Military Zone

Military Zone

By

Retta Michaels

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A short note from Retta:

This is my first short story involving the military. I've never been in the military, nor have I ever been with anyone whom has done the great service for our country. Please correct me where things need correcting, and I'll accept the constructive criticism well. I'd rather learn for the future than be ignorant for a lifetime. All events, places, locations, and persons in this story are completely fictionalized.

"What in the fuck!", I shouted to be heard over the sound of the rotor blades. I'd just stepped off a Huey and landed out in the middle of fuckin' nowhere.

How in the hell I ended up here is anyone's guess, but I know I sure didn't sign up for this shit. I was supposed to be in the middle of America protecting an ear of corn and I ended up in Af-fuckin-ganis-fuckin-stan.

I grab my gear and headed to the tent which was my welcoming wagon and made my way into the place. Sand and dust blowing all around me, it was already sticking to parts of me that made it gritty to walk.

When I got inside, the sight surrounding me was vastly different than the world outside. I went over to the desk and stood while a guy who looked to be in his mid twenties chatted on the phone with someone about not knowing where the hell the new supply sgt was or when he would get here.

I knew where the hell he was as I was standing in front of the guy. If he'd take a look at my paperwork, he'd know the answer and he'd know when I was going to get there.

I smiled silently as I thought what a shit hole this place turned out to be. A rough ramshackle of probably 100 tents in the middle of nowhere and all out in the middle of it. I had glimpsed a sight of the place as we'd landed and was amazed at how out in the open the place was. Anyone with a scope on a rifle trained to shoot could peck us off one by one and there wasn't a thing we could do about it.

Oh sure, I'm sure we had people out there somewheres protecting us by doing sentry duty, but knowing how I'd taken the responsibility, I'm sure the guy was holed up somewhere waitting out this gawd awful heat.

The guy got off the phone and smiled. I said, "Your supply sgt is here and accounted for. You could have told who you were speaking with on the phone I was standing here."

He laughed and said, "No, he'd put you to work as soon as you got here. There's always an emergency with that man and he never knows when to take time off. He can do without or get someone else to get it for him. You don't start working until tomorrow. Now, let me give you the grand tour of this place and we'll be back in here in 5 minutes drinking cokes."

The man's southern accent and the fact he called sodas cokes told me he was most likely from Georgia. I wasn't a linguist, but it didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out he wasn't a Naw Yawkah.

We went out of the tent at a double step pace and as I walked behind the guy, I caught glimpse of his ass. Fine if I don't say so myself. What the hell was I thinking! Yeah, I am gay, but in this don't ask, and don't you fucking dare insinuate existence, I wasn't admitting to shit.

We made it to in front of the next tent and I was so busy watching his ass I didn't realize he'd slammed on the brakes before I ran smack off into him. He smiled and said, "If you can keep your eyes up here, you'll see we are at the command post of this operation. This is where you'll send up your chits to re-order supplies."

I smiled to myself as it appeared the guy knew I'd been watching his ass and didn't appear to be bothered by it one bit. After saying his piece, he began walking again. I couldn't swear to it, but it seemed his walking had taken on a more pronounced manner to it which drew my eyes to his ass.

He slammed on the brakes again, but this time I caught myself. He smiled and said, "Once again, if you would gladly focus your attention to the tent before you, you'll see we are now at our chow hall...fine dining to be had...but not in that motherfucker!"

I laughed at the joke, and said, "So, where's fine dining to be had if it's not there!"

He said, "Keep your gaze focused up here sgt! It's not there."

I laughed as I now knew I had definitely been found. He apparently didn't mind, as he was making subtle innuendos about it.

I said, "If I get distracted, just slam on the brakes again and I'll stop...eventually."

He smiled and we were off again. The next stop was my home away from home, the supply tent. I took a look at it and it didn't appear to be too bad of a set-up, but in the few brief glimpses, I saw some things I'd have to set right.

We took off again and he said, "This here's motor pool. You'll have yourself a truck at your command, so I'll get that done for you this afternoon. You'll find a small town with friendlies about one hundred and forty miles due west." He smiled again because he was apparently full aware we were in the middle of nowhere and we'd be here until hell apparently froze over because this war had lasted entirely too long.

I again followed him, and he pointed out other tents which made up our base. When he got to the medical tent, he said, "This here's our medical tent. If you have a splinter, come to my desk and I'll get you a paperclip to fish it out with. Nothing more serious than that should be trusted in there."

I chuckled and said, "If I have to come to your desk, then does that mean I'm not requisitioned paper clips for mine!"

He smiled and said, "You'll need someone to help you dig it out, won't you?"

I caught the question within the question and decided I liked this guy quite alright.

I smiled and said, "Oh, but of course!" and then lowered the tone of my voice and said, "Do you kiss it and make it better?"

He looked at me and said, "On occassions, I can make anything better."

I nodded and said, "So, where's my bunk in this place."

He smiled and said, "I was saving the best for last as apparently you've not heard we share quarters around here. We're not in a dorm setting, but it's not far from it. You'll have to share with one other individual. If you don't mind, I'll be that person."

I smiled at him and realized I had just won the jackpot. He knew and I knew and that's what mattered.

We took off at a pace which had me going dizzy watching his ass. This time, when we got to the tent, we went on inside and I looked up to see we were back in his office. I made it a joke and followed his ass on behind his desk and then bumped into him when he stopped.

He smiled and said, "Sgt, your things are over there. If you'd like to get them, I could take you to your quarters and see you're settled in and can get a shower. You may not realize it but the dust on you has caked to the point you're about five pounds heavier than when you landed. It's a moist heat in this place and you'll find you'll be carrying alot more weight on you than normal."

Only one word he said in that whole spiel caught my attention...moist heat. I mumbled it aloud and he laughed outright. He looked at me and said, "Sgt, did you happen to hear anything else I said about the showers?"

I looked at him and he said, "Fine dining only comes after showering!"

I smiled and said, "Well, then by all means take me to your shower."

He chuckled and said, "I knew I'd get your attention by mentioning food."

I said, "Well, what can I say, I'll get the three s's done so I can fall off into the feast I'm to be served."

He smiled and said, "Candle lit dinners are only part of the plan."

