All's Fair In Love And War

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All's Fair In Love And War.

I must have fallen asleep at some point because when I opened my eyes I was alone. Smiling, and wondering why Hawkeye hadn't woken me, I gathered the blanket around me and sat up looking for a sign that someone had been in while I was asleep. I could only assume that no one had. I watched the door as I quickly stood up and pulled on my clothes. As I was sat on the bed putting on my shoes I noticed a note next the still. I poured myself a stiff drink and picked it up.

My darling Jen, You looked so peaceful asleep that I didn't have the heart to wake you. I'm sorry I wasn't there when you woke up but I had to go to the O-R. I don't know how you feel but I don't regret a single minute of what happened between us, I just wish that I could have been there when you opened your eyes. I'll see you when your shift starts. All my love, Hawk. XX

Clutching the note to my chest I remembered everything and smiled to myself. "All my love, Hawk" I whispered. I drained the glass and looked at my watch. Discovering I still had half an hour before I was due to be in surgery I decided to head for the showers. I peeked outside and with my head in the clouds and a spring in my step I walked out into the sun. Calling in at my tent to collect my towel I headed of in search of the showers. Deeply reluctant to lose the scent of him I stepped under the spray and closed my eyes.

"Only you, can make this world seem right. Only you, can make the darkness bright. Only you and you alone, can thrill me like you do. And fill my heart with love for only you.

Only you, can make this change in me. For it's true, you are my destiny. When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do. You're my dream come true, my one and only you."

I laughed out loud when I found myself singing. I couldn't remember ever being this happy. I dried myself off, pulled on my clothes and headed for my tent. After hanging up my towel to dry I wandered over to the O-R, my heart fluttering in anticipation of seeing Hawkeye again. After scrubbing my hands and putting my gloves, mask and apron on, I walked into the surgery area. I saw him straight away, his face serious as he concentrated on his task. I felt myself blush as I remembered the way those hands had felt earlier that day, and fighting to regain composure I took over from one of the other nurses. Hawkeye must have sensed I was there because he looked up and I saw his eyes smiling at me. He then went back to what he was doing. Hawk was many things, but he was never distracted when it came to his work, and I respected him for that.

After 8 hours I finally took off my mask and gloves and went outside to get some air. It was dark, and the air was fresh, well, fresher than in the O- R. I jumped as I felt a pair of hands snake around my waist. "Hi" he said kissing my neck. I twisted round and put my arms wearily round his neck. "You ok?" Hawk asked. "I'm fine" I said, "just a little tired." "Come on" he said, "I'll walk you to your tent." I was too sleepy to argue. Once we were outside my door I turned to Hawk and said "you'd better not come in." "I guess you're right, I may not be held responsible for my actions if I do." I smiled sleepily. "Night Hawk." He bent down and kissed me gently. "Goodnight Jen." I turned around, opened the door and walked inside.

Hawkeye just stood there with his hands deep in his pockets. After a moment he touched his fingertips to his lips and placed them on the door. "I love you," he whispered. Then he lifted his collar against the night air and made his way back to the swamp.

To be continued.....