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Warning Rated M for Mature Audiences.

Chapter 8

Sebastian POV

Rachel just disconnected our video chat. Okay what the heck just happened?

Thad: Dude she's mad.

Sebastian: I get that, but WHY?!

Thad: Who knows, Maybe she thought she was bothering you.

Sebastian: She could never bother me. She misunderstood me. Crap, I messed up.

Thad: I wouldn't worry too much, just give her a little time to come around.

Sebastian: Maybe you're right, but honestly how much time? We leave in a couple days for who knows how long?

Thad: I think for now lets just get ready to leave. The ball is in her court. I think this will all blow over soon.

Sebastian: Yeah..sure. I'll catch up with you in a few. Just need to do something.

Thad: *sigh* Alright, but hurry.

Thad leaves the bunk, and Sebastian quickly messages Rachel..

Rachel where r u?

Rach what happened? Did I do something wrong?

Beautiful please answer me..

I leave in a day or so and I don't want to leave us like this, please message me when you can.

Okay Im leaving you alone unless you talk to me..

Fine be that way..

Rachel? I'm Mr Sad soldier now..

I love you..

* Sebastian tried everything. No response. *

I think for now I'll let her come to me. I have to concentrate on the mission. Can't be distracted. Oh hell, I'll leave one more.

Sebastian set up Webcam.

Rachel,

I've tried to call, text, email by no response from you. Iam sorry for the misunderstanding or if you took what I said of context. You could never bother me at all. I was tired and wanted you all to myself. Plus this mission I have coming up is important, and.i don't know how long I'll be gone.I think where we're going doesn't have Wi-Fi so its going to be difficult to talk every day. Maybe snail mail but not sure how long it soul get there. But, I'll try to communicate with you as best as I can until I can see you again.

Please forgive me for being a big jerk. I never want to see that pretty fave marked with tear btw, I love your new look although you didn't need any improvements. You're perfect.

I honestly have to get going. Have to get packed because we're leaving soon. I know the long distance is difficult, and there will be times when I can't talk to you. But always know you're never far from my mind.

I love you.

Your Soldier signing off.. For now..

Sebastian disconnected the webcam..got his gear and went to catch up with his team.

A couple days later, still no word from Rachel. Man, she's stubborn. Seriously how long can she hold a grudge? I have to go and who knows how long I will be away.

Drew: Sgt Smythe we have to head out.

Sebastian: Wait I just need to make one call..

Drew: Sorry bud, no time. It will need to wait..

Sebastian: BUT-

Captain Vasquez walks in..

Captain: What is the hold up, Smythe..

Sebastian: Sir, I just need to make one call..

Captain: No time, time to move out NOW!

Sebastian: Yes, sir.. *sigh*

The crew gathered everything they needed and boarded the aircraft heading to an undisclosed location in Africa. "Goodbye Rach. I hope you respond soon.." He thought to himself. He looked over at Thad who gave him a sad smile, and pat on the back.

Thad: Its going to be okay. I messaged Blaine before we left. He will send your message to Rachel. For now lets get this over with so you can get back to her.

Sebastian: Thanks bro, what would I do without you?

Thad: That's what BFFs are for..

Sebastian: *chuckled* You're such a girl, Thad.

Hours later, they arrive at a small village in the middle of nowhere. And hot as hell, and the gear they had on made it worse. Sebastian really missed home. But, he has a job to do and if Rachel chooses to be with him, she will just need to understand.

After hours of patrolling duty, Sebastian and Thad cards and getting ready to head off to bed. Sebastian pulled out Rachel's photo. "Good night, Rachel. Missing you.."

Soon days turned into weeks that turned into a month that they were away. Still nothing from Rachel. Sebastian decided to take a chance and wrote her a letter, and sent it off through air mail.

Meanwhile back in New York...

Rachel had just gotten out of class, and on her way to audition for a few roles. This is what she came to New York for in the first place. She certainly wasn't looking to fall in love with anyone. Particularly a military man. And perhaps she had taken what he said out of context, but her stubborn pride gets in the way. She was scared, afraid of being hurt again. Or what if he doesn't come home at all?

She got all of his messages, including the video message before he left for his Mission..She knew it was his fault he had to leave without saying goodbye. He has a job to do. An important job.

It has been almost a month since he left. She felt guilty. She got a letter in the mail, and she felt like air had been knocked out of her. It was from Sebastian. She opened and read:

Dearest Rachel,

I don't know if you will get this or not. It's been too long since we talked. I tried to apologize, but not sure if you got my messaged or just simply don't care. I'm sorry for leaving without saying goodbye. I didn't have much time.

There is not a minute that goes by that I don't think of you. I hope everything is going okay. I will try to communicate more often, if I'm able to. I just don't want to feel like this relationship is one-sided either. It's not fair to either of us.

I obviously cant tell you where I am, but I can tell you its hot, lonely, and boring without you. Good news is my Captain says perhaps after this Mission we may get a short time off until we have to head to the Middle East. And we don't know for how long. I'll be honest, I'm scared but have to be brave. Maybe if I get to come home we can spend time together. As long both can get over our stupid pride.

