Submarine

Christmas Approaching (part 2)

  We had finally docked the Deep into the harbor of the small town that was accommodating us. My first steps on dry land were harsh but I had never missed it so much. Matt went as far as kissing the ground. Suddenly I felt a snow hit me straight in the face. As I wiped my eye clean with the sleeve of my coat I saw a snickering Jamie. That face looked to satisfied so I decided to give him a taste of his own medicine, Sadly I was shit at aiming and hit Nick in the face instead. Fuck! Before I knew it I had started a war between the four of us. It was every man for himself. Matt took me down easily. I lay limp on the battlefield, my body refusing to move.
"Need a lift Mr Turner?" A voice from up above said. I looked up to its origin to see the person I had been trying to avoid fir the past day or two.
"Uh-yes please" he smiled at this and extended his hand. I took it and allowed him to pull my up from my snowy bed. His cheeks were rosie from the cold air and his clothes were light dusted in snow. "Thank you Mil-mister Kane" his smile seemed to twitch.
"Welcome Al" why would he call me that when anyone could here. I felt my brows knit together.
"Sir? Aren't we abit cloths to the others to be calling me that?" The more I looked to this face I had missed for two days I realized he looked a bit different than usual. His eyes now had dark circles under them and he hadn't shaved. I felt the urge to touch the stubble. Run the back of my hand over it. Even they harsh way he was looking he looked absolutely breath taking. He looked perfect against the scenery. The little snow topped houses and street lamps giving off a soft glow.
"Perhaps, I-I just want to talk to you. There's going to be this Christmas party the lads are throwing later. Do you think if you go that you could half way come and meet me?" I looked over at Matt and the rest. They were still immersed in the game.
"I think I'd be able to do that. Where would I be meeting you?" His eyes wrinkled to match his ever growing smile. He handed me a slip of paper.
"At this address, it won't be to far from the party or the tavern we are all staying at if that makes you feel comfortable" I nodded to this. He patted me on the shoulder then let his hand linger there for a moment. I wanted to embrace him "see you then Turner" and then he was off into the snow clattered streets and lights up for Christmas.

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Soon it was time for the Christmas party. Everyone was already buzzing. Every inch of the pub was covered in cheap party decorations. There was a cold wave every time a new person walked through the door. I had found myself alone once more in a corner sipping on a drink I had become bored of ages ago. Matt was dancing with some girl while Nick and Jamie had managed to find a dart board. I looked down to my watch. Almost time. I strode over to Nick since Matt was occupied.
"I'm going to get going now, a bit to much for me and I'm tired"
"Alright, take it easy Alex" he said lazily clapping his hand on my shoulder. I molded to Jamie and made my way out the door into the cold, windy, night air. The town we were in was magical. I did my best to stay under the street lights to see where I was walking through the snow wind. I need to get to the meeting place. I hurried through the tight alleyways and sharp bends on the side walk. My blood pumping heart beating fast.
And in turning the corner I saw him. Like a beautiful painting. He stood against the wall of a red brick house that had grown old over the years. He was holding a cigarette in one and and the other tucked in his pocket. Absolute perfect. The snow seemed to drift and fall slower. I approached him.
"Miles?" I said standing in front of him now the tips of our shoes almost touching.
"Alex, you look cold. Sorry fir the long walk here. Just thought it would be more private" he dropped the cigarette to the ground and crushed it "I wanted to apologize about what happened. I didn't mean to make you run off. You didn't do anything wrong" his eyes were sad.
"No it's my fault, I shouldn't have even gone in there it's just-"
"It's just what Al?" He put a tender hand on my shoulder.
"I-you-you mean a lot to me" all I could do was fiddle with my fingers on my coat buttons. there was silence. I could feel my heart beat in my ears.
" Alex I'm going to tell you something alright, but it has to stay between us, yeah?" I looked up into those lovely eyes.
"Yes, definitely" what could he possibly be playing at?
"Good. It would seem I have grown feeling for you as well. There's nothing wrong with that but the law says other wise. This what we have. It would have to stay secret forever. Would you be willing to put your life in danger because of me?" I felt tears prickle my eyes. But in a nice way.
"I'm already fighting a war with you aren't I? My life has been in your hands since day one" a smile cracked on his face from that.
"Come here before you catch a cold" he pulled me into an embrace. I didn't bother holding the tears in any longer.