Army of one (open to one woman)

She was thinking, I could tell that by her minute facial features, and certainly she was hungry having nearly eaten everything off her plate before I could even start on mine. Looking down at my plate I started to eat, albeit slowly. For some reason my appetite was beginning to wane. Perhaps it was the talk about the sergeant. We needed to change the subject, something more festive, something hot.

"I've been thinking, what are some of the things that you want to try...you know, when we're over there" not giving a wink because a sinister smirk on my lips was to let her know my true intentions. Sure, we were in public but I couldn't keep it in. I wanted to talk about something different and get the energy flowing back into this. Forget about the sergeant. He would come up later, i'm sure, but now it needed to be on us because we're going to be together for awhile and I wanted to know what things would be happening in our future.

My mind was starting to go up into the clouds, I shouldn't be up there, but I couldn't help it.
 
"Well, I really hadn't thought of it," I answered.

"It will be nice to get away and just not be bothered by other people or have to worry about who is going to be around. I like the idea of the flexibility and privacy the getaway provides. Too, it allows the imagination to flow freely. So if there is something we find we want to do, we can just do it, or at least make arrangements without being harassed," I added.

I leaned forward and lowered my voice.

"I can't wait to get out on the road. It's going to be great."
 
Leaning in a bit towards her glowing face, "I can't wait either. It's going to be a blast. I'll make sure to bring plenty of protection," before my eyes drifted left and right at our surroundings. There were people around us, officers and enlisted alike from many different branches, but they were all wrapped up in their own worlds to care about what the two of us were discussing. There was the rental that we needed and packing. In the back of my mind I was trying to form up a list of everything I needed to get and it kept being formed and fall apart and come back together again. Shit. Mind started to get fuzzy again. Had to stay focus again. Looking across at Amanda again I put down my fork and smiled.

"You know, I was thinking about you last night. It was...exciting," winking and taking a few more mouthfuls of food and splashed it down with orange juice. "I was thinking about you and your tight uniform..."
 
I smiled in return.

"And to think there's no thinking about it. Here I am in uniform, as luck would have it."

I knew he had a certain fondness for my uniform, but it had been the first time he had expressed it in such a way.

"What else do you think about?" I asked.
 
"I think about a lot of things; promotion boards, vehicle maintenance, paperwork. God damn paperwork. Worrying about future deployments. All of that is on my mind constantly. It pretty much takes all of my time." Looking at her again I smiled looking down at her name tape and remembered feeling the melons hiding underneth. Had to keep focused. All of the blood was flowing through at a quickened pace that I could feel my cock getting hard underneath the table and my ankles crossed to try and hide it. Shit. Now was not the time to be thinking of sex, in public.
 
I smiled again.

"That's a lot to be concerned with, though I can attest to the fact that the boards are what you make of them. Having been through mine, in retrospect, I would recommend schools and studying. As for the vehicle maintenance, I tucked the manual away and went to lunch. The day's requirements have been met."

I paused and looked at him thoughtfully.

"Let me handle the paperwork and you'll be just fine. Time to think of something better than all that."

I tapped his boot with mine to make my point.
 
"Alright. So long as you keeping your wailing under control until then" tapping her boot in return. Taking down the rest of the contents of the plate and putting it aside and taking down the small bowl of fruit. I was fighting the urges inside of me. Had to sort through the priorities and remove what was not necessary or redundant. There would always be vehicle maintenance and the promotion boards were racking my mind now that I brought them up. Don't remember when I was to go before them but it wasn't for awhile. They make it a whole affair and I didn't want to stand before the board as naked as a blue jay.

"When are you going before the board?" I asked. She was a specialist, highly intelligent. If she were to ace it and be promoted to sergeant then she had to go to NCO school. What would that do to our relationship?
 
I gave him a sheepish grin when he spoke about my verbal tendencies. Yea, I supposed I really need to watch that part. It was a shame really, because controlling those kind of things dampened the release.

"I've already been before the board. I had just recently reviewed my packet and gotten everything updated. Now it's just a matter of school and timing."

I sipped down the remaining water in my cup.
 
