A Soldier's Life

Chapter 57 - Returning to Work

Y/n's POV:

I was sat on the end of my bed, the wardrobe doors open, my uniforms taunting me. It was six thirty in the morning and I had just gotten out of the shower. Today, I was returning to work for the first time in 4 months. I don't know why I was so nervous, but for some reason I just couldn't bring myself to take out what I needed. What I did know was that I had to get a grip before Ava woke up so I could get her ready for school.

Whilst I was distracted in my intense stare down with the camouflaged uniform, I felt a pair of arms wrap around my waist and a kiss being placed on my neck. "Why didn't you wake me before you showered? I could have joined you." Scarlett said in her sexy morning voice. I smiled but was unable to tear my eyes away as she placed feather like kisses over my neck.

Her kisses suddenly stopped and there was a brief silence. "The way dressing normally goes is that you have to take the clothes of the hanger and put them on yourself." She teases and I laugh, finally turning to give her my attention. I grab around her torso and fall back onto the bed, so she is on top of me. "Good morning angel." I say, giving her a proper greeting. I love the effect  my pet name for her still has on her, making her cheeks blush.

It's been a little over three weeks since we became official and we've trying to spend as much time together as possible. Which usually ends up with the three of us having dinner and Scarlett staying over, as she has been so busy on set. Ava has been loving the time we've spent together. Scarlett is great with her and gives her so much attention, so she isn't worried that I'm going to be stolen away.

Whilst Scarlett and I are enjoying a make out session on the bed, her phone alarm starts to go off. "Urgh, I do not want to go to set today." She complains, turning back to snuggle into my body. "You've only got a couple of weeks before you're done and then you've got two weeks off." I tell her, hoping to cheer her up. "Yeah, but that just means we're getting closer to me going to Atlanta." She sighed.

We had talked about this a couple of times. I think Scar is worried that we'll drift apart whilst she is away, but I don't think I could live my life without her, so she's stuck with me. "I know babe, but we talked about this. We'll talk every day, and we can visit each other. I've already booked time off to come and see you a few weeks after you've settled. Besides, let's not get too lost in that, we've got plenty of time to be together before you go." I shared, not wanting her to get lost in her leaving which isn't for another month yet.

Her hand caressed my cheek as she looked into my eyes. "You're right. I'll miss you, but I've got you here with me now. I'll just have to make up for the kisses we're going to miss out on." She said, her concerned look turning to a smile. I lent forward and gave her a loving kiss. "Now are you going to tell me why you were in a staring contest with your closet?" She asked with a smirk. "It's silly." I responded, turning away from her intense gaze. She lifted herself up, so she was fully on top of me now, holding my face so I was looking at her. "Come on, I doubt it is. What's wrong?" She said in a caring tone.

I sighed before admitting the truth. "I guess I'm just nervous about going back to work today. The last time I put on my uniform, I ended up nearly dying." I share and she gives me a sympathetic look. "I know that I'm not going to a war zone. I'm literally going back to the comfort of my office, but there is just something in my head that was stopping me from changing. Like I said, it's silly." I continued, embarrassed when I actually said it out loud.

Scarlett was shaking her head at me. "Don't do that. Don't invalidate your feelings. Today's a big day for you. It's perfectly normal for you to feel anxious about it. Why don't you start with one bit of clothing at a time? As much as I like you sat here in your underwear, why don't you put your shirt on first." She suggested. She was able to make me feel instantly at ease and calm my nerves. "Ok, I think I can do that." I smiled.