I nodded and we set out to the barracks we were to share and when we got there, he said, "One thing I'd suggest sgt. is your off days would probably be best suited to coincide with someone you can spend some time with as there's not a whole lot to do out here. A lot of the guys go to that town out there, but other than a small hole in the wall tavern, there's not much to do there."

I said, "What do you do for entertainment?"

He said, "I find solitude in my laptop and reading a lot of stories on there."

I nodded and said, "Maybe we'll be able to share story sites and compare notes."

He smiled and said, "Well, what do you think of our home away from home?"

I said, "It looks downright nice. I'm liking it better all the time."

He smiled and said, "There's my laptop. You can use it until you can get your things unpacked. The fans on the bottom are filtered to keep the dust out."

He reached over me and said, "The filters are pulled out like this..."

I could feel him rub up against me and his softness and warmth were inviting.

He continued by saying, "All you do to clean the filters is to take them in the shower with you. When you're clean, they're clean."

I said, "Well, the stories those filters could tell will be enough to keep most people entertained for a long time."

He laughed and said, "Maybe yours, but mine would tell you things are dusty around here and have been dry for as long as they've been around."

I nodded and said, "Well, we'll have to see if I can liven things up!"

He smiled and said, "I was thinking similar thoughts. You read the sites I've got in my favorites and if those sites don't interest you, I've not told you a thing."

I looked at him and said, "I'm sure we're on the same page. You're trusting me to sign in under your account!"

He smiled and said, "If I'm going to be trusting you with everything I have, my account isn't going to stop you."

I nodded and said, "I'll look them over. When will you be back?"

He smiled and said, "17:00 hours. When I get back, I'll show you the chow hall and introduce you to some people whom it will benefit you to know."

He left and I began unpacking. I put my laptop up on the desk and turned it on to see how it fared the trip. The screen flickered on and my email account immediately logged in. Some people might believe in safety and security, but for me, I liked things faster. On most days, I could have my email read before others would be logged in."

I began to unpack all the rest of my belongings and had them stowed away in the provided closet space and drawers. The place wasn't bad, but the closeness of everyone living around us would take some getting used to.

When I'd unpacked, I took a look at my emails and saw there were a few from family and friends. One from my sister had an attached photo and was telling me she's finally gotten proposed to. Me, being the sentimental fool I am took a look at the photo and instantly had tears streaming. I read the email again and had just stood up when he came back in.

He took one look at me and said, "Everything alright?"

I said, "A letter from home. My sister's getting married." I showed him the photo and the email.

He said, "You go take your shower, I got the rest of the day off as I wanted to show you a few other places. Do you think you can pick up your requisitioned truck today?"

I said, "I'll go over and get it. It shouldn't take long."

He said, "James, you might want to get dressed first. Those boxers aren't issue and Dumbo might show his true size out there!"

I smiled and said, "An elephant never forgets! In this instance, dumbo doesn't have much to remember. Apparently he has alzheimers."

He laughed and said, "Go get showered. I'll wait."

I went to the shower room and got cleaned up. I took extra special care to shave and have everything smooth and washed everything more than twice so it'd be clean. I'd brought Pinochio boxers and figured he'd get a kick out of it when I dropped the towel.

When I went back, he was closing off the story site. I saw him turn to look and once I dropped the towel he busted out laughing.

I said, "What!"

He said, "Man, that beats all!"

I said, "That's all that gets done to it is beat."

His smiled faded and said, "You and me both...you and me both."

I said, "Well, maybe those things will change."

He smiled and said, "James."

I stopped him and said, "Could you do me a favor? James was my uncle who molested me. Could you call me by my middle name Allen?"

He said, "Oh, I'm sorry."

I said, "Between friends?"

He nodded and I said, " Thank you. When you introduce me to people, introduce me to them as Allen. It'd be a whole lot better if first impressions give them the name I can tolerate. People tend to stick to the first they hear."

He said, "Allen, I'm sorry I've bothered you with it. I'll do that with everyone we meet."

I smiled and said, "You didn't know. Now you do. So, did that next chapter of 'With Love' get put up?"

He said, "Yeah, it's the first story I've read of that sort which I really found hot."

I said, "Yeah, the first chapter was whooo way over the top. Boom, I was so sure going to be a hateful motherfuck.... ummm, sorry. I'll try to watch the language."

He said, "Oh don't worry about the language. I hear it all day long."

I said, "Yeah, but that's in your job capacity. At home, you need to be able to take a breather from it."

He smiled and said, "Allen, I appreciate your looking out for my interests, but this is your home too."

I said, "Yeah, and I'll hear it all day long too. It doesn't mean I have to bring it home with me."

He smiled and said, "Allen, my ears aren't virgin. Most of the rest of me is...but my ears got broke in a long time ago."

I laughed and said, "Lucky ears, huh! Well, in regards to me, apart from a few things with other kids when I was young, I've not been with anyone. I've wanted it bad, but the thought of being with someone from a bar, and non-lasting just didn't thrill me."

He paused and said, "Allen, in answer to your question. The last chapter of 'With Love' was posted yesterday. I was looking to see if the Prologue was posted. I'm really interested in seeing what happened to everyone outside of that place."

I said, "That riot chapter was awesome. I couldn't imagine myself in their position."

He nodded and said, "Well, I won't ruin it for you by telling you about the last chapter, but I think you're really going to like it."

I said, "Is it dress or casual at the dining hall?"

He said, "Unfortunately, it's formal. I wish it was otherwise, because after I leave, I'm not really in the mood to dress into casual back here. For me, I usually strip out and just lounge around in boxers."

I said, "You're welcome to do that still. Dumbo might trumpet a salute, but I'll not say anything!"

He laughed and said, "You had your eyes on my ass the whole time today, didn't you?"

I said, "Well, you see the scenery around here. Being from the hill country of Missouri, I couldn't take my eyes off the swells under the greens."

He smiled and said, "So, did you like what you took the privledge of running into more than once?"

I said, "Oh yeah! The rest of you is more than acceptable too."

He smiled and said, "Allen, call me a romantic, but when you walked in, I was on that phone and watched you walk the whole way. When you stopped, I took a look at all of you and everything I saw, I really liked. So, when I caught you looking, I decided to play it up some to see if it was a fluke, or happenstance. I'm glad you looked more than once."

I said, "Garrett, I'm going to go get that truck. If I stay around here, I'm afraid of what I'll do. The situation is really got fuses going off it's overcharging me bad."