"Where would you go for schooling?" saying that made me a bit sad because she would be going for a while. Doubt that she would be allowed to take her phone and to use it, but a soldier would get lonely out there alone. I know I was in basic, 15 weeks of nothing but guys in one barracks can play havoc on a man's identity and his mind. "It would be a shame for you to go and we would be out of contact for awhile," face coming in with a frown.

Picking at the fruit and eating them one at a time the contents of the bowl began to dwindle to nothing in a surprising pace until there was nothing left. I wiped my lips with the paper napkin and set it aside and looked at all of the plates. Everything was gone. Wow. Where did all of it go? Then my stomach shifted. Oh there.
 
"Don't worry, it's only a few weeks and it's local. I don't think we'll be out of touch as you suggest," I answered.

"You only go through basic once, remember."

I smiled. "Ryan, don't worry. I have no intention of being away. If I am I will have my phone. C'mon, let's get out of here. I don't want you-know-who to stick his face in our time together."
 
"Yeah, let's get going," I replied standing up with my tray after looking at my watch. We had just about an hour left before having to report back to the motor pool. "Where do you want to go? I have to check my mail" that would be an excuse to go by the barracks. All the while my head was on a swivel for that sergeant. The place was filling up fast with more enlisted coming in with their meal cards, cheaper to eat here than it was to go get a greasy piece of meat at Burger King. Dumping the waste in the bin and stacking the plates on top with the tray I found my cover and held it tight in my right hand as we went towards the door. I hated crowds and wanted to get away from this rapidly filling place as quickly as possible and get into some open, fresh air.
 
"By all means, must check the mail. Never know when some pervy girl is sending you a greeting card," I teased him.

I grabbed my tray and emptied it in the bin before sliding it over the rollers to the open window, then following Ryan out the door. The faster we got out of dodge the better we'd be.

The sun was pretty bright and I had to hold my hand over my eyes to keep the glare from blinding me.

"Gez! I won't forget my sunglasses next time," I commented.

Between him and I, I wasn't sure who was walking faster. It didn't take us long to get out of the area and closer to the barracks. Generally, visitors weren't allowed until after 4pm, so I was going to have to stay down in the day room as he checked his mail.
 
Opening up the small mail box with a brass key and taking out a handful of envelopes I hurriedly shut the door and hustled to the day room to be with Amanda. There was never anything interesting coming in the mail for me, just offers and a bill for internet and that was it. Not pervs as she suggested, though that wouldn't be bad every now and then to have a picture to look at as you're jerking the shaft, but I had Amanda now to help me do that. Meeting back up with her I flopped onto the leather couch and dropped the small pile of envelopes on the coffee table without bothering to go through them. There were no letters from families or any admirers. Taking off my cover and dropping it beside me I let out a sigh of relief feeling my full stomach ache as the food was digested. "Enjoying yourself?" I asked her.
 
When he flopped down on the couch, I scooted closer and propped my elbow up on the back of the couch and leaned my temple against my fingertips.

"Enjoying myself? With you, always," I replied.

"Anything good to read in the mail?" I asked. Probably not. Nothing was ever worth checking my mail box.

I leaned forward a little. "Maybe we can try some restraints, when we're gone from here" I whispered softly so only he could hear. I smiled and laughed softly.
 
"You mean like handcuffs? I've never tried that. That sounds...interesting, just as long as you don't forget the key because I'm not bringing a hacksaw!" chuckling a bit, "I know that the adult store off base has some of those fuzzy ones that won't cut into your wrists. What about toys?" My eyes drifted down her figure as she sat beside me. The uniform was a bit large when she sat but I could see her features and at least here we don't have to fear easedroppers because this place was nearly always deserted. It had the same layout as the one at her barracks, but this one was only really used during game nights like the Super Bowl and the World Series when everyone wanted to watch the big screen with their friends. Otherwise this place was damn quiet. Good. Easing a bit closer to her I said, "What about toys?" asking again, "You think we should try something a little more...hot with the handcuffs?"
 
"Rope would work just fine. Didn't you learn your knots?" I asked him, laughing again.

"As far as toys go, I'm open. Maybe a little shopping is at hand?"

