alonahawk

[alonahawk]

Note(s): NSFW

A small one-shot, have fun reading ;)

Disclaimer: I do not own any rights on this picture.

Word count: 2,075 words

Just a shower and a nap

Summary: Longer deployments can sometimes get hard, especially for you and Drew.

Drew and I were on the Bravo team for five years now.

In the meantime relationships between soldiers were allowed, if it didn't disturb the duty. Drew and I were always professional and focused on the mission, which came first.

But sometimes in longer deployments it wasn't easy at all. When we got a little bit of time to rest at our safehouse, we couldn't let our hands off each other.

This time we were on a mission in Mali and our expected deployment time was four months.

And in Mali we got enough time to rest in between times, our team and the Charlie team took turns in observation and protection. Every turn took three days, because we had to observe through day and night. Our order was to protect other units that were deployed in this high risk area.

As we came back from our observation area to our safehouse, Lisa and Ray were already waiting for us with cold beers.

"Hey guys, welcome back!", she greeted us.

"Hey, thank you, Lisa! Good to get off the comms and screens, huh?", I greeted her back.

"You're so right, I'm glad that I've got Ray for support. Our eyes almost became squared.", she chuckled.

"Oh yes, and it's good that Charlie team has an own safehouse now. So everyone can get a proper rest and if shit hits the fan, we've got two points of attack.", Ray added.

"Yeah, our positions are perfect, but those little shitheads of terrorists seem to smell us from hundred miles away. We're here for two months and nothing happened. Don't get me wrong, it's good for the other units not to be attacked. But for us it's just observing, we can't take the bad guys out of the game.", Jason said.

Omar looked at Jason.

"But when they attack our comrades, we're here. Then the little terrorists are screwed."

Drew nipped on his beer.

"Omar's right. Aside from that, patience is a virtue."

Sonny, Trent, Brock and I nodded and drank our beers.

When my beer was empty, I decided to get a shower and take a nap.

"See you later guys!", I waved.

I went to Drew's and my room and cleaned my weapons. Then I took my sweaty clothes off, went to the bathroom and turned the shower on.

Despite the African heat, a warm shower was exactly what I needed. I didn't hear anything, but suddenly I felt a presence.

"Nice try to sneak up on me, but I'm still taking notice. Didn't you learn camouflage and approach at the Individual Specialty Training?", I teased Drew. I washed the shampoo out of my hair, so I didn't hear if Drew was answering. But I felt his arms wrapping around my waist. When the foam was off my hair and my face, Drew whispered in my ear.

"Oh, I learned a lot at the IST, but I'm still not as perfect as you."

"But you're perfect to me...", I said leaning my head against his chest and enjoying the soft touch of his hands.

He placed gentle kisses on my shoulder and my neck, his hands slowly wandering up to my breasts. My legs became weak and I felt the heat rushing through my body. While he was kissing my neck, he pressed his already hardened cock against me, kneaded my breasts and played with my hard nipples. I took his hand and wanted him to touch my throbbing clit, but he took my hand in his and got back to my breasts.

"This time I'm in charge, my love...", he said with his damn hot voice. "And we've got a lot of time..."

I wanted to touch myself, but Drew grabbed my hand and spun me around, so we were directly looking into each others eyes. He pinned me against the wall, with my hands over my head and pressed his cock against my aching pussy.

"Don't you dare... You will cum when I allow you to... Do you understand?" His gaze was so intense...

"Y... Yes...", I managed to gasp out.

"Yes what?"

"Yes, Sir..."

"Good..."

He kissed me long and passionate, with soft bites on my lips. Then he kissed my throat and trailed his tongue to my ear, where bit my earlobe gently. Despite the warm water, his breath was so hot against my skin.

It was so unbearable not to move and pressing my hips against him...

"Who are you belonging to?", he asked whispering in my ear.

"I belong to you, Drew Franklin...", I moaned.

"Hmmm... I love it when you moan my name... And I will make you moan my name so much more... You're all mine..."

He let go off my wrists and with one hand he caressed my breasts, with the other he went down to my pussy and began rubbing my clit soooo light and slow that my legs almost gave up. I held on to his shoulders, tilted my head back against the wall and couldn't help but close my eyes and moan.

"Drew... I... I'm... So close..."

He stopped moving his hand, kissed me and said "Not yet, sweetheart..."

Without breaking the kiss, he turned the shower off and guided me to our bed. He laid on his back and pulled me on him. As we parted, he ordered me to sit up.

"Now touch yourself and look me in the eyes... Show me how much you need me..."

So did I. I licked my fingers and trailed my hands down my body, touching every inch of myself, until I reached my needy pussy. I began circling my sensitive nub, moaning and not breaking eye contact.

Drew realised that I was close again, so he took my wrists and pulled me down to him.

"Time to return the favour... You were allowed to touch yourself, so I want you to touch me now..."

I did as he ordered and kissed him hungrily. I trailed my tongue down to his neck, then to his chest where I bit his nipples gently. I went down to his abs and then further down until my head was between his legs. Then I wrapped my hand around his big, hard cock and glided slowly with my tongue from his shaft to his precum-covered tip. Drew let out deep, loud moans which made me even more horny. He tangled his fingers into my hair and gave it a light pull, which sent shivers down my spine. I swirled my tongue over his tip and then I slowly took his whole cock into my mouth. While massaging his balls, I bobbed my head up and down and watched Drew enjoying. With his one hand in my hair and the other hand in the bed sheet, he closed his eyes and arched his back.

"Ffffuuuuuckkk... This is so damn hot...", he moaned as he was looking at me. He gripped my hands and pulled me up that I was laying completely on him. With one hand on my ass and the other on my neck, he pulled me into another deep, long kiss. He pressed his crotch against mine and began to move slowly. This made us both moan against each others lips.

"Drew... I need you... So bad...", I gasped into the kiss.

"I know... But we're not there yet...", he said, pulling my hair slightly and leaving light scratches across my back. I already felt like my body was on fire and I knew it wouldn't be over too soon. Drew rolled me on my back, kissed me along my jawline to my ear and whispered "I will fuck you until you're not even able to get out of bed... But you will do what I order you to and you won't cum until I let you."

His words made me squirm under his touch, he was driving me so insane... He trailed kisses further down my body, from my throat down to my breasts, over my belly to my abdomen. Then he kissed my inner thighs and went soooo agonizing slow up to my aching and throbbing pussy. I wanted to touch him and reached for his head to take a grip on his hair, but he caught my hands and held them together in a tight grip. He let his tongue glide sooo light and slow from my slit up to my clit that I moaned out loud his name. "Oooohhh my god... Drew...."

His breath felt so hot on my sensitive skin. With his free hand he slid at first one finger into my wet pussy, then a second. While he was massaging my g-spot, he continued licking and sucking on my clit. My whole body began trembling, for I was so damn close. Drew noticed it and pulled his fingers out of my pussy, leaving me empty and unfinished again. He still held my hands in his grip and made his way over my body, kissing and licking, tucking my hands over my head and looking me deep in the eyes. With the other hand he took a hold on my face and kissed me intensely, the taste of myself lingering on his tongue. I felt like my body was about to explode.

"Hmmm, you're strong-willed, aren't you? This should be rewarded, don't you think? Beg for it...", he mumbled against my lips.

"Please...", I whimpered.

"Please what?"

"Please... Drew..."

"What do you want, hm? Look me in the eyes and say it..."

"I... want... You... I want you... And I want you to fuck me so hard... I want you to fuck my brain out of my head... Please... Drew Franklin... Sir..."

"Hmmm... That's exactly what I wanted to hear... Well done..."

He let go off my hands and slowly pushed his cock into my dripping pussy. So. Unbearable. Slow. Until he filled me completely. Then he grabbed my hair, kissed me and began to thrust slowly.

"Ooooh ffffuuuuuckkk... You're so tight... And so wet...", he moaned and paused a short moment, which felt like an eternity to me. After he adjusted himself, his thrusts became faster and I dug my nails into his broad, muscular shoulders. His grip on my hair tightened and he pulled even more, what was turning me further on. I closed my eyes and felt every inch of his strong body on mine, his breath on my neck and his cock pounding into me. My breathing became faster and my grip on his shoulders tighter.

"Ffffuuuuuckkk Drew... I can't hold on any longer if you go on like this..."

He crushed his lips against mine and kissed me roughly, his thrusts becoming harder, his hands still pulling my hair.

"Now I allow you... Cum for me (Y/N)... Look at me...", he growled.

His low husky voice was enough to send me right over the edge. My whole body tensed, my nails scratching and leaving marks over his shoulders, looking in his unbelievable beautiful eyes. My vision got blurry, I couldn't even think straight anymore. I cried out loud his name as my orgasm rolled over me with a strength that made me see stars. His thrusts became sloppier and his moans louder as he fucked me rough, grabbing my hand with one of his and my neck with the other. As his orgasm hit him hard, he pulled me close to him, his grips tightening and growling my name loud. I could feel him fill me with wet heat, his noises feral and desperate. Sweaty and heavy breathing he almost collapsed onto me, but managed to roll on his side, with me in his arms.

"You're alright, honey?", Drew asked placing soft kisses on my cheek.

"Never felt better, my love...", I smiled snuggling more into his arms.

"Should we go back to the others?", he asked.

"Hmmm, I said that I wanted to take a nap after the shower, so... Let's go later... Like you said, 'we've got a lot of time'."

"Sounds great..."

We soon fell asleep to take our well-deserved nap, before going back to the rest of our team and slowly preparing for the next three days outside.

[alonahawk]

Note(s): Part 4 is ready, I hope you like it :)

Disclaimer: I do not own any rights on this picture.

Word count: 4,553 words

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Chapter 4: Not even hell can separate us

Summary: Strong people sometimes need strong shoulders to lean on, too. Especially when everything is going terribly wrong.

A few months and a few short deployments later, Drew and I were at the grocery store to get some things for dinner. It was Wednesday evening and the week was going well. Shooting training, sports and close combat training.

As we walked out of the store, our phones buzzed. Drew and I looked at each other with big grins on our faces.

We unloaded our purchases at home and went straight to the base. Commander Blackburn gave us instructions for our new mission.

"Good evening, Bravo team. Your destination this time is Afghanistan."

He opened a map on the screen and showed us the location where we would operate.

"It's just this one building in this area. We suspect that this building is used to produce explosives. Plus, a high value target is frequently checking the work there. He's got a leading position in a terror cell. Our goal is reconnaissance of the target person, capture him and destroy the factory."

Then he opened a picture of our target person.

"Departure in one hour, good luck Bravo team."

We packed our gear and headed to the plane.

As we arrived at our safehouse, Drew and I made a plan for reconnaissance. We chose our area and prepared our weapons and our equipment.

When we finished our preparations I went to Jason.

"Boss, we're ready. We will go at nightfall."