He laughed and said, "Allen, I appreciate your honesty. I'll do what I can to wait patiently."

I took off to the supply depot and checked in. The private in the building was popping salutes and I told him I wasn't pure reg and he'd be fine staying at ease. I told him I'd speak with him tomorrow in regards to what I expected, but I'd like to get the truck today.

He knowingly smiled and said, "She's fueled up and ready to roll. If you're going to that little town over there, there's a helluva pothole in the road about milepost 86.7 be careful there otherwise you'll be fixing a flat."

I told him I appreciated his suggestion and went out to garner the truck. It started up perfectly and all the gears shifted smoothly. I knew it had been maintained well.

I went back to the barracks and parked and when I got inside, I announced to Garrett we now had transportation.

He smiled and said, "I'm sure it's the same truck my last bunkmate used. He drove the wheels off it, but always kept it well maintained. I went to the town with him a few times, but didn't like the company on the ride going or back, so I didn't go often."

I looked at him and said, "Would you care to elaborate, because I saw a few things over there I instantly knew I'd have to do to make the place operate better."

He said, "It's nothing I can put a finger on, but the guy was a real slacker. He wasn't bad in here, but as far as fit and finish went, he just didn't seem to draw anything other than his pay chit."

I nodded knowingly. I'd seen too many people in the time I had been in. I also knew the supply depot would have to have a full inventory run through before I could be assured everything was in order. I knew I wouldn't sign off on a thing I hadn't procurred or witnessed myself. Things had a way of walking off when someone didn't give a fuck and didn't keep control.

I said, "I'll get dressed so we can leave."

He smiled and I stood and got dressed. He chuckled when he saw Pinocchio was a little extended. He said, "Must've told a lie when you were gone!"

I said, "Yeah, the kid who works there thinks I'm heading over to the town. I didn't tell him anything different."

I put on my pants and tucked everything in. Standing, I bloused my shirt and had the shoes put on in one fluid movement. He nodded and said, "You dress perfectly and make it seem like an artform. I'm impressed."

I checked the room and everything seemed secure. We left and when we stepped outside, it was still like stepping into a furnace. I looked at him and made motion to the truck. He said, "We'll be there a while, let's save the parking for people who have further to walk. I smiled thinking this place was so small, no one would have far to walk. Still, I liked his thinking about others.

We got to the mess hall, and when we went in, the cooled air combined with the humidity of the food being served was enough to cause me to want to wretch. He casually pointed over at buckets lined up. He said, "If what comes to most naturally happens to you, it's right there. Only the old timers have gotten used to taking several deep breaths before they step in here.

I nodded and swallowed my bile. He knew I felt ill, and didn't acknowledge my discomfort more than he had. We went over to where the line was formed and as we stood there, he casually went into a mode which was entertaining and informative to me. He introduced me to many and gave brief comments which helped to register the person in my mind. I knew this was how his memory worked and he was helping me by not forgetting a face which would be helpful in the future.

We exited the line and I realized the food which was prepared was designed to be healthful and yet would help us survive in the infernal heat. It'd be exactly what I would've chosen if I'd been ordering from a restaurant. The appearance wasn't bad, they served it on white china plates instead of the metal trays, so I was impressed.

When we sat down, we sat at a table near the base's major. He made small talk across to him and introduced me. The major stood up and I stood. He said, "Oh no, please sit down, I'm keeping things less formal here. I just wanted to shake your hand and let you know we're happy to have you here."

I looked at him and his eyes spoke everything he said. I accepted the welcome and told him I was liking being here more and more. He smiled and said, "If you need anything, don't make yourself wait too long by not coming to speak with me."

I nodded and began to eat. As soon as I tasted the food, I was instantly captivated. Whomever had cooked this sure wasn't cut out for settling just to be in the military. It was wonderful!

The surprise must've shown across my face because Garrett smiled and said, "You obviously like it. I'm sure Stewart will be elated. He does everything he can to make the meals here enjoyable."

I laughed and said, "You are sly, you had me thinking I wasn't going to like it at all. This is really nice."

He smiled and the Major laughed. He said, "Garrett did the same thing to me when I arrived. He had me dreading coming in here and as soon as I came through that door, I lost anything I had in my stomache. After going back to get another shirt, I used mouthwash and was coming back in a real fowl mood. I had decided the food had better be good otherwise the place was going to get a hell of a rakeover. When I sat down and took the first bite, I knew Garrett had played a joke on me. In return I played a joke and told him I'd have his office do all my forms which I'd just discovered I'd lost in triplicate! When he discovered the joke was back on him, he really didn't let me forget it for the next week!"

I laughed and thought the Major was really a nice guy and although he wasn't formal, he definitely had an air about him which said he had authority.

I finished my meal and said, "May I be excused, I'd like to go give Stewart my compliments."

Garrett said, "He'll be right inside that door and to the right. The man with the meat clever in his hand will be him."

I looked at Garrett and somehow knew he was pulling my leg. Something in his eyes told me he was preparing me for a joke.

I went to the kitchen door and entered. A guy who was short in stature looked at me and asked me what I wanted. I said, "I'm going over here to find Stewart to tell him how much I enjoyed the meal."

The guy said, "Oh, you must be new here. Well, your uniform is over there. I'll help you get it on and then you'll get on the serving line."

I tried to tell him otherwise, but he wasn't interested in listening. He physically put me in the jacket and then put a hair net on me and then a chef's cap. He then popped the yoke of an apron over my head and ran around me to tie it. The whole time I was saying, "I don't work here. I only wanted..."

He ran around to me and said in a voice full of power and emotion. "YOU young man will show no amateurish behavior this evening! We have a new person on base and HE will be treated with the utmost respect. IF you don't think you can handle this position, you let me know and I WILL have you in the back washing dishes. DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!"

I looked at him and said, "Listen up. I'm the new person and all I wanted to do..."

He said, "AND YOU Think you can't treat yourself with respect!"

I looked at him and said, "You sir, are certifiable!"

He busted out laughing and then turned me around. As soon as I turned around, a camera flash went off and a group of people including the Major, Garrett, and a bunch of other CO's were all standing there clapping. Even the kitchen staff had taken pause to applaud."

I knew the joke had been played and Garrett ushered me out into the main dining hall where everyone stood up and began clapping and cheering.

