Scarlett + Y/n

Chapter 8

Emily's pov
I arrive at the base and roll down my window so the men on the gate can see who I am. Graham leans on my window and smiles "I see you back lieutenant" inod with a wink "you bet I am. How's gate juty?" The other guard checks my trunk and back seats whilst we chat "boring like always. You made it better lieutenant" I tap his cheek "glad to hear it. Chin up" he steps back and presses the button that makes the gate open "bye boys" I drive through the gate and wave out to them as I disappear around the bend. My phone rings and I look at the screen on my car, Scarlett, I press the green button and then the volume up "hey" I say finding a spot to park the car "hey, are you okay?" I chuckle softly and stop the car "yeah I'm fine, I just parked the car. Why?' "I thought you might be on the shop now or something" I lean back in the seat "no I only just arrived, I left your house 50 minutes ago. Remember?' "yes Em, I remember. I'm just worried about you, I miss you already knowing your going away" I smile softly to myself and look out the window "I miss you too but I promise I'll make it up to you when I get back" "oo you have an idea do you?' "I do but I'm not telling you. It's a surprise" "oh well that's a bit sad. I'll have to wait until you come back" "...yeah. I need to go now, but I love you" "love you too".

I grab my kit out of the trunk and go into the main hall "lieutenant Olsen!" Derick the receptionist cheers getting up from his chair "I haven't seen you in a while. How's it going?" I shake his hand and tilt my head to the side "not bad" he smiles "good to hear it. I'll sign you in" "thanks" I walk through the lobby and down to my room. I stare at the bed remembering the little notes Mark left there.

Flashback

I walk into the dorm and it's empty, no one's arrived yet. I throw my luggage onto the bed and spot a folded sheet of paper. I pick it up and unfold it.

Dear Em Bear, your ass is cute, Love ....

I smile to myself and stick it in the back pocket of my cammies. "Em!" I scream and feel someone's arms around me "ssshhh" Mark laughs "you'll get us in trouble". He spins me around in his arms and kisses my lips passionately, I sink into him and put all my weight onto his arms. He pulls away and holds me in one arm "I missed you" he whispers and strokes my nose with his finger "good". I run my hand down his cheek and stare into his eyes "you can't leave things like that on my bed, what if someone finds it" I scold "your always the first in Em Bear, I watch you" he smirks. I gag and stand up "your such a creep" I tell him "nah your creepier" I laugh.

I grab my belongs from above the bed and stuff them into my bag before leaving the room. I walk down the hall and outside to the bus which takes us to the dock where we board the boat. The coach stops and I get off with the rest of the people on board. "Lieutenant Olsen" someone calls from behind me as I walk across the concrete to the ship with my luggage in my hand. "Lieutenant, I'm Scott. I'm on your team" I look to my side and smile "it's nice to put a face to the name private. I'm looking forward to working with you" the young man smiles "is it your first time in Afghanistan?' "yes ma'am" "what made you join the marines?" I ask switching my luggage to my other hand "oh haha" he laughs "my grandfather was in the marines so I guess I followed him" "I'm sure he's proud. Firs time leaving the US?"
"other than holiday, yes". I look over my shoulder and see a person standing at the edge of the carpark wearing a baseball cap. They wave grabbing my attention even more "excuse me for a minute. I'll catch you on the ship" be nods and watches as I run over to them. The closer I get, the more I realise who the person is.

Scarletts pov
Em runs over to me carrying her huge duffel bag as I wait next to the pillar. "Scarlett? What are you doing here?' she asks putting the bag on the floor and pulling me into an embracing "I wanted to say bye to you again, or atleast watch you get on the ship" I pull away and watch as a small smile appears on Ems face "why are you making it so hard for me to leave?" I laugh and shrug "I didn't mean to, I'm sorry. I just love you" "I love you too. Why are you wearing a baseball cap?" "So I don't get recognised, keeping us a secret for a bit longer. Who was that?' I ask curiously "oh the person I was with? That was Scott, he's in my team. I haven't met him before so I was getting to know him...not jealous are you?' I blush deeply and fiddle with the sleeves on my jacket "maybe just a little. You are a flirt". Emily scoffs "no I'm not!" "Yes you are. Your beautiful and you also flirt" she shakes her head and sighs "did you seriously drive all the way here for me?" "No, well no-kinda. My mom lives near here so I'm making it an excuse to see gelooks behind her "I would love to stay and chat, I really would but I need to go" "I know, as much as I want you to miss it so you stay" I kiss her and watch as she walks down the concrete area to the ship.

I get in my car and drive to mom's house whilst wiping my tears every second so I can see where I'm driving to. Rose is in the back singing along to her Disney songs like usual, I left her in the car when I saw Em but it was parked right behind me and the window was open. I park up and get Rose out the car before walking to the house. I ring the bell and patiently wait for mom to answer. Thankfully she does and lets us inside "Hey honey, I wasn't expecting to see you" she says stroking Roses cheeks whilst I take my shoes off "uhh, we said bye to a friend at the port and your pretty close bye" I explain going into the lounge. Rose plays with the toys in the corner of the room whilst me and mom sit on the sofa "would you like a drink?" I nod "yes please, coffee" she smiles and goes into the kitchen. I watch Rose play with the blocks and schlech, feeling all my emotions about Em going away. My whole body is being pricked with needles and my chest is so tight and uncomfortable. I choke out a small cry getting Roses attention instantly, she turns around and stands up "mommy" she runs over to me and holds my cheeks in her tiny cold hands "mommy why you crying?" She asks tilting her head to the side. I wipe my eyes and my nose with the back of my hand and lift a smile "it's just my eyes baby, they hurt. I'm not sad" I stroke her cheek with my finger and watch her go back and play with the toys.

"Here you go" I look up and take the coffee from mom "oh thanks" she smiles and sits opposite me. She takes a sip "what's wrong?" I frown slightly "oh come on Scarlett. It's seven at night and you don't come and visit me. What's going on?" I sigh and put the mug down "is it about Lizzie's sister going to Afghanistan?" I look up at her surprised, how did she know? "Uh no" she raises an eyebrow "I think it is. I think you are I N L O V E" she spells and takesa slurp this time. I lean back into the sofa "I didn't want her to go. I told her that but she still went" I tear up. Mom sits next to me and hugs me tightly "she had to, it's her job Scarlett" "I know..I just wanted her to stay". "Have you told her how you feel?" I nod and wipe my nose "yeah. She knows how I feel because she feels the same way". Mom does say anything making me sit up and look at her, her expression is shocked "are you dating her?" I nod nervously "well I would be lying if I said no" mom smiles "if your happy and safe, that's all I want to know" I smile and hug her "thank you. I am happy, very happy when I am with her bymut it feels like my hearts being ripped out. What if I never see her again?" "You will see her again, trust me".