Soldier

Chapter 14: Kairi

I honestly didn't want to go with Celina. Why would I have... I am already tired and exhilarated. I'm just happy that I have actually spent time with Alex. Some real quality time, for the longest in years. With someone... someone I love- really cares about. How could I not want to just stay and talk to him? It was hard not to, although.... things have gotten a little tense between us. Not in a bad way... but still...

Celina patted me in the back and jerked me away from my thoughts as I nearly fell forward. I guess I should start to listen to Celina, for the first time in a while. Best to keep myself occupied...

Celina laughed at a joke I didn't hear. Celina slouched forward as she walked.

"Soooo, you two... havin a... a..."

Celina couldn't finish her sentence as she leaned against the wall. Celina chuckled happily to herself and let out a "Hiccup!", before she laughed out loud again. Hmm... she doesn't seem to be her regular self...

I wonder... Is she drunk? How the hell did she even get alcohol? I grabbed onto Celina by the arm as she stumbled forward. I'm going to have to help keep her walking strait... aren't I?

Other students looked at us confused, yet a little, distanced. That seems odd...

I shook my head and sighed. I looked at Celina and got her attention.

"I'm disappointed in you, Celina. How did you get drunk? The government banned (which really meant; hid) all of that?"

Celina put an arm around my shoulders, and leaned into me. Her breath stinks... she really is drunk...

Celina started to laugh wildly. Her face is red and relaxed. Out of nowhere Celina yelled loud enough for everyone to hear,

"Apparently, we may die! So... so... so the higher ups, g-gave me and W-Willis a little t-treat. Before we..!"

Celina laughed again and swung her free arm forward. I think I should get her home...

Carefully, I tried to turn Celina around, however she resisted and stayed still.

"I think we better get you back to your room."

Celina looked at me with a half smile.

"C-come on... not... not yet! I haven't... gotten to the good part-bout the war..."

The war is not something the others should hear...

The smell of the wine or some other alcohol that Celina has in her breath, is really strong.... It's intoxicating, and it's making me sick to my stomach.

"Come on, Celina... let's go."

I forcefully turned Celina the other way around. Celina bumped into another student, as she slipped on nothing after we turned. The student she bumped into stood tall, and froze. He is wearing a small green cap and the complete military get up. He's not that tall either, or that old. He is probably a first year. Sweat started to run from his brow as he stood in attention. His brown eyes seem to be hiding a glimpse of fear... which is a bit...

Celina smiled and pat him on his head.

"S...Stand down or... something."

The kid slowly put his hand down from his salute and quickly said,

"S-Sorry."

He walked by us, ready to run off when Celina grabbed his jacket. She stared at him with an eerie glare.

"Where... you going?"

The soldier stopped and stuttered,

"M-m-m-m-mam. I, er, I..."

He is shaking in his boots, quite literally. Why is everyone acting all jittery around Celina? This is actually getting a little scary...

I hesitantly held back Celina. She nodded at me and rolled her eyes.

"Okay, let's get you back to your room."

Slowly I lead her past the soldier, who ran off, as he glanced back at me to say thanks. That was strange...

I hardly talked to Celina as we walked after down the walkway. It is kind of hard since she won't stop laughing. This is really starting to freak me out.

We came to Celinas room at last. I opened the door and looked inside. Celia's not here... thankfully. I wouldn't want her to see her mother like this...

I pulled Celina inside my room. Celina shrugged my hands off as we entered, and stumbled to her bed. She held onto its soft fabric, before she sat down and stared at me for a while. She laughed as she said,

"Not my fault I'm all jittery. Those... those damn officers always give us candy. Like... hard candy, without tellin us. Th..those bastards!"

Celina laughed out loud, again.

I got ready to leave. This is getting uncomfortable for my standards. This has been uncomfortable. Well, at least I got her back to her room before something happened...

I walked back slowly. I hope that she will just pass out on the bed. A nervous feeling started to linger in my mind as I walked away. I wonder why all the others were scared?

I told Celina, slowly so that she would understand what I said, and in part that I can said bye,

"I'm going to be-"

Celina cut me off and nodded her head,

"Your small, y-you know that? What size are you, anyway?"

Celina smiled smugly at me. What did she- she meant my...

I covered my breasts, and yelled back at her,

"So?!"

Why would she even say that? That's just indecent. It's not like I care about such a thing though...! Maybe a... maybe a little-No nothing like that! I pouted and turned towards the door. Please just let me go already Celina...

I heard as Celina, hiccupped again and laughed at herself while she said "W-Well little miss. After I had... Cilia, I was on the home stretch... though you-you don't anything about that yet! Oh, little Celia, I love you... with all my heart but... What am I even saying?! I don't know?!"

I turned back around to look at Celia. I took a deep breath. I have better wait for her to fall asleep. I have to be patient. I couldn't just leave her. Not like this... at least. Although I honestly hate waiting. Always having to wait.

Celina kept on rattling on about things that don't make sense. I just smiled at her, hoping she would just pass out. Honestly, Celina reminds me of my friend Nattily. I wouldn't bring that up though. Wonder why Celina's drinking though. She doesn't seem like someone who would just drink...

I remembered what she said earlier. That we-everyone could end up dying, when everyone leaves tomorrow. How could she just say that though? All of us are going to put their lives on the line... even if it doesn't seem right. I do know one thing for sure though; that I can't let anything happen to those I cares about. Without Alex, without my friends, I would be nothing. At least, I will be with Alex throughout this entire mess. Willis being the lead and all, neither of us will be put into horrible danger, right? But then again... would we?

I tried to get the idea out of my head. This war, it's pointless. Why can't people just get along?