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I wake up to soft kisses along my face

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I wake up to soft kisses along my face. My beautiful girl looks down at me, a sleepy smile on her face. "Hi." She whispers.

"GoodMorning, sunflower." I realize then that she's fully on top of me, my hands now under her nightgown. Not sure how we ended up here but I'm not complaining. I do like waking up with her in my arms. "I like waking up with you in my arms." I admit. Her fingers comb through my hair and I sigh in content, letting my eyes close again. "Can we stay here all day?" I ask, earning a giggle from her.

"Unfortunately, we can't. I need to go to the store and you have to go enlist." She mumbles against my skin before pressing soft kisses.

"Kiss me first." She smiles then presses her lips on mine. I tighten my arms around her, not wanting to let her go. Her lips are addicting, I can never get enough. I lower my hand to her butt and squeeze it gently, earning a gasp from her. Our tongues find each other and tangle, the kiss getting a little more heated now. But she pulls back before I can flip us over, which I understand.

"Sorry... got carried away." I sigh.

"It's ok. I did too." She kisses me softly before rolling off me. I'm immediately cold and so badly want to grab her.

"Be ready for 6, ok?" I state.

"Ok. What do you want from the store? I'll get everything for the picnic." She says.

"No I'll do that after I'm finished." I sit up as she stands from the bed.

"Jamie, it's going to take you all day with enlistment. I can do it." I sigh heavily, knowing she's right. I hate that I can't do anything.

"I will be done by 2 so I'll have enough time to pick up the food and get everything ready." I'm actually going to get Steve to do it.

"Ok... well what am I supposed to do all day?" She asks.

"Why don't you go get your hair and nails done? Paint them that pretty red you like." I suggest. I get out of her bed and grab my pants, digging my wallet out of the back pocket. I'm not entirely sure how much it will cost her so I just dig a $10 out. Hopefully it doesn't cost this much.

"Mm ok. Are you leaving?" She asks as I slip my pants on.

"Yes mam. Don't want to be there all day." I slip my shirt on then my boots before cupping her face to kiss her. "I love you."

"I love you." I kiss her once more before pulling away, unfortunately. She walks me to the door, holding it open for me.

"I left some money on your bed for today. I'll be back for 6, sunflower." I kiss her and walk outside before she can deny the money. "I love you." I yell as I get to the mailbox.

"I love you!" She smiles and waves. I blow her a kiss one last time then continue my way to Steve's apartment. I have an hour to get to the enlistment office and my apartment is next to Steve's so I'll quickly go shower then head out.

I climb the stairs to Steve's apartment and bang on the door. A groggy man comes to the door, making me chuckle. "GoodMorning. I need your help today." I walk inside and he closes the door.

"With?" He wipes his eyes, clearing the sleep.

"Need you to go to the store and get some food. I'm going to propose to her today but I don't know how long I'm going to be. There's a basket on the table in my apartment. Need you to get some fruit, a bottle of champagne, uhhh chocolate, and some lunch meat. I'll make the sandwiches when I get back." I place some money on the counter and leave the ring box with him. "You lose this, I will murder you." I state.

"I won't, gosh. Go, I've got it covered."

"Thanks buddy." I hug him before running out the door and going to my apartment to shower. Once that's finished, I make my way to the enlistment office. Hopefully this won't take too long.


I enter the salon, smiling as one of the stylists greets me

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I enter the salon, smiling as one of the stylists greets me. "Hello! How may I help you?" She asks.

"Um id like my hair done. But I'm not sure what... my boyfriend told me to come since we're going on a picnic tonight." I explain.

"That's sweet! Let's get you dolled up!" She ushers me over to a chair. "So I'm thinking some highlights and then we can do some curls?" She suggests.

"That sounds great! Oh I'm Evangeline by the way." I tell her.

"What a unique name! I love it! I'm Wanda." She smiles.

"Nice to meet you, Wanda."

"So tell me about this boyfriend of yours." I smile simply at the thought of him.

"Um we met two months ago and he asked me to go steady a week after we met. We haven't spent a full day apart since. He went to enlist today, though, so I know he'll be going to training soon." I sigh, now getting sad he'll be leaving.

"That's so cute! But I should tell you... the next ship out is Sunday. To Camp Lehigh. It's in New Jersey." I frown at the news. That's in 5 days. And I have no idea how long he'll be gone. Will he come back before he's deployed?

"Don't frown, honey. You'll see him again." I give a small smile and she continues talking while doing my hair. I respond when needed but I'm not really paying attention.

I don't want him to leave me. And if I'm being honest, last night was the best sleep I've gotten in forever. I have no idea how I'm going to sleep without him. Or see his smile and blue eyes or hear his laugh.

"Oh honey, don't cry. I know it's scary but he'll come back to you." The stylist hands me a tissue and I dab my eyes.

"Sorry, it just hit me he's going to be leaving." I admit.

"I know, I understand."

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