"Alright. Then go and rest a little bit, we are here."

Drew and I went to our room and slept a little bit.

After we woke up, we went to our command post and grabbed a coffee. Jason, Omar and Brock were sitting at the comms and screens.

"Any movements?", I asked.

"A group of ten people went out of the building, must be the workers.", Jason told.

"Okay, then we will be on the way."

"Understood. Be careful, we stay in touch."

We left the safehouse and checked our radios.

The distance to our area was about 9,5 miles through rough terrain, so we knew it would take a few hours to get there. We walked well hidden, so we could make good progress.

It was about 0200 as we arrived. There was a small cave between rocks at a higher point. We went to the cave and it suited perfectly. We had space for ourselves, our weapons and our equipment. We camouflaged everything and got into position. The distance to the building was about 3,600 feet.

Drew radioed. "Bravo one, here six. We're in position."

"Copy, Bravo six."

We laid there for about four hours and nothing happened. Then we saw a group of people approaching the building. I looked through my scope to get a better view. I could count ten people and reported it to the command post. This time Ray were on the comms. On the ground floor we only saw silhouettes through the windows because they were milky as fuck. The second floor got two windows with a good view. I could recognise that it has to be the "office", but no one was there.

In the afternoon, a pickup truck pulled up in front of the building.

Four people, one of them was our target person. The others must have been bodyguards or something like this.

We reported it to Ray.

Our target person left the building at approx 1730, the workers left at 2000.

The rest of the evening nothing happened anymore. We decided to take turns every two hours at sleeping, so we got at least a little bit of sleep.

It was 0600 when Drew woke me up. The workers showed up. At 1535 the pickup truck with our target person came. He left at 1720, the workers left at 2000. Another night went over. The next day went like the other two days and the day after like those days before. So one week went over and the only thing that changed a little bit were the times when the target person arrived and left, but that was just a maximum of ten minutes.

We reported every move, so our team knew everything what was going on. Jason decided to get started at dawn.

As the rest of Bravo arrived in the area, they were not far away from us. It was about 1300 when Jason contacted us.

"Bravo six and seven, here Bravo one. Stay at your position, we are within reach. We will clear the factory, attach the detonators and wait for the target person. You will observe further and provide us cover. When we're done here, you'll pack up and follow us to our exfiltration point."

"Bravo one, here Bravo six. Copy that."

Ten minutes later we saw the rest of our team near the building. They entered and we directly saw the muzzle flashes, then after a few minutes the radio message from Jason came: "Building clear, we're now waiting for the target person."

It was 1540 as the pickup truck arrived.

The target person entered the building, short after the bodyguards were neutralised and the target person captured. Drew screened the area.

"Holy shit. (Y/N), look, 9 'o clock.", he said to me.

Fuck. A horde of enemies. We had to warn the others.

"Bravo one, here seven. Get out of there, enemies on their way. They're about forty to fifty men and they got motorcycles and pickups with machine guns."

"Here Bravo one, copy that, seven."

When the guys came out, the enemies were already close to them.

I had to think real quick. Then I made a decision.

"Drew, you know that I love you, don't you?"

"I know, I love you too. What exactly is on your mind?"

"Go. Now. Go to the extraction point with the others. I will request air support and stop those shitheads."

"No way! I won't leave you alone!"

"GO! Better one of us instead of the whole team, I will make it!"

"FUCK!"

I could see the tears in Drew's eyes. He gave me a quick kiss, packed up and ran to the rest of our team.

There I was. Me alone against a horde of enemies.

"India one one, here Bravo seven. I need air support. Now!"

It took a few seconds, then they called me back.

"Bravo seven, here India one one. What are the coordinates?"

I gave them the coordinates of the target area and marked it with infrared.

"Bravo seven, you are located in the danger zone, are you sure?"

"Confirmed, India one one, fire!"

--- Drew's POV ---

'Shit. What am I doing here?'

I ran as fast as I could until I reached our team.

Jason looked at me, his expression dark.

"Drew, where is (Y/N)?"

Tears came up into my eyes.

"She... She stayed... At our position... She wanted to request air support..."

"FUCK! We have to go on, we will come back and get her."

"Yeah... She will make it..."

Deep inside I knew she would make it but I was so scared.

We ran to our exfiltration point where the helicopter was already waiting for us. We got into it and then the helicopter took off. I could hear the F-16 approach. Short after I saw a row of explosions at our old area. It felt like someone ripped my heart off my chest. I felt sick and vomited. Sonny sat beside me and laid an arm over my shoulder.

"Hey... She will make it bro... We will come back and get her out of this fuckin' shit hole. No one gets left behind."

--- Your POV ---

"Here India one one. Cruise missiles in three, two, one, launched."

No matter how hard I tried to get my heart rate down, it felt like it was increasing with infinity.

I saw the impact of the cruise missiles and the blast waves hit me like a kick in the face. Something was flying in my direction, that was the last thing I saw before everything went dark.

--- Drew's POV ---

As we arrived at our safehouse, we locked our target person up. We tied him to a chair and I punched right into his face.

"You fucking little shithead! Who gave you the orders?"

He only grinned at me but said nothing.

I punched him again.

"TALK!!!"

Nothing.

I wanted to punch him again, but Ray catched my arm and stopped me.

"Drew, stop it! We still need him for further information and he won't talk if you beat his face to a pulp."

Ray and I looked at each other and then I went off wordless.

"Drew!" It was Jason.

"Yeah?"

"Take some time to rest. I know, it's hard but give it at least a try. We will do our best to to get informations about what's going on with (Y/N). In eight hours at the latest we will go searching for her."

"Thanks, Boss."

He nodded and patted my shoulder.

I went to (Y/N)'s and my room and there was nothing but silence. Pure desperation, anger and fear was a bad mixture. And everything erupted in one big explosion.

"FUUUUUUUUUUUCK!", I screamed at the top of my lungs and punched with full force against the wall, leaving a dent. There was so much pain burning inside, I felt dizzy and my legs gave up. So I sat on the floor in front of my bed and could do nothing but cry.

--- Your POV ---

I woke up and it was dawning.

'Holy shit. I'm still alive.'

I shifted the stones and debris away and looked after my weapons. They were all intact. Thank god. My headache was killing me, a stone must have hit me.

'Marching nine miles with hell of a headache. Nice.'

So I got up, packed my gear and checked the radio.

"Bravo one, here seven. Radio check."

Nothing.

"Bravo one, here seven. Radio check."

Still nothing.

I tried it another three times but got no response.

The radio must have been destroyed by the explosion, so I had to fight my way through without comms.

As I was making my way back to our safehouse, I suddenly felt like I was being watched. But I couldn't see anything, so I went on. Then I saw silhouettes on a hill nearby and heard someone screaming something in Arabic, followed by shots in my direction.

'Oh fuck.'

I searched a place to hide, but I didn't find one. So there was only one thing left: Fight and run. First I shot with my sniper rifle and hit many. But there were more and more and they came closer quickly. My whole body was hurting, so I wasn't really fast. I ran and turned around to shoot them with my assault rifle, but I was too slow and ran out of ammunition. Then I was hit in my leg and fell to the ground.

'That's it.', I thought. Again I heard something in Arabic and the gunfire silenced.

The next thing I could remember was, that I tried to get away with my shot leg and then I felt a dull thud on the back of my head.

I woke up, tied to a steel buttress with nothing on but my underwear. Could it get even worse?

I looked around and it seemed to be a small old abandoned warehouse. Then I saw the rest of my clothes lying in a corner. They were unreachable for me but something came across my mind. Whoever kidnapped me forgot to take off my tactical watch. It had a combination to send an emergency signal. I managed to press the buttons and then it was time to wait and hope that one of my team was getting my signal. The door opened and a man came in. He looked like a typical middle-aged Arab, but not like a typical Afghan. He came over to me and walked around me in circles. Then he stopped in front of me, held my chin and grinned at me.

"A female Navy SEAL. That's unusual. I should kill you, but I think we will get a lot of money for you. Maybe I kill you after we got the money. But until the time comes, I think you will wish you were dead. So tell me a little bit about what orders you got and where the rest of you is hiding."

I spat into his face.

"Damn whore!"

He punched me in the face, then he pressed his finger into my wound on my leg. I gritted my teeth to not to scream. This asshole wouldn't get to know how it was looking inside of me.

"Sooner or later you will talk, I promise."

He poured a bucket of cold water over me. It was so fucking cold. Then he left me alone in the dark. I completely lost my sense of time. But he came again and again and every time he poured cold water over me. My body began to hurt from the cold. The next time he came, he had a cable in his hands.

"Will you talk now?", he asked.

I stared him directly in the eyes but said nothing. He hit me with the cable over and over. It was hurting so bad on my cold skin but before I would tell anything to this asshole I'd rather shoot myself. Eventually I lost my consciousness.

The next time I woke up, I laid on my back with my hands tied behind on the cold floor. There he was again, this time I saw a big bucket full of water. I knew exactly what was going on next.

"You think you are special and immortal? We will see..."

He and one of his men grabbed me and pulled me in front of the bucket. Then he grabbed my head and pressed me under water. I didn't know how many times he made me almost drowning, I only tried to survive. The only thing that I knew was, that I wouldn't tell him anything, even when it meant my death.

After this was over, he tied me on a rope to the ceiling pillar, so that I hardly could touch the floor with my toes. Everything was blurry, I didn't even feel my body anymore.

'Please, my brothers, get me out of here...'

The door opened again. He came to me with a knife in his hand.

"I should cut your eyes out. But then you can't look at me. Or at my men, when they will visit you to have a little fun."

He left a cut on my cheek and on my throat.

"But maybe I will cut your guts out when they are finished with you."

The cuts went also over my belly.

Then I heard shots. My hope was restored.

My kidnapper held the knife on my throat.

"Don't you dare to scream."

--- Drew's POV ---

Eventually I made it into my bed and fell asleep.

Until Sonny woke me up.

"Drew, wake up! (Y/N) has sent an emergency signal, we can track her!"

I jumped out of my bed and went with Sonny to the others. Jason briefed us and then we headed out to our target location.

My hope grew bigger again.

'Please, (Y/N), hold on... We will come and save you.'

This time we had a pickup truck, this made us a lot faster. We could see a small building in the distance.

"That has to be our destination!", Sonny shouted.

We approached further and then got off the car to make the rest by foot.

As we got in, we shot the first three enemies. We cleared every room until only one was left.

'Please be in this room. Alive.'

Brock kicked the door in and Jason shot. Hit. Room Cleared. There she was, badly hurt and hanging on a rope. It was hurting so much to see her like this. I got over to her and freed her.

--- Your POV ---

I saw Jason coming into the room and in a split second the kidnapper was shot.

The guys secured the room and then I saw Drew. He came over and freed me.

