Tru's P.O.V

I lean in closer to Harry allowing my voice to become very breathy, I whisper in his ear, "There's Advil in the cabinet, if you need it later." Moving away from Harry I chance a look at him. Harry's mouth is wide open with the perfect ' what just happened' look on his face.

Chuckling to myself I leave the bathroom murmuring 'good night'.
Freya is already passed out, as I crawl into to bed smiling to myself at Harry's reaction.

Harry's P.O.V

I wake up, replaying the moment in the bathroom with Tru last night. Head a bit sore, I smile at what happened. I thought for sure she was going to let me kiss her, but the last moment she thwarted my plans.

"For the love of all things Holy, what is he bitching about now?" Niall grumbles as I stand up heading towards the door.

"You just got home 3 days ago, and you're leaving?" Connor yells.

Niall and I head downstairs to catch Tru's response.
"I'm not being deployed, I'm going to see Nathaniel and Tyler."

"Not yet, but when will you receive that call in the middle of the night? Calling you back into an active war zone, once again risking your life; And for what? So you can have 21 guns salute at your funeral? While you're mum and I receive a folded American Flag, your Uniform, Medals, and strangers thank us for your service." Connor yells

The entire time he's yelling Tru remains calm and collected, but holds his hard stare.
"If it wasn't so bloody disrespectful I'd be protesting at the soldiers' funerals too." He yells

"I do what I do to protect the freedoms and Liberties of the citizens of this Country. I'll defend my Country life, and death if that's what happened. It's because of men and women like me that people are allowed to voice their thoughts, however stupid they may be without worrying about a damned firing squad. You defend criminals, and crooked businessmen. I defend this Country, yet you fail to see the honor in that. If you can't stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of us." Tru raises her voice slightly before continuing.

"Did you forget it was a Marine that lost his life saving mine? He had just got home, hadn't even seen his wife and son yet. Through your hatred you easily forget what a Marine and his family sacrificed and lost, to save for you." Tru's voice cracks as she finishes her thoughts.

"Uncle Connor, why don't you show us those depositions so we can get a head start on the case." Niall says trying to diffuse the situation. Connor nods before walking out of the room.

"You alright?" Niall asks his cousin as she glares darkly at the spot where her father stood.
"He'll come around Tru, give him time." Niall tries to soothe.

"Give him time? Niall it's been 3 years, what is he going to do if I re-enlist in 2 years, adding another 5 years to my service?" Tru shakes her head, not continuing grabs her luggage and walking towards Niall.

"Are you going to Arlington?" Niall asks.

"Yeah it's Tyler birthday, then we're going to visit his dad. Have fun guys, see you soon."
Niall grabs Tru into his bear hug telling her to be safe, before releasing her.

"Niall it's Arlington VA, not Iraq." She teases before turning to me.

"Come here, love." I pull her into a hug while she raises her eyebrow, amused.
"I won't try to kiss you again, until you beg me for it." I whisper catching her earlobe between my teeth. Tru shivers, her cheeks turning a barely visible pink.

Arching her eyebrow she says, "Is that a challenge Mr. Styles?"
"Yes ma'am, it is" I grin playfully at her as her spreads into a seductive smile.
"Careful Harry. You bit off more than you can chew, but it'll be fun to see who wins." Winking she turns and leaves me intrigued, and Niall confused.

"What was that about?"

"Nothing, Nialler."

"Harry, I love you like me own brother, but if you play with her feelings I'll hurt you." He warns.

I have no intentions of playing with that amazing woman's feelings. Tru is far from the normal type of girl I'd pursue. She is not the self absorbed, easy type of girl I normally hook up with. I'm left with the unique feeling of wanting to get know more than what's between her legs.
"I'm not planning on playing with her feelings Niall. She doesn't seem the type to fall for that kind of shit either." I say.

Remembering that she is going to see two guys, I feel a slight pang of disappointment.
"Who is she going to see?"

