After several drinks and long conversations with everyone it had just turned midnight and Kate made her way out on the balcony to get some much needed fresh air
"See ya later X!" Spider, Buffer and ET called out as they moved towards the exit
"See ya guy's thanks for coming!" Kate yelled back as she leant against the railing dropping her head back as she took in the breeze
"You want a lift home?" Nikki asked as she made her way towards her
"No, you go I could do with a walk anyways I need some crisp air to sober up" Kate said grinning
"You look and sound soberer than any of us tonight, maybe you could ask the Boss to come for a walk with you?" Nikki answered nudging her arm as they turned to look back inside as Mike was saying goodbye to Charge and RO
"Looks can be deceiving besides I'm sure the Boss has better things to do" Kate replied turning to look out at the water
"You want some girl company?" she asked hopeful
"Nah it's all good, but thanks for tonight Nik I didn't realise how much I needed something like this" Kate answered turning to face her as Nikki pulled her into a hug
"Like I said Kate your family now" Nikki replied hugging her tightly
"Alright you better go" Kate said rubbing her back as Nikki pulled away from the hug
"You sure you don't want a lift?" Nikki asked again
"Yeah I'll get a taxi home" Kate said reassuring her
"Alrighty, have fun" she said smiling at her as she made her way inside to collect her things Kate turned back to look out over the water as Mike made his way out.
"Care for some company?" he asked hopeful
"Depends if that company is going to bring up the past again" Kate replied still looking over the balcony
"No past just present" he said holding his hands up
"Sorry guys but we're closing in 10 minutes so I'm going to have to ask you to leave" one of the workers said making their way over
"No worries we're just leaving" Mike answered as Kate turned to face him
"I'll just grab my bag" Kate said softly as she made her way inside Mike following behind as they moved towards the exit.
A few minutes later Kate and Mike were walking along the footpath outside "Kate…" Mike said breaking the silence
"Yep?" she asked looking at him as they continued to walk towards the carpark
"About your brother…",
"I thought you weren't going to bring up the past" Kate said quickly interrupting him as she pulled her handbag over her shoulder
"I just want to know how you're dealing with it, that's all" he said softly as he stopped next to his car
"I'm fine" she replied softly
"Well I'm here if you want to talk…" he said taking his keys out of his pocket
"Thanks but I've had enough talking for one night" she said smiling at him
"Well I guess this is me then" he answered unlocking his car
"I guess so…" Kate said softly as she went to move towards the taxi stand
"Did you want a lift?" he asked as she turned back to face him
"I'll get a taxi home" she answered softly
"Don't be silly, come on I'll give you a lift" he said opening the passenger side of his car door
"If you're sure?" Kate said as she moved towards him
"Well I did bring you here it's only fair I take you home again" he said as she took off her handbag and placed it on the passenger seat as she looked past him at the ocean
"Is something wrong?" he asked confused
"Um… Would you mind if we went for a walk I just need to get some fresh air…" Kate said looking up at him hopeful
"Sure, I'd like that" he said moving aside as Kate made her way towards the stairs leading down to the beach
"Come on!" Kate said grinning widely as Mike closed the car door
"I'm coming" he said grinning as he locked his car before following after her down the steps.
As they made their way down the final steps Kate grinned widely as she took off her sandals placing them next to the stairs as her toes dug into the sand
"Come on" Kate said turning to face Mike as he stood there watching her
"Righto I'm coming" he said shaking his head as he kicked off his thongs placing them next to hers as Kate ran towards the water
"Slow poke!" Kate yelled as she stopped at the shoreline as the waves crashed against the sand running over her feet she closed her eyes as she felt some cold water being splashed at her
"Who's the slow poke now" Mike said grinning as Kate opened her eyes turning to face him
"Oh it's on" Kate said bending down as she flicked water at him
"Now Kate, once is enough" Mike said smirking as her flicked water at her again as he quickly retreated down the beach
"Come back here Flynn!" Kate said laughing as she chased after him
"Not a chance, it's too cold to be getting wet" he said stopping to face her as she tripped and fell flush against him causing them to fall against the sand as Mike rolled over so Kate was pinned against him.
