Gone 2 Long (Christen Press/You)

Chapter 10

Y/N POV

Michelle and I had our date night tonight. I was wrapping the night up since I have to work tomorrow. I'm training some new recruits this week. That also means, I won't be able to see Braelynn too much.

"Babe, why don't you take off tomorrow since I have no practice and we can rock the boat all day."
I peck Michelle's forehead. "As intriguing as that is, I don't want my dick to fall off and, I have to go to work. My job isn't a job you can just call out of."

"Well when's your next off day?"
"This weekend."
"Y/n/n, we need to spend more time together."
"We will, I promise."
"So lets go on a date this weekend?!"

"Oh yeah- Wait, I'm going to Braelynn's school carnival."
"Well you can go and then take me out that night."
"Promised her I'd spend the whole night with her."

Michelle groaned.
"I know, everything's not as you saw it but I have responsibilities. I have a whole child, I can't always spend my time on you. She needs me and I already spent way too much time away from her."
"And you made that choice! I didn't! No one told you to leave Y/n but I need to be a priority too!"

Did she really just say that?
"Do you hear yourself? You are a priority but my daughter comes first! I'm aware no one told me to leave, I did what I had to do and none of that has anything to do with you. You sound really selfish right now bro."
"Bro? Since when did I become bro?"
"Stop making little things into something big. We can have time to ourselves when I have time to give. My daughter comes first. You need to understand that or this isn't going to work."

Michelle gets out of the bed walking to my bathroom. I decided to just head to sleep. I didn't want to argue anymore tonight.  I don't have the energy.

.  .  .

I walked onto base in my camouflage uniform. "Wow Kinsley, you actually look nice in those when they aren't covered in dirt."
I rolled my eyes chuckling at my friend Zoey. "I could say the same to you."
"How's little Braelynn doing?"
"Great. I'm enjoying every second I get with her."

We walked down to the range where the marines fresh out of boot camp stood.
"Are you getting back with Christen?"
"I have a girlfriend, you know that."
"Oh come on, Kinsley, you don't actually like the girl."
"Yes I do."
"What does Christen think of her?"
"Why does that matter?"
"Just a question. Also, our contracts are expiring, you opting out?"

I honestly didn't have an answer to that question. I shrugged my shoulders. It was now the end of April and my contract expires in August. If I were to re-enlist,  I could get paid more because I'd receive another rank. The downside is, I could be deployed back out of the country. But with that comes even more pay and more benefits for my daughter and family if I was married.

I don't want to leave again but, what else could I be doing? The military is me. It's the only thing I felt right doing. I lost my passion for sports after I graduated high school. Being in the military helps me keep my daughter safe.

"Don't sweat it too much, you have like 3 months to think about it. I don't know if I'm going to leave. Josie and I are getting married next month and we're in the process of adoption. She doesn't make enough and I do so, it's my only way of keeping us stable. I just won't do infantry again, I'm fine sitting behind a desk."

I nod. Sitting behind a desk. That's what I don't want. Being in infantry. It's an adrenaline rush. I love it. As dangerous as it is. But, I have people to come home to. I don't know if it's worth the risk.

.  .  .
TWO DAYS LATER

CHRISTEN's POV

Y/n's been working a lot so she hasn't come by to pick up Braelynn or spend time with her. At practice, Michelle ignores me and I couldn't be more happy with it.

How do I look my exes girlfriend in the eyes knowing I want to rip her girlfriends clothes off. Too much? Yeah. Tobin is coming down this weekend since she has a break in her schedule. She's staying all weekend before flying to Houston.

"Kelley, do you want cheese?"
"Yeah."

I was making burgers for Kelley and Becky as we sat in my apartment. Braelynn sat in the living room watching Aladdin as she ate.

Joining the ladies at the table, we started up conversation about the rest of the season before Becky brought her up.
"So Michelle, she's dating Y/n. Is that not awkward?"
"Pft it should be."
I roll my eyes at Kelley.

"It's not awkward. She doesn't talk to me, I don't talk to her."
"Does Braelynn like her?" Kelley asks as she looked in the direction of my 6 year old.
"Yeah she does but, Y/n doesn't have them around each other too much. I don't think they're too serious."
"Michelle was talking about how they had sex."

"Kelley, you could be a little quieter there's a child around." Becky scolds her as she slapped Kelley's hand.
"They had sex?" I ask. It bothered me. That's- Y/n she's not mine but, I- I don't know it's hard to express how I feel.

"Okay, I'm going to tell you both something but please, keep it to yourselves. Especially you Kelley since you actually talk to Y/n. I know it's wrong but, I think I like her again and it's scaring me because we've both probably changed a lot since we last were together and I can't help but to want her."

"What about Tobin?" Becky asks.
"I don't want to hurt her. I know I'm happy with her but, when I think about our future, it's just too perfect to be real. And maybe that's what I need but, I need that adrenaline rush and I get that with Y/n."
"And kids? Do you want anymore?"
"Tobin wants to have kids with me but, I've always said if I had a kid, I want them all by the same person."

Kelley and Becky look at each other before laughing.
"Guys this isn't funny I need help."
"Then tell them both how you feel!" Kelley exclaimed.
"Bitch no are you crazy?!"
"Just a suggestion jeez."

"I'm not even sure Y/n feels the same."
"Then test the waters."
"How?"
"Try to kiss her I guess I don't know get close, see what happens." Kelley shrugs.
"I'm not cheating on Tobin."
"You're not even officially with Tobin. It isn't cheating it's, exploring your options. And Y/n, she's a very hot option."
"She has a girlfriend."

Kelley shakes her head. "Then don't Chris, all I'm saying is, Y/n isn't as invested in Michelle as you think she is."

A/n: FILLER CHAPTER. Next chapter is the carnival 😈 should Chris make her move? What do you think of Michelle and how she's acting?