I'll end this here and wait for you to reply. Thad sends his love as well.

I love you, Rachel.

-your Soldier,

Sebastian

Rachel literally had tears in her eyes. Blaine had walked into her dorm ..

Blaine: Hello Rach, what's wrong?

Rachel: Just got a letter from Sebastian.

Blaine: How is he?

Rachel: He and Thad are okay. They may get time off after they finish this mission. Afterwards, they head to the Middle East... *tears rolling down her face*

Blaine: Wow, that's a scary thought. I think you need to forgive him. He's made every effort to apologize, and honestly it was a stupid misunderstanding. At least he's tried to contact you, unlike Finn who just disappears. I still think Kurt knows something.

Rachel: Yeah, me too. And I do miss Sebastian. I just don't know if I'm ready to date a military man.

Blaine: Then you need to figure out what you 't string him along either. He maybe an ass most of the time, but he's a good guy who will treat you the way you deserve.

Rachel: I love you Blaine. Sometimes I wonder what would've happened with us if life were different..

Blaine: You wouldn't have Sebastian. I've got to meet up with Kurt. On Saturday we are apartment hunting. We are getting you out of this crappy room. *hugs Rachel*

Blaine: Everything will work out, my Maria. Have faith.

Rachel: Thank you, my Tony.

Blaine soon left. Rachel decided to write Sebastian.

My dearest Sebastian,

I just received your letter, and all of your other messages. You have no reason to apologize. It was my fault. It was a rough week, and I thought you were pushing me away. It shouldn't have taken me a month to write to you.

The long distance is killing me, but I am hoping that you can come home for a break. I'm not sure how I feel about your other Mission but I guess I will need to be brave like my Soldier.

I'm sending you a voice message to you. Hope you get it. Take Care, send my love to Thad. Enjoy my vegan chocolate chip and sugar cookies I'm including with your letter, along with the disc. Please listen to it closely. I am missing you.

xoxo Rachel

(Rachel)

She stayed up all night and cried into her pillow
And fought off the urge to just break down and call
Last night to find the fault seemed so darn easy
But now whose to blame don't matter much at all
She thinks if she calls him it just shows weakness
So the hurt goes on with every tear she's cried
Ain't it sad to see a good love fall to pieces
Chalk another heartbreak up to foolish pride

Turn out the lights the competition's over
The stubborn souls are the losers here tonight
And while the bridges burn, another hard-hard lesson's learned
As through the ashes passion slowly dies
And this romance goes down to foolish pride

He relives every word they spoke in anger
He walks the floor and punches out the wall
To apologize to her would be so simple
But instead he cries I'll be damned if I'll crawl
If he loses her he's lost his best friend
And that's more then just a lover can provide
So he wrestles with emotions that defeat him
Chalk another love lost up to foolish pride

Turn out the lights the competition's over
The stubborn souls are the losers here tonight
And while the bridges burn, another hard-hard lesson's learned
As through the ashes passion slowly dies
And this romance goes down to foolish pride

Chalk another heartbreak up to foolish pride

(A/N:TravisTritt - Foolish Pride watch?v=1qr5t9mi39E

Rachel quickly got the letter she had written, the song on a disc and baked her cookies, and sent through the mail hoping Sebastian gets it.

A week later, Rachel's package DID indeed reach its listened to her song, and cried. Gosh, he cried alot since he met her. His buddies ate all of her cookies. The best news of all, they were going home and being allowed a week off before they headed to the Middle East. He knew where he was heading but would keep it a surprise. Thad wanted to go to Paris, hoping to hookup with a French girl or two. There was only ONE he wanted to be with.

Soon they were packed up and headed back to Germany. Once there, Sebastian immediately caught a flight back to the States. "Berry here I come." He thought as he on board ready to take Rachel in his arms. Foolish Pride no more.

About 10 hours later, he was finally in New York again. It was the middle of the day so he called Blaine to find out where Rachel was. Rachel, Blaine, and Kurt had his moved into a new apartment and Rachel was there unpacking.

Sebastian: Do NOT tell her anything.

Blaine: I won't, but make sure we can catch up. Where is Thad?

Sebastian: French girls.

Blaine: Typical Harwood. Haha

Sebastian: There's only one Berry I want.

Blaine: Please treat her right, Seb.

Sebastian: I will. See you soon.

Blaine: Use protection..

Sebastian: Haha we shall see..

end of call

Sebastian found the loft where they were staying. He took long elevator up and quickly found her door. He took a deep breath and knocked.

Rachel was unpacking her belongings in her new apartment. She shared with her Klaine. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. She went to open up and she was surprised to see who was other side of the door.

Rachel: OMG, WHAT?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?

Sebastian: Forget words, come here beautiful * he pulled Rachel into the biggest hug and the deepest kiss ever.*

Rachel: What are you doing here?!

Sebastian: I'm home...

(A/N: Awww Smytheberry reunited for now, remember he gets a week off. Also still no word from Finn. Where is he anyway? More to come. I own nothing but storyline.