Lust, Longing & Loneliness

Jack punched the bag once more before collapsing against it as he tried to catch his breath. He had work to do, but letting off steam in the gym seemed a better idea.

He knew he'd been attracted to the then-Captain instantly, and that attraction had developed into a mutual respect. Friendship and something more followed, leaving him longing for the one thing he couldn't have.

Now, he'd told her to go. Pick flowers.

If it made Sam happy, he would accept her choice and learn to deal with it, but loneliness didn't hold the same appeal it once did.

TBC...