Alexa is a 23 year old living in Boston, with a definite past. She fell in love in high school to a boy she never thought she could replace. Unfortunately, he died in combat shortly after joining the Marines. Five years later, she is still broken from her past, trying to move on, and forget. But then she runs into Jerry, Derek's older brother. Jerry, being the guy who was always in love with her, who would do anything for her. What happens when she starts to feel those emotions she hasn't felt for so long? Will the guilt stop them from being together, or will the love keep them fighting? Find out to see what happens when Alexa picks either the guy who is dead, who will always be in her heart, or her new found lover... ************************************************** I have to give a special thanks to Kathryn (HerLastBreath) for the beautiful cover design, THANK YOU!!

Alexander Ichijou is a young man from California (of Japanese decent), in 2008, after graduating from high school, Alex enlisted in the United States Marine Corps only to be sent out to Iraq a few months later. While there, he meets a young man named Haru, a Marine sergeant who enlisted after 9/11. The two become best friends and have to face challenges while in Iraq. DISCLAIMER: Some characters in this story are not mine and come from other series (mostly Keroro Gunsou). I also (obviously) do not own the United States Marine Corps but I show much respect towards them and other military branches. This story may not be all that realistic and bad since it is my first story. This story is in first person point of view Thank you and enjoy

A story about a soldier, combat medic, brother and friend...

combat exposure takes a toll on your body and mind. •contains graphic/adult scenes TRIGGER WARNING: PTSD