"Caught ya" Kate said giggling as Mike looked down at her
"Looks like you did" he said smirking at her
"So are you going to let me go?" she asked moving one of her hands against his chest as the other rested in the sand
"Um…" Mike just answered as she rolled her eyes
"Come on this isn't fair" she said smirking
"It's a little fair, you splashed me with a fair bit of water back there" he said looking down at her
"If I remember clearly you started it" Kate replied grinning at him
"Well I haven't been in this particular position in 5 years" Mike answered softly as the smile disappeared from Kate's face
"Don't go there Mike" she said sadly
"Why not? Seems like the perfect and only time I'm going to get a chance to talk to you" he said wrapping on of his hands around her waist as the sand moved slightly
"Can we not please?" she said softly
"Kate…" he replied as he moved his head down slowly
"We can't" she replied sadly as his lips were just inches away from hers a wave hit the side of them causing them to break out of the trance
"Whoa!" Mike said as he quickly moved off Kate pulling her up off the sand
"Great now we're wet and cold" she replied grinning
"Come on I'll drive you home" he said nudging her shoulder as he cleared his throat
"Thanks…" she said softly as they began walking back towards the stairs as Kate quietly sighed part of her relieved they were interrupted and part of her confused in wanting him to kiss her.
Past A week from where we left off:
"It's a great relief I'll tell you that" Kate said through the phone as she reached for her books
"Yes it sure is Katherine" she replied
"I'm glad you're okay Mum I don't know what I'd do if you had…",
"I know but luckily it was just a lump no cancer found what so ever" she answered through the phone
"Is Jake their looking after you?" Kate asked as she placed her books in her bag
"That brother of yours won't let me rest in peace he's constantly waiting on me hand and foot" she said laughing through the phone
"He just worries about you Mum" Kate answered as she moved towards the door
"I know but I'm fine" she said softly
"Sorry we couldn't stay a little longer, it's just I had to get back for class" she said sadly
"It's fine, I'll see you the next time you come to visit maybe you could bring that yummy boyfriend of yours" she said through the phone as Kate laughed
"So you like him now?" Kate answered shaking her head
"Still don't approve in you dating someone older but I'll get over it" she replied
"I'm happy Mum isn't that enough?" she answered grabbing her bag
"Yes Katherine I suppose it is" she replied
"I'm sorry to love and leave you but I've got to head to class" Kate said softly as she opened her door to see Mike standing on the other side
"Have fun, love you Katherine" she replied as she hanged up the phone.
"What are you doing here?" Kate said softly as she placed her phone in her bag
"I was hoping I could walk you to class" Mike said hopeful
"I'd like that" she said moving out of her room as she locked her door before continuing down the corridor with Mike.
"So what do I owe the pleasure?" Kate said as they made their way down the stairs
"Do I need an excuse to walk my girlfriend to class?" he replied as they exited out the building
"Considering that it's your class I'm heading to I'd say yeah..." Kate said softly
"Did you hear from your Mum?" he asked trying to change the subject
"Yeah she's doing good, the lump was not cancer thank god and Jake is waiting on her hand and foot and she's a bit fed up with it, but you're changing the subject" Kate said looking at him as they were walking along the path
"I um…",
"What's going on Mike?" she asked sadly
"So I got a call today about my new orders" he replied softly as they continued walking
"Wow um I didn't realise you were due for a posting" she said confused
"Well I knew teaching here was only a short term thing but I didn't really expect to be moving on so quickly" he said as they entered a building
"When do you leave?" she asked stopping to face him
"6 months…" he replied looking at her sadly
"6 months? That's…" she began saying as she sighed heavily and began to walk towards the class
"Kate…" Mike said softly as he followed her quickly pulling her into the classroom when no one was looking
"What are you doing?" she asked as he pulled down the curtain on the door as he locked it
"You can't stay mad at me, you knew this was coming eventually" he replied sadly
"Who said I'm mad at you" Kate said crossing her arms
"Kate…" Mike said looking at her stance
"Ok fine! I'm mad at you" she replied uncrossing her arms
"I'm sorry but this being the Navy I'm sent where I'm needed, you know that" he said softly
"I understand it just sucks that's all" she said sadly
"I know, but we can make it work we always do" he said moving closer to her
"How in 6 months you'll be gone and somewhere on the other side of Australia" she answered sadly
"We'll figure it out" he said hopeful as he placed a hand against her cheek
"You really think so?" she asked placing her hand on his that rested on her cheek
"Hey when have I ever let you down" he replied grinning he moved his hand to her waist as he pulled her close to him
"Well…" Kate said smirking
"Hey!" he said playfully poking her as he leant in to kiss her
"What are you doing?" she asked placing her hands on his chest
"Well I was going to kiss my girlfriend…" he said looking at her confused
"Not here, we're in class" she replied shaking her head
"Just one? Class doesn't start for another 10 minutes anyway" he said hopeful
"Just one and then I best make it look like I was never here" Kate said grinning as Mike leant in kissing her passionately as he pinned her against the wall.
