Chapter 7

The next morning was a sad one. Nessa waited for Radar by his animals. When he arrived they went to a field at the edge of the camp where they dug a three foot deep hole. They then placed the now stiff little body in it, still wrapped in Nessa's towel.

Nessa looked at Radar, he had tears welling up in his eyes. He desperately tried to hold back his feelings as he clenched his jaw shut. Nessa started to cry too and caressed Radar's arm trying to comfort him.

"It's ok to feel sad Radar. He was your friend." she whispered sadly.

Radar sighed and turned away from her, embarrassed to let her see him like this. Nessa gently grabbed his shoulder and turned him around. He had tears running down his cheek. She pulled him to her and embraced him eagerly.

They quietly cried, not just because of Bonzo, but because of the war, and death, being scared, and falling in love. They squeezed each other tightly as the Korean sun broke over the hills.

"I'm so sorry." gasped Nessa as she nuzzled her face in his neck.

Radar was feeling dizzy from the mixture of emotion that played inside him. He was stricken with grief, yet holding Nessa was making him lust for her. He was also scared to act on his intense desire.

Suddenly, Radar felt Nessa's nose and lips brushing on his neck. They were soft and warm. Then to Radars utter amazement, Nessa's lips began to kiss his neck. She softly cupped his face in one hand as her other hand squeezed his waist. Radars breath became heavy. He moaned softly as her lips moved from his neck to his mouth. Nessa squeezed Radar feverishly and whimpered with desire as she pressed her lips to his firmly.

Radar broke free from his insecurities. He returned Nessa's kiss with unbridled pleasure. Radars knees buckled as his body was consumed by intense desire. He moaned and pulled himself from her before he collapsed. They panted and clutched onto each other for support.

Frank Burns noticed Radar and Nessa embracing in the distance as he walked to the latrine. It immediately made his hackles rise.

That little twerp, he thought. It's just discussing to see a fine nurse and officer fraternizing with that corporal. He snarled with distaste, and then noticed the shovels, the ditch and the pile of dirt. What are they up to? I don't remember hearing any orders for anyone to dig a hole for anything, especially the likes of those two. He stalked over to the embracing couple. "What's going on here?" asked Frank angrily.

Nessa and Radar withdrew from each other with a start. Both had teary faces red as beets. "Sir?!" said Radar, not knowing which way was up.

"Why are you digging a ditch?" asked Frank with annoyance.

Nessa opened her mouth, and then she noticed Hawkeye descending on Frank. Hawkeye smirked at Nessa. "You'll never get rich digging a ditch; you're in the Army now." he sang happily.

Frank turned quickly to see Hawkeye smiling at him. "You stay out of this!" barked Frank.

"Stay out of what Frank?" asked Hawkeye calmly, glancing at Radar and Nessa who were looking nervous and embarrassed.

"I was never informed of any orders for any digging to be taking place." said Frank defensively.

Hawkeye walked over to the two and smiled kindly at them. Nessa still couldn't get over how dashing he was. She smiled back at him as she wiped the tears from her eyes. Radar noticed her smile for Hawkeye and jealously shot through his heart.

Hawkeye looked into the ditch to see a towel with a blood stain on it. "What happened?" he asked with concern.

"Its Bonzo, he got shot in the sniper fire yesterday." said Radar quietly.

Hawkeye put a hand on Radars shoulder, "Sorry Radar." he said as he looked at Radar with sympathy.

Hawkeye then looked at Nessa who was standing stiffly. She was obviously nervous about angering Burns. Her eyes shifted to the fuming Frank. Hawkeye leaned into her ear and whispered, "Its ok."

Hawk then turned to Frank and started to walk away pulling Frank by the arm with him. "Hey, wait just a minute!" yelled Frank.

"Frank they are burying a bunny. Leave it alone, your making an ass out of yourself!" scolded Hawkeye.

Frank glared at Nessa and Radar and then pulled his arm violently out of Hawkeye's grasp. Frank glared angrily at the three, considering pursuit on the matter. Giving up, he continued on his original path to the latrine, huffing all the while.

Hawkeye glanced once more toward Radar and Nessa with a look that said he knew what was going on between them, he then went off in the direction of O.R.

Radar sighed with relief. Nessa relaxed and took his hand. He looked at her and she smiled at him. The way she smiled at Hawkeye, he thought as another pang of jealousy hit him. He was a little bothered by the way she smiled at him. Radar had noticed Nessa's flirtatious eyes and smiles before and it fed his insecurities.

Maybe I'm just overreacting. Maybe she is just so beautiful and friendly she just seems like she is flirting, Radar tried reasoning with himself. He tried to push it out of his mind as he looked at Nessa's sweet face. He thought about what she did to him last night and the way her lips felt just a few minutes before, he sighed.

"Lets get this over with." Radar picked up his shovel and started to push dirt over Bonzo, Nessa did the same.

After they finished they stood quietly for a few moments. Then Nessa took Radars hand again. "Do you want to get some breakfast with me? I have about forty-five minutes till I'm to report for duty." asked Nessa softly. Radar accepted, and they walked over to the MESS together.

It was quiet between them as they ate together. Radar was just happy to be near her and Nessa felt the same. A lot has happened between them the last couple of days. It's been an emotional rollercoaster for them both. It was just nice to have some quiet time together, some time to reflect in each others company.

Nessa peered adoringly at Radar as he finished his breakfast. "Are we still on for tonight?" asked Nessa.

Radar smiled back, "Of course." he replied. Nessa grinned with excitement. Her reaction made him so happy, he looked down shyly as a grin worked across his face too.

Radar's heart was soaring and it made him want to open up to Nessa. "You know, I thought last night was a dream when I woke up this morning." he mumbled, fingering his mug nervously.

Radar admired Nessa as she blushed. His eyes were haunted. He had never felt like this for anyone before and it frightened him. He knew the farther he fell, the more severe his injury would be.

"Did you like it?" asked Nessa, her voice sultry and warm.

Radar felt shocked by his feelings for her. Nessa made every part of him tingle and throb and throat, as always, annoyingly tightened up on him. "It - was the most - wonderful thing - I ever felt." He could hardy speak. He was blushing madly. He felt like he had a ton of bricks on his chest. He felt like he wanted to scream or go mad. He looked down at his tray and closed his eyes trying to get a hold of his feelings.

Nessa reached across the table and held his hand. Her heart beat madly as she looked at him. She has never been this attracted to anyone before.

She glanced at her watch and sighed. "I've got to go now. Meet me at my tent tonight and well head over to the officers club." she softly instructed as she got up.

Radar just nodded his acceptance and watched her leave. He admired her body as she walked out the door. He felt like he wanted to feint. He sat recovering a few moments before returning to his duties also.