[ON HOLD FOR THE MOMENT] My Fighter Pilot ✈️ Lt. Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw

2. Seeing Everyone Again

Unlocking the door to my temporary apartment for while I'm here, Cash goes running in getting himself familiar with the place as I put my stuff on the bed the apartment had come furnished with. Putting my clothing in the dresser, I leave out a light blue dress for me to change into from my comfy airplane clothes. Getting changed, I slightly curled my hair and put on some light make-up before putting on some white sandals. Looking at Cash, I do a little twirl before saying:

"What do you think, suitable for seeing everyone again at the bar?"

Giving me a little bark as his approval, I laughed and went to the kitchen putting some dog food in Cash's bowl and making sure he has enough water for the night. I bend down and give him a kiss on the nose telling him Ill be home as soon as were done catching up. Walking down the stairs of my apartment complex, I smile excited to see all the people I haven't seen in quite a while. Hopping in my car, I turn on the radio and the song West Coast by OneRepublic comes on the radio and I put my silver aviators on humming the song driving to the Hard Deck.

When I arrive the bar is crowded, but I can still make out my old buddies in the back of the bar playing pool in the uniforms. Dang it! I thought nobody told me we were wearing our uniforms or else I wouldn't have worn this dress. Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves, I walk toward everyone with a bright smile on my face.

"Well, well, well. If it isn't Madison Diaz or should I say Bambi." I look over to see Phoenix and I flash a large smile her way before going up to her and giving her a big hug.

"How are you, Phoenix?" I asked.

"I'm great. However it doesn't seem like you got the memo to wear your uniform. "she says laughing a little bit before turning to everyone else, before yelling, "Hey everyone look who decided to show up!"

"Bambi!" Everyone yelled before coming over and giving me hugs.

"Well if it isnt little miss Bambi What are you doing here?" A voice I recognized all too well.

"Bagman, what a pleasure," I said rolling my eyes, "and despite the call sign, I recall being a much better flyer than you, during our first time in Top Gun." I then reply smirking when he gives me a slightly angered look.

Suddenly he looks up at someone causing me to turn around and see who it is. As I turn around my flutters at the familiar person walking this way. He wears a white shirt with an unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt over it, showing his goofy side that isnt often seen, and a pair of light jeans. He takes off his aviators putting them on the neckline of his shirt and Im suddenly snapped back to reality when Phoenix from next to me yells:

"Bradshaw! Is that you?" He starts walking forward as I look at Phoenix, who smirks at me before looking back at Bradley saying, "this is how I find out your stateside?"

He responds as I walk over to the bar sitting down ordering a beer with, "Yeah, I just thought Id surprise you" as he walks behind her towards the bar, but before he can get very far she leans over and goes to shoot a ball hitting him in the stomach with the end of the pool stick. I scrunch my face up knowing that it probably hurt before chuckling lightly as he continues to walk over towards the bar where I am.

He slides into the bar stool next to me ordering a beer before turning to me seeing me still slightly laughing and as I turn to look at him I stop laughing. "You okay?" I ask with a smile checking to make sure he is fine after the blow.

"Yeah, Bambi, Im fine. My ego may be slightly hurt but Ill be okay." He responds before adding, "How are you doing? Havent talked to you in awhile. Is Cash still around?"

"I'm doing well Bradley. Also you could never get rid of Cash, that dog is one of the most loyalist animals Ive ever met. You could come see him afterwards if you want to."