Outside a Commander made his way down the hall as he spotted a bunch of students
"Shouldn't you all be in class?" he asked as he approached the students who were standing around the closed door
"Commander Flynn doesn't seem to be here yet Sir" Heather answered as he moved towards the door
"I guess I can let you lot in until he shows up" he said putting his key is the lock
"Thank you Sir" one of Heather's friends replied
"Is Commander Flynn normally late?" he asked confused
"Ah no Sir he's always at least 10 minutes early" a guy from the back replied
"Well I'll send him a message when you get inside" he answered as he pushed open the door and entered
"What the hell is going on here!" he yelled as he spotted Mike in a passionate embrace with a student
"Commander Frost?" Mike said quickly pulling away and hiding Kate behind him as he turned around
"This is a classroom Commander Flynn not your private hook up place" he answered angrily
"Yes Sir, sorry Sir" Mike answered as Kate tried to hide behind him
"Would you stop hiding and move out from behind him" he said angrily
"Yes Sir…" Kate answered softly as she moved to stand next to Mike
"NO WAY!!" Heather said from her spot near the door as Kate looked down at the floor
"What's your name?" he asked as Kate continued to look at the floor
"You were right heather!" one girl said from next to her
"Look at me when I'm speaking to you!" he said crossing his arms
"Sorry Sir…" Kate replied as she slowly looked up at him
"Lieutenant McGregor?" he said surprised
"Yes Sir" she replied nervously
"Is this a recurring thing?" he asked motioning between the two of them as Mike looked at Kate sadly
"Well!" he asked again annoyed at the silence as he watched Kate go to talk Mike quickly stopped her
"It's my fault Sir" he quickly said as Kate looked at him shocked
"Well is this true Lieutenant McGregor?" he asked looking at her
"Sir?" she replied
"Did Commander Flynn force you to have… relations with him?" he asked as Mike simply reached for her hand in acceptance telling her it was alright
"Yes Sir…" Kate said swallowing
"It's true" she continued as Heather yelled
"I knew it! Kate McGregor is sleeping with a teacher I knew you never belonged here" she said grinning
"That's enough, Commander Flynn, Lieutenant McGregor make your way to my office I'll deal with you both in a minute" he said moving aside as they made their way out of the room
"Why would you say that!" Kate said angrily as they made their way towards Commander Frost's office
"You're young starting out your career I won't let you throw that away" he replied sadly
"Mike…" Kate answered stopping in the hall
"What?" he asked nervously stopping as he turned to look at her
"This is going to ruin you, ruin us" she answered sadly as he moved towards her
"As long as you can still continue and graduate I don't care what happens to me" he said softly as he pulled her into a hug wrapping his arms around her as she began to cry.
I managed to have a massive hint of inspiration so I sure hope you all enjoy this! Yes I'm aware that this isn't exactly how thing probably went but its my own right... Next Chapter will be the fallout and then after that I might skip forward a few months not sure yet... But trying to work up to what happened in my very first Chapter. Don't forget to let me know what you think by leaving a review :) Much Love Xx