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In the late afternoon, we were ordered to start packing our things, and prepare to head out. Where we were going, no one knew. We just knew that we were heading to a place that would take us one step closer to the ultimate jump, the one that we had been training for these past several months.
I was in my barracks finishing up my packing, when I heard the door open. I glanced up, expecting someone I knew.
Sobel stepped inside. Okay, I was hoping it would be someone that I liked.
Since he didn't say anything, nor did he make any other movements, I was the first to speak," What can I do for you, sir?"
At first, he still didn't speak. He was scanning my barracks.
I finally asked again," Are you looking for someone, sir?"
That snapped him back to the present," Are you all packed and ready to move out, Lieutenant?"
I nodded," Yes, sir."
"Good. Has Lieutenant Winters prepped the troops?" he asked.
I couldn't tell why he was asking me this," I don't know, sir. Have you asked him yet?"
Sobel's eyes flared at me," I was hoping to find him here."
So that's his game...it suddenly dawned on me. He was trying to create a situation, where there was none to be had. I stated," He's not here, sir. Everyone knows that it would be inappropriate to be in my barracks." I had hoped he would have gotten the hint.
Sobel didn't blink at my comment," I think we should go talk to him then. After you, Lieutenant."
I felt gross at the fact that he wanted me to walk in front of him. Fine, two can play this game," Yes, sir."
I walked passed him, and headed quickly toward Dick and Lewis's officer barracks.
I knew that I was walking much faster than Sobel, who seemed to be struggling walking and eating his apple at the same time, but I made sure to get there first, to warn the men, just in case they were saying things that would hurt them later. I was right.
Just as I approached the door, I could hear them talking, so I cleared my throat. When they glanced over in my direction, Sobel was on my heels. Sobel stood in the door, clearly annoyed that he didn't catch them talking about him, and stood there awkwardly for a moment. I stepped out of the way, just in case I needed to make a run for it.
"2nd platoon ready?" Sobel finally asked.
Dick replied in good time," Ready, sir."
Sobel snottily replied," Then get them into formation. We're moving out." He took a bite from his apple, never breaking eye contact with him.
"Yes, sir," he replied as he headed out of the barracks, behind Harry who was in on whatever the conversation was. Dick had winked at me as he passed by, causing me to smile, not to mention the little flutters in my stomach.
Sobel glared at Nix one last time, before heading out, and giving me a nasty look in turn, successfully killing my smile and any butterflies that were there.
Once he was gone, Nix chuckled and started to pack the remaining items. He turned to me," Quick thinking there, Kate."
I smiled," You're welcome." I turned and headed back to my barracks to grab my things.
We were on board a train, heading North. I could see Nix and Winters further up ahead, talking and laughing, about what, I couldn't be sure. I looked out the window that was to my right, and peered at the blurred landscapes that were whizzing past.
I'm not sure why, but I suddenly felt a pang of melancholy. I realized that this could be the last time that I would ever see this place again.
"You always seem to do that," a familiar voice spoke to me.
I tore my eyes from the window, to look at Harry, just as he sat down across from me, offering me some water. I smiled and took it from him," Do what?"
Harry pointed out the window and replied," You're always saying good bye to places that you see. It's a little depressing." He chuckled slightly.
I chuckled politely, not sure what to say," I didn't realize that I was doing that."
He smiled," It's okay. I understand the feeling. I think I did that the entire time I was back home, before the draft."
I nodded," It's never easy, Harry." I took a sip from the water he gave me.
He looked out the window," You got that right."