"Tyler and Nathaniel. Tyler is the son of the Marine that saved her life. Nathaniel is the Marine. If she's home she sees Tyler on his birthday, and they visit Nathaniel's grave at Arlington Cemetery. Tyler turns 17 today." Niall explains.

I feel relief as I realize that Tyler isn't a love interest. By now the other lads have joined us, as Connor leads us into the study with loads of depositions that need reviewed.

"Which one of you asshats volunteered us to start working today?" Liam snarls.

"I had other things to do." Zayn mumbles.

"Zayn, sleeping doesn't count. You sleep too much, mate." Lou teases as Zayn flips him off.
"Don't get hard Peter, I'm just poking fun." Lou teases some more. Annoyed Zayn smacks Louis in the back of the head with a large case file. Chuckling at the two idiots I start reading the endless files in front of me.

"How'd he save her life?" I ask breaking the long silence.

The lads look at me confused, before Niall understands my question.
"It's not my history to share. You'll have to ask Tru that question, mate." Niall quietly returns to his case file leaving me wondering.

Tru's P.O.V.
***Flashback***
I run to the man who just saved my life. Covering his gunshot wound with my hand trying to stop the bleeding. There's so much blood, I don't know what to do.
"Why did you risk your life to save me? You've never met me before." I cry, tears flowing from my eyes as I put more pressure on his wound.
"I'm a Marine sweetie, its what we do." he coughs up blood after finishes.
"What's your name?" I ask voice shaking from the sobs.
"Captain Nathaniel Callahan."
"Captain Callahan, I'm Tru Mac Kenna. Thank you for saving my life, but you didn't have too." Nathaniel starts to close his eyes.
"Truth Mac Kenna? The missing girl?' he asks eyelids drooping even more.
"Yes sir, that's me."
"Tell my wife and son I love them, and I'm sorry." He coughs some more.
"NO! Don't die on me, please stay with me." I cry harder.
"Marines don't die. We go to hell and regroup." his voice gets weaker before he continues.
"You have another chance at life, don't waste it young lady. Tell my son I'm proud of him." He takes his last breath as the sound of sirens draw closer.
"NO!"
***end of flashback***
Reaching the airport terminal I see Tyler standing there waving. He's grown at least 6 inches since I last saw him, looking more like his father everyday. I smile warmly at the young man standing before me. Pulling him into a hug, feeling a great sense of pride at how far he's come.

"Happy Birthday, Tyler." I say as I pull out a gift bag with his present. Tyler opens the bag, pulling out the box revealing an intricate Celtic cross necklace.

"Thank you, Tru." pulling me into a hug and kissing the top of my head.
"Mom and I have something for you back at the house, after that what do you want to do?"

Grabbing my luggage from me, we walk to the car park.
"It's your birthday, it's whatever you want to do." I say as we get into the car.

The drive to his house was filled with talks of school, friends, and that he's graduating early. I wish Nathaniel was here to see this he would be so proud of his son. I'm brought out of my thoughts as Tyler confides in me.

"I want to work with the 'Wounded Warrior Project' after college. I want to be able to give back to those who serve." he says quietly.

I lean over and hug him as he parks the car.
"Tyler, your dad would be so proud of you." I say genuinely.
"Not as proud, as if I'd join the Marines." He says solemnly.

"Tyler, that's not true. He was very proud of you. In fact those were his last words, 'Tell my son, I'm proud of him'." I say, tears filling my eyes as I remember his last moment.

"He'd be proud of you too, Tru." Tears finally spilling out of my eyes as he hugs me again. Wiping my tears away he motions for us to head towards the house.

"Tru, it's so nice to see you again." Tyler says.

Notes

Aww Tru didn't Harry kiss her :( well not yet. Think she'll beg him like he says? So we find out why Tru joined the Marines. How or why he had to do it is still a mystery. To my new subscribers, a big thank you and welcome! Let me know what you think!
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