My legs gave up and I directly collapsed into his arms.

"Drew... I... I thought that I.... Thank you... For saving me... I'm... I'm so sorry..."

"Ssshhhh... I got you... We're here, everything is gonna be alright. Don't say that, you don't have to feel sorry..."

He wrapped me into his combat jacket, took me upon his shoulders and then we went to the extraction point.

Again I lost my consciousness.

As I woke up, I was in the hospital. Drew sat sleeping on a chair beside my bed, holding my hand and resting his head on the mattress.

I gave his hand a light squeeze. He instantly woke up.

"(Y/N), you're awake! Oh my god, I'm so glad that you're alive... I almost thought that I'd never see you again..."

I have never seen Drew crying since we know each other, until now. I stroked his cheek and wiped his tears away with my thumb.

"I thought my time has come... I was so relieved as you came in... Thank you for saving my life..."

The doctor came in.

"Ah, Miss (Y/L/N), you're awake. We stitched the bigger wounds and treated the smaller ones. Plus you have a concussion, so you should stay one more night for control. But if you're feeling better tomorrow, you can leave the hospital."

"Thanks, doctor.", I answered.

As the doctor was gone, Drew kissed me gently. He softly cupped my cheek and looked at me. I could see so much pain in his eyes.

"I shouldn't have left you alone... I feel so guilty...", he said with a sad voice.

"Hey... You didn't do anything wrong, okay? You are not guilty for anything, I sent you away. And nobody expected that there would be an ambush... I thought that there would be no one after these explosions... I thought that they must've been thinking that I was dead, too... So I made my way... And if I weren't been ambushed, I would have easily made it..."

"I will never leave you alone again... We live together, we fight together... And if our time has come in combat, we die together..."

"And not even hell can separate us..."

Drew didn't leave my side this night either.

The next day Drew and I went home. As he opened the door, the whole Bravo team was there. I was so happy, that I got tears in my eyes. Jason spoke at first.

"Welcome back home, (Y/N)! We're so happy to see you! The mission was a success, we got the information we needed and you saved our lives. Thank you so much."

"Thank you boss... But everyone of you saved my life, too... Thank you so much my brothers... I don't know what to say..."

Sonny came over and hugged me.

We drank a few beers, ate pizza and talked a lot about our last mission. Then the rest of the team went home and Drew and I went to bed.

He took me into his arms and held me tight.

I finally felt safe. And I felt the connection we had, it was so strong. Drew recognised that my head was full of thoughts.

"I'm here... No one will ever hurt you again. I will protect you with my life, I swear..." He gently stroked my head until I finally fell asleep.

***

When I woke up, everything around me was dark.

"Drew?"

No answer.

"Drew? Are you there?"

Nothing.

I couldn't move, my hands were tied together and I couldn't feel the ground under my feet.

No. Not again.

How did I get there? I was at home, I knew it!

Panic came up inside of me.

Then I saw a door opening, there was a weak shine of light. A dark figure went into my direction.

The figure tossed something on the floor in front of my feet. It was my tactical watch.

"This time nobody will come to save you."

Again he had a knife in his hand.

"You're dead! My brothers shot you!", I yelled at him.

"I'm immortal, not like you. I killed your friends, one after another. And now it's your turn."

He laughed like a maniac and began to cut my guts out, like he said the first time. Everything was full of blood and I couldn't do anything but scream.

"DREEEEEEEW, PLEASE HELP MEEEE!!!"

***

"Hey, sweetheart, look at me... Look me in the eyes! I'm there for you, everything's alright. Nobody is hurting you, you just had a nightmare."

Drew. He was there. He held my face in his hands. I was sweaty and my heart was racing. It took a few seconds until my vision got clear. He took me in his arms and hugged me tight.

"Do you wanna lay back down?", he asked me gently stroking my back.

I nodded.

He laid down first and reached me his hand. Then I laid down beside him, my head resting on his chest.

I could hear his calm and steady heartbeat.

"You don't have to be afraid, I'm always there for you and we will fight your demons together."

Drew's words were so heartwarming and gave me strength. I focused on his breath, his heartbeat, his strong arms around me and his gentle touch. He kissed me softly and stroked my head and my back until I slowly drifted into sleep again, this night without any further nightmares.

The sun shone through the window and it took a small moment to realise that I was at home. I felt Drew's warm and steady breath against my neck. With a sigh of relief I turned over, so I could look at his beautiful face. He also woke up and pulled me closer him.

"Good morning, my love... How did you sleep?", he asked with his wonderful morning voice.

"Good morning, my beautiful... With you by my side the demons didn't come back.", I smiled at him.

He looked me intensely in the eyes.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I think so... What happened will take a little time to process but don't worry. I will make it and with you nothing is impossible." I gave him a gentle kiss. "And every kiss is pure balm for my soul."

"You know what? You're the strongest person I ever met. And I love you from the very top of my heart..."

He kissed me so softly and intense, that I could've melted right away.

"Should we get up and make breakfast?", Drew asked.

"Hmmm, right after a hot bath?"

"Alright, I will do it, stay there.", he winked.

Drew got up and filled the bathtub. Then he went into the kitchen and made coffee for us. He came back into the bedroom and carried me on his arms to the bathroom.

"Hmmm, what a service.", I said with a smile and got into the tub.

"And that's not even all, give me a second and I'll be right back."

He came back with a big, hot cup of coffee.

"Thank you so much, but I still miss something.", I teased him.

"What did I forget?"

"Yourself. Do you want to come in, too?"

"I'd love to accept your invitation."

He also got into the tub and sat behind me. I nipped at my coffee and put the cup aside. He wrapped his arms around me and placed soft kisses on my shoulder.

"I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful man by my side, thank you for everything...", I said enjoying every single touch.

"(Y/N), my love, for you I would do everything. You're my one and everything..."

"I would do everything for you, too. I hope you know that..."

"I know, sweetheart, I know..."

He massaged my shoulders and my neck, I could feel the tension of the last days fade away. Then he pulled me close to him, his head resting on my shoulder and his fingers trailing soft lines up and down my arms. His touches felt so soothing, I almost fell asleep in the bathtub.

The water slowly got cold, so we decided to get out of the bathtub and make breakfast.

As we were eating, I got a message on my phone.

"Hey little sis, Lisa and I want to go out a little bit today, do you and Drew wanna come with us? Sonny"

I looked over to Drew. "Should we go out today with Lisa and Sonny?"

"Yeah, why not?"

So I texted Sonny back and made a meeting point.

When we were ready with breakfast, we cleaned up and got dressed. We went to our place under the trees and placed a blanket on the grass. Before we sat down we saw Lisa and Sonny waving at us.

When they arrived, we hugged each other and sat down on the blanket.

Sonny brought beers for all of us. "What a picnic without something to eat or drink."

"Yeah, but you can't eat beer. So it's just something to drink, the food is still missing.", Lisa chuckled.

"Don't worry, babe. I've imagined going to a restaurant later. Is that okay for everyone?", Sonny asked.

Drew and I looked at each other and nodded.

"Great idea, Sonny.", Drew and I said almost simultaneously.

I leaned back against Drew's shoulder and looked into the sky.

"It's such a beautiful day, sitting in a park under the trees with a part of my family, the sun is shining and the birds are singing, moments like these are priceless."

Drew leaned his head against mine and Lisa and Sonny nodded.

As the sun was setting, we packed up and went to the restaurant.

"I love going out with you two.", Lisa said. "Sonny and I haven't to hide our relationship from you."

"Yeah, that's really cool.", I agreed. "But it would be a lot easier if it was allowed officially."

"Oh yes, you say it."

We ate our steaks and after a few drinks and good talks we all went home.

Later in the evening Drew and I went to bed. He took me in his arms, my head resting on his chest. The sound of his steady heartbeat, his scent, his warm embrace, his loving cuddles and his intense kisses were all things that calmed me down and made me feel alive. Especially when I woke up in the middle of the night, sweaty and breathless from the nightmares that were hunting me.

Drew and I had a bond that never ever could be broken. And that night I could sleep the first time without any nightmares. I was recovering well and soon ready for the next mission.

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Chapter 3: Confessions

Summary: One day things happen. Even things you never thought that they are possible.

Back in VA Beach, Jason, Ray and Omar went to Commander Blackburn and Lisa for debriefing. 

The rest of us sat in our lounge, waiting for Jason to tell us the results.

Finally he was back.

"Guys, our operation went at best. We neutralised all of those shitbags, one more success for Bravo. Good job everyone. Commander Blackburn gave us the rest for the week off. Special thanks to Drew. You saved my life, thanks. And (Y/N), you saved Sonny's life. You both proved yourself at your first deployment, I'm impressed. Now you're officially members of Bravo. Come with me, it's time for your own cages now."

It felt so great belonging fully to Bravo now. Drew and I finally found our new family.

We put our equipment into our cages and then the team went to the Bulkhead together.

I stood at the counter and ordered drinks for all of us. Sonny came over to me with two beers in his hands. 

"Hey, (Y/N), listen... Thank you for saving my life. That was a great shot. I apologize for my behaviour at the beginning. You're the first woman as a SEAL and I didn't expect that a woman can be so freaking strong and resilient to become a member of the teams. You proved me wrong and you're doing a great job."

"Thank you, Sonny. I'm glad you like me now."

"Cheers, little sister."

"Cheers, big brother. Let's go back to the rest of us, I'm sure they're already missing us."

We headed back to the guys and had a lot of fun at this evening. It felt like we all knew each other for a long time. It felt like family.

It was already late and Drew and I decided to go home. As we walked, Drew laid an arm on my shoulder. 

"We did a really good job, we're a part of the brotherhood now. I'm so proud of us." 

"Oh yeah, I can't still believe it. This is so fucking awesome!"

I unlocked the door and stood still for a moment. 

"Look, what we have now. A family, an apartment, it feels like home. Finally."

"Yes, this is what I searched for so long, too. I'm so glad that our instructor assigned us to each other. We're such a good team."

"Absolutely, I'm very glad, too.“

This night I had a very light sleep. Suddenly I woke up and it felt like something was wrong. Like our instructor said, doing everything together will pay off. As always Drew and I laid back to back. But I had a strange feeling. Drew seemed not to be as calm as usual. 

I whispered quietly. 

"Drew? Are you still awake? Is everything ok? You're breathing faster as usual and your heart rate seems to be higher."

That's what our instructor said. Know your buddy hundred percent.

Drew turned around and so did I, so we could look at each other. He sighed.

"(Y/N), there is something I've got to say. But I don't know how. Look, we know each other for so long now and I just thought, that we are just the best buddies on the world until the first evening with our team at the Bulkhead. That evening we were drunk but as we both laid on the floor in front of my van... I... I had a feeling that I never felt before. First I thought it came from the alcohol but on the next day it was still there... And it still hasn't gone..."