When I came back into the kitchen, Stewart began taking the uniform off me and thanking me for being so great and appreciating his staff's work. He smiled and said, "Garrett over there was the first person whom I played this joke. He came back and was so serious, I instantly decided to pull the joke on him. He did exactly as you and every other person has done since. He began sputtering and all the while, I'm preparing him for his duties. When I was done, I turned to the kitchen staff and introduced him to them. They all began applauding the joke, and since then it's been tradition to give everyone the same treatment. When the Major arrived, we began taking photos of everyone because the looks on their faces were so priceless. We usually keep the photos on a board out there, but when a new person arrives, we pull the photos in to my office. It's a way of telling everyone who's out there, a joke's going to be played."

I laughed and he gave me a warm and affectionate hug welcoming to the camp. I left with Garrett and once again received applause when I exited the kitchen. Everyone was more jovial now, and as a treat, everyone remained seated while the kitchen staff brought out desserts on plates which were once again excellent.

When we were done, we left the mess hall and Garrett came over to walk closer to me and said, "I hope you don't mind the joke."

I said, "Oh, no not at all. I think it was nice. It's a great way of welcoming someone."

He smiled and said, "The first time, when it happened to me, I was so pissed!"

I said, "It was funny because I was so confused. Here was this guy who was absolutely caught up in getting me onto that line he wasn't listening to a thing I had to say. It got to the point I realized he was nuts."

By then, I was laughing again and Garrett said, "You have a beautiful smile."

I looked at him and said, "Thank you."

He said, "We've been invited to the Major's apartment if you would like to go."

I said, "I was wanting to be with you, so it's your call."

He said, "Allen, my suggestion is we go. He likes you and made it obvious tonight when you spoke. I'd cultivate that if I were you to take it for where it can lead."

I nodded and said, "Have you been there before?"

He said, "Yes. I've been there a number of times. We're close and I think he's either wanting to cultivate a friendship in an attempt of either putting us together, or to see if he can do something which will help you running supply."

I said, "Well, you've already got me, so I hope it's that!"

He smiled and said, "Allen, if your mind changes and you've decided I'm someone you don't want, you'll let me know won't you?"

I stopped and looked at him. I said, "Garrett, first of all, we don't know each other well, but if you knew me, you'd know that's not my style. When I was in high school, I knew I was gay and I deliberately never dated so I wouldn't be seen leading someone on. Going into the military, I never once gave my word I'd do something and didn't. From the moment I met you, I knew in my gut. It was telling me to hold on because this is someone who will have me madly in love with them very soon and fast. When I got that feeling, the first thing I thought was 'well, it's about time!', but wanted to see if that's where your heart lay. Now I know, so just do me a favor and don't bring that subject up again. O.K.? Quitting isn't in my vocabulary and I hope it's not in yours."

He looked at me startled and said, "Allen, this is something I've wanted for such a long time. I just didn't want to have you thinking you were obligated to being with me when you weren't wanting that choice later."

I looked at him and said, "Garrett, let's look at the future as being something I'm going to want more than I do today instead of otherwise. Together, thinking that, you and I will make that hope a reality."

He walked closer to me and said, "Let's go back to our apartment and get dressed in something more casual. That way, when we arrive, the Major isn't thinking this is something which is business."

I smiled and said, "You just want to see if Pinocchio's nose has grown!"

He laughed and said, "Believe me, if it grows anymore, I'm going to have to have a heart to heart talk with Pinocchio!"

I said, "Well, I'll be having a heart to heart with yours too, believe that! And speaking of all this, I'll forwarn you now, Pinocchio is really telling tall tales!"

He laughed and said, "Mine is too."

We went in and got dressed into civilian clothing. While we were dressing, we weren't even attempting not hiding while we scoped each other out. I had to laugh because what had gone soft on me soon grew hard and he said, "You're mouth's not moving but he says you're lying!" And what a tale it must be because that thing is really out there!"

I blushed and he said, "Oh man, you're blushing. That's so great!"

I said, "Well, it might be for you, but this thing is going to be really embarrassing if I get there and get kicked out of the service for being deformed and having a third leg!"

He laughed and said, "I guarantee you this...not a person will say you're deformed tonight at the Major's house!"

I laughed and said, "Are you ready!"

He said, "I'll be ready in just one moment. I want to run a wand over this shirt to make sure I've got all the dust off."

I said, "Well, when you're done, do me too so I'm presentable."

He laughed and said, "You were presentable when you were standing there in your skivvies!"

I blushed again and said, "You keep that up, we'll be back down to them."

He laughed and came over to run the wand over me. When he was done, we went out and he motioned to take the truck. He said, "It's not a far walk, but it will be late when we get in. The sentries won't question this truck, but they would us if we were walking."

I nodded and we got in. He pointed the directions as I drove. I held out my hand and said, "When we're not out in the open, would it be o.k. if we hold hands and are affectionate?"

He said, "Oh yes. That'd be great, but if we're stopped by someone, I'll pull my hand away."

It didn't take us long to get there and I instantly knew the Major's tent was someone of importance. It was the only one with live flowers growing in front of it."

I made mention of it and Garrett said, "The Major grows these himself. He says it reminds him of home."

I nodded and said, "Well, it does make a nice presentation."

We knocked on the door and it was answered quickly by a man who wasn't the Major. I'd seen the guy at the Major's table at dinner, but didn't recall his name.

We went inside and as soon as we entered, Garrett gave the guy a peck and a hug and turned to me and said, "Brian, this here is my new bunkmate and boyfriend Allen."

You could have knocked me over with a feather! Brian smiled and said, "The house rule here is you can be yourself, so don't worry about anything happening from what's said here. I'm glad to meet you Allen, and welcome to our home."

The confusion was apparently showing on my face and Garrett said, "Allen, say thank you."

I came out of my confusion and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, but I was in mental overload and was confused. Thank you, Brian."

Brian laughed and said, "You probably didn't know, but Allen, you're amongst family here and don't worry about anything you do in this home. You'll probably see some revelations yourself, and all we ask is you keep those within this home when you leave."

I smiled and was still confused. Garrett saw this and said, "Allen, let's go this way and you'll see what he's talking about in a moment."

We entered into the living room portion of the apartment and the Major came over and gave each of us another peck on the cheek and hug. He said, "Allen, my name's Rodney, so while we're here, leave the military out there. O.k.?"

I nodded and said, "Sure."