Shopping indeed. I didn't go into those adult bookstores and such when I was off post. I was always worried about seeing someone I knew. I wasn't sure how I'd react if I had to face someone the next day after a visit.

Then again, there was mail order. I would have to have next day shipping for most anything I wanted, if it was going to get here in time. Too, some packages got lost in the mail room and I wasn't sure I wanted that to happen, either.
 
"Yes, I think we can go back to my room and look at what they have online and then order it. They have discreet packaging," looking quickly over at the door. No one was there. "We can certainly look at some 'interesting' items." From my experience there was always something unusual when it came to ordering toys. I've seen some dildos as long as my forearm that would break a woman, or a man, in two if they try to insert that into them. Makes me wonder what they were made for it they were too big. "We would definitely need some lube, and maybe some movies...what do you like?" This sort of naughty talk was making me hot. I drew closer to her with my upper body until we were just inches apart and looking at her nose where the smooth, polished skin was radiating through the light spilling through the windows on the opposite side of her.
 
"I don't know what I like, exactly, so I guess we'll have to figure that one out later today, don't you think?" I answered softly. The last thing we needed is someone overhearing the current conversation. I didn't want to think on it too much, because I still had to make it through a couple of hours over the afternoon. While I could enjoy the distraction, I'd be less effective at work.

"You're going to get me all wet before I can get back to work and then I'll have to wonder who notices it," I answered, seeing the outlines of a shape in my peripherals.

"I do need to visit your ladies room before I get back to work." With that said, I rose from my spot and headed out the doorway. I had seen the room as we came in, so I headed in that direction.

When I turned the corner, I came face to face with a name tag.

Cyrus.

I almost wanted to check myself. Hair up and off the collar. Uniform straight...

I couldn't go around him, the ladies room was right there. I closed the distance (not that there was much) to get closer to the door. I couldn't retreat now.

"Hi Sergeant Cyrus," I greeted, in the lightest tone I could muster, following it up with a smile.

I wondered how much of an ass chaser the guy was. I could literally see him following me into the ladies room while Ryan sat on the couch just two rooms away. I didn't discount any theory where this guy was concerned.

I could feel the slickness between my legs from all that talk in the day room and I sort of needed to take care of that. I noticed the scent and I hoped he didn't.
 
Hearing the footsteps outside of the room I gathered up the mail on the coffee table and stood up, straightening out the uniform, grabbing the cover I headed out of the dayroom and turned the corner. For some reason the mere mention of the bathroom put the seed in my mind that I had to go. Taking the turn and going into the hallway there was tall figure in front of me, walking away. It took me a moment to recognize that it was Sergeant Cyrus and he was in my path.

"Hey, sergeant" I said casually.

To his surprise, and to mine, he stopped and turned about. When his frame thinned out I could see that he was hot on the hills of Soren as she was trying to get to the bathroom. What on Earth is this man doing? Now he's hounding her to the restroom?

"What are you doing?" I asked trying to mask my now growing contempt. It could have been anything. Perhaps he was just following the same path as her as the men's room was nearby, but knowing how he hated and lusted for women and as well that he had this God complex.

"Oh, hi, Lennox" he said putting up a smile. He called me by Lennox and not by rank as he was trying to butter me up and dig himself out of the hole he was just caught in.

"You following her to the bathroom?" pointing out the obvious.

"No! Just going to the latrine" he said.

"Really? Doesn't look like it to me".
 
I breathed a sigh of relief when I managed to get by the guy and into the security of the room. That one was a real number. I shook my head.
I took my time getting cleaned up. I could hear the tones of Ryan's voice just outside the door and knew he had inadvertently come to my rescue.

I waited until the exchange outside the door had come to a close and I heard boots walk down the hall. Maybe the guy had better things to do. Maybe I just misinterpreted what he was doing. Whatever the reason, I was glad he departed the area. I finally emerged from the room and back into the hallway.

Ryan was patiently waiting.

"You didn't have to wait, but I'm glad you thought to follow up."
 
