Chapter 2

As we reached the top of the stairs we met up with Sarge who was already waiting by the door.

He opened the door and all nine of us proceeded to walk outside. That's when it hit me, it was raining slightly.

Sarge then put us in order, " Mac you go first, then Goat, Duke, Destroyer, Portman, Kid, Reaper, Phoenix, than myself."

As my eyes searched the field I realized that the course looked more intense than any other one I have ever ran.

"Hey, Phoenix you look a little worried, you sure you can keep up with us?" Portman managed to say.

"Just watch and learn, asshole"

The course consisted of a rope climb, crawling under bob wire, running on a 3 inch log, climbing a 10 foot wall, taking a little swim and an all out sprint of 400 meters.

Not only that but it was pouring outside which will make it harder to grip onto certain items.

One by one Sarge would sound his whistle for us to begin.

Portman slipped on the rope climb, I tried so hard to contain a laugh, but some small chuckles managed to slip out. My eyes were watching Reaper as he took off into the rain onto the course. Oh my damn he was so sexy as the rain dripped down his body. I thought to myself how could I even think that about him. I just couldn't help but fantasize about him, after all I do love him. But the real question is does he love me? We been so close as seeing our parents went to Olduvai together. We had always played together and were the best of friends. Then when our parents died we were there for one another. I watched John change from sweet and loving to a tough-ass that doesn't show his emotions.

I was so wrapped up in my thoughts that I almost didn't hear Sarge's whistle that signaled us to start.

I ran with everything I had, when I reached the end I heard " Damn is this training or a fucking wet t-shirt contest?"

This comment came from non other than Portman. I quickly turned my head to say a smart remark but John beat me to it "Don't give me another reason to kill you Portman, we all know nobody will miss you."

A few seconds later Sarge finished the course. We ran it two more times until he realized it was 13:30.

"Ok soldiers that's enough, go ahead into the mess hall for lunch. I will join you in a few moments."

With that said we all turned around until I was stopped when I heard, "Phoenix, I need to speak with you"

I slightly turned my head and walked towards Sarge. "Yes sir?"

There were so many thoughts running through my mind. "Did he notice how I looked at Reaper, has he found out my secret?"

"Phoenix I wanted to congratulate you on doing the course, you were the fastest one out there."

"Thank you s..." I was then cut off.

"But I have done a background check on you and I know everything that you and Reaper have been through." He continued, "I know that both of your parents died on Olduvai and that you were left alone with no family."

"Sir it's......" but I was cut off again. "Listen for those reasons I need you and him to stay here while the rest off us go to Olduvai to contain a threat."

"A threat, what kind of threat?"

"There has been another accident, 6 scientist are now missing."

My mind was saying his words over and over again, "there was another accident, we must contain the threat."

I guess Sarge saw the confused and worried look on my face, he continued, "I know just how close you and John are." "He was there for you when you needed him, just like you was there for him." "Now look I'm not ordering you two to stay behind, it's just a suggestion."

"Sir, I was wondering if I would be able to talk to John about this?"

"Yeah go ahead but I will need a decision later."

"Thank you sir."

With that I turned around and walked into the mess hall.

"John, can I talk to you in private it's important?"

"Sure Selena"

When John stood up to follow me I heard a wolf whistle and it was none other than Portman, yeah you guessed it that horny bastard was at it again, he just doesn't quit.

If looks could kill he would certainly be dead with the look I just gave him.

When we were out of hearing range I began "Um mm John, Sarge has just informed me about a mission, but the problem is he doesn't want me and you to go."

"What the fuck is Sarge's problem" his voice was more intense. "I'm about to go and talk to him about it" John turned around to walk away but I grabbed his arm and forced him to look at me.

"John he thinks its for our own good." My eyes were starting to fill with tears.

"How is it for our own good, huh?", "how is keeping us from missions benefiting us?"

I tightened my grip around his arm. "Because its a mission on fucking Olduvai, he knows what happened the last time we were there John." I couldn't believe I was yelling now with tears running down my face.

"John last time we were there it was 16 years ago today. That damn accident happened on the dig and we both lost our parents." "You didn't lose everything, you still had your sister Sam. But me I had nothing!"

My voice was filled with more rage, the tears wouldn't stop.

"Selena you know you had me and Sam....You know....." But I cut him off.

"No I had you two until we all split apart. She went back to Olduvai, while we stayed here." You were so mad at her that you took your anger out on me every chance you fucking got, you snapped at me for everything when I didn't fucking deserve it!" "I watched you turn into a asshole that didn't give a shit about anything, I couldn't take it anymore so I left. "I still don't get why you treated me the way you did before that, all I ever did was fucking love you but you were to damn blind to see it."

I saw the look in John eyes, it was something I haven't seen in a while. He was actually hurt. Did something I say hit a soft spot? No wait he doesn't have soft spots anymore. I finally unleashed all my anger I had pent up over the years.

That's when he grabbed me and backed me into the nearest wall. He tightened his grip he had on me but not enough to hurt me.

'Selena I'm sorry ok, I'm fucking sorry. I know nothing I say will make up for everything I did to you."

"John I...I...I" I tried to speak but I couldn't he had pushed his warm lips on mine. This is what I was waiting for. Our lips were moving in sync with each other. His tongue asked for entrance into my mouth and I gave in. It was the most passionate kiss I ever had. Our tongues were fighting for dominance but I let him win. He left go of my arms and moved his hands to my waist. Naturally I wrapped my arms around his neck while running my hands through his messy hair.

He pulled away so we could both breathe. His eyes were filled with lust, and compassion.

"Selena, I had wanted to tell you something before but I couldn't. So here goes, Selena I love you"

"John, I love you too." Before I could say more the alarm sounded.

It was the alarm letting us we had to leave for our mission. Just then Sarge walked over to us.

"Well are you two coming or staying behind?"