Ch2

It was a week since Cathy and Gary met. He came over twice to visit her. They were getting quite well and decided to meet again that day since Shepherd was leaving for a few days with business.

Cathy got out of bed and decided to look a little more appropriate. She took a white tank top and black leggings. 'He can come in any moment' she thought and then it hit her 'What if I wasn't wearing pants when he came over the first time? That would have been awkward'. She usually wore a long tshirt that covered her butt and didn't wear pants. Why do you need them if you're not going anywhere? Since it was still quite early she decided to read a book. Girl had a strange feeling about Gary. She felt way too much for him knowing him just for a week.

Cathy usually spent her days like this: reading books, playing piano and working out to keep it though it didn't really work that well. She was starting to look like a skeleton.

Young soldier spent a few hours reading Vergil's Aeneid. She was really into literature and art. That was the main reason she wanted a different career. You can never improve your creative skills in military.

About at the time of lunch break Roach showed up. Cathy smiled when she saw him. "Hey, nice to see you again."

Roach smiled too "I couldn't get away sooner. Your father was around and Captain was really strict with the training. "He walked up to the couch and Cathy moved to make some place for him to sit down.

"It was worth waiting. Not that I have nothing else to do." They both laughed.

"What are you reading?" he asked taking the book. He nodded really impressed by her choice of books.

"So how's the training going?"

"It's fine. I feel tired sometimes, but I understand that it's the only way to improve. You know, we have to be in best shape in case Makarov makes a move." Roach answered and watched Cathy nod. "You know, we could use a soldier like you. Your testing results are amazing."

Cathy forced a smile. "Yeah, sometimes I think I should give up. Being closed between four walls can drive you nuts. I haven't seen the sunlight in two months"

Roach looked at her concerned. "You really need to get out of here."

Catherine sighed 'I guess my time's running out. I'll have to give up eventually. I really need some freedom."

Roach got really excited "We can go outside! Your father is not around and won't catch you sneaking out."

Cathy laughed at his sudden energetic exclaim. She took the book from Roach and put it on ground beside the couch leaning back to the soft seat. "You know your offer sounds very tempting, but no one on this base can possibly see me. Any soldier could tell Shepherd I was out."

His mood was killed instantly. He looked away from Cathy sand fell into deep thinking. Girl was weirded out by his sudden change of emotions. "I'm sorry, Gary. That's my life right now. Between those four walls."

He sighed and stayed silent for a few minutes "I will take you outside. At night. After the break hour when everyone goes to sleep. No one will spot us." Roach said looking at her once again.

She giggled. "If you are willing to risk your ass for me I might just do it for you too." Both of them were smiling and before things got awkward Cathy jumped out of her seat. "Since we are still stuck in here we can play like hangman or something. I have paper and pencils." she offered.

Roach agreed and they spent more than an hour getting to know each other.

Cathy sat on a couch staring at the clock. She was yawning deeply. It was almost 11pm and Gary was supposed to show up at the time. Shepherds daughter was feeling tired more than ever. Lack of activities, oversleeping and no eating routine was draining the energy out of her. She was feeling like passing out but tried to fight that feeling, she promised Roach they were going out that evening and it meant they were going out.

Cathy put on her combat boots and favourite sweatshirt and walked up to door. Gary opened them a couple of minutes later and almost had a heart attack from the sight of her standing right by the door. She smiled when he opened the door wider to let her walk out.

"Oh damn, I'm so thrilled" she exclaimed trying to hide the fact that she was extremely tired. Gary closed the door and led her outside the barracks.

The night was chilly and Cathy shivered from the feeling of fresh but cold air filling her lungs. She looked up to see the most beautiful sight she had ever seen. The night's sky was full of stars. "Wow! That's something I haven't seen in a while."

Roach looked up to the sky and smiled. He was so busy with training and his military career he never notice the beauty of simple things like night's sky. "It's really beautiful" he glanced at Catherine who was smiling like a little child. 'Just like you' he thought and mentally slapped himself. 'Don't even think of saying that out loud, Gary, don't be an idiot'.

"Do you want to go for a walk" Gary offered and took her hand when she agreed. They were walking around in darkness, their silhouettes barely visible. Even then Roach could see the shining in her eyes. She was like a star glowing with happiness. Suddenly their pleasant walk was interrupted by another soldier walking around. He noticed Gary and Cathy but couldn't understand who was there so he walked closer. Roach noticed someone else coming up to them so he turned towards the other end of barracks and pulled Cathy with himself.

"What's going on?" she asked trying to keep up with his faster pace.

"Someone noticed us." Said Roach and pulled her into an alley between the buildings. He turned to face her though he could barely see her. Cathy was about to say something but Gary put his hand over her mouth. Both of them could hear footsteps nearby. Catherine shivered at the thought of getting caught. It would be the end for her. Shepherd would never let her off the leash. He would force her to join some other forces of his so he could hold her under control.

When the steps were gone Gary removed his hand and noticed that Cathy was freaking out. He asked her "What's wrong?"

"Just thought of what would happen if my father found out about this. Ridiculous thing is that I am scared of my father more than I am scared of going to the battlefield." Her words were silent and unsure as if she suddenly stopped believing in herself.

"It's going to be okay, Cathy" Gary said walking closer to her and wrapping his arms around her. She put her head on his shoulder and arms around his waist. He was warm and comforting. Adrenaline pushed away the feeling of tiredness but it slowly crept back on her. Cathy groaned when she felt how weak her legs were getting. Gary could feel her heart was beating fast. He was concerned about her. "What's wrong?"

"I don't feel well" Catherine whispered. "Need to rest" Gary picked her up in bridal style.

"What are you doing?" Cathy asked blushing madly. She came in contact with other guys and even dated some, but this time it felt completely different.

"I'm taking you back so you can sleep" he said carrying her. She was as light as a feather and he had no problem carrying her back to barracks. By the time Roach reached her room Cathy was asleep. He gently laid her in the bed. Gary took one last glance at her before leaving. She looked really pretty.

When walking back to his own barracks Roach looked at his watch. It was almost 1 am. 'Damn, I have only four hours to rest.'

Thank you for reading my story people! If you notice any spelling or grammar errors feel free to message me I will correct them immediately.

This chapter is a little filler before more action starts. You know Gary and Cathy has to spend some time getting along or else it would be illogical. Look forward to the next chapter.

See you ;)