He showed us a sofa and asked us to have a seat. Brian brought in a coffee set and tea service. It was beautiful. He asked us what we would like, and I said, "I'll have tea with a little sugar. Garrett had green tea without."

When everyone was served, Rodney said, "Allen, you've probably been made aware of what's been happening over at the supply depot. When you get there in the morning, you decide if you can work with the guy over there and if not, I'll get you someone else. If you need extra help, I'll get you someone over there on the double."

I said, "Well sir...ummm, Rodney, I'll be doing a complete inventory of the place. I understand things might have walked off and I want to know when I start, what the losses have been before I even begin."

He nodded and said, "Allen, I'll be honest with you. You are probably right. Do the inventory, but before you make a report, come see me and I'll get you the replacement items. I don't want to go formal with it as I don't want to blemish that man's record. I think you'd want the same if you were in his shoes. Eventually, he'll either shape up, or he'll mess up and it will land him in trouble, but I don't want to do anything to harm him. He lasted the length of time he needed to be out here and that in itself is amazing."

I nodded and said, "One thing I'd like to ask for the supply depot is a lot more lighting. The lighting in there is terrible. A person unloading or loading a truck could easily be hurt."

He nodded and said, "So, I understand you and Garrett are an item now. How did this come about?"

I blushed and Garrett said, "I'll let Allen tell you guys!" The way he said it, he wasn't laying it off onto me to clean up the mess, no, he was saying it like he was proud of it and wanted me to tell the full story."

I started in on telling how I'd been watching Garrett's ass and kept bumping into him. The more I spoke, and realized I wasn't getting a negative reaction, the more I elaborated into the story. They were laughing and as I was telling it, I was thinking to myself...either you've take a fool's journey to the gallows, or these people are legit. If they're legit, they're blowing me away!...

When I'd completed the story, they were all dying laughing because I had included the part about the Dumbo and Pinocchio underwear. The beautiful thing about it was as I was telling the story, Garrett adjusted himself on the sofa so we were sitting closer and he was holding my hand. After completing the story, Garrett turned and gave me a peck on the lips.

Rodney spoke and he said, "Allen, as you were told when you came in here tonight, you were told whatever was said or happened here tonight was safe within these walls. Brian and I aren't going to ever judge you as we're partners. I think I speak for Brian when I tell you I'd like to extend the offer of friendship to you as a couple so that we may enjoy being with another couple like ourselves."

I was blown away again, but recovered fast. I said, "Guys, I know Garrett really appreciates your friendship and as much enjoyment as I've had here tonight, I'd really appreciate it. I knew you were a nice person at dinner this evening, but I'm glad to get to know you all better."

Brian said, "Allen, we appreciate your accepting our offer. One thing you'll know tomorrow is I'm over the motor pool. We'll work with each other a lot and I'll do all I can to help you from my end. If you need help, give me a call and I'll either come over in person, or I'll send someone fast. Our units are side by side down there, so it won't be a problem."

He paused and then said, "One thing you'll learn is Rodney is out a lot and most of the time, he's gone without me. I'd really appreciate it if you would spend lunch breaks with me during those times so I'm not eatting alone. Yes, our units eat together, but most of the NCO's all eat at one end of the table and I'm usually sitting up at the end of the table alone."

I looked at him and said, "Brian, I'm a NCO, will it be o.k.?"

He smiled and said, "One thing you'll learn around here is we tell people the difference in the ranks doesn't mean much. We mean that. Unfortunately, the other guys apparently don't believe it and stay in the ranks they're used to...so, no it won't be an issue."

I said, "Well, I've no problem with it."

Rodney said, "One other thing you'll discover is we take a lot of trips together. During those times, unfortunately, I've got a sgt who thinks he's in charge of a whole regiment that will order everyone around and shove his rank down their throats. He will be told you are in charge of the Supply and the Motor Pool when Brian is gone. He's been told Stewart is over the mess hall and absolutely do not piss off Stewart. The morale in this camp is set by Stewart and if someone pisses off Stewart, we're all in a world of hurt. So, basicly, he's only over the front side of the camp. The reason I'm telling you is because I don't want you thinking he's ranking you and he has authority. He doesn't. And, I'm wanting to make sure we keep him in check... and not upsetting anyone more than whom he does already. When you need paperwork filed, you file them to me and I'll catch up on the items when I return. Garrett here does a lot of my paperwork, so you'll probably be safe in giving him the papers. There's a lot of paperwork in our positions, and unfortunately, it doesn't get easier as you go up the ranks."

I nodded and said, "O.k., what do I do if the guy comes in and starts ordering me around?"

He smiled and said, "You tell him to get his tail end back on the side of the camp he belongs and to take the rest of himself with it. He'll know if you come back at him, I'm going to be told when I return. So, I expect that to happen. I'll take care of it once I learn of the infraction."

We then spoke about our off time and what they did. They had begun taking vacations to nearby countries and with military transport, it wasn't an expensive trip. Garrett was interested in some of the locations as was I, so we really spoke animatedly about the different trips we could go and do.

At the end of the evening, I was really at ease around them. I'd enjoyed myself and it was great to be so candid and out in the open. Yes, it was a little formal, but that was entirely acceptable to me.

On the way back to the apartment, Garrett asked, "Did you enjoy yourself this evening?"

I said, "Oh yeah, it was really nice once I got over the initial feeling of paranoia of being led to slaughter."

He laughed and said, "Honey, please don't be upset with me, but it wasn't my place to tell you they're out of the closet with their lives. For me to out them wouldn't have been good at all."

I said, "Garrett, I'm not upset at all. It was just really strange speaking and thinking I'm either making a big mistake or this is really cool."

He laughed and said, "Allen, please don't ever feel uncomfortable around them. They're really good people and if they like you, they'll bend over backwards to help you. You saw how they're being about the guy who was my ex bunky. He's screwed up, but rather than harm him, they're still extending the olive branch."

I said, "Yeah, I was surprised he was wanting to do it the way he was. It first had me suspicious, but after the night went on, I realized he was doing it out of goodness of his heart instead of conspirousy."

Garrett looked at me shocked and I said, "Garrett, that's what I first thought. I didn't know them and all triggers were up. I know better now, so I'm going with that feeling."

Garrett said, "Well, I'm glad you think that because the are really good people."

I said, "Garrett, if there's any ordinance missing, I'm going to go to Rodney and tell him I'll have to make it formal."

