Bulletproof Heart, Wounded Mind

Chapter Two

May 16, 2050

"Get your lazy good for nothing asses out of bed! You're wasting the damn day away!" Commander yelled. Everyone bolted up and dressed. It was a free day, though you had to be productive in some way. I dressed in a simple camo tank with grey sweat pants and my boots. I put my a few dog tags around my neck, belonging to none other than my grandfather.
"Hey Anna, still up for training with us?" Michael approached me with his five other friends. Jacob, Ryan, Ryder, Lois, and Danny. All fine looking men.
"You bet. Let's get going before commander Jones decides to put us to actual work." I hummed and pulled my hair into a ponytail.
They nodded and we all headed out to the court yard. Men played basketball, some trained, others sorta slacked. I paused before grinning.
"Hey guys, you all go ahead, I forgot something. Give me a minute." I said quickly. They nodded and went ahead to their area. I ran back to my room and rummaged through the little bag I was aloud to bring and pulled out my old hackey sack. A popular game from the 80's but stuck with my friend's parents and now to me.
I ran back out and called to the guys with a smirk.
They looked over quizzically, only Ryan and Danny perking up.
"We can play now or after training."
"Shit forget training, come on let's hack!" Danny grinned, with Ryan nodding quickly.
The others, not knowing how to play, decided to train, though watch. Danny, Ryan, and me formed a small triangle and began to play. They were good, really good, but my reflexes were quicker, I was quick to jump for it.
They were a little slow on their feet. A few of the other soldiers paused to watch, shit even some of the authorities. So far we were on a roll of three hacks, it was currently stalled on my chest and I let it roll down, hitting it towards Danny easily. He decided to show off and stall on the bill of his hat. Ryan and me laughed and rolled our eyes. "Alright hot shot, I'm open!" Ryan teased. Danny nodded and let it drop and hit it, though it went too far. Not wanting to break our little record I sprinted for it. I dodged anyone in my way and planned to stall it. Hopping over a bench I paused and watched it come down, positioning myself it landed perfectly on my chest.
Everyone was quite as they watched and then cheered as i stalled it. Walking back Danny and Ryan were quiet, looking me up and down.
I wasn't quite sure but it didn't seem... A 'friendly congratulations' look.. I shrugged it off and motioned to Ryan, letting the hack roll and I hit it to him.
He shook his head and watched, hitting it yes, but the wrong direction.
.....
"Well, Private Jacobson, Dillons, and Lancaster.. Those were all impressive moves." Jones spoke at he walked up to us.
We saluted politely. "Thank you sir." I said formally, the other two nodded.
"I'll have to harden your courses, especially you Jacobson. You are good on your feet and aware of your surroundings." He chuckled and waved us off, not caring if we were formal or not.
"Carry on with your business, I'll see you at training tomorrow." He concluded, giving an approving nod before heading off.
Me, Danny, and Ryan glanced at each other before grinning wide. "Promotion on the course?! Hell yea! Means more work but it shows how awesome we are." Danny laughed. I nodded. "I want to show that I'm just as capable as anyone else, this is perfect." Ryan placed a gentle hand on my shoulder, me being me, I felt my face burn. "Everyone here knows you're capable. Just cause you're a girl doesn't mean shit. I've watched you train and you've beaten records from the best men in the army. Shit I mean the most pull ups, sprint. You're amazing." He said with Danny nodding honestly.
"Awe thanks you two. Now let's play more before mess hall."
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I was finishing up in the showers, I offered to be last, that way I didn't bother anyone and I could have alone time.
"Today was amazing... Getting to know the guys was really nice.." I mumbled to myself as I reached for the soap, though as cliché as it sounds, I dropped it.
Huffing I looked around to make sure it wouldn't get even more cliché before bending over to pick it up. And it kept slipping. Grunting I pulled my hands away before reaching for it again, finally snagging the stupid bar.

"Haven't you heard of not dropping the soap?"
I jumped and almost fell, but I grabbed the wall, looking behind me.
Of fucking course.
It was Danny, that's right, he didn't shower yet...
"It's just a little accident, a really really cliché one." I shrugged.
He chuckled and glanced around the empty showers. "Y'know... I think it would be a waste.. Using another shower while you've got yours running.." He spoke, stepping closer to lean against the wall. "Would it be a problem to join a pretty lady?" He said lowly.
I became a flustered mess and glanced down but regretted it.
He was well built and handsome and just seeing him naked did nothing to help.
"I-I... S-sure.." I mumbled, making room for him.
He grinned and stepped in. "Thank you." He said, leaning down by my ear. I shivered and stepped aside more.
"Y-you're welcome.. I was done.. A-anyway.." I said, beginning to step out but paused as arms snaked around my waist and pulled me into a firm chest.
He pressed against me and I could feel his desire below, his want. "Awe, but I wanted to shower with you... It's so rare to be graced with such beauty." He murmured, his soft warm lips teasing at my neck, though restraining from showing all of his want.
"I-I... Danny.." I breathed. I could feel him grinning against my neck as I spoke his name.
"I don't know..."
He turned me so I faced him and leaned down, holding my chin firmly.
"Please... I know we just really started talking but Anna... God you don't know how much I've gotten attracted to you." He said, looking into my eyes, nothing but pleading love.
He would be my first.. Should I..?
"Danny.. Could you just... I..." I fumbled over my words and sighed.
"Just give me a little.. Show me how you'd treat me.. How you'd care or hate me. I don't want to be some one night stand." I said finally. He nodded quickly.
"I promise Anna, I'll treat you like a princess." He said, leaning in to kiss me.
It was...
New.. I didn't feel the spark that was always explained.
I didn't object though.
I finished the shower with him and dressed before heading to my bunk and laying down.

Was this really a good idea? Should I lead him on? No that's horrible... I'm horrible..
I shook my head and sighed, turning to face the wall.
Give him a chance Anna. Just a chance.