He cupped my cheek with his hand and leaned over to me. He gave me a short gentle kiss and looked at me.

"I hope, I didn't do anything wrong now..."

I leaned in to a long, passionate kiss and took his fears away.

As we parted breathless I looked at him. 

"You did everything right. I have feelings for you for so long and I didn't want to admit it. But they grew stronger everyday. On that one evening I was so desperate but I didn't know what to do, because I was afraid that you didn't feel the same." 

"You know what? We're such stubborn dumbasses."

Drew smiled and we kissed again long and intense.

It felt so damn good, his soft lips against mine, the taste of whiskey on his tongue and, ooooooh I loved his scent.

Without breaking the kiss, I got under his blanket. My hands found their way to his neck, to deepen the kiss even more. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me even closer to him. He shoved one hand under my shirt and gently stroked my back. I immediately got goosebumps all over my body and began to shiver.

Drew looked at me with worry in his eyes. 

"(Y/N), is everything alright? You're shaking..."

"Oh yes, I'm just so happy, I'm completely losing control. And it feels soooo good..."

I could feel his hardened length through his boxers as Drew pressed his groin against me. 

He planted trails of soft kisses on my neck until he reached my ear and then he whispered with his damn hot raspy voice. 

"I'd love to make you lose control even more, my darling..."

Oh. My. Fucking. God. This man drove me insane.

An almost unbearable heat rippled through my body and I could feel the wetness in my pants.

I took my shirt off and tossed it on the floor, my pants followed right away.

Drew also took his boxers off. I wanted to feel and touch every inch of his body so bad. My hands glided over his strong arms, to his chest and to his neck, so I could pull him into another lascivious dance of our tongues. One hand lingered on his neck, while my other hand wandered downwards to touch his hardened manhood. I guessed that he was big but he was even bigger than I ever thought. Drew let out a low groan. I stroked his cock gently while my thumb glided over his tip which was covered with precum. 

"Hmmm... You know that you are driving me crazy, too?", Drew moaned.

His hand went down from my waist to between my legs. He caressed my thighs and went sooo unbearable slow to my aching and throbbing clit. 

His touch was so light but so intense, it was like a lightning stroke through my body.

Then he pushed one finger into my pussy.

"You're so wet... Only for me..."

He kissed me again and pushed another finger in. I couldn't help but moan against his lips, which seemed to motivate him even further. He pushed his fingers in and out, his thumb circling on my sensitive nub.

But I also got even more motivated and my grip tightened around his cock and my movements went faster.

"Ffffuuuuuckkk... Drew... I'm gonna cum if you're going on like this..."

His movements became slower and then he took his hand away.

"(Y/N), I want you so bad..." 

"Take me, Drew. Now. Please.", I whimpered.

He leaned over me and looked at me through lustful eyes. 

"You are so damn beautiful, do you know that? Come up, my sweetheart." 

He helped me up and ordered me to get on my knees. 

Then he got also on his knees and behind me. He wrapped one arm around my waist and pushed his cock slowly into my wet cunt. It took a moment for me to adjust to his cock, then he slowly pushed in deeper and filled me entirely. We let out loud groans and Drew rested his head for a moment on my shoulder.

"Shiiiit, you're so tight...", he gasped.

One of his hands trailed gentle lines from my waist up to my belly until he stopped at my breasts to pinch my hard nipples a little bit. With his other hand he went between my thighs where he played with my almost overstimulated clit. This man exactly knew how to tease me.

"Drew, please... Stop teasing me..."

He let go of my breasts and wrapped his hand softly around my throat.

"I will stop teasing you if you beg for it."

The sound of his voice and also his words were just driving me more insane.

"Please..." 

"That's not enough, try again."

"Please... Fuck me..."

"Still not enough. Look me in the eyes and try again.", he whispered in my ear. 

I turned my head so I could look him in the eyes.

"Please, Drew... I'm so fucking desperate... Pleeeease... Fuck me..."

"Good... And now... Tell me that you're mine... Tell me that you only belong to me..."

"Drew, I'm all yours... I want you, only you so bad... I'm belonging only to you, forever..."

"Aaaaah, god... You're making me so crazy..."

His thrusts became faster and the heat was growing even bigger. I felt his hot skin on mine, his hands between my legs and on my throat, heard his low groans against my ear... That was too much to bear.

"Kiss me.", Drew gasped.

I kissed him and that sent me right over the edge. 

"Drew... I... Aaaaaaaahhh... I'm... coming..." 

He held me tight against himself.

My whole body tensed, like it was about to explode every second. I dug my nails into his lower back, then my vision got blurry and my orgasm hit me like the biggest wave on the ocean. 

"Ffffuuuuuck, I'm coming, too." Drew's orgasm hit him right after mine.

We both fell onto the mattress, fully exhausted. 

Drew laid on his back and pulled me close to him. I rested my head on his chest and he held me into his arms, planting soft kisses on my forehead and gently stroking my hair.

"(Y/N), I never thought that we will be at this point one day, but I'm the happiest man on earth now. I never searched but I finally found. You are my best buddy, my sniper, my goddess, my dream, my love and my life."

"Drew this is so beautiful to hear... I'm speechless... The only thing that I can say is that I am serious about being yours forever. You made me the happiest woman, you are my day and my night, my sun and my moon, my one and everything. I love you."

"I love you, too."

We kissed and then we slowly drifted into the deepest sleep of our lives, arm in arm.

The next morning I woke up realising what happened the last night. Drew's arms were wrapped around me. With a smile on my face I snuggled into his embrace. I wished that those moments were never ending. He also woke up,  stretched without letting go of me and kissed my neck softly. 

"Good morning my love...", he said with his unbelievable wonderful voice.

"Good morning my beautiful...", I answered. 

"What should we do today? Do you have anything planned?", Drew asked.

"I didn't plan something for today, so if you want we could make breakfast and after that go for a walk in the park."

"Hmm, that sounds awesome. I'm sooo freaking hungry."

"Alright, then let's go."

We got up and headed to the kitchen. While I was brewing a strong coffee, Drew made his famous scrambled eggs.

I loved his scrambled eggs, plus he always made an extra portion of bacon for me.

We ate breakfast unhurriedly before we got dressed and went out for a walk.

We found a quiet place under the trees where there was no one but us. So we chose a tree and sat down into the grass. Drew sat behind me and I sat between his legs, so I could lean against his chest. He took my hands in his and rested his head on my shoulder.

Suddenly something crossed my mind. 

"Drew? We have to hide our relationship from the team, how do you think about it?"

"Don't worry, sweetheart. They're used to seeing us always together. They know exactly how snipers and spotters live. We just have to act like usually when we're on duty. That's all."

"Yeah, you're right. We will make it, that's for sure."

I closed my eyes with a smile on my face and enjoyed this peaceful day. The light breeze rustling in the trees, these wonderful birdsongs and Drew's warm and calming embrace. 

"I love you, Drew. And whatever happens, I will never let you go."

"I love you too, (Y/N). And I will be forever by your side." 

I almost fell asleep in Drew's arms as my phone buzzed. A message from Sonny. 

"Hey little sister, you and Drew wanna go out later? Ray and Naima want to make BBQ at their home."

"What do you think? Should we go?", I asked Drew.

"Hmm, I think a good barbecue never could be wrong."

"Alright, then we should leave soon..."

"Yeah, but give us just another five minutes."

"Hmm, approved." I smiled and snuggled into Drew's arms.

We went to Ray and Naima and the whole team and their families were there. Naima came over to me and Drew.

"Hey, nice to meet you. You must be (Y/N) and Drew. I'm Naima, welcome at our home." 

"Thanks, Naima, nice to meet you, too.", I answered.

Drew and I got to know everyone and then we went to our team.

"(Y/N), Drew, nice to see you here. Go and get you some beers, I think the food will take a little while.", Jason greeted us.

After we grabbed us some beers we went back to our team. 

Lisa was also there, she greeted us, too. 

"Hey, nice to see you! I was already looking forward to see you outside of our duty. How are you two doing?"

I was happy to see Lisa. I liked her from the first second.

"Hey, nice to see you, too! We're doing very fine and what about you?"

"I'm doing fine as well, my paper wars are demanding, but I like it nonetheless."

"That's good to hear, we are glad about having you in a leading position."

"I'm glad to hear, thank you. I'll go and help Naima and Mandy, see you later guys!"

As she walked away, I saw how she looked at Sonny. And how Sonny looked at her. They looked at each other the same way like Drew and I did. Sonny noticed that I watched them and looked at me. He came over to me and asked me for a short walk. 

"(Y/N), you know what's going on between Lisa and me, you saw it, don't you?"

"Yeah, I saw it directly."

"Don't tell anyone but Drew, okay? You two are in the same situation as Lisa and me, I can see that, too."

"You can rely on me, brother."

"Same to you, sister."

We went back to the others and sat the rest of the evening around the fire bowl, talked, listened to old stories and laughed a lot. Late at night we all eventually went home.

As we arrived at home, Drew and I took a quick shower and went straight to bed.

The next morning we woke up and decided to stay at home and do absolutely nothing. It was Sunday and a little bit of rest before a new exciting week would be good.

And we looked forward to the next mission, whenever it would be.

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Chapter 2: Time to prove

Summary: The first deployment is coming up, time for you to prove to Bravo. Can you convince them?

As we arrived in VA Beach, we had to introduce ourselves to Commander Blackburn.

I knocked on his door.

"Come in."

We saluted.

"Commander, we are ready to start our duty."

"Ah, Petty Officers (Y/L/N) and Franklin. I was expecting you. You are the new sniper and spotter. Let me see... I've got two vacancies in Bravo team. This will be your new place. Here is a barracks plan. We are here and there are the quarters of the Bravo team. Contact Master Chief Hayes for further instructions. Any questions?"

"No, Sir."

"You're dismissed."

We went over to the quarters of our team and knocked on the door.

The door flew open.

"Master Chief Hayes? We are the new sniper and spotter, Petty Officer (Y/L/N) and Petty Officer Franklin."

"Oh, right. Commander Blackburn told me about you. Come in."

We walked in and looked around. We were really excited, but tried our best not to show it.

"Guys, this is Petty Officer (Y/N), our new sniper. And this is Petty Officer Drew Franklin, the spotter. (Y/N), Drew, these are Chief Warrant Officer Raymond Perry, Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Omar Hamza, Special Warfare Operators First Class Sonny Quinn, Trent Sawyer and Brock Reynolds."

Sonny raised his eyebrows.

"A woman? Did you have the same requirements as everyone else?"

"Yes, Sir."

"We call ourselves by our first names. I have to say, that's actually impressive."

"Thanks, Sonny."

"Guys, get your gear, we're going for urban warfare training. Drew, (Y/N), you're Bravo 6 and Bravo 7. I will take a look at your training level. Let's go."

