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~Wrecked~

Paul's POV

Lunch couldn't come fast enough. With every passing minute I grew more and more eager. Tanner is taking me to lunch. Just us. No interruptions. As it got closer and closer to lunch, I started looking for Tanner. I was too restless to sit around and wait.

He was in a BU shoot today, so the first place I checked was blue base. Right as I was about to walk in, someone came out the door. We ran straight into each other, I reach out and grab the person's arm to steady us. It's Woods. He seems really distressed...

My hand was still holding on to his arm. I look down and notice a large bandaid on his forearm. Woods snatched his arm away from me and hid it behind his back. For a moment it seemed like he was in pain. Weird.

"You doing alright man?" I question hesitantly. He wouldn't make eye contact with me.

"Yeah I'm good. Tanner is in there. I mean, I figure that's who you're looking for," every word was tangled into the next. It didn't sound like he took a single breath. He finally looks at me and I can tell he isn't "good." Before I can press the matter, he's already past me, heading towards one of the other bases.

I stood there in shock. Something wasn't right. Woods had never acted like that before. It was like he was hiding something. But what? Maybe I should ask Tanner about it. Or should I just try to talk to Woods again. What if... Next thing I knew Tanner was by my side. He smiled at me and grabbed my hand. My thoughts were brought back to the present.

"Ready for lunch cutie?" I start to blush and look around.

"What if someone sees us?" There was concern in my question. I didn't think Tanner was ready to be this open yet.

He just shrugged, "oh well," and with that any thought of Woods had disappeared. Tanner was my main focus right now. Our hands were clasped together where anyone could see. Is this what it would be like? If Tanner was my boyfriend?

We arrived at his truck and both got in. He turned to look at me and gently grabbed my chin. Lifting my face up, so it was level with his, he planted a gentle kiss on my lips. When he pulled away he had the dorkiest grin on his face. It caused both of us to burst out laughing.

The first few minutes of the drive were quiet. However, Tanner then grabbed my hand and laced his fingers into mine. While still looking at the road,  he begins to quietly hum before finally speaking up.

"Paul, you're like really amazing," pretty sure my heart isn't beating anymore, "and I want to be there for you if you ever need it. Gradually, you've made me fall for you, more and more each day." He squeezed my hand tightly.

"Tanner...I-" I was speechless. I didn't know what to say. It felt too good to be true. Too unreal. Before I say anything else, Tanner continues talking.

"I guess, what I'm trying to say is: Paul, will you be-" everything after that felt like an out of body experience.

The black SUV pulling out in front of us. Brakes screaching, but not quick enough. Tanner threw his arm in front of me protectively. Out of fear I shut my eyes. The sound of glass shattering echoed through my head. There was pain everywhere. I do my best to look over at Tanner, praying to God he was okay. There was a small trickle of blood going down his face. Then everything faded to black.

A/N - WOWIE WHAT A FUCKING CLIFFHANGER. Tanner just won't ever get the chance to ask Paul out, will he? I hope they are okay??? (even though I know whether they are or not bc I decide lol) Hope this chapter didn't destroy your soul like it did mine.

~Stay Lovely~