"Pretty funny, actually" I said holding up the envelopes, "When you said 'bathroom' and suddenly had to go myself. "He is really into you. I would suggest to not going anywhere alone. He's like a wolf on the prowl" buckling my eyebrows and looking into her eyes. Couldn't say I blame him looking at Amanda this close in her uniform, but she picked me over him, best not to blow it with our vacation coming up. "I think we better get back to the motor pool. Lunch is almost up." Disappointing as it was I wanted to get away from the claustrophobic feeling of the barracks and into the warm rays of the sun.

"You'll need to watch your ass," I said, "He's asking about you and I get the feeling that if he can't get to you then he'll try to get through me to get to you and he'll get through any of your friends as well."
 
"The idea is laughable. No one is stupid enough to go that far. There are too many women in the world to be so affixed on one," I answered, scoffing at the idea.

"The man has enough on his shelf to get him past the doors of most women. So let someone else worry about him. If he does try to get through you, I'm sure we can log a serious complaint that would make him very, very uncomfortable," I added, following him out the door.

The sun felt good on my face.

"Be careful in the motor pool, I have to head back to the office. Stay away from that psycho if you can."

We had to part ways. It wasn't a long walk back, and I met Sandra just before I got to the door.

"Enjoy lunch?" I asked.

"Not really, I got stood up," she replied.

"What? You need to dump that asshole, whoever he is."

"Well, not really stood up, just that something came up for him," she explained further.

I shook my head.

"He promised dinner later. He's picking me up at the barracks after work."

"Oh, so I actually get to set eyes on this guy, huh? Well, I'll be taking notes for later," I answered, laughing, walking into the building.
 
Getting back to the motor pool there were already several of my guys they're all gathered around a 113 that has always been giving us problems. If it was not one thing it was another and we were giving this thing more hours in maintenance on it than we did actually driving it. Pocketing the envelopes I came with a grin as my Sgt. McDoogle, a team leader, turned about, "Lennox, enjoy your lunch?"

"Yes, I did!" rather cheerfully.

He was surprised by my cheerfulness but didn't press the matter as he instructed me to take off my blouse and pitch in on the engine as it kept cutting out even after we changed our the fuel pump and the lines. Rolling up my sleeves I got to work and quickly became dirty in the effort. The guys didn't bother asking about where i've been or what i'm doing as right now was not the time. We were focused on getting the job done, everything else came afterwards. Good thing right now Cyrus wasn't here. Don't know where he went but after the barracks he disappeared somewhere else. McDoogle was looking for him and he asked me, "I saw him in the barracks before I came here" I said not bothering to go into detail. He was late and now I feared that he was after Amanda again.
 
The afternoon was as productive as the morning. There were only so many things that were interesting around the office. People would come in and go. It was a never ending cycle. Someone always needed something. I was glad when it was finally time to go. I could head back to the barracks and change into something other than this uniform.

I took off my boots and tucked them under the bed and quickly shed out of the rest of my uniform. I had picked out a pair of shorts and a tshirt. There came a knock to the door and Sandra rushed over to open it. As the door opened I was just finishing getting dressed, pulling my tshirt down over my lower torso. I pulled my hair free from the tshirt allowing it to tumble down my back when I finally glanced up.

Sandra had her arms wrapped around someone's neck. When he shifted his weight and turned, I was faced with those judgmental, discerning eyes. A slow smile spread across his lips. My eyes widened.

Oh Gesuz. It was Cyrus.
 
He stared coldly at her as he hugged his lover tightly first around the waist and then cupped her butt and gave the cheeks a firm squeeze. She yelped and snickered as they continued to kiss. "You want to come in?" she asked.

"Naw, babe. Let's go and eat" Cyrus said giving Amanda one more cold look. Sandra cheerfully agreed and gave Amanda a farewell and bounded out of the room.

When I got back to my barracks I was sore and itched to get out of this dirty uniform and shed it, throwing it into the hamper and putting on a gray t-shirt some running pants and running shoes. Felt great to get out of the dirty, clunky ACUs and feel like a human for once today. Checking the phone I tapped out a message to Soren; "Hi, babe. What are you up to?" and headed out to take care of the necessary errands before out vacation together. I was so full of energy. Even though my approval hadn't come in yet I continued going feeling that every step was a step in the right direction and would bring us to our goal.
 
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