"Yes, Boss."

The training took the whole day and it was very demanding, but it it made a lot of fun and it was a really good feeling belonging to a team now.

"Hey Boss, let's go to the Bulkhead, the newbies have to pay a few rounds for their arrival."

"That's a good idea, Sonny. Bravo, in one hour at the Bulkhead."

We showered and then Drew and I headed to his van.

"This is gonna be a hard evening, especially for our wallets."

"Oh yes, I think so, too."

"But maybe we've got a little time for a beer before the Bulkhead?"

"That's a great idea (Y/N), let's get one."

After the beer we went to the Bulkhead.

I looked around and saw the rest of Bravo team.

Drew went to the counter and ordered beers for all of us.

There were another two women sitting at the table.

"Hi, I'm Mandy, Jason's girlfriend. Nice to meet you."

"I'm Lieutenant Lisa Davis. But in private call me Lisa. Nice to meet you. I heard you were really good at the training today."

"Yes, such capable newbies are indeed rare."

"Ray, you and your enthusiasm. They are good but we will see when we're on deployment."

Drew and I looked at each other. Jason did seem to be very critical. But we would make it, we were sure about it. I got another round of beer for all of us and we played darts and talked a lot. Late in the evening we all went home very drunk.

As we got to the van Drew dropped the key and almost stumbled over his own feet.

We both began to laugh so hard that we got tears in our eyes.

"Wait, let me get it before you stumble again."

I leaned with one hand against the van and with my other hand I tried to pick up the key but Drew gave me a slight nudge. I fell over and grabbed his hand, he also fell over and there I laid on the floor with Drew over me.

We couldn't help but laugh.

We looked each other directly in the eyes. For a moment time stood still. I saw something in his eyes that I've never seen before. I couldn't tell exactly what it was but it felt so warm and good. I took a deep breath and inhaled Drew's fragrance, it was as if everything else around was gone, as if it's just the two of us on the whole world.

"You're ok, (Y/N)? I hope I didn't hurt you."

"Yeah, everything is fine, don't worry. But we should get up, this floor isn't really comfortable." I smiled and blinked.

"Oh yes, you're right." Drew stood up and reached me his hand.

"May I help you?"

"That'd be great, thank you."

Finally we made it to get the key to open the van.

Time to sleep.

I was so damn tired and drunk but I couldn't stop thinking about what happened moments before.

'We're just buddies, close friends, aren't we? Anything else would be complicated, we're on the same team. Hell, can't I just close my eyes and sleep?'

Somehow I eventually managed to get a few hours of sleep.

The next day began with a run in full gear. Great. My head felt like it could explode any second. But somehow I made it to finish.

"Good job, Bravo. Take a short break, afterwards we will train at the shooting range."

None of us seemed to be really sober, except for Jason and Omar. Omar didn't drink any alcohol but Jason? How could he be so fit after this evening?

"Is Jason always like that after such evenings?" I asked. Sonny smirked.

"Yeah, but we got used to it. After all, it's up to yourself if you're drinking too much. You can bet that the next day is going to be demanding."

"Yeah, right. Good to know."

We emptied our water bottles and headed to the shooting range. Jason was already there, waiting for us.

"Alright, first we will train with our assault rifles and pistols. Then, Sonny, (Y/N) and Drew, you will train with your special weapons."

The training was intense and took about three hours. After that we had to run one mile again, do 50 push-ups and then it was Sonny's, Drew's and my turn. Our special training took another two hours.

"Good Bravo, that's it for today. In 10 we're going back to base."

As we prepared for marching back, I heard Jason talking to Ray and Omar.

"(Y/N) and Drew seem to be really good and resilient. I'm excited how they will prove at the next deployment."

"See, Jase, like I told you."

"Okay, okay, Ray. But nonetheless we have to wait until deployment. They still have to prove themselves."

"Of course, you're right. But things are going to be good, believe me. Should we go back?"

"Yeah, it's time. Guys, let's go."

We marched back and prepared our equipment for the next day.

After a hot shower, Drew and I went back to his van. I told him what I heard Jason saying at the shooting range.

"Wow, that sounds great. So I think after our first deployment we will be fully integrated to Bravo."

"Yep, but we should keep it to ourselves, I don't think that Jason knows that I've heard it."

"Of course. This will be our little secret." Drew winked. "Wanna play cards?"

"Oh yes, let's play a round."

One round turned into several and after a long evening playing cards we eventually went to bed.

The week went over very fast and the weekend stood ahead.

Finally we found an apartment not too far away from the base. Every evening we worked a little bit on our new home, so we could move in on time.

It was Friday afternoon, so Drew and I decided to hit the gym. We were training for about an hour and then our phones rang.

Man, I was so excited. I checked my phone first.

"Briefing in one hour. This is gonna be our first deployment. Time for proving, buddy."

"Hell yeah, let's go!"

One hour later we were briefed by Commander Blackburn.

"Your destination this time is Sweden. I know, it's different than usual but we suspect an act of terror. And you will prevent it. Coordinates will follow. Departure in 30. Good luck."

As we arrived at our safehouse we got our orders from Jason. Drew and I had to observe our target person and secure the surroundings.

"Everyone else follow me. We have to check every building if there are evidence or other persons who are in contact with the target person. We're starting at nightfall. Go and get some rest."

As the night began to fall, Drew and I headed to our observation post. Jason and the rest of our team walked towards the city.

"Bravo one, here Bravo 6. Everything is clear."

"Understood, Bravo 6."

They went into the first house. I checked the building while Drew went on checking the surroundings.

As the boys walked into the fourth house, I saw a person through a window on the second floor.

"One, here seven. One person on the second floor, be careful."

"Thanks, seven."

Omar neutralised the person and they went on.

Next building.

They splitted and Trent seemed to find some evidence.

"Bravo one, here four. Here's a laptop and it's on. I can see a plan with markings."

"Good four, take it with you."

"(Y/N), look. Tangos over there."

"Shit. This is going to be nasty. Bravo, here seven. Fourteen tangos on their way to you, prepare for it. We will neutralise as much as we can."

"Seven, here one. Negative, keep your cover. Only intervene if necessary."

"Understood, one."

The gunfight began and suddenly I saw Sonny getting into trouble. The tango grabbed Sonny at his throat. I took aim and fired. Hit.

"Thanks, seven."

As the gunfire silenced, I heard Ray through the radio.

"Bravo, here Mako. I got some information about our target person, he should be three streets ahead."

"Mako, Bravo, here Bravo one. Understood, let's get out of here and get this shithead. Six and seven, I'll send you the coordinates."

We got the coordinates and we shifted to the designated position.

"One, here seven. In position."

"Understood, seven."

They entered the building where the target person should be. I could see movements on the third floor.

"One, here seven. Movements on the third floor."

"Can you see details?"

"Just silhouettes, three, maybe four persons."

"Thanks, seven."

We saw muzzle flash.

"Bravo one to all, jackpot. We're going to exfil."

We left our observation post and met the rest of our team.

Not far away from our exfiltration point we were attacked again. We all took cover and shot back but this time Jason got into trouble. He was shot in his arm and one tango sat on him, holding a knife in his hand.

"(Y/N), cover me. I'll go and help Jason."

"Understood, Drew. Be careful!"

Drew shot the guy and helped Jason to get cover.

Meanwhile the rest of us shot the rest of our enemies and secured the area.

Trent went over to Jason and treated his wound.

"Thanks, Trent. We can go. Guys, let's get outta here, we're done."

We made it to our exfiltration point, without any further interruptions.

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Please more Jason Hayes and Drew Franklin imagines! I could read imagines about them all day🤪

Here's some Drew for you babe ❤️ more Jason coming soon 😉

Could be Part 2 of Friends or? Or could be read as a stand alone.

Messy - D. Franklin (Bravo 6)

Summary: things get messy when you're you're on the same team.

My phone went off awakening me from the deep slumber I was in and I almost panicked when I saw an arm wrapped around my waist but I couldn't help but smile to myself as the events of last night came to my mind. 

"Morning."

His morning raspy voice made me want to take him right then and there again but instead I reached over and grabbed my phone off the nightstand.

"Let me guess, we're getting spun up?"

"We have to be at base in an hour for debrief but most likely."

Drew placed a series of soft kisses on my neck, and I smiled. 

"I'm gonna go take a shower."

He groaned. 

"You're such a buzzkill."

I chuckled as I wiggled out of his arms and grabbed a shirt that was laying on the ground and pulled it over my head. 

"You're more than welcome to join."

I walked across my apartment to my bathroom and turned the hot water on, and I chuckled when I heard footsteps heading my way. I pulled the shirt over my head and disposed of it on the ground, and stepped into the shower. Not a minute later, Drew's arms were wrapped around my waist and he was back at placing soft kisses on my neck which led to Drew's definition of a quickie, that almost made us late for debrief. 

"Thanks."

I walked into the debrief room followed by Drew, and all eyes were on us as I walked over to sit beside Sonny while Drew sat on the other side of the table. 

"Did you two get in together?"

I scoffed and shook my head as I leaned back in my chair. 

"Just because two people walk into a room together doesn't mean they drove in together, Sonny."

"But.."

I rolled my eyes.

"Drop it."

Blackburn walked into the room, and I was grateful because that meant I got away from Sonny's question for a small amount of time. The debrief went by quickly, and with the news of a month-long deployment hanging over our heads, we all headed out to get our affairs in order before leaving. 

"(Y/N/N) you and Drew both walked in with wet hair and..."

I took a deep breath as I turned around to face Sonny. 

"If you don't want me to out you and Davis to the rest of the team, you better think carefully on your next words."

"Copy that."

I nodded and turned on my heel and headed to the parking lot. I drove back to my apartment and packed a bag, did some laundry and threw out all my soon to be expired food before I headed back to base. I climbed on that plane and settled into a spot and grabbed my headphones and pulled them over my ears. Drew walked onto the plane last and completely ignored me which stung a bit, but I couldn't think about that right now, not with a month long deployment in front of us. 

After two weeks of deployment I finally came to the conclusion that Drew was in fact a one night stand kind of guy. I understand the whole team was around but there was no need for him to completely ignore me, like I somehow didn't exist to him anymore, but I couldn't feel those feelings right now so I pushed them deep down inside me and focused on my job. I was the first one through the doors and first one in the fight for the last two weeks of our deployment and I think Jason picked up that something was bothering me but he never came out and asked me about it. 

When we landed back in VA Beach, my first stop was the grocery store before I headed back to my apartment. I saw Drew's van parked halfway down the block, but I really wasn't interested in talking to him, except I didn't really have a choice when I found him standing outside my apartment door. 

"Can we talk?"

I scoffed as I unlocked my door and walked inside my apartment. 

"Oh, now you want to talk to me."

"Let me help you with those."

I pulled my arm away as Drew tried to grab my bags of groceries. 