He nodded and said, "I'm sure he would want you to. The things I think you'll find missing are mostly items lost in the paper trail which didn't get done due to lax attitudes. I do know there were times when I went in late in the day, he'd lay a requisition form over to the side after giving me what I was requesting, and I wondered to myself then, 'Is this stuff getting logged?', but it wasn't my job, so I never went further with it."

I nodded and said, "It sounds like the way you work and I work is we believe in taking care of the details and knowing they'll take care of us. That guy apparently didn't think that way. I'll probably find a file in a cabinet somewhere where they've all been shoved. If that's so, then it won't be a problem of getting them off my inventory so it's more accurate."

By the end of this conversation, we were back and when we got inside, Garrett turned to me and said, "I hope I'm not being too forward by doing this?" He turned in front of me, put his arms up over my shoulders and gave me a slow gentle kiss.

His mouth was so gentle and warm, I was lost in the moment and when he pulled away, my lips followed. I smiled and said, "Hey, I liked that! Come back here as I'd like to have some more."

He laughed and said, "Allen, let's do it after our showers because -- and please don't take offense -- but, I feel like I just tasted a bunch of the dust that floats around here.

I had to admit, I tasted it to, but the sensualness of the kiss was worth it to me. I was learning though that Garrett would definitely tell me when I wasn't up to his standard. I didn't mind because it kept me at my best. I'd have to learn to tell him likewise if that ever happened, but the fit and finish on him was already top notch.

We went into the shower room and began our SSS routine. I noticed he shaved before he brushed his teeth, but I brushed my teeth before doing anything. I smiled at him in the reflection of the mirror and he smirked back. He said, "You going to wear those in there before you shower?"

I said, "Yeah, if they look, then it's on them. I went in to shower and dropped my towel. The other guys laughed and I said, "Whatever you do, don't make him grow!" They laughed and the catcalls were flying around the room.

Garrett entered the shower area and began to shave with his front away from us. The two guys scoped out Garrett's ass, and I smiled knowingly. They turned back towards each other and were soon done. Garrett turned around and I began lathering up my back. He smiled and I rolled my eyes towards the guys. He looked at me peculiarly, and I gave him a wink with the eye which wasn't facing them.

Soon enough, they left and Garrett gave me a long look at my nudeness. I looked him up and down and I noticed movement of his cock. I smiled and said, "I'm going back to the room, see you in a few.

I dried, and went to the room, and put on some silk boxers. I was combing my hair when he entered the room. He stood in front of the mirror and said, "What was with the eyes in the shower?"

I said, "Oh, just noticed the guys in there with us scoping you out."

He smiled and said, "Well, nothing much to look at here, but there sure was with me looking at you!"

I said, "Yeah, I saw movement and decided to either have my way with you there, or bring it back to the room. So, here we are."

His voice got huskier and said, "So here we are."

I turned towards him and he turned towards me. He dropped his towel and we embraced. The kiss this time was hot enough to set the place on fire. He began rubbing up and down my back with his hands, and I did likewise and then dropping my hands to his ass and cupping each cheek in my hands. He moaned and pulled back a second and said, "Those boxers are great to rub up against."

I smiled and said, "You're welcome to wear them anytime, and then I'll rub up against them."

He said, "I'd do that, but I'd walk with a boner all day long."

I said, "Promise me you will then!"

He laughed and said, "Well, some day when we're not on, I'll do it."

We embraced again and this time as we kissed, he began pulling my boxers down. He took hold of my shaft and began pumping it. I reached down and began to massage his sack. He moaned and did the same to me.

I took hold of his shaft and slowly began to stroke him with my other hand. He broke the kiss and said, "Allen, let's move it to the bunk."

I went over to the bunk and he lay down upon it. I lay on him, and he said, "Your body is so muscular, everywhere I carress, I feel your strength beneath the skin."

I smiled and said, "I like your body as it is. Something about your softness makes me want you all the more."

As we kissed, I began to grind on top of him, and his moans carried throught the room. He broke the kiss and said, "One moment, the condoms and lube are over there."

I got up and went to where he pointed. I took several condoms and the glide he had. I came back and said, "Lift your legs, I'll start lubing you up."

He lifted his legs and I put them on my shoulders. He looked up at me and said, "Go slow."

I said, "Oh, I will. You won't even feel anything but the desire."

He said, "Kiss me some more. That really puts me in the mood."

I leaned over and kissed him and began to slowly massage the lube into his pucker. He moaned and I began to gently rub inwards with my thumb as I glided around the pucker. We began to kiss harder and my thumb started to feel him loosening up for me. I pushed a little deeper and then came back out. When I went inwards the next time, I felt it pop through. His moan in my mouth was deeper and I held my thumb still. We continued to kiss and soon, I felt him thrusting towards my hand.

I began to move my thumb in and out real slow acheiving deeper penetration with each thrust. When I couldn't go any deeper, I held it there and began to slowly move it around.

His hands began to carress my body and I knew he was feeling more sensations than pain. I pulled outward and then when I pulled my thumb free, I placed my index and middle finger at his entrance. He moved towards them and I slowly felt them enter. His breath to a brief inward hitch and I paused.

He began to carress me more and I began to enter further. About at the first knuckle, I began moving slowly in and out and going deeper with each thrust. His tongue ran across my teeth and I felt tingles throughout my body.

Goosebumps appeared on my flesh and his carresses caught them. The sensations intensified for me and his moaning increased. Soon, I had the two fingers bottomed. I began to glide in and out and when I pulled them free, I took the lube and relubed them as well as his pucker.

I placed three fingers at the entrance and slowly inserted them. He pushed against my shoulder and I knew to stop. I held them there and then felt his ankles relax around my neck. I began to slowly thrust them in and out and when they were about all in, I began to move my fingers about inside him.

He broke the kiss and said, "Now."

I smiled and said, "O.k., I took ahold of my shaft and leaned in for another kiss. He kissed me even more passionately and I place the head at his entrance. Slowly I entered until I felt penetration. He didn't have to make a sign at all for me to hold still. The tightness of his ring was tense enough I knew to stop.

We continued to kiss and soon his hands were carressing my back again. When I felt his ring relax, I began to slowly start to go in and out. His moaning increased and I leaned further over him to a true missionary position. Somehow, this caused him to loosen and I began to achieve penetration easier.

