I know that my facts are not all entirely correct. I hope you enjoy the chapter and let me know what you think of it!
"Men, just let me say now that I am not going to lie to you. This job is one of the most dangerous yet honorable and important jobs someone could have in our military. You will be going out on the front lines to help the men that are fallen and injured. If you cannot go through with this profession take a step forward and you will be dismissed and go home." A large man said while pacing in front of the line of men standing at attention.
No one stepped forward.
They stood at attention as a man unceremoniously pinned a small gold pin to their chests signifying that they are now officially corpsmen. Kendall took in deep breaths as he stared over the man's shoulder receiving his pin.
"You will all be given three minutes to talk to your families a piece so make sure you don't forget to give them the address you have received for them to send your phone or any other small devices, also a pair of street clothes. Make sure it all fits in a small box."
"Hey, mom, it's me." Kendall spoke into the phone after his mother had picked up the other end. He had to pull the phone away from his ear after his mother let out a shriek of happiness. "Hi, mom," He whispered back to him mom again.
"Honey, how are you doing?" His mother asked in a concerned voice.
"I called to tell you that I passed and I need you to send my phone and ipod to New York for me. And pack me a pair of street clothes."
"Oh, my GOD! That is amazing honey! You're going to New York!" She said and Kendall smiled as he heard his little sister in the back ground.
"Mom, let me talk to Katie." He said feeling his heart break for his family.
"Hello?" Katie's voice rang through the phone.
"Hi, baby sister. How you holding up?" Kendall asked the young teen.
"Kendall! I'm doing great. How about you? You ok?" She asked in a high pitched, excited voice.
"I'm OK. Excited to be going to New York."
"Oh, it's so cold there!" She said and Kendall laughed as he looked at Logan who was on the phone next to him.
"Yeah, that's what I've heard. Alright, I gotta go. I love you sis. Let me say good bye to mom." He heard them passing the phone between them and his mom's voice. He gave her the address of the camp he would next be going to tomorrow and hung up the phone. His heart ached for his family but he knew that they would be ok. He knew that this was what was best for him and that they could all make it through this.
"Let's get going guys. Buses leave at 1 and it is already 1230!" Kendall said as he finished stuffing his things in the bag that had been provided for them.
"Alright, I think I'm ready!" Logan said as he closed his and Carlos' cabinet.
"Let's go." Carlos patted his bed and quietly added, "I'm going to miss this little place…"
"Come on 'Los." James said as he put his arm around the boy's shoulder and led him out the doors. Kendall and Logan just shared a glance as they followed behind the other two.
Kendall took his seat next to James as he rested his head on the back of the seat closing his eyes not wanting to wonder what was coming next knowing it would just make him more nervous than he needed to be. He opened his eyes when he felt a hand on his thigh.
"Hey, you ok?" James asked when his eyes met Kendall's emerald ones.
"Yeah, I'm fine, just a little nervous." Kendall said with a smile. He looked down at James' hand that still rested on his leg.
After a moments delay James flinched and pulled his hand back to himself and lightly blushed.
Kendall opened his eyes when he heard bickering in front of him.
"No, Carlos! Batman is WAY better than superman!"
"Logan. Superman is a badass! His only weakness is kryptonite! Batman can't even fly!"
"And that is why Batman is a badass! He can beat any villain without having to fly away! He's got all the power in his fist." Logan countered.
This went on for about another half out before he turned to James seeing he was still asleep with his head resting against the window. Kendall was suddenly thinking about what Carlos had told him. James had said he didn't know if he were gay or not. He might be bi. He did have a girlfriend before he came here. What if he was straight and the question just took him off guard and Kendall had just been taking these few incidences too far? It could always be a possibility. Kendall's heart races as he thought about what he was about to do. He knew that if James woke up it would seem like nothing if Kendall were asleep but it still got his nerves going. He slowly leaned to his right and rested his head on James' broad shoulders. When James didn't move and his breathing stayed steady Kendall relaxed as he fell asleep on the dark bus listening to his bickering friends in front of him.
I know it's a bit of a shorter chapter but let me know what you all think of it!