"I've got it."

Drew nodded and followed me inside my apartment, and I didn't fight him on that. If we were gonna argue, I didn't want all my neighbors to be witnesses. 

"I'm sorry."

I nodded as I started unloading my groceries.

"(Y/N)."

I shook my head as I closed the door to my fridge and turned around to face Drew. 

"You ignored me for a month while we were deployed. I get the rest of the team was around but you acted like I didn't exist and you think what? Now that we're home I'm just gonna fall into bed with you again? I already made that mistake once, it won't happen again."

"Mistake?"

"Look Drew it's like you said, team relationships are messy. She should have never done this."

"If that's how you feel."

"I think you should leave."

Drew nodded and walked out of my apartment without another word. That was weeks ago now and unless absolutely necessary we didn't really talk to each other and team dynamic just wasn't there anymore so when I walked into base this morning I walked straight to Blackburn's office. 

"Petty Officer (Y/L/N). Come in."

I nodded as I walked into Blackburn's office and took a deep breath.

"I'd like to make the formal request to switch teams."

Blackburn furrowed his eyebrows.

"Did anything happen with Bravo?"

I shook my head. 

"No, I just want a change of scenery."

Blackburn nodded. 

"You know I have to talk to Jason about this."

I nodded. 

"I know."

"And if he denies the transfer, my hands are tied."

I nodded. 

"I understand, but if I know Master Chief Hayes he won't block my transfer."

Blackburn nodded. 

"You sure nothing happened?"

I nodded. 

"Yes sir."

"Okay. I'll talk to Master Chief Hayes about this later today, but are you good with staying on Bravo until a new spot opens up?"

I nodded. 

"Of course sir."

He nodded.

"Dismissed."

I nodded and walked out of Blackburn's office only to come face to face with Sonny and Omar. 

"(Y/N), feels like we haven't seen you in weeks."

I nodded. 

"Yeah, I've been busy."

Sonny nodded as he pointed to Blackburn's office. 

"Everything okay?"

I nodded. 

"Yeah. I'm gonna hit the gym, I'll see you guys later."

Omar nodded, and I scurried away without another word. I knew they were going to eventually find out about my transfer request, but I don't think I could talk about it with them right now. I went to my cage and changed into some workout clothes, but instead of going to the gym, I drove across town to the cemetery and walked over to Clay's grave. 

"Figured I'd find you here after the talk I just had with Blackburn."

I put my head down and sighed before I looked back at Jason.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to blindside you."

Jason nodded. 

"Does this have anything to do with whatever is going on between you and Drew? Don't think I haven't noticed things are tense between you two."

I shook my head. 

"This is for me."

Jason nodded. 

"I don't know what happened between you and Drew and really it's none of my business, but I don't want to lose you on my team. I'm not gonna block your transfer and force you to stay on the team if you want to leave but just know that I want you here."

I nodded as I took a deep breath and looked down at Clay's grave.

"Clay and I were at the top of our Green Team class and we were so competitive so when we both got a spot on Bravo we always had to one up each other and it was great while it lasted, but right now I just feel like the team isn't a family and I've actually been considering this since Clay's death."

Jason nodded. 

"Look, the team not vibing right now has probably more to do with me than anything. Clay always knew how to push me, in the right ways and ever since he died I think we're all having a tough time adjusting, but we're gonna get back to the Bravo we were before."

I nodded. 

"Just think about staying okay?"

I nodded as Jason squeezed my shoulder and walked off. The tears welled up in my eyes as I looked down at Clay's grave. I really wish he was here right now to give me advice, probably a scolding, too, but mostly, I just wanted a hug from my best friend. After sitting at Clay's grave for way longer than I probably should I head back to my apartment and was stunned when I saw a bouquet of flowers laying by my apartment door. I looked around, but there was no one around, so I picked them up off the ground and picked the card that was in the flowers. 

"meet me at the Bulkhead tonight please."

I recognized Drew's handwriting and I sighed as I unlocked the door and walked inside my apartment.  

I debated not going, but ultimately, I got myself ready and settled onto a dark blue pockla dot sundress, which showed off some cleveage and my white converses. I quickly did my makeup and curled my hair. If nothing else, I was going to look hot tonight. 

I drove myself to the Bulkhead and sat in my car outside for a few minutes but I eventually walked inside and headed straight to the bar. I couldn't do this sober.

"Whiskey please."

"Add whatever she's drinking to my tab."

I looked over at Drew who was sitting by himself at the end of the bar. I grabbed my whiskey and walked over and sat down on the stool beside him.

"I didn't think you were gonna show up."

"Honesty I didn't either."

Drew nodded.

"You don't have to leave the team."

I sighed.

"Of course Jason told you."

I picked up my glass and took a big gulp out of it.

"Look I fucked this up, I should be the one to leave."

I shook my head.

"You deserve to be on Bravo."

"So do you."

I shrugged.

"Ever since Clay died I've been debating leaving Bravo, I guess this was the push I needed."

"Look I'm sorry."

"It's like we always said, team relationships are messy."

"This isn't about us being on the same team."

I furrowed my eyebrows and looked over at Drew.

"What is that suppose to mean?"

"Means that it scared the shit out of me when I woke up with you in my arms and I thought to myself, man I could see myself doing this everyday. I've never felt like that about anyone, so us being on the same team doesn't have jack shit to do with why I fucked things up for us."

I nodded.

"I get it."

"You do?"

I nodded as I traced the rim of my glass with my finger and looked over at Drew.

"I don't think Sonny ever mentioned it when he went on a rant about my life, but my ex cheated on me the night before our wedding. Some bullshit about having one last wild night before settling down so I might of blew this out of proportion too, I'm sorry. I wanted to protect myself from getting hurt like that again."

Drew nodded as he picked up his beer and brought it to his lips.

"That guy sounds like an asshole."

I smiled and nodded.

"That's something we both can agree on."

Drew downed whatever was left in his beer bottle and put it down on the bar before he looked over at me.

"So what now?"

"You want to get out of here?"

Drew smirked.

"You read my mind."

I smiled as I downed the rest of my whiskey and Drew threw some money on the bar and we headed towards the exit.

"Your place or mine?"

I laughed.

"No offence, but mine. It's actually got indoor plumbing."

Drew laughed.

"Fair enough."

We walked over to my car, and I walked over to the driver's side only to duck when I saw Sonny and Omar walking towards the entrance of the Bulkhead. If they saw Drew and I together we would never hear the end of it.

"Drew."

Drew quickly turned around and looked at Sonny and Omar.

"Didn't think we'd see you out tonight, it's been a while."

Drew nodded.

"Yeah well like you said it's been a while so thought I'd make an appearance tonight."

"Is that (Y/N)'s car?"

"Nah I don't think so, must be a car just like hers."

Sonny nodded.

"Right."

"Alright well I'm gonna go order us a round."

Drew nodded.

"I'll be right behind you guys."

I waited a few seconds until I heard the tump of the front door of the Bulkhead close.

"You're clear."

I chuckled as I stood up and looked at Drew.

"I have to go in there."

I nodded.

"You know where I live."

Drew nodded.

"Before you go, one thing."

"What's that?"

"You have to stay."

"I'm not going anywhere."

"On the team I mean."

I nodded.

"I know what you meant."

Drew smiled as he walked over to me and leaned down and planted his lips on mine. I slipped my hands around his waist and smiled against his lips.

"You've got some making up to do Drew Franklin."

Drew nodded.

"Right now I've got to go inside and have a drink with Sonny and Omar but later tonight I'm all yours."

I nodded.

"Don't be too late."

"Trust me after a few hours of Sonny and Omar I'm gonna be clawing my way out of here."

I chuckled.

"You better get in there."

"I gotta give my girl one more kiss before I go."

I smiled as I leaned up and planted my lips on Drew's. As risky as this was I couldn't help but feel the happiest I had been in a long time.

[alonahawk]

Friends or? D. Franklin (Bravo 6)

Summary: friends or more?

"Hey, I know you hate these. Say the word, and we'll find another way."

I shook my head as I looked back in the mirror at Jason who was leaning on the door frame of the bathroom I was getting ready in for the op.

"I'm good."

Jason nodded.

"You sure about going with Drew? I could send Ray with you instead."

I chuckled and put my head before I turned around to face Jason.

"No offense Jase, but I'm twenty-seven years old and I'd like to believe I look my age so I doubt anybody would ever believe Ray and I were dating. That's the reason I always went out with Clay because we were the most believable as a couple other than you and Mandy."

Jason nodded.

"Yeah, you're probably right."

I nodded.

"I can handle Drew."

Jason nodded.

"We roll out in fifteen."

I nodded as Jason pushed himself up right and walked back downstairs where the rest of the team was. I turned around and quickly finished curling my hair and applied some lipstick before I headed downstairs with the rest of the team.

"I guess you're my girlfriend now."

I shook my head as I stood beside Drew as Lisa briefed us on the mission. Next thing I knew Drew and I were walking over to the club where we were going to spend the next few hours probably hunting our target and dancing too if I had anything to do with it.

"Can we drink on these ops?"

I chuckled as I looked over at Drew.

"If you're footing the bill, yeah. As long as you don't get wasted."

Drew nodded and put his hand on the bottom of my back as we walked inside the club and through the crowd. We made our way to the bar and Drew ordered us two beers.

"I heard you used to do these missions with the other Bravo 6."

I nodded as I leaned my forearms onto the bar in front of me.

"He's got a name. Clay Spenser."

Drew nodded.

"But yeah I used to."

"You two ever?"

I started laughing.

"No. He was married to one of my best friends."

"That don't mean shit these days."

"Maybe not to you, and anyways when you're on the same team relationship's are always messy. Is all the sneaking around really worth it?"

Drew shrugged as he angled his body forward and leaned onto his left arm which was on the bar.

"Depends on the person."

I shrugged.

"I guess, but for real Clay and I we were..."

"If you say Battle Boos I'm walking out that fucking door right now."

I shook my head as I grabbed onto the beer bottle the bartender had just put down in front of us and then without a second thought I grabbed onto his hand with my free hand.

"Let's go dance for a while."

Drew quickly grabbed his beer off the bar and followed me to the dance floor. I inhaled sharply as Drew wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me flush against him. I turned my head to avoid Drew's gaze and hopefully he couldn't make out the blush on my cheeks in this dark club. I swallowed my spit and breathed in as I felt his hot breath on my ear.

"Gotta make this shit believable right?"

I nodded as I wrapped my arms loosely around his neck and turned my head to look up at him only for our noses to brush against each other with how close our faces were to each other.

"Right."

"Bravo 6 and Bravo 7 check in."

Drew stood back up straight and I turned my head to look around.

"Do you see him?"

I peered over Drew's shoulder and nodded.

"Bravo 1 this is 7, he just walked in. Sitting at the bar."

