Chapter 28

Afghanistan 5,5 years ago – Gutterson POV

Part II

Of course, the day only got worse after their meet up at the stock barn...

They both left with a huge grin on their faces and Tim couldn't help but glow knowing Bobbie was still trembling on her legs because of the orgasm he gave her. The trick of curling his fingers inside her always did the trick of getting her off. She'd bitten her bottom lip close to the point of bleeding because she couldn't scream his name.

Gutterson couldn't wait until he'd hear his name coming of her full lips in small gasps and whimpers.

But that would have to wait after they came back from this shithole. Not to mention, they hadn't talked about what would happen after they're back home with their relationship. Tim knew he'd fallen hard for the woman who'se strolling behind him and he's got to hold back to not reach for her hand and pull her close. To let everyone know that Bobbie chose him. Not some other man. It still baffled him sometimes why she picked him.

But both suddenly stop in place, seeing both their squads rushing towards the Hummers while carrying heavy artillery.

Tim glanced over his shoulder to Bobbie and saw the frown forming between her dark brows. A frown Gutterson got to know all too well. And at this moment, Tim's sure he's wearing almost an identical expression as Swagger.

"What's going on?" Bobbie's voice was firm when Johnson passed by them.

An angry look crossed the Captain's face while stopping in his tracks before Gutterson and Swagger. His glare flickering between both of them and Tim fears for a moment they just got caught. Maybe the Captain suspected something. Maybe he forgot to zip his pants and Tim had to hold back to look down at his crotch to check.

"Mohammed Ali has been spotted. We're going out to ambush him. Orders from above."

Swagger was now standing next to Tim, making him glance over to her and saw the stiffness in her shoulders. Green eyes flickering from her Squad to the Captain and she suddenly nods. And Tim holds back a sigh because he knows what's coming next. No way in hell Swagger was gonna stay behind. It wasn't his plan either but Bobbie had a temper and sometimes spoke her mind way too fast.

"I'll get my long gun and Donna," and there it was...She was already turning around and didn't even ask. It came out as an order and Tim quickly reacts by gently grabbing her by the shoulder. He'd seen the look on the Captain's face and he was ready to lash out. Probably order her to clean all the weapons and maybe the baracks is she didn't hold back.

"Swagger," Tim's voice was calm but firm, getting her attention immediately.

She looked at him, her features serious but her eyes soften when looking at him. They always did and that's what made Gutterson hope that she'd come home with him after all of this.

He drops his hands and points with his chin to the Captain. Meachum was approaching from behind Johnson and Swagger seemed to suddenly realize she'd stepped out of line.

Turning fully towards Johnson, hands behind her back and her posture as a plank.

"Apologies Sir. I didn't mean to step out of line. I just want to join my squad. Mohammed Ali is … not to be underestimated. He's slipped through our nets once and..."

"Enough, Swagger," Johnson glanced over his shoulder to the approaching CIA agent. "You can't come. No sniper can. You're all grounded until further notice."

"But Sir,…"

"No! For once, you'll listen," Johnson's voice was sharp and the tall man took a step in her direction so he's standing right before her.

Any other woman or man would've kept her or his eyes on the ground for being scolded like this. But Bobbie...Bobbie lifted up her chin and locked eyes with Isaac. Tim could see how she's gritting her teeth and feels a flash of anger himself towards Isaac Johnson for standing so close to Swagger.

But it was Bobbie who casts her eyes down and nods slowly. Just in time before Meachum joins the threesome.

"Yes Sir," she said, her tone flat and Tim keeps his eyes glued on the Captain whose features soften a bit.

"Good," Meachum's voice was too pleasant. Too joyful but his features were ice cold. Again, Gutterson had a feeling the man wasn't to be trusted. "Now the little love quarrel has been settled, it's time to go Captain Johnson. Gutterson and Swagger, return to your barracks and keep yourself occupied."

The man's steel blue eyes find those of Tim. The grin on Meachum's face made Gutterson ball his hands into fists but they were luckily hidden behind his back.

"And I don't mean together," Meachum added with a laugh, making Bobbie snap her head from the Captain's direction into his.

Meachum wiggled his eyebrows before turning around and striding away. But not before waving his hand slowly in the air. "I'll follow everything on the monitor Captain Johnson. Try to catch him this time, will you."

Silence fell over all three while they watched Meachum walking away. As soon as Meachum was out of reach, Johnson turned around with a furious look on his face.

"You two," he started, "stay here and wait for when we come back. Stay away from Meachum. Get it?"

Both Bobbie and Tim nodded slowly and watched Johnson walk away and leave with their squads. Leaving Gutterson and Swagger behind. The other snipers were already partying in the dining baracks because they could hear the music. Bobbie waited patiently until all Hummers were out of sight before kicking in the sand. Eyes furious when looking at Tim.

"What the fuck are we supposed to do? Sit idle while our mates go out there? What's so important that Mohammed Ali needs to be caught now. Not killed but caught. The man has done war crimes we can't count on two hands. Just kill the motherfucker..."

Tim couldn't disagree with her but it was the look Meachum gave them that bothered him more at this point. He'd been glaring at both Tim and Bobbie...As if he wanted to remember both their faces.
So, the snipers were grounded, Bobbie was pissed and disappeared towards her own side of camp and Tim stayed behind with a gut feeling something was off. He tried to push it away by joining the other snipers. But his mind was somewhere else the whole time. Even the warm beer couldn't steer his thoughts to somewhere else.

And when news came of the mission, Tim his feelings were confirmed... The whole thing went sideways and Ali got shot. The man died because Johnson shot him out of self-defence. And all hell broke loose because Meachum didn't agree with how Isaac handled it.

The shouting echoed over the terrain and everyone came out of their tents. Night had fallen by now and when Tim saw Bobbie appear from her tent, he swallows away the urge to go and hold her. Her hair a mess and she's wearing only her tank top and some shorts. The half open eyes betray Bobbie had been sleeping when the shouting started.

Her gaze is looking for something in the crowd and when she finally finds Tim, he wants to offer her the world when one of her prettiest smiles appears on her face. It's a sleepy grin but Tim can't ignore it and flashes her one of his own half grins. Just to let her know he's there. Close by and damn someone who'd dared to hurt or even come near her at this point.

The arguing stopped all of a sudden when Johnson steps out of the tent where Meachum and he were fighting over something no one seemed to understand. The Captain looked around and found Gutterson, making his way towards him fast. Tim stood his ground, hands on his back and looking straight at Isaac.

"Gutterson, come," the man said, his voice wasn't angry, wasn't even firm at this point. He almost whispered the order.

Tim arched a brow when Isaac passes him by and glances into the direction of the tent. Seeing Meachum watching him from afar. But Isaac was his Captain. And this was an order. Even if he didn't like it. He only had to serve his time here and it was gonna be his last time. So Tim swallowed his pride and followed.

A bit further, Isaac stopped by one of the bigger tents and Tim frowned. These were the tents they kept prisoners in...Why were they here? He opened his mouth but Isaac shook his head and opened the tent, revealing a woman and Tim was at a loss for words. What the hell was going on?

"This is Mohammed Ali his wife," Isaac revealed. "She was carrying a shitload of drugs. Meachum has no idea she's here."

"Sir? What?"

"All you need to know...Is that you need to watch her and keep away from everyone."

And the day got even worse...now he was a babysitter.