Chapter 1: Resolution
Jager awoke, slowly opening his eyes, staring at the ceiling. As he heard the window creaking open, he looked over to see Liz climbing through the window , her long black hair cascading down her back. Her eyes were focused on the task at hand, her fingers gripping the window sill as she carefully stepped onto the worn wooden floor. She was wearing her standard issue OD green patrol cap and her uniform, the tight fit and loose sleeves showing off her curvaceous figure. The sunlight filtered through the crack in the blinds, casting a warm glow over her skin.
He couldn't help but smile as she dropped her bag and shrugged off her M14 battle rifle, laying it gently against the wall. He watched her as she did a quick sweep of the room, her fingers tracing the edges of the chipped wooden furniture.
It was a habit, a remnant of their training, always checking for what was out of place, always alert. She was a SOG soldier, trained to be one of the best, and it showed in every motion she made.
He was used to Liz's silence; it was her way of saying a thousand things. He knew she was taking in every detail, her mind never fully switching off.
She turned to him, her eyes meeting his, her eyes scanning him as if to check if he was okay. He gave her a small nod, a silent acknowledgment.
She made her way over to him; she could see the dark circles under his eyes, remnants of the last night's patrol. She knew he was trying to hide his exhaustion, a trait he picked up from her. she hated when he pushes him self too hard, and she hated when he didn't take care of himself.
She sat down on the edge of the bed, her fingers reaching out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind his ear. He leaned into her touch, a soft sigh escaping his lips.
"You know I can't sleep when you're not here," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.
She smirked, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. "You know I can't stand it when you're not with me," she replied, her voice steady and calm.
He chuckled, a soft sound that filled the room. "So, what did you do last night?