"How much security?"

I leaned my head against Drew's shoulder as we swayed back and forth.

"Three men."

"Good copy Bravo 7."

"This could be classified as messy."

"Keep it in your pants 6, it's for the op."

"Right. For the op."

We spent another hour "dancing" and nothing was happening and I was getting fed up. My feet were starting to hurt and I wasn't drunk enough to be here.

"Time for another drink?"

I nodded as I looked up at Drew. He unwrapped his arms from around me and I instantly missed the warmth of his body against mine.

Focus.

He clasped his hand in mine, and we headed towards the bar and towards where our target was sitting. Drew pulled me forward and he stood flush behind me, and wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Two more please."

The bartender nodded and I took a peek over at our target who was just sitting there laughing and smoking a cigarette with his friends.

"If you don't stop moving your ass around like that, we won't be going anywhere anytime soon."

My cheeks turned a light shade of pink as I turned my head to look at Drew.

"Sorry, my feet are killing me. Moving my legs around helps a bit with the pain."

He nodded as he reached up and pushed back a strand of hair that had fallen on my face.

"Here you go."

I quickly turned around and took hold of the beer that the bartender just put on the counter.

"Shit."

"What?"

"He's gone."

"Bravo 1 this is 7 we lost eyes on the target."

"2 you got the tracker on his vehicle?"

"Negative."

"He couldn't of gone far."

"Let's go outside."

Drew nodded and grabbed onto my hand as we pushed our way outside the club. Our target was standing outside by the door smoking another cigarette and I looked over at Drew.

"You were fucking checking her out weren't you?"

I urged him to continue with my little fake fight in order to buy Omar some time to hopefully get a tracker on the guy's car.

"What the fuck are you talking about?"

"I saw the way you looked at her."

"You're a lunatic you know that?"

"Right I'm the crazy bitch."

"You've been checking guys out all night too, including this guy. Yeah I saw the way you looked at him, what does he have that I don't huh?"

I furrowed my eyebrows at Drew. Where was he going with this? He pushed past me and walked straight up to our target.

"Excuse me sir, my girlfriend here seems to think you're better looking than me."

I quickly turned around.

"Oh for fuck sakes, I never said."

"You didn't have to say it, I saw the way you've been looking at him all night."

"I think you need to control your girl."

"Control me? Who the fuck does this guy think he's talking to?"

Drew stepped forward.

"You can't talk to my girl like that."

"Oh yeah, what are you gonna do tough guy?"

He pulled his shirt up revealing a gun tucked in his waistband and I looked over at Drew. We didn't have any weapons it was time to walk away.

"This the type of guy you want babe? A short, fat fuck who clearly carries a gun for show, I bet you don't even know how to use that thing."

I took a step forward and before I could get Drew out of there the guy took a hold of his gun and pistol wiped Drew which landed him on the ground. Come on Omar, hurry up.

"1 this is 2, tracker secured."

Next thing I knew our target was kicking Drew in the ribs as he laid on the ground.

"Bravo 6 what the fuck is going on?"

I looked back and saw Jason standing in the shadows. I quickly focused my attention back on Drew and stepped forward.

"Bravo 6 cut the shit."

"Okay, okay that's enough. Lets just go home babe."

"Yeah I think it's time you take him home."

The target walked off and I quickly bent down to help Drew up.

"What the fuck was that?"

"Anything for mission sucess right?"

I shook my head as Drew stood up. The huge gash on his forehead was gushing out blood, and I sighed as I reached up to check it out.

"I'm fine."

Drew pushed my hand away softly and I nodded.

"Okay. Let's get out of here."

Drew nodded and we walked up the street and met up with the rest of the team. The ride back to the safe house was silent but Jason didn't hold back his dissapointement when we walked inside.

"What the fuck was that?"

"Jase mission was a success."

"It could of been a disaster Ray. Since when does Bravo 6 get to do as he pleases without checking in first?"

"It wasn't all Drew, I was part of it too."

"You should of known better. You told me you could handle going with Drew but clearly not."

"How is this our fault? We had to do something. We were in there for over an hour I think the better question here is why did it take Omar so long to put a tracker on the guys motorcycle ?"

"Coming after your 2IC do you want to get kicked off this team?"

"Right about now, sounds like the best fucking option to me. Clearly you don't trust Drew and I. I've been on this team for almost a year now I should of earned a little more respect than that."

"You'll earn my respect when you stop fucking things up."

"Okay, everybody take a breath. Mission sucess; who cares how we got there right Jason?"

Jason looked over at Drew.

"Get him stitched up."

I nodded and I headed towards the kitchen.

"What the hell was that?"

"Got the job done didn't it?"

"You two looking to get yourself kicked off this team?"

I ignored Sonny and got the med kit and headed towards the table that Drew was standing in front of.

"Can you sit please?"

"I'm fine."

"The huge gash on your forehead would disagree. Sit down."

Drew sighed, and plopped himself down in the chair. I could hear the snickers coming from Sonny and Omar but I just chose to ignore them.

I stepped in between Drew's legs and he let his left hand linger on my exposed thigh, from the dress I was still wearing, for a second before Sonny said something and he quickly pulled his hand away as he turned his head to look at Sonny.

"Guys you're not helping here."

"Oh come on you just need to flash Drew over there and you'll have all his focus."

"How is he not stitched up yet?"

I sighed as I turned around to look at Jason.

"I give up. Stich him up yourself."

I dropped the glue I was holding into the med kit, turned around and walked off. I shouldn't let comments like Sonny's bother me anymore, but they did. I hadn't been standing in the room by myself for more than a minute when Drew walked into the room holding the med kit.

"I'm sorry."

I shook my head as I pulled out a chair and grabbed the med kit out of Drew's hand.

"Why you saying sorry?"

"For those two idiots out here."

I chuckled lightly.

"Sit down."

"Yes ma'am."

I shook my head as I grabbed some gauze and the glue out of the med kit and started cleaning up Drew's wound.

"You know Jason is right, that was a really stupid move you pulled back there."

"Worked didn't it?"

"I guess, but you could of stopped it anytime why didn't you?"

"Because so long as he was focusing on me, he wasn't focusing on you."

I nodded as I finished cleaning up his wound and applied the medical glue before covering it up with a bandage.

"Look (Y/N)..."

"We roll out in ten."

I turned my head and nodded at Brock.

"Copy that."

I turned back around to face Drew.

"What were you gonna say?"

"Not important. We should get out there."

I nodded. We rolled out to check out another target before coming back empty. The tension was still high for the rest of the night and I was hoping that when I went down for coffee the next morning that it wouldn't be as high.

"If I'm sweet on Davis we need to talk about how Drew here is sweet on (Y/L/N)."

I stopped dead in my track as I easedropped on the conversation happening in the kitchen. I've had the biggest crush on Drew since he joined the team but no way he felt the same.

"Yeah right Sonny."

"Oh come on, we seen the way you were looking at her yesterday after the op."

"It's called acting boys. Look team relationship are messy, there's a reason why all three of us are single."

"Right."

"And one night stands are the way to go boys. You get a good fuck with no feelings mixed in."

I put my head down and headed towards the porch to get some fresh air.

"What are you doing out here?"

I chuckled as I looked over at Lisa.

"Probably doing the same thing as you, hiding from the boys."

She nodded.

"Can I be honest with you?"

I nodded.

"Always."

"Whatever is going on with you and Drew, be careful. It can get messy really quickly."

I nodded.

"You and Sonny right?"

Lisa put her head down and I smiled.

"I'm not gonna say anything, you've got my word. I just wish it wasn't so complicated."

Lisa nodded.

"You and me both. I'm just trying to warn you before you get to deep in it. Team relationship never work."

I nodded.

"Thanks for the advice Lisa."

She nodded.

"I better get back inside before Jason explodes at me again."

"Yeah he's been a little on edge this deployment. You're just doing you're job and you're pretty damn good at it so don't let Jason get to you okay?"

"Same goes to you, I heard the beating he gave you yesterday."

I shrugged.

"It is what it is. Being a women in this business is not easy."

"Amen to that."

I smiled.

"I'll catch up with you inside."

Lisa nodded and headed inside. I leaned my forearms onto the railing and sighed. Sure I thought Drew was hot and maybe just maybe we had a thing for a minute yesterday on the op but it was over now and I needed to get my head back in the game.

The next few days were spent hitting different targets and working crazy hours only to be sent home with basically nothing accomplished.

I could tell the guys were going stir crazy by how crazy the team group chat had been going off the last few days since we had been back home. I groaned as my phone buzzed again and again on my bedside table.

I pulled my pillow over my ear and groaned even further when I heard a knock on my door. I ignored the first few knocks but whoever was at the door was persistent so I rolled out of bed looked down at my over-sized Navy shirt and shruggred as I walked to the door. It was close to midnight whoever was at the door was getting me in my pyjamas.

"I swear to god if it's Sonny standing behind this door, I'm gonna freaking lose it."

I pulled open the door to my apartment and the last person I was expecting was standing on the other side.

"Drew."

Next thing I knew my back was up against the wall and Drew's lips were on mine. I quickly gained my composure and kissed him back. As much as I wanted this I couldn't do the whole one night stand thing so I pulled away and wiggled out of his grip.

"What's wrong?"

"I can't do this if it's going to be a one night stand thing."

"What are you talking about?"

"I overheard you one morning talking with Sonny and Omar in Thailand and you said one night stands were you're thing, a good fuck and no mixed feelings, but I can't do this not without feelings."

Drew just smirked as he walked over to me.

"Ever since that night in the club, I keep telling myself I don't have feelings but I do. I like you (Y/N). A lot for that matter and I know this is going to be messy but I don't think I'll ever be a one night stand only guy when it comes to you."

Without another thought I smashed my lips against Drew's and wrapped my arms around his neck as he wrapped his arms around my waist. Davis' word were somewhere in the back of my mind but right now I could care less.

This felt right, and when something feels this right you don't try and fight it right?

[alonahawk]

Note(s): Hey guys! This is my first fanfic, so I hope you like it!

English is not my first language, so I'm sorry if it's not perfect ;)

Word count: 2,587 words

Disclaimer: I do not own any rights on this picture.

Changes

Chapter 1: Green Team

Summary: This is about you're becoming a SEAL sniper and how you're able to adapt to situations. But what about your spotter?

(Drew is also new in the Navy)

I was dreaming about these days for a long time. There I was, another day in Green Team.

Halfway through, the Individual Specialty Training was waiting for me, it was the first day. I decided to become a sniper, so I trained twice as hard to reach my goal.

A sniper doesn't work alone, he always has a spotter by his side.

And our instructors assigned us our comrades.

I wasn't happy about the instructor's decision, they assigned me Drew Franklin.

