A Soldier's Cross || C.R

Chapter 1

Sam's POV
Friday December 30, 2016

The plane landed in Iraq almost an hour ago. I walked around the airport to get my bag and people were giving me the stink eye.

I walked aside other fellow soldiers going to get their bags. My friend Chris, as many of you heard of, was picking me up.

I walked out of the place as the other guys went somewhere. I stood there and looked around. There were so many horns honking I couldn't tell which was Chris.

"HEEY! Sammy J! Over here!" A distant voice yelled.

I looked over to where it came from and it was he and the other guys that were part of the group. Acting like douche bags as usual. There were a couple of guys shirtless, waving their shirts in the air, hollering.

Fucking idiots.

"Sammy Jaaaayyyyy! Welcome back to the suck! Welcome home baby!" One of the other retards said.

I walked to the convoy and sat inside. I pulled my hat down, covering my face. The boys put their shirts back on and sat down, then we drove off.

"Hey twinkle toes. How was it over there?" Chris asked me.

"Are y'all in love with me or somethin' since ya keep callin' me these names?"

"Maybe I am." He raised his eyebrow at me through the mirror.

"That was a rhetorical question smartass." I chuckled and felt my face heat up.

"Don't you got a girlfriend at home Chris?" I asked.

"Indeed I do."

"Okay then, quit hittin' on me." I laughed.

"It's gonna be quite a long ride, get comfortable." He said.

I stayed quiet while the guys were talking.

Chris looked in the mirror and asked.

"Hey Sammy, why you look so bummed out?"

"Nothin' Chris, just miss them back home."

"I heard what happened with Tony...."

I nodded my head no and continued to stare out the window.

"Somethin' I don't wanna be reminded of."

"Yeah, sorry."

We made it back to base and walked out the car. I walked past the gates and some people greeted me.

Got some "Hey Sammy!" and "Sexy Sammy J is back!"

I swear these boys are fucking pervs. That's what happens when boredom strikes. I got to my spot and unpacked my things.

I had a picture of Eli and I that we took about two years ago. I stared at it and frowned.

Chris came inside and sat next to me. I kept looking at the photo and he looked at me, then at the photo.

"That your sister....?" He asked.

"How'd you know." I chuckled.

"Because you guys look alike. She's pretty like you too." He smirked.

"Thanks."

There was a small silence before Chris spoke up again.

"Why don't you join the guys and I over in the office center? While you were gone we got some more video games and stuff. Maybe that'll kill the boredom."

I nodded no.

"I'll be there in a little bit."

He continued to stare at me for a few more seconds before he got closer to my face.

He quickly pecked my cheek. Then quickly kissed me on the lips. I didn't kiss back though.

"Chris...."

"I-I know I'm sorry I-I shouldn't have..."

He got up and held his head.

"So, you coming out later....?" He asked.

I nodded my head and he walked out. I put my head in my hands and sighed. What about Chandler? Were we a thing? I mean he never broke up with Brianna but we just had fucking sex, unless he's probably doing so while I'm gone.

I can't be but I was falling for Chris.