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“No, you won’t leave. I won’t let you!” Kelley said as she clung to Hope like a koala as Hope struggled to hold onto the girl. She rubbed her back and smiled.
“I have to Kell, we have to leave now in order to make it to Parris Island in time. Since we chose to drive it will take us longer”
“I don’t want you to leave though, I’m going to miss you so much.” Kelley said as she seemingly clung harder onto the taller girl. Hope squeezed back as she knew she wouldn’t be able to stay in contact with Kelley for a few weeks as it was regulation.
“I promise to text you as soon as we get there but it will be a while before we will be able to get in contact with any of you guys.”
Kelley shut her eyes as tears fell. Ashlyn and Ali were next to them along with Tobin and Alex. They all had tears in their eyes as much as the badasses tried to hide it, they couldn’t. Ali was hugging Ashlyn’s side with her arm draped around her shoulder. Alex was leaning into Tobin’s chest, wrapped in her arms.
“Come on Hope, we gotta get going now or else we will be late.” Ashlyn said as she reluctantly moved Ali away from her side before kissing her on the forehead.
Ali didn’t seem to like that as she grabbed Ash’s face and pulled her into a kiss.
“At least give me a proper goodbye you goof.” Ali smiled at her as tears fell. Ashlyn smiled back before kissing her again.
“Okay lovebirds, we still have to say goodbye to Abby.” Tobin said, her arms still tightly wound around Alex, showing no signs of letting go. Alex leaned her head back so she was looking up at Tobin. Tobin leaned down and kissed her hard on the lips. Alex spun around and wrapped her arms around her neck, deepening the kiss.
“You hypocrite!” Hope yelled pointing her finger accusingly at the smaller girl. Tobin just shrugged as she kissed Alex again.
Abby was leaning against the door leading into the apartment, watching their interaction. She hadn’t stopped crying since this morning and didn’t know if she would. Their was a megawatt smile on her face as she was so proud of her girls.
Hope, Ashlyn, and Tobin looked up at Abby after they heard her shout “What about me?”.
They chuckled as they sprinted up the stairs all wrapping her into a hug. They would not be where they are if it weren’t for Abby, hell they wouldn’t even know eachother if it weren’t for her. They owed her a lot, so the least they could do is make her proud.
After their long goodbye that took way longer than they intended but could you blame them?
This was the last time they’d be able to communicate for a while as it was regulation that new recruits were not allowed to talk to family members for a while.
The badasses were finally on the road, rocking out to some music. They had chosen to drive as one last celebration before doing something they had to take seriously. They only had been on the road for an hour before Tobin asked to stop for a bathroom as she always drank too much on road trips.
The second time was when they were halfway to Arizona she had announced that she had to go to the bathroom. Hope and Ashlyn groaned loudly, both yelling “Dammit Tobin!”
Tobin did her business as the two waited out in the car, Tobin came back with a handful of snacks, already stuffing a twinkie in her mouth.
Hope turned around glaring at her. “You do realize where we are going right? Do you really want to be stuffing your face just before we go to boot camp?”
Tobin just shrugged her face as cream dripped down her mouth, she muffled out the words “When will be the next time we eat stuff like this?”
Ashlyn and Hope looked to each other already knowing what each was gonna say.
“Bet.” they said at the same time.
“Okay if she pukes you owe me ten and if not I owe you ten” Hope said sticking out her hand. “Deal.” Ashlyn said shaking her friends hand grinning before spinning around and pointing a finger at the youngest girl. “I swear to god if you’re too weak to hold it in I’m gonna kick your ass.”
Tobin glared as she crossed her arms, cream still apparent around her mouth. “I’m offended that you doubt my ability to not upchuck. You wound me.” she says putting a hand to her chest, feigning hurt.
Hope laughed as she headed back onto the highway, turning up the volume on the radio as Tyga started playing, and they all shouted the lyrics enjoying their time.
Kelley stood in the living room, face pressed firmly against the glass of the window, frantically looking in all directions as if her girlfriend would magically walk up the driveway.
“Come on Kelley, they left like an hour ago and you’re still standing there?” Ali asked as she walked into the room holding a glass of chocolate milk for her and Kelley.
Kelley didn’t even respond and quite frankly didn’t even appear to have heard Ali at all. Groaning, Ali walked up behind her before tapping her on the shoulder. Kelley jumped so high into the air that Ali could not help laughing.
“The fuck Ali! You can’t just sneak up on people like that.” Kelley exclaimed as she held a hand to her chest, trying to stop herself from having a heart attack.
Ali stopped laughing as she gave her an incredulous look. “You’re joking right? I literally was just talking to you.”
Kelley still glared at her before rolling her eyes. “That is so not the point Ali, you could have brought me into cardiac arrest!”
Ali returned the eye roll before replying. “I don’t think that is how it works Kell.” Again, Kelley glared. “Again, not the point!”
Alex walked in before stopping as she saw her friends arguing. Curious, she just watched their argument before deciding that it was in fact a pointless fight and was getting tired of her presence not being known.
“Jeez the tension is thick in here.” Alex said, walking up to her friends. This caused both of them to jump and yell simultaneously.
“What the hell Alex!” they both were holding a hand to their chest as Alex just raised her eyebrows.
Ali and Kelley turned to each other before yelling jynx. Alex just rolled her eyes before smiling. “Okay now that you two are done arguing, what do you say we go catch a movie and get our minds off of today’s events?”
Ali and Kelley turned to each other before nodding in agreement. “Sweet, let’s do this.” Alex said as she grabbed her purse and car keys.
