H.M.A.S Hammersley 1355 Afternoon Watch

I walked the hallways of the ship. After 2 months out at sea we're finally getting home. The smell of sea water, seagulls squawking all around and flying around without a care in the world. I have the biggest smile on my face.

"Brown" someone called out. I turned around to become face to face with my Co.

"Yes, Sir?" I replied still as happy as can be. But just as soon as I said that an announcement came over.

"Attention everyone we will be arriving at port in 2 minutes. Make sure if you don't have duty you have everything you need. It's going to be a 2 week holiday. Enjoy". I smiled 2 weeks with my family, 2 weeks of freedom and 2 weeks of junk food.

"Brown I need you to take a watch 'till 5pm so you have a 3 hour shift" my Co announced. The smile slowly faded into a frown.

"Yes Sir" I answered defeated. As I made my way down to my bunk I saw someone walking into the galley.

"Oi!" I shouted. The culprit turned around with a guilty look. Who else would it be other than Spider.

"Yes Brown?" Spider responded meekly.

"What do you think you're doing in MY galley" I asked putting emphasis on the 'my'.

"I was just looking for a snack" he responded looking terrified.

I relaxed a little and had a smirk on my face. He gulped as if scared I was gonna seriously injure him, it was sort of cute.

"And you couldn't have waited 'till you got off, we're at port now. You can get off." I replied.

"Oh ok bye have a great holiday" He rushed and was out of the galley in a blink of an eye. I turned and started walking towards the bridge to start my shift.

1700 First Dogwatch

I finally finished my shift. As I headed down to my cabin one of the boys stopped me.

"Hey Bec, we're going to the bar. You wanna come?" 2Dads asked me.

"Oh ya, um give me 5 minutes to get changed and get my stuff." I replied.

"Sure, we are stopping at my house to leave our stuff there"

"Oh cool" and with that I turned into my cabin and started getting ready. True to my words 5 minutes later I was up on the deck with the boys.

"Ok so shall we go?" 2Dads asked

"Yep" I responded.

"Wow Bec, you clean up good." Buffer told me.

"Oh gee, thanks so much Buff. That's just what I like to hear" I respond chuckling. I didn't take it to heart; I have always been considered one of the boys. I liked jeans, sneakers, cars, footy and mud. While every other girl liked shopping, clean nails, dresses, skirts and heels. Not to mention the dreaded makeup. Don't get me wrong I did the makeup part, and jewellery but that was about it. But tonight I went full on. I was wearing a mid-thigh tight black dress that hugged my curves perfectly and showed a lot of cleavage. On my feet were 4 inch black pumps, that made me wobble a little bit but I could still dance and enjoy myself. I had my purse that included makeup so I could do it in the car, as well as a necklace some earrings and a bracelet. I still had my dog tags on but they were hidden beneath the dress.

"Can we go, and can you all stop staring at me" I say getting a little uncomfortable.

"Ya sure. After you malady" Buffer says while mock bowing to me.