A/N - I'm trying to keep to my twice a day posting schedule. My RL is kinda emotionally crazy at the moment... work is sadly too busy as well... I'm doing my best, thank you for sticking with me and these guys!
Chapter 21
JPOV
We take off at a steady pace. We run side by side. It's good to feel like his equal as we run, he's allowing this time for me to relax and think without the formality's hanging over us.
I still follow his direction as he knows the courses better than I do. We head onto a trail that we haven't ran as a group yet.
5 miles later we stop, rest and drink water.
"Whitlock," he says studying me, "I know I am your SDI, but if you need to talk, I'm here."
Standing there I look into his eyes.
SDI - Senior Drill Instructor