Goodbye My Friend, Hello My Lover

“There is no such thing as victory in war; only losses.” Lieutenant Warren contemplates.

Sometimes Matthew Warren thought if he made the correct decision to enlist in the navy. Grand scale wars such as the World War didn’t happen but countries from all over the world were in one way or another, having armed conflict whether by land, sea or air. Often than not it was against another country but sometimes, it was internally.

“Sir!” Ensign Julius Williams called out to his superior who was lost in thought. He was a young man who wanted to defend his country against any external threat. He was ready to lay down his life for the United States of America. However his supposedly unwavering determination was uncertain. After being in an actual war, he was shivering badly, psychologically not physically, because even in his sleep, he could remember the scent of gunpowder and the yells of his fellow sailors. It was terrifying. Even so, he made resolution to continue with his endeavor.
Lieutenant Warren and Ensign Williams were not even part of the same company yet they often hang out together whenever they had their day offs. Somehow along the way, both of them became very comfortable with one another’s presence but Lieutenant Warren had a secret that he couldn’t say to Julius. If the senior officer would reveal it, then their friendship will most likely shatter.