Project Lightning by Hilary Lisee

Author:Hilary Lisee [Lisee, Hilary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-07T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Sunday speeds by quickly as Caleb and I spend most of the day together. We hang out with our friends, take a walk in the garden, and steal a couple of quiet minutes in my bunk. We were interrupted when my roommates returned and he had to sneak out.

I distract everyone by turning them around to look at my freshly done nails as he creeps through the back door. Madore catches him but just looks at me and her eyebrows climb her forehead. I blush furiously as I follow him out the door. He grabs me and shoves me into a dark corner where we continue what we were doing. His lips move furiously over mine as his tongue plunges into my mouth. However, I can’t stop thinking about getting caught and begin to laugh. He joins in and I feel his body shake as we stand there clinging to each other.

In the evening, Caleb is called to Major Halley's office. When he returns he’s in full work mode. I pout, but quickly return my mind to getting my room fully prepared. Over my time with Project Lightening, I’ve felt myself changing. I’m now more outgoing, I’ve made several friends, and I laugh quicker. I like this version of myself. Maybe it is Caleb or maybe it is the freedom to reinvent myself but I have felt like this where I am supposed to be. I pull out my mother’s picture and gently run my finger over her golden hair. It is in that moment I realize why I feel as if I belong here. It is where I am closest to my parents. For the first time in my life, my parents are with me. It’s as if this place holds a piece of them that I am just barely uncovering.

An announced inspection occurs at 1800. I watch Caleb and Major Halley go in the other girls’ rooms where a couple of them receive a talking to but nothing major. Again, I get top marks for my room. When it’s over, Caleb remains and hands out our schedules. “Okay. So we all workout first thing in the morning before breakfast. Be prepared to sweat.”

I smile as I think of a sweaty Caleb; the image of his shirt stuck to his chest and muscles bulging comes to mind. I shiver in anticipation. He meets my eyes and I see his flash slightly. His eyes focus on me and I blush. He finishes talking and dismisses us. “Get a good night’s sleep. You're going to need it.”

“Yes. Private Warner,” we all chorus.

“Private St. Pope.”

“Yes, Private Warner.”

“A word, please.”

I nod and follow him through the back door. Madore wolf whistles and I flip my middle finger up at her. Her bark of laughter can be heard as the door closes behind me.

He walks me down to the computer lab and opens the door. The dark doesn’t scare me as much anymore. I think it’s because I know he isn’t going to take advantage of me.

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