They had decided on watching the new Disney movie Moana and they had thoroughly enjoyed the film. Kelley had had about five boxes of candy and was bouncing off the walls as Alex and Ali tried to settle her down.
Once they had returned home they decided to sit on the balcony in the summer night and drink some lemonade. First quarter was coming up in a week as they had all got acceptance letters from UCLA, they wouldn’t have to say goodbye after all. Although they did not get into their ideal colleges, it was still an amazing college with a great soccer program.
It was a peaceful silence that the three enjoyed, just taking in the air and relaxing before they have to get back to the stress school brings.
“I can’t believe school starts in a week. I’m going to miss having showering being my only responsibility.” Kelley groaned.
“Showering is hardly a responsibility, Kell.” Alex commented turning her head to look at the freckled girl. Kelley just shrugged at the comment before sipping her drink.
“I wonder where the girls are at right now.” Ali said looking into the night sky.
Alex looked at her watch before replying. “It’s almost nine and they left at ten this morning so I’m guessing they’re probably somewhere in Texas.”
“Ugh, I’m heading to bed so I don’t have to think anymore” Kelley said, standing up and leaving.
“Not like you’re doing that now, Kelley.” Ali joked, earning her the middle finger and a glare. Alex chuckled before they followed Kelley in deciding to go to bed too.
Tobin, Hope, and Ash finally made it to South Carolina after a long gruesome drive. They pulled into the lot of a hotel deciding they deserved a rest.
“Tell me again why we didn’t just take a plane?” Tobin asked from the back seat, groaning as she repeatedly hit her head against the window.
“Oh come on tell me you’re not having a blast right now. Who doesn’t love driving around in the middle of nowhere with a whiney child in the back.” Ashlyn smirked.
Tobin stopped hitting her head before lurching forward and trying to smack Ashlyn. “You’re not that much older than me!”
“Ladies, please, you’re both beautiful.” Hope said, turning the car off and taking the keys out of the ignition.
“Shut up Hope!” They both yelled as Hope chuckled.
As soon as they were checked in they texted their significant others and Abby before falling right to sleep.
A few months later
Abby got a phone call at about four in the morning. Groaning, she reached over and grabbed her phone off the stand, squinting at the bright light radiating from the tiny device. Sometimes she cursed technology.
Groggily she answered not even bother to check caller ID. “Hello?”
“WE DID IT!” three loud voices yelled through the receiver as she pulled the device away from her ear.
As soon as she pulled the phone away from her ear her eyes bulged open. She quickly sat up and turned the light on.
“HOLY SHIT!” Abby was yelling back jumping out of bed. She started jumping up and down in joy, a huge smile plastered on her face.
“When is graduation?”
“Graduation begins Wednesday.” The three respond in unison all three sounding extremely happy.
“Oh I’m so proud of you girls you don’t even understand.” Abby was already crying and it wasn’t even seven in the morning yet.
“We just wanted to let you know. Also tickets should have been shipped to you and there are some for the girls too so they can come.” Hope said.
Abby nodded her head before responding. “I’ll have to check the mail today then. Have you let them know yet?”
Some arguing was going on in the background before Ashlyn’s voice came through. “No we wanted to tell you first. We are gonna call them now.”
“Okay, love you girls so much. “ Abby exclaimed.
“Love you!” was shouted through the phone before the call was ended. Abby stood there for a minute as tears of happiness fell. Her girls were officially Marines.
One by one the girls made their calls to their girlfriends, not conscious of what time it was back in Diamond Bar. The girls were just as ecstatic as Abby, Kelley being Kelley yelled the most.
Graduation was a day away as Abby and the soccer players drove to the airport at eight that night in order to make it on time as graduation started at 9 the next morning. They took long naps the whole plane ride before finally arriving to South Carolina at four in the morning. As soon as they got there, they rented a car and drove to closest hotel. Right away they went to bed.
Three hours later they were up and ready to go finally see their loved ones. Right when they got there they ran up and hugged each other, Abby sobbing as she wrapped the three into a tight hug.
Ashlyn pulled Ali aside before kissing her fiercely rubbing the small of her back as she teared up. Ali pulled away and looked her up and down. “You look amazing in your uniform” Ali sobbed as she hugged her again.
Hope barely had time to react before Kelley leaped into her arms, peppering her in kisses. “Hey watch it Kell, you’re gonna give me a hickey.” Hope giggled.
Tobin smiled at her friends before an arm was wrapped around her neck. Alex came into view before Tobin pulled her in for a kiss. Tobin broke away and just held onto her. Alex slowly pulled away and looked Tobin over.
“You are so attractive in your uniform.” Alex said as she played with the belt wrapped around Tobin’s waist.
“Oh yeah?” Tobin grinned, reaching a hand to play with Alex’s hair. She just nodded and smiled before hugging her again.
Graduation was in three parts, it starts on Wednesday and ends on Friday. The first two days was just catching up with families, the first day being family orientation and Thursday was family day. Friday had finally come as large groups of Marines marched and bands played.
Tobin, Hope, and Ash were lined up next to their fellow Marines as they waited for their sergeant to hand them their award as they were honorary graduates. As they were handed their reward they saluted their sergeant earning one back. Abby and the soccer girls smiled as they took pictures, tears in their eyes.
The ceremony winded down and was soon over as everyone left to be with their families once again. The badasses had decided to take their ten days off now instead of saving them for later.
“I can’t believe we are officially Marines.” Tobin said as she looked around at all of her fellow graduates.
Hope and Ashlyn nodded in agreement. “For once we’ve done something right.” Ashlyn said smiling at her friends.
“It’s time to make up for what we’ve done.” Hope said smiling.
“It sure is.” Tobin said.