When I got all of my length within him, I paused and really kissed him. His breathing was deep and he broke the kiss and said, "Oh God, Fuck me babe!"

I pulled out easily and then glided in easy. I went slowly and on each re-entry, I gained a fraction faster on the pace. He began to grind his hips and I did the same. His moans became more hectic and I varied the pace with some slow and some faster.

Something happened to him and all of a sudden he was like a wild man and his carressing fingers began to claw at my back. I started to do jab thrusts and he broke the kiss and said, "Oh Allen, this is heaven, fuck me harder."

I did and he began to lick my ear and tell me how he wanted me to go...harder....faster....up...down...

Sweat was dripping off us and I reached up and began to run my fingers over his nipples. Apparently, that's all it took to make him cum...

He said, "Oh Allen, I'm cumming baby!"

His hole got tight and his body began to spasm, and the two sent me over the edge. I moaned into the pillow by his ear and said, "Oh my God....Oh, Garrett, this feels so good."

I rammed it home and then just stay there. I could feel the contractions of his body and the jerks of mine. The two combined caused a warm glow to come over me and I lifted to look into his eyes.

I saw love there. I saw his soul. I said, "Garrett, I love you."

He smiled and said, "Allen, I do too."

We lay coupled for a long while and when we unhitched, he said, "I've got wetness everywhere, I've got to go take another shower."

I said, "I'll go with you and then we can share my bunk. Yours is rather torn up."

He looked at his bunk and said, "It was worth it."

We entered the shower and I noticed a redness to my cock. He whispered in my ear, my ass is on fire!"

I said, "I'm sorry, I thought I used enough lube."

He said, "You did, it just feels like I want you back in there."

We showered and the two guys from previously came in...they looked at us and said, "You all still in here!"

I said, "You all back!"

They laughed and I said, "No, we're just back in washing off the sweat."

One of them blushed and said, "Us too."

Garrett looked at me and said, "Turn around, I don't think they're going to say anything if I scrub your back."

I turned and he said, "Oh jeezus Allen, those marks are terrible."

I said, "No, those marks are great! I enjoyed every one of them."

Just then, I noticed one of the guys turn around and saw marks on his back. I nodded my head and Garrett looked over."

He chuckled and said, "I'll get you some salve for them so the sweat doesn't cause infection."

The other guys heard him and said, "Man, must've been good for you all too!"

Garrett said, "It was intense that was for sure. If you need some salve for yours, come to our room, and we'll share."

The looked at each other and said, "Thanks, we'll be there after we get better dressed."

I turned to Garrett and his hands went up around my neck. I kissed him and then said, "I'll be back in the room."

He said, "Hold on a second and I'll go with you. You don't need to walk out there with your back like that. I'll walk behind you."

We went back to the room and I said, "Get dressed and I'll put your bunk in order. Then, I can lay on yours and you can put the salve on. When they come in, they can lay on mine and do it there."

He said, "Do you know who those guys are?"

I said, "No, I just got here. Do you?"

He said, "One of them is in the motor pool, the other I believe is a clerk at medical."

I nodded and said, "Well, they found each other too, so they'll not say anything."

He said, "No, I think they'll be o.k.."

I had his bunk back in order and he threw me my boxers. He said, "Your ass is so beautiful, I don't want you to cover it up."

I said, "Later, you can make love to me."

He smiled and said, "If it feels as good for you as it did me, I'll have to get more salve."

He'd just said that and a knock came at the door.

I went over and opened the door. They entered and I shook their hand. The one who had been making most of the cat calls in the shower about my Pinocchio's said, "Nice boxers dude!"

I said, "I like to have a variety of different styles."

He nodded and said, "I was afraid to wear anything like that around here. I didn't want anyone to think anything."

I said, "Whether they do, or don't, what you're wearing isn't going to matter."

He smiled and said, "Well, I guess you're right. My name is Chris and my partner over there is Cliff."

I said, "Good to meet you guys, Garrett is over there and I'm Allen."

Chris said, "You are the first people we've come out to."

I said, "Your secret's safe with us. Feel free to consider us friends."

Chris said, "We appreciate it. It gets a little lonely thinking we were the only two on base."

Garrett said, "You aren't, and we'll be sure to introduce you to others if you'd like."

Cliff said, "There are more!"

Garrett said, "Let me say the straights are probably in the minority. But whatever you do, stay quiet about it and never ever let your dick of a sergeant know because he's probably the biggest homophobe in the place."

Cliff said, "Yeah, he's already been up in my face before...so, I've made it a point of steering clear of him."

Garrett said, "Well, if you have problems, come to my office and I'll get you someone on your side who will stand behind you completely."

We continued to chat, and Garrett went over to the mini frig and got everyone cokes to drink. He apologized for not having glasses, but the cokes were cold.

We clinked cans and I motioned for them to sit upon my bunk. Garret sat behind me and began to put the salve upon my back. When he had enough, he threw the can over to Cliff who began putting some on Chris' back.

Garrett said, "So, are you guys a couple?"

Chris said, "Well, we've been together for about 8 months, so I think so...what do you think Cliff."

Cliff looked up at me and said, "I think we are. It's not been said in those words, but what I feel is more than fuck buds."

I nodded and said, "We're a couple and it makes me feel good knowing I'm committed to someone who will be there for me in this place."

Cliff nodded and Chris leaned around him and kissed him.

Garrett leaned up close behind me and kissed my ear. I turned around to meet his lips and I felt his hand carress on down my back.

Chris and Cliff caught themselves and said, "Guys, we might need more of this salve, is it o.k. if we borrow some. We're going to need to go back to our room. Garrett said, "You all can have that can as I've got another."

They got up and I stood. I shook their hands and they went over to shake Garrett's hand.

I led them to the door and said, "You guys don't be strangers. O.k.?"

They said they wouldn't and Garrett said, "Allen, I believe we'll see each other in the shower later!"

I went over to the bunk and dropped my boxers. Garrett was laying back on his bunk and I got on top of him. He smiled and said, "Babe, it feels good to have you confirm our relationship to others."

I said, "Well, it feels good to finally have someone whom I can say it about. We began to kiss and I said, "Garrett, one thing I definitely have to get is a robe. Can you see if the p.x one of those real thick hotel quality ones. I don't care what color as long as it's not pink and has frilly shit around the collar."

