It was beginning to darken outside and you were all feeling tired. There was nobody around your camp, for miles. You were feeling lightheaded and could barely go on with the training exercises.

"Mr. Jackson, sir. I think I'm gonna go take a water break," you said. He nodded and let you proceed.

You walked towards the water supply near all of your tents, and went to your own. "He wouldn't notice." You quickly and quietly went inside your tent and cracked open a fresh water bottle. Four minutes passed. Ten minutes passed. Soon, thirty minutes had passed and you were no where to be found.

"What is taking her so long?", Michael thought. He gave them a break and walked over to the tent area. He saw only one curtain opened and knew you were in there.

He opened the curtain wide and closed it. You were turned over on your side and moaning, groggily. "How is she moaning in her sleep? It's just 4:00 pm." He went to your opened water bottle and sniffed around the tent. "Just as I thought..."

He pushed your shoulders gently and shook you, crooning in your ear for you to wake up. "Y/N...wake up, babygirl. You need to get up now." You kept on moaning and groaning. Your eyes fluttered open and you met his gaze. He threw his hand up and waved at you, smiling. When you realized it was him, you sat up and pulled the blankets up to your chest. "WHAT THE HELL?! Sir, I am so sorry. I just....I was thirsty and then I became tired..."

He interrupted you with his soft voice. "I know about it, Y/N. It's ok. But...why did you put alcohol in your bottles?" He formed a smirk at your puzzled expression. "I...I must've gotten that confused with a real alcohol bottle. I pour out of the glass.." You sheepishly said.

He grinned and you exchanged looks. "You can go back to sleep. Today was the last day of training anyway." You were relieved, but hated seeing him leave. As he was headed for the curtain, you pulled his muscular forearm. "Please..don't leave. You can if you must, but please stay if you don't have to go. I heard what you said, and I know how you feel, on the inside." You blushed and noticed what you just said. "I mean...not the inside of your pants, just the inside of your heart..." He smiled and you laughed. He made his way over to your blanket and snuggled up next to you.

Out of nowhere, it thundered and began to strike lightening. You shivered and listened to the rhythmic rain. He looked at you and pulled the cover around himself. He opened his arms and let you lay against him. You forgot you only had one pillow and you were dressed in only a tank top (with no bra) and boy shorts.

You felt incomplete and underdressed, not to mention embarrassed, so you ran to the corner and looked through your clothes for something to wear. He propped up on his elbows, worriedly glancing at you. "What's wrong, honey? Is there something wrong?"

You shook your head and sighed. He came behind you, holding you tight. "You can tell me, no matter how big or small the matter is." You sighed again. "I forgot to put something on. I'm not supposed to be dressed like this, in front of you. You're still my boss. Even the rules, state that I'm supposed to be dressed properly at all times, when the sergeant is present."

He turned you around to face him and followed your eyes. "It's ok. Really. You and I both know how we feel about each other, right? I really love you. I also love what you have on. Don't hide from me, darling. I promise you, I'll be the best man you've ever had. I'll treat you right and won't let anyone disrespect you. You have me. I have you. Okay?" You nodded and hugged each other. "Let's get back to bed." He laid you down in front of him and cuddled up behind you.

Without warning, he breathed on the back of your neck and slightly bit your shoulder. "Were you moaning this afternoon for me? It sounded like it." You blushed hard and turned towards him. "That's not funny!" You laughed and so did he. You both went to sleep. He wasn't sleep and you knew it. "I can make you feel good, if you know what I mean." You smacked his arms that were around you and said," Goodnight, Michael."

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Hoped you liked it! 😉 "Goodnight, Michael." I'm gonna make a book called that. 😂