Army Girl

Getting To Know You

I waved and tried to walk away and Brighton held my arm and my natural senses kick in and I took him down. I apologized and said, “Sorry It’s just my natural reaction when someone ttys to pull me. I mean that’s what I get for having a Seal as a father.” The guys looked at me confused. I said, “My Dad is a Navy Seal.” I heard ohhhh. I laughed and then Brighton said, “Why don’t you stay for a while and we will become friends. I nodded yes. I sat on the couch next to Brighton and I said, “So what are all of your names?” Across from me on the other couch the Australian one said, “I’m Jared and this is Sam, Cameron, Sean, and lastly Reed.” I waved Hi and said, “All lovely names. I’m Acadia and I’ll tell you a little about myself. I’m train like a navy seal. My mom works a lot so I’m home alone all the time. I move a ton. My favorite color is blue and I act like a total guy sometimes. Also if you have any questions about anything I’ll answer them truthfully.” I smiled and Brighton said, “I’m Brighton and I like to color red. I’m a football person and I have a lovely girlfriend.” Then Jared said, “I’m Jared. I like Blue. I’m foreign. I like girls, surfing, and traveling.” Next Sam said, “I’m Sam. Full American. I like Blue. I love country music and playing video games.” After him Cameron said, “I’m Cameron. I’m from Britian. I like Green, playing video games, and girls also. Uh and I like a lot of music.” Then Sean, “I’m Sean. My fave color is blue. I like football and girls and video games.” Lastly Reed said, “I’m Reed. I like country music, the color blue, video games and my girlfriend.” I nodded and smiled and said, “Continue your game. I need to take a call.” I stepped away and answered the phone. “Hello?” “Hey sugar! I miss you. I feel bad not contacting you for the past 2 months but you know training.” “I know daddy. I miss you too and I want you to come home soon. Are you going to be home for my birthday?” “I don’t know. I can’t leave the guys alone. They’d have to come with me.” “That’s okay daddy. I love the guys. It’s all cool.” “I’ll see what I can do sugar. I love you so much and I’ll talk to you soon.” “I love you to Daddy. can’t wait!” The call ended. I walked back inside and said, “Hey I should go. I’m about to break down and I know you guys probably hate when girls cry so I’m going to go.” I was walking for the stairs when jared came up behind me and said, “Please don’t go. We just met you and you seem like a nice girl. We can help.” I nodded and let a ted slip out of my eye and Jared wiped it away. He hugged me and I hugged back. Then I was engulfed by hugs from all the guys. I smiled and said “Thanks guys. It’s always hard for me when I get off the phone with my dad. I haven’t heard from him in 2 months and I don’t know if I’ll here from him again or in another 2 months of maybe 2 days. I never know and it’s scary. I miss him terribly.” Jared hugged me and we went to the couch and he let me cry on his shoulder and the boy comforted me. I calmed down and stayed on Jared’s shoulder for awhile and he was hugging me. I thanked him and I said, “Do you guys want to order pizza?” They all said yes and I ordered some pizza and it got here quit fast and we all ate and pigged out a bit. We then started talking about random things then Brighton said, “Remember how you said we could ask you anything?” I nodded yes. “Well, I wanted to ask what’s it like being a girl?” “Well, it has it’s perks. No pun intended. And it has it’s down sides like periods, cramps, hormones, giving birth which I have not done but sounds painful.” “What’s it like having a period?” Sam said. I gave in a look and said, “You really want to know.” They all nodded yes. “Okay. Well, it’s sometimes like someone is sticking their hand right in your abdomen and they stars messing around with your organs or it’s like someone is constantly stabbing you with a knife in the abdomen. Plus you bleed for about 7 days and in pain and are horny but can’t do anything about it cuz your bleeding plus the back aches and the headaches and sometimes mood swings and cravings. It’s bloody hell for about 5-7 days.” The guys were in a little bit of disgust and intriguement. The Jared asked, “Are face masks fun? “I guess. They can be. Or they can be painful. I have some if you want to try it? These aren’t painful. I promise.” They said okay and then I said they are at my house so if one of them wanted to come with me or we could