Garrett chuckled and said, "I won't tell you who has one of those, but we were in their home tonight."

I laughed and said, "It might be good for them, but I don't think it would work for either of us."

Garrett said, "No, I think we're in agreement there. I'm more for the type you're wanting, so I'll look for me one too."

We kissed and I began to grind down upon him. The sensations were so good. He started moaning and said, "Allen, do you think you could get that rubber over there and the lube?"

I kissed him and got up to get it. When I got back to the bunk, I said, "How do you want me, kind sir?"

He smiled and said, "Well, I prefer to have you the rest of my life."

I said, "That's a done deal as long as you'll have me."

I lay face down on the mattress and he said, "I'll be gentle and I'll make sure you're lubed up really good."

He began to massage some on my pucker, and then began to probe gently. He said, "Allen, when I go to slip in my finger, push out like you're going to take a dump. It'll go in easier."

He began to push inward and I pushed outward. I felt it slip in and then he held it still. I said, "Hon, there's no pain. Just be easy and do what you need to do."

He said, "Allen, it would do me a world better if you were laying upon your back."

I said, "O.k.", and rolled over laying upon my back.

He said, "Here, put this pullow under your hips and it will raise you up so it will be easier to access."

We got it arranged and I immediately noticed a difference. I held my knees up and as he began to slowly glide his finger in and out of me, he reached up and began to kiss and nuzzle my nuts. He said, "Are you naturally not this hairy down here?"

I said, "No, I do it about once a week as I like the feeling. Is it a problem?"

He said, "No, I like it. I was just thinking we should do this for each other. It would be romantic."

I said, "If that's what you want babe, we can do it on Thursday nights as that's when I do it normally."

He began to suck upon my nuts and the sensations were incredible. I moaned and he began to glide his finger in and out a bit faster. He touched something in there which sent me right through the roof as it felt so good."

He smiled and said, "It feels great doesn't it!"

I said, "Oh babe, that feeling if it were packaged would stop all the wars. Guys wouldn't get off their back for nothing!"

He laughed and said, "Well, I'm going to add a finger, so begin to push out again."

He did and I pushed. It was a bit tighter, but in no time at all, he had achieved a deep penetration and his fingers were gliding in and out again. He began to lick up my nutsack to the base of my cock and the sensations were so good, I closed my eyes. I moaned again and he said, "That's it, just lay back and enjoy it. It feels great, doesn't it!"

I said, "Garrett, put in another finger. I want you in me soon."

He did slowly and said, "Allen, I'm going to begin to part my fingers and then it will loosen you up a bit more, begin to push out as I push in."

I did and he got the third finger in. The feelings going throughout that region of my body were overwhelming. I moaned immediately and said, "Garrett, I don't care what you do, you have to fuck me now. These feelings are driving me wild."

He said, "Allen, have patience with me here. I want to make it the best you've ever felt and rushing things aren't going to help that."

I said, "Garrett, this is already the best I've ever felt. Come on, so I can feel it better."

Garrett didn't say a thing, he lowered his head and took my shaft into his mouth. At the same time, he rubbed inside me and the sensations really began to increase. My moans were virtually non-stop. I was really beinning to feel I was going to cum hard when he stopped and began to splay his fingers wider. He then pulled them from my ass and lubed his cock and then placed the latex sheath over it.

He lined up with my ass and then leaned over me and kissed me. He said, "Allen, you're really someone I want to spend the rest of my life with. I want us to be together for the long haul."

I kissed him and as he entered me, I pushed out. The feelings of him entering me began to feel like a merging of our souls. The love and control I let this man have over my body, were so inviting, I knew I wanted him in my life forever. I kissed him and as he slid further within me, I felt pressure, but the fullness I felt was of the love which was building between us.

When he reached the maximum of his depth, he stopped and looked into my eyes. He said, "Something diffferent is coming over you, it's like we're connecting in our hearts together. I can feel the change."

I said, "Garrett, it's that I've feeling love for you and it's really letting my know I'm actually in love rather than lust."

He smiled and said, "Let yourself run with it babe."

I said, "Garrett, It's o.k. For you to start now."

He gently eased out and then pushed back in. He brushed that spot and subconsciously, I pushed out to allow him deeper access. He slid in more easily and then pulled back out. I began to pull him towards me and hugged him more intensely. I kissed him and could feel his thrusts begin to quicken.

It was strange because what felt like a few moments for me apparently were a lot more than actually happened. He soon cried out he was cumming through clenched teeth, and then slammed himself into me. His lips ground into mine and the kiss was overwhelming. His breath was in ragged gasps and the calm mannerisms were all gone.

He seperated his lips from mine and said, "Allen, I love you."

Somewhere in the passion, I'd lost myself and with our disjoining, I realized I had cum all over us. I felt drained and said, "I know we have to go shower, but I'm feeling really weak."

He said, "You really let yourself go there!"

I said, "Garrett, I was in a zone I don't think I've ever been before."

We gathered our shower gear again and headed for the showers. When we got there, we began to shower and a tenderness I hadn't known before overcame me. I knew I wanted to bathe him and began to wash his body.

He smiled and said, "I'm sure hoping no one other than our buddies comes in because we'll sure be out if we're caught."

By then, I was down to his feet and he lifted them for me as I tenderly scrubbed the soles. When I was done, I stood up and he rinsed himself. I scrubbed myself, and once I was completed, he looked at my back and said, "There's nothing but a bunch of red marks now. I don't think they'll infect."

We went back to the apartment, and I lay on my bunk. He came over and sat on the edge and I pulled him in on top of me. He smiled and said, "I was wondering how we were going to arrange sleeping together!"

I said, "Love, there's enough room on the bed, we'll just have to learn to lay together."

He said, "I wonder if anyone will say anything if I can get us a double."

I laughed and said, "The raised eyebrows are going to be all over this base if you do that."

He laughed and said, "Well, I bet we'll figure something out."

We went to sleep with his body laying on top of mine with his head resting in the crook of my neck. Me and my Military Man.

Notes from Rhett

Hi all. I know it's short, and I know it's not up to my usual standards, but the characters themselves just stopped speaking to me.

Rather than disappoint, I managed to get it completed. A discerning eye could probably tell where things changed. I've never had writer's block before, and it that was what it was...it sucks. I sure don't want to have it again as I think we all deserve better.

Copyright October 26

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