A War Love Story

Chapter 5

Jason's pov

I finally get back home and collapse exhaustedly to the couch. She sits down beside me. "You're okay now right?" I smile. "Just tired hun."

*the next day*

Mike comes over. "What's up?" "Where is she, Jason?" Uh oh. "Where's who?" "Don't play dumb with me. I know she's here." I sigh and stand up, dizzily. "She's on our side sir. Just give her a chance." "No. She's under arrest." Crap. "I can't let you do that sir." I hear her gasp behind me. "They must have brainwashed you while you were captured." He growls, pissing me off. "I'm not brainwashed! I just have a heart! She's innocent!" "We'll let the justice system decide that." He says. I look back at her. "Run!" I gasp. She terrifiedly takes off running. I grab Mike. "Jason, she's controlling you! She's evil!" "No! She's not!" I yell throwing him against the wall. "Come on, man! You're attacking me! Of course you're under her control!" "No I'm keeping her safe. You don't know what you're talking about! We could use her as a spy now." The door reopens and in walks Brantley. He looks sad. "What's going on guys?" I shakily back up. "After we stop the girl, we'll be able to get you the help you need." "She's not controlling me! What is wrong with you people?!" "Come on! Jason we're your friends!" Tears come to my eyes. "N-No! Y-You're wrong!" I gasp backing up, fear filling me. "Guys stop! Y-You're c-closing m-me in!"

Miranda's pov

I hear Jason freaking out. He must have PTSD from his service. I hear him scream then footsteps rushing back. Oh no one of them must have grabbed him! Poor Jason! I was hiding in the hall closet, scared out of my mind. "No! Stop!" He yells. "What the hell has gotten into you!" Mike gasps. I hear a crash. Then the door swings open. I scream in fear.

Jason's pov

I spin around, hearing her scream. Brantley must have found her! I leave Mike and run down the hall. "B.... L-Leave her alone... P-Please!" He grabs her arm. "Dammit B let her go!" He throws her down at my feet. My legs are shaking. "Are you okay?" I gasp, shakily bending down on my knees. "I'm alright. Are you? I heard you freaking out." I smile. "I'm fine hun." I hear Mike walking up behind me. We stand back to back, I hold her hand. "Looks like we're taking them both on." She says, her voice shaking. I shake my head. "No. Just me. I'll do anything to keep you safe even if that includes risking my own life." I open the trapdoor I've got. "Just keep runnin' and don't stop." I say, grabbing her face in my hands and kissing her softly. "But what about you?" "Don't worry about me. We'll meet up again." I push her into the tunnel and shut it, standing on top of it. "To get to her, you'll have to go through me." I growl. "So be it." Mike says, punching his hand with his fist. They both run at me at once. I flip Brantley into Mike and stand my ground. "Nice try boys but you two trained me. I know all your moves." They look at each other then Mike runs at me shoving me against the wall, my eyes go wide. "No!"

Miranda's pov

I stop when I hear Jason yell No! I shakily turn around when someone is behind me.

Brantley's pov

I spot the Chinese girl, standing stiffly in the middle of this tunnel. I wonder where this leads and why Jason has it. She shakily turns around. "Your son Tanner reminds me of my baby brother Matthew." She whispers infuriating me. "Don't talk about my son!" I yell. "I watched my brother and the rest of my family burn." My eyes go wide. "After the Chinese embassy kidnapped me, they burned my family's home to the ground with them still inside. They forced me to watch them die!" She falls to her knees sobbing. My God! She really is innocent! "I'm sorry! I promise I never meant to hurt anyone!" She holds her hands above her head. "You can take me away. For all the people I've killed. Just can I have one last request?" "I uh yeah." I say, stunned. "Can I just say goodbye to Jason." She looks up at me with pleading eyes. I nod, sighing.

Jason's pov

Mike blocks my path and I hear Brantley's heavy footfalls. Please let her have gotten away!! But my hope is short lived when she's standing beside him. "No!" "It's okay, Jason, I'm okay!" "No! You don't deserve this!" My hands are shaking. Mike had to cuff me because I was trying to get passed him. Tears roll down my face as she walks over. "Even though I was being forced to do it, I still did it. I killed those people." "B-But you wouldn't have done that if you weren't forced to!" I gasp desperate. She hugs me. Mike uncuffs my hands. I shakily wrap my arms around her waist. "Please don't go." I whisper. "I have to. I'm sorry. I'll always love you." My eyes go wide. She loves me. "I love you too." I whisper, recovering. Her eyes are huge too as we stare at each other. I pull her close to me and press my lips to hers. "I'll.... Miss you." She whispers, pulling away. Mike cuffs her. "Come back." I whimper as he takes her away. Tears soak my cheeks. "I'm sorry man." B says. "Just.... Go away." I whisper, now on my knees, my eyes closed. There's nothing I can do to keep the girl I love safe.