He wasn't really talkative and in my opinion he was just arrogant. But nonetheless we had to work together, that's what our instructors wanted to see. A SEAL has to be able to adapt to everything; comrades, situations, changes, everything. So I didn't have a choice.

"From now on snipers and spotters are like a married couple. You will do everything together. Training, eating, even shitting. And believe me, that will pay off. Tomorrow at 0300 at the armoury. Good luck ladies, you're dismissed!"

This were the last words from our instructor on the first day.

Great. Me and Drew like a married couple? I couldn't stand him. We looked at each other but didn't say anything. Then we made our way to the barracks.

And as if I knew, even our rooms were assigned to us.

"(Y/L/N), Franklin" was written on the door sign.

'Really? Alright, get used to it. Show your instructors that you're able to adapt. Adaptation is the key to success. Anyway as a sniper, especially as a SEAL sniper.' I thought to myself.

I opened the door and unpacked my bags. So did Drew.

"Well then, good night, Drew."

"Yeah, good night."

Wow, we changed a few words. The first time this day, late in the evening.

'What should go wrong? We are going to be the elite, so we can handle this, I think.' The last few thoughts before I drifted into a short but deep sleep.

0215, the alarm clock went off. Time to get up and prepare for a long day outside. Drew and I walked to the armoury to get our weapons and equipment. This stuff was heavy as fuck but it wasn't for nothing that the motto was "The only easy day was yesterday". The next thing was a long march to the shooting range. We got a training in adjusting our equipment and zero our weapons with some shooting training at a closer distance. After the first training day outside we marched back to the barracks. We were given a moment to shower before we had to go to theory class. That was the hardest part of the day, not to fall asleep. Even that was a single test, staying awake after a long and exhausting day.

We learned about camouflage and approach, aiming right when it's windy, typical shooting errors and how to correct them, pulse control, breathing and estimating distances.

Drew and I changed a few words, but only what was necessary for our duty. And so it continued for the next few weeks.

Shooting training, spotting training, observation training and theory class.

Until the ballistics training came. Mathematical formulas about the bullet drop. This was like Kryptonite to me. I tried and tried and calculated like a maniac until late in the night but I didn't get the right results.

One night I put the paperwork aside and was so fed up that I decided to ask Drew the next day.

I hated to admit it but he was a genius at it.

This is one of the spotters' duties. Quickly calculate the circumstances, such as the wind, distance, speed of moving targets and so on.

But for now I just wanted to sleep.

The morning dawned and hell, it was damn early. As always. One month left until the final exam.

This day the Ghillie wash took place. We went out to our training area and went through sticks and stones, through water, shit and mud. The Ghillie suit we prepared by ourselves had to merge with mother nature. That's how we looked. But in the early evening we were back in the barracks.

I cleaned my weapon, prepared my equipment for the next day and then I took a long, hot shower. The mud was even in my ears and it felt like it took forever to get it out. After the shower I put on my sweatpants and my almost oversized Navy shirt. Then I gritted my teeth and went over to Drew who sat on his phone watching videos.

"Uhm... Drew? Can I disturb you for a moment?"

"Yeah, what's up?"

"I'm desperate with these calculations about the bullet drop. Maybe you can help me when you have time?"

He looked at me curiously but didn't hesitate.

"Sure, take a piece of paper and sit down."

He put his phone aside and patted his bed next to him. I didn't expect that, but I did so. After a few minutes of explaining I thought that I understood it. I began to calculate by myself and the results were the correct ones.

"Wow, now I understand. This is great! Thank you, Drew."

"You're welcome." He sighed. "Uhm... While we're at it... Can you maybe help me a little bit with the shooting training? My scattering circle is too big and I don't know what I'm doing wrong."

"Yeah, of course. We can start right away tomorrow if you want."

"That would be great. Thank you, (Y/N). I think we should sleep now, the morning is almost knocking on the door. Good night."

"Yes, you're right. Thank you again for helping me and good night."

I went over to my bed and took off my sweatpants. I slipped under my blanket and saw Drew undressing himself. He took off everything except for his boxers. Seconds later I registered that I was staring at him. 'What the hell am I doing?' I turned around immediately and hoped he didn't notice. I felt blushing and my heart rate increasing.

'Holy shit. What is happening here right now? Am I going crazy now? Actually I can't stand him but I'm staring at him and blushing? It must be the fatigue, body and mind are reacting to sleep deprivation, that's completely normal. Just sleep, don't think about it anymore.' I told myself.

I used the special breathing technique to lower my heart rate and soon I was asleep.

The next morning we headed to the shooting range. Even if everyone has their job, everyone has to be able to do everything. Just in case. At first we snipers had our turn. Every hit was perfect. Then there was the time for the spotters' shooting. I was a little nervous. Drew relied on me. He lied on the floor behind his rifle and I watched every move he made. In the first round he had to fire five shots. I laid next to him and there were indeed a few things that I saw.

"Does your position feel good for you, Drew? If not, try to vary it a bit. It should feel both stable and comfortable. When inhaling and exhaling the crosshair should only move up and down, not sideways. Then your position is good. Another way to try is, find a good position and look through the scope. Aim at the target. Then close your eyes for a moment and breathe normally. Open your eyes again and see if the crosshair is still aimed at the target. If yes, it's perfect."

"Alright, I will try. Thanks for your advice."

Next round, another five shots. It looked a lot better.

I thought, I saw a slight smile on Drew's face.

"Nice, it worked really well." He hesitated a moment. "Not as perfect as yours but the results are great. Thank you."

'Wow, this wasn't as bad as I expected. Maybe we can learn more from each other, it would be a win-win situation for both of us.'

Later in the evening when we got back to the barracks we prepared our stuff for the next day and took a shower. The same procedure as every evening. We headed to the dining facility and grabbed something to eat.

This was the first time we talked to each other at dinner.

"(Y/N), thanks again for your help today. Really, it means a lot to me. The final exam is in two weeks and I don't want to fail because of my scattering circle."

'Drew talks to me and then also like that? What happened to him? On the other hand, maybe he isn't as arrogant as I thought first.'

"You're welcome. Really. I'm glad that I could help you. I think we work well together."

I gave him a slight smile and he smiled back.

After dinner we went back to our room. Time to sleep.

And so the next week passed. One week left until the final exam. We got this weekend off. But we decided to stay in the barracks and have a lazy weekend. Somehow things got better since I asked him for help.

It was Friday afternoon, we got our things done, but what now?

Drew got an idea. "Hey (Y/N), wanna go out tonight and drink some beers? Just chill, drink and talk?"

"Uuumm, yes, why not? We worked so hard the last few months, this would be great to get out for a few hours."

We showered, changed our clothes and headed outside. There was a bar not too far away, so we could walk there.

Drew and I took a seat in the corner of the bar and ordered two beers.

We looked at each other and smiled. I took a deep breath.

"Listen, I'm sorry for being such an asshole the whole time from the beginning. You didn't talk about anything, you hardly spoke at all. So I thought you were ultra arrogant. But now since I asked you for help I knew I was wrong. I like working with you, we're good buddies in my eyes."

Drew laughed.

"That's funny. I wanted to say exactly the same. I was glad you asked me this evening. I didn't know how to start a conversation, I'm not really good at such things. Many people think like you, although it's not my intention at all. I'm sorry, too. But you're right, we're good buddies and I hope it gets even better."

We drank a few more beers before we headed back to the barracks. Arrived in our room we changed clothes and went to bed. And there I caught myself staring at Drew again.

'(Y/N), focus. You're drunk and it's time to sleep, not to stare at your buddy like you've never seen... such a well-built man... in your life before.'

"(Y/N), are you still awake?"

Jeez, my heart skipped a beat.

"Hmm, I think so, what's wrong?"

"This whole sniper and spotter thing... The instructor said that we have to do everything together."

"Yeah, but that's what we do, don't we?"

"Hmmm... Not entirely... I heard from other spotters that they even sleep with their sniper in one bed. To know their buddies completely, even their heartbeats. To communicate without speaking out in the fields. Should we... do that, too?"

"Ummm, okay... Then... Let's give it a try. I'm on my way."

I didn't even hesitate for a second, grabbed my blanket and headed over to Drew. He left space for me beside him. So we were laying back to back and it felt so soothing.

"Better?" I asked.

"Much better. I wish you a good night, buddy."

"Good night, buddy."

I closed my eyes and had the deepest and best sleep for a long time.

From now on we started to feel the connection between us. Our instructor was right, it would pay off. And we proved that we were able to adapt to situations.

The weekend went by quickly, we watched movies together, drank beer and actually talked a lot.

Now the final exam was waiting for us.

One week to prove all our skills.

Drew and I operated like a Swiss clockwork, everything was going perfectly.

The final day has come.

There was a big ceremony, when we ran into the barracks everyone stood saluting on the side in rows. We were exhausted as fuck but we made it. Finally.

We lined up in rows and the commander started speaking.

"Congratulations comrades. On this day, you've passed the Individual Specialty Training. You've earned the titles SEAL snipers and spotters. The badges will then be awarded. The training is not over, you will be sent to your units, where you will become a part of your SEAL team. You will continue to learn there and become even more professional operators. But one team in particular stood out. Sniper (Y/L/N) and spotter Franklin. Congratulations. You are role models for every comrade. Highly professional and extremely resilient, physically as well as mentally. Always focused on the operation. In addition, comrade (Y/L/N) is the first woman who made it as a SEAL. Good job."

I was so proud of us. We were awarded our badges and got time for the rest of the day to pack our equipment for leaving the training.

Drew and I had big grins on our faces. Like little children at Christmas.

Back at our room we hugged each other tightly.

"Yeaaaaah, we made it!" I felt tears of joy welling up in my eyes. "Now we are SEALS and soon we are on a team, this is still so surreal."

Drew looked at me and hugged me again.

"Oh yes, now we belong to the very best, this is so great! We should pack our bags, weekend is waiting."

We began packing and suddenly something occured to me.

"Uhm, Drew? Now the training is over and we've got weekend. But we still are sniper and spotter. Should we go on like before? I mean, like living together in a shared apartment? I don't have an apartment at the moment, because I decided to search for one in VA Beach in case I become a SEAL. We can search together, if you want?"

"Oh yes, you're right. I didn't think about it. You've got no apartment? Where are you living at the moment except for the barracks? It would absolutely make sense, so... That's a great idea!"

"A friend of mine offered me to stay with her, she lives in Longview, Texas."

"Oooooh! That's far away. Where are you going to sleep this weekend?"

"I thought about a motel."

"Really? I got my van here, if you want you can come with me. A roadtrip to VA Beach. And when we got there, we will search an apartment."

"This would be so great, buddy. Thank you so much."

"Hey, no worries, alright? Always remember the words of our instructor. We're like a married couple now." Drew winked and smirked.

"Alright, then let's go. VA Beach we are comiiiiing!"

We headed to the van and drove towards VA Beach.