Shadow Falls: The Elite Soldiers

Chapter 3

He pulls me into a hug, whispering in my ear before going off to his cabin. What did he mean by that?! What he said, Shook me to the very core. ‘Rules were never my forte.’ He said. It rings in my head, I want to know what he meant, want to feel his breath on my neck again... The thought sends an involuntary shudder down my spine. Blushing, I head to my cabin. My head is in a spiral, laying on my bed trying to relax, I’m groan when a knock on the door sounds, disturbing my meditation. I get up, going to open the door. “Eileen Darkson, Teen Camp Director of Wolf House,” I state confidently. “Confidence is a good look on you, my love,” he smirks. I look up in disbelief, facing his piercing hazel eyes and wind-swept brown hair. “What are you doing here?!” I hiss quietly, pulling him inside. “I wanted to see you, is that not obvious?” He laughs, fixing his hair subconsciously. “Well no dip, Sherlock,” I laugh. “But seriously, you aren’t supposed to be here.” He lets out a breath, “You’re right, but I don’t really care,” He says. “Well I do. You could be kicked out of camp Callen!” I exclaim, stomping my foot. He defensively takes a step back, “Ok! Ok! I’ll head back,” Callen chuckles. He gives a slight wave and heads back out the door, I close the door behind him and Jodie walks out of her room, peering though the doorway. “Who stopped by?” She says groggily. “Oh, it was no one important, go back to bed. Big day tomorrow,” I say, plastering a fake smile onto my face. She smiles slightly, and goes to bed. I decide that I should do the same since we would begin training early that morning. I sigh, and walk to my bedroom, turning out the light and climbing into bed for the night.

    The next morning was hectic, I woke up and had less than twenty minutes to get ready for the day. I just barely made it down to the mess hall in time for breakfast to be served. “You’re late,” Tobi says, her mouth stuffed with scrambled eggs. “I know, I woke up late,” I respond, sitting down beside her. “The food here is better than anything they ever served us at school,” Kasey grins, before shovelling more hash browns into her mouth. “That good huh?” I ask, going to get some food. The sensation of fingertips running lightly over my back, sends a shudder down my spine. He chuckles, “Good morning, My Luna.” I blush, hard. “Callen,” I whisper, so only he can hear. “Not now, we’re gonna get caught.” He nods, taking a step back, raising his hands in defeat. “Anything for you. How’d you sleep?” He asks. “Surprisingly well, actually. I love being outdoors in the mountains,” I grin. “Me too, camping is fun,” he agrees. We get our food and sit down with our friends; as we arrive at the table, Tobi and Kasey’s eyes go wide. “What?” I ask, sitting down. Callen mimics my actions and begins to eat his food quietly beside me. “Dude. Who’s your friend?” Tobi asks, still in clear shock.