do it there. They all agreed and we walked to my house. The sun was setting and it looked so beautiful. We got to my house and went inside I went upstairs and got the masks. I came back down stairs and told then to come to the kitchen. I put a headband around each of their heads. They all looked funny and we all had a laugh. I put my headband on and I then told Brighton to lean his head back. He did as told. I then started to put the face mask on him. I finished and then did the same to the rest of the boys then myself. We all took a picture together I set the timer for 10 minutes and we waited. I laughed at the guys. I then started with Brighton and wiped off the mask and then the rest of the guys then myself. It was interesting to see the guys feeling their faces. I was laughing at them. I took off their headbands and put them in the box. I then washed my face with a scrub to get off all my dead skin. I then said after I washed my face. “Now feel my skin.” They were so surprised. I giggled. I then said that they should go home and I’d see them Monday. We said our goodbyes then they left. I went upstairs and went to bed. I woke up the next day an went down stairs to find my mom. I told her good morning then she said, “Morning dear, I need to go on a business trip so you’ll be here alone for a week or two. Im sorry baby.” “Why can’t I ever come with you? I have perfect grades and I can afford to miss some days at school.” I said. “You know that what I do is dangerous. I can’t drag you into that. Plus none of my co workers know you exist and that is good. You’ll be fine. I know you will. Your daddy trained you like a seal. Plus you’re so independent. Also I’m working on weapons. Highly explosive and I don’t want you near that.” I nodded okay. “So mom. have you talked to dad recently?” I questioned. “Yes I have. Has he contacted you?” She said. “Yes the first time in 2 months yesterday. How many times have you talked to him?” I said. “In the past 2 months probably 8 times. Once each week.” I nodded and left it at that. At that moment I knew my dad wasn’t coming home for my birthday. I ate my breakfast then went on a walk. I found this park and I started thinking. What if I ran away? Would my parents care? It seems my dad doesn’t even bother to think of me. I mean my mom’s always gone.. So who would notice? My thoughts were interrupted by someone taping me on the shoulder. I turned around and saw Jared. I smiled and said Hi to him. He asked if I was okay. I said yes. He then asked if I wanted to go to the play ground with him. I nodded and we started walking and talking. We then got to the playground and went to the swings. He pushed me on the swing and we had some fun. He gave me a piggy back ride and we did a few other fun things. After a bit of playing around we laid on the ground talking. We sat in silence for a bit. It wasn’t awkward silence it was comfortable silence. I then said I had to go home. Jared got up and helped me up. He walked me home. I thanked him and said I’d see him Monday. The next day I waved goodbye to my mom. An hour after she left she texted me saying, “Hey hunny, I’ll be gone for 3 weeks. I’ll contact you when I can. Love you, Mom.” I couldn’t believe this. They were both going to miss my birthday. Again. For the sixth time. Wow! I feel so loved. I’m so mad at them. I’m so done with them leaving me behind. I have great ideas and designs and I sing. I can make it on my own. I have my driver’s license so I can go any where. I could always do body guarding. I’ll wait until my birthday then I’m going to go buy a car for my self. Then get a job. I know I can do it. I’m waiting till my birthday. A week went by. I ad gotten closer to the guys and they hang more with me. Today was Friday and The guys invited me to a party. I said yes to going. When I was there it was a huge party. I didn’t feel comfortable there so I left. I told Brighton I was leaving. He didn’t seem to notice. I got out of the house and started walking home. Then Jared came up to me and said, “Where are you going? The party just started.” “I’m going home. I don’t feel comfortable there and I have a lot on my mind. I don’t expect you to understand. Go back and party and have fun.” I said. “What ever you say. Be safe.” He said. “I think it’s you who needs to be safe. I can handle myself just fine. I’ll see you Monday.” I said. I turned around and walked away.

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--Mackie Lee