only about half the class made it through. Guys were dropping left and right but I was determined, and made it.