{Shai}
I get up from my seat and hug Theo.
I cry into his shoulder.
I barely knew this man but the fact that he might be drafted into war and that he could die, it scared the hell out of me.
I couldn't afford to lose him. He made me laugh so much. He was so smart. He was so warm and cuddly and made you feel safe and secure.
He hugged me back, hard, squeezing my shoulder blades.
I knew he was hiding things from me.
"How long did you know?"
"I knew for about 1 month. They told me that there was a huge chance it would happen and that I'd be drafted because I was considered one of the top soldiers or something. I would've told you, Shailene, but I just didn't want to hurt you. I don't want you to worry. I fell in love with this girl and the last thing I'd want to do is hurt you and be away from you. I'm sorry I didn't tell you, Shai. Sorry."
I just cry into his shoulder. It seemed so pointless, to have to fight with another country, killing beings and leaving dead corpses. Crying also seemed pointless. Having drops of water drip out of the corners of your eyes when you're sad.
Theo hugs my shoulders tight.
He whispers to my ear and my ear only: "I loved you the day I met you. I love you present tense. I'll fight for you, Shailene Woodley. Please stay strong for me."
I ponder what he says. "I will."
{Theo}
I hug her thin shoulders. We're sitting on her couch. We laugh over jokes being made. She falls asleep in my arms. I kiss the top of her head. "Sleep tight."
The next morning, I kiss Shai's head and write a note to her.
Have to go to work. Text me later?
Theo :-)
I go home first to wash up, then I check my email on my laptop. I have 46 new emails. I sigh loudly.
I read all the emails, deleting most of them. Then I check my last email. It says,
To: theo.j1340@yahoo.com; 278 more
From: The United States Department of Defense
6 attachments
The following lists are attached and to be read by the recipients. They state the persons being drafted to fight. At the top of each list, there is a location you must adhere to. You must be by the location no later than 14:00 on May 4th, 2014.
I open the attachments. It takes me an hour to find the list with my name in it. Here is the list:
The location you must adhere to:
4400 Highchester Road
Helena, Montana 59601
Timothy Frank Dulles-Arichada
Aidan Green Johnson
Jackson Patrick Miller
Michael Moore
David Martin Rowell
Jason Alexander Scott
Leonardo Nicholas Gonzalez Smith
Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptilkis
Wood Terry
Frank Wood Walker
Patrick Marcus Wright
I try to hold back tears. It's not right for me to cry, especially since I'm going to war. But I cry anyway. I cry for Shailene. I barely know this woman, but I can't bear to be away from her.
I forward it to her email, without adding a word.
I had to be in Montana tomorrow. How would I ever say goodbye to Shai? I let the tears pour out, a thundering cry. I silently pack my needs in a duffel.
Then I just sit on the couch and wait.
My phone buzzes. It's from Shai.
I'm coming over.
To say goodbye, I thought.
A loud knock on the door. Shai stands there, tears streaming down her face. I pull her in a tight hug, squeezing her shoulders tight tight tight.
We sit on the couch, hugging. I kiss the top of her head repeatedly. "I won't let you go. I won't let you go. I won't let you go. I'll fight for you."
Shai just nods her head, more tears pricking the corners of her hazel-green eyes. They were so beautiful. One look and you're entranced. I could get lost in her eyes.
Shai whispers something I can't quite catch. But she says it again, speaking mostly to herself.
"Prepare yourselves for the worst."
Hi guys😉 so i don't really like this chapter, but oh well. Sorry for sad& boring updates. I'll try to update again this weekend. Okay, keep voting and commenting!!!!
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