Love is a Battlefield
Matteo paced the bedroom, running his hands through his hair. A low sigh escaped his thin lips. His military uniform had arrived in the mail today. He had hidden it away in the top of his closet until he could talk to Jess about it. He was not happy about having to leave her, or Alyss, but he felt like it was something he had to do.
The teen walked into where the living room where Alyss was playing in front of the television. He had brought her over since he had finished with his classes for fall break. Matteo sat down on the ground beside her and picked up a toy and began to dance it in front of her for the child's amusement. A smile lifted his sharp features, distracting from his nervousness for a while as he waited for Jess to get home.
