Everyone having sex is at least 18. This is fiction, I made it all up. Warning: this is a self-edited story. I do use Grammarly to help reduce my ability to murder the English language. Special thanks to goducks1 for his help.
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Chapter 8 -- Sleeping
We finally do go home, and mom pulls out the bottle of scotch and three glasses, I go and get a glass of water, I don't drink anymore.
Mom is relieved, "Well, it looks like a job for you is no longer an issue. Tomorrow we'll go and get you some real clothes. Nothing you have here will fit you. Your fatigues are in the wash, they were a bit dusty. Next weekend we'll get you a driver's license and look for a car. My new job is paying much better than the last one. Your note said you would be home, we have been waiting and saving for this day. I guess I should start with I am sorry."
Mom starts to cry, Tina adds, "It was my idea. I thought that by making you mad you would beat us like the tramps we are. We underestimated your decency. We both though you would not be able to pass up pussy. We were wrong for pushing you and trying to make you act like us. We know you much better, and we will try to be like a normal family now. No more games or pushing you. We like you the way you are and want you to stay. We love you."
I cut her off, "I was at least partially at fault. I pushed you to higher levels, you needed more. I knew mom was on a bad run. Then I didn't exactly handle the situation very well. Hell, I left the country for almost four years. We are going to have some new rules around this house."
They are looking at me, they are scared. They should be.
I boldly instruct, "Do NOT come into my room when I am asleep. I am a light sleeper now and several times I used deadly force at a random sound from sound sleep. I don't want you two getting hurt. Wait in the doorway until you know I am awake. I get nightmares still and talk in my sleep. Besides being embarrassing, it can be dangerous to be around me. It's ok to talk to me and wake me up by yelling but keep your distance. Probably best to just let me be, safer for you."
Mom is now worried, "So, how are you? No whores and no drinking, are you ready to explode on us?"
That made me laugh, "No mom, there is still lots to do. Sports, guard work, and the military has females in it and they have needs just like the guys do. I had some very good friends over there. Some I played football and baseball with and some made the nights easier to handle. I learned a lot about both while over there. I have a wicked curve ball, can stop the run, and I learned how to make a woman happy."
Tina inquires, "How many of your night friends did you harm?"
I happily answer, "None. It is basically when alone and in the field at night that I get a bad feeling and then get twitchy. My guys were glad that I was, saved us several times. But since I left the Marines, I have had a few issues. I have no weapons with me anymore."
I suggest, "I think tomorrow we need to make a hardware store run as well as a clothing run, I see a lot of things around here that need fixing. I can mow the grass again as well."
Mom is adamant, "I don't think so on the grass. We are ok financially, the kid, two doors down, mows the lawn, is nice and his family needs the money. How about you take it easy for a while, fix some things, see your friends, find a woman, and enjoy life."
I sadly explain, "I know it's early, but I am beat and need some sleep. Like I said, I don't get a good night's sleep so hoping that now I am home, it will help me sleep."
Mom and Tina get up and gave me huge hugs and kisses on the cheeks.
Mom explains, "When your fatigues are done, I will put them up in your washroom."
I go up to my room, take off my uniform, look at my small twin bed, and get in. I need a new bed. I fall asleep quickly like I normally do. However, every noise wakes me up. Around 11:00 I wake up from a nightmare and am sweaty and breathing heavy. 12:30 I wake up and hear Tina calling to me. Again, I am sweaty and breathing hard. I look up at her in her night gown. She has grown up and looks nice, I didn't notice that before.
Tina comes and sits on my lap and then puts her arms around me. She can't reach all the way around but holds me. When I calm down she has me lay down again and then turns off the lights. This time, she comes back to the bed, pushes me away from the edge and gets in bed with me.
Tina soothingly says, "I won't pull anything on you. I have a feeling you will sleep better like this so let's give it a try. Put those big teddy bear arms around me and hold me. Now go to sleep so I don't have to beat you within an inch of your life."
I grin knowing that it's not possible. She smells like fresh strawberries and lavender. I inhale deeply, as she holds my arms to her chest and we fall asleep.
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I sleep through to the morning. She is already awake. We didn't move all night, I slept spooned up to her and I got a fantastic night's sleep. I gave her a big kiss on the lips as a thank you. She almost faints.
Tina is electrified, "I don't know about you, but I have NEVER slept so well. It was amazing having you almost smothering me with your bulk and your manly smell."
I was feeling so good I get up, strip and then go to the shower. A few moments later I realized what I did and turn beet red. I stripped in front of my sister! Oh my.
It was at that moment that Tina joined me in the shower.
Tina defensively says, "I know, I know, I just want to see how bad you got hurt."
I count off as I point to the scars, "Shrapnel in my leg, no big deal. Shot in the bicep, just a flesh wound. That one grazed my ass. Painful little bugger; it left a nasty scar, but children get worse. It's no big deal. The one in the shoulder, shrapnel, that hurt like hell. I lost a lot of blood. Luckily, we have good medics. That was as close to not making it as I got."
I continue softly, "I stopped counting the near misses, I didn't want to press my luck."
Tina put her arms around me again.
I hold my sister, and emotionally I say, "It sure is nice being home again. I did miss you guys. I tried to write but after all the letters I had to write, I lost the desire."
Tina asks shyly, she seems confused, "Why did you have to write the letters?"
Tearing, I respond, "I oversaw a lot of men. Some of them died because of me. Do you think I could let anyone else write that letter?"
Innocently, Tina asked, "How did you get to oversee so many?"
I reply sadly, "I studied a lot, was serious yet fair. I was a natural. Mostly it was field promotions."
She questions me, "Field promotions?"
I explain clinically, "When your boss quits at work, what do they do?"