Alex felt strange returning from the doctor. She had no idea how her pregnancy test could read positive. But the doctor assured her that these things do happen and that aside from that one thing she was perfectly healthy. He didn't like her tattoos as well. She pondered these things as the duty driver took her back from Balboa hospital.
"Is everything okay," the white male 2nd Class Petty Officer asked.
"Yeah," she replied, "I feel a lot better."
"Good," he replied, "and I like your tattoos."
"Thanks," she smiled as she lifted part of her khaki sleeve revealing more tattoos.
"You get them at one place," he asked as he made a quick left turn.
"No," she replied, "got them all over San Diego."
"Nice."
"Actually," she started as she lifted her arm and pointed out the heart and star on her wrist, "got this one in Illinois, shortly after boot camp."
"Cool," he replied.
They didn't talk very much as they made their way back to base. He dropped her off right outside the gate to the ship.
"Thanks for the ride," she said as she got out of the van.
"No problem," he replied as she pulled out her wallet and found her I.D. card.
She flashed her I.D. the guard as he waved her through. The black Chief of the Guard looked at her funny. She shot him a dirty look. Alex still had issues of minorities in authority. She felt that they had it out for her and wanted to punish her for some reason. She climbed the stairwell to the ship. She saluted the flag and presented her I.D. and finally made it back to her berthing. She undid the curtain on her rack and looked at the picture of her and Cindy. She smiled quickly and unlocked her rack. She pulled out her new blue camouflage utilities. She stripped of her working uniform and put on the new one. She locked her rack and went to her wall locker and hung her khaki and black pants on a hanger. She locked it and returned to her magazine. She sat down in the corner and looked around the near empty space. Several other Airmen were also doing the same. She thought about some of the things the doctor had told her. She felt stupid admitting to him she'd engaged in anal sex without a condom. He warned her that she shouldn't do that. She didn't tell him that she'd been fucking her brother for the better part of a year and a half. She was happy when liberty call was announced. She returned to her rack to find a backpack on it.
"The hell," Alex said as she picked it up.
"I'm sorry," a female voice called out.
"No problem," Alex replied as she picked it up.
"Thanks," the blonde teenaged sailor said as she handed the bag to her.
Alex looked over the woman. She was in awe; she looked extremely familiar; she couldn't place it. She opened her rack and pulled out some civilian clothes. She quickly stripped them off and put on her shirt and jeans. She slid on her skimmer shoes and shut her rack. She looked at the picture in her rack and then at the new girl. She was looking through her rack. Alex looked at the nametag on her pants, it read: SMITH.
"Holy shit," Alex whispered to herself.
"What," the new Airman replied.
"Nothing," Alex replied.
"I didn't get your name," the girl said.
"I'm Lundz, Seaman Alexis Lundz, I prefer Alex," she said quickly as she extended her hand.
"AOAN Smith," she started, "Jamie Smith, it's nice to meet you Alex."
"You too," Alex replied as they let go of each other's hand.
Alex looked over the girl's body. She was nearly perfect. He breasts were very perky and seemed to stand out a lot. Her blonde hair was very shiny and cut in a bob similar to hers. Her ass was nearly perfect. The rest of her body was taught and in great shape. Alex wanted her; she wanted to touch her again. And she was for sure this was Cindy's sister.
"T.G.I.F.," Alex let out.
"What's that," Jamie replied.
"Thank god it's Friday," Alex laughed.
"Yeah," she laughed.
"Any plans," Alex asked.
"No."
"This may sound quick," Alex started, "but would you want to do something tonight?"
"Maybe," Jamie replied.
"Cool," Alex shot back.
"I really should get settled," she replied.
"I'll be in the lounge watching TV," Alex said as she walked away.
Jamie continued to unpack and put her clothing away. She looked behind her and looked into Alex's rack. She noticed the picture. She walked up to it and bent over and looked at the picture. She noticed the familiar face clutching Alex.
"Cindy," she whispered to herself.
Alex was unable to get a seat in the lounge. She leaned against the bulkhead and watched TV. The girls argued back and forth about what to watch. Someone put B.E.T. on and another girl flipped out. They cycled through the channels and finally ended up on the Kardashian show. Alex looked back into the berthing and saw Jamie approach her. Alex was still in disbelief over this woman. She looked amazing in her blouse and Capri pants. Alex looked down at her feet and noticed she was also wearing skimmer shoes. She couldn't contain her desires for very long.
"Hey," Alex said, "did you want to do something tonight?"
"Yeah," Jamie replied, "I don't have a lot of money. But I just got here and don't want to be on base."
"No problem," Alex replied, "how does a movie sound?"
"That would be fun."
"Let's go," Alex smiled.
They caught the trolley downtown and quickly made their way to Horton Plaza. They ate at the pizza place in the mall. They made small talk. Alex didn't mention any of her past problems, such as being on restriction. They quickly ate and walked to the movie theatre. They bought tickets for some movie with Jennifer Aniston. Neither seemed to keen on seeing it but the other movies didn't stand out. Jamie was hoping some movie from the winter months was still playing, but wasn't. They wasted the hour before the movies start at Hot Topic and Sanrio. Alex didn't like either store, but Jamie seemed enthused about Sanrio.
"Shit," Alex said as she put the large Hello Kitty plush down.
"What," Jamie replied.
"Movie is gonna start in ten minutes."
"Right," Jamie laughed as she signaled for the exit.
They bought some sodas and a large popcorn. They quickly found seats in the center of the theatre.
"All right," Jamie whispered as the lights went down.
Alex looked over at Jamie constantly during the previews. She moved her hand slowly towards her leg. She bit her lip several times. She played out every possible scenario that her stupid little mind could fathom. She wanted to reach out and grab her hand, but couldn't do it. He looked over at her a few times and had to formulate some kind of plan. Jamie took a sip of her soda, instead of putting it back in the cup holder farthest away she placed it between them. This was the opportunity she needed. The movie started and Jamie took a few more sips. Alex had to plan this correctly.
It was about 15 minutes into the lame romantic comedy when Alex noticed Jamie reaching for the cup. She shot her hand out and brushed into Jamie's. They looked at each other awkwardly for a second. Alex quickly grabbed her new friends hand. She quickly interlocked her fingers into hers. Alex looked over to her. She leaned in a kissed her new friend. Jamie pulled away and quickly walked out. Alex quickly followed her. She caught up with Jamie next to one of the arcade games.
"I'm sorry," Alex said as she caught up with Jamie.
"It's okay," she replied.
"I just feel," Alex started.
Alex ran her hand along Jamie's arm.
"Feel what," Jamie replied.
"I don't know," Alex replied, "you remind me of someone."
"Who," Jamie replied.
