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Two weeks after Nico and Grady started the army, their squad finally got a mission. During those 2 weeks the new soldiers got some more training, while for the older soldiers, like Chad or Nathan, the two weeks meant a small vacation. There was nothing they would've wanted more than going home for those 2 weeks, but as the war was getting more global than it already was, no soldiers were allowed to leave their bases unless they were injured or dead.

The soldiers didn't let the fact ruin their mood though. They kept themselves busy, with training, playing poker and writing letters. During those 2 weeks, Chad wrote the first handwritten letter in his life. It was for his mum. He wanted to write more letters, but whenever he took another blank paper and wrote Sonny's name on it, he just couldn't write anymore. It was frustrating him bad.. he hadn't talked to Sonny in 2 weeks. He didn't even know where she was, Hollywood or Wisconsin.

'' Dude, you okay? '' Chad's thoughts were interrupted as he sat on his bag while they were being transported into their new location. His head snapped away from the blank paper he was clutching and he looked at Nico, flashing him a small grin '' never better.. '' Nico nodded lightly and didn't ask anymore. In the 2 weeks Chad had actually started to like Nico. They got a long great, and now he had started to wonder why he hadn't noticed this before, when they were together everyday at the studio. Of course he knew the reason why, he just didn't want to acknowledge it. He refused to remember the man he was before. Chad bit his lip and looked around the army truck they were currently in. Soldiers were mostly on the floor because there weren't enough seats on the sides to fit everyone. They were talking to each other, goofing off to keep their minds off the war and home. Chad looked at Nico and Grady. The duo who usually had smiles on their faces were now dead serious, both staring at their feet, not saying a word. Chad shrugged remembering the first time he was sent into action

'' Hey, can I sit here? '' a guy asked and pointed to the spot next to Chad. Chad smiled and nodded.

The guy sat down next to him and shrugged '' i'm nathan. You're Chad right? ''

Chad smiled weakly and nodded again '' yeah. ''

Nathan chuckled lightly '' you don't talk much do you? ''

Chad bit his lip '' no. it's just.. uhm.. '' he was kind of embarrassed to admit that he was afraid.

'' you're afraid? '' Nathan finished his sentence and shrugged '' we all are.. '' he smiled weakly. '' Your first time right? ''

Chad nodded and offered him a small smile '' yup. What about you? ''

Nathan shrugged and opened a bottle of water '' guess we're a couple of first timers huh? Damn.. I feel like a virgin again. '' he smirked. Chad chuckled '' got that right dude.. ''

'' So, can I ask you something? '' Nathan shrugged and closed his bottle again, quickly shoving it into his bag. Chad looked at him and nodded lightly. Nathan continued '' So, why are you here? ''

Chad furrowed his eyebrows in confusion '' what do you mean? ''

'' I mean, what is a movie star like you doing in war? ''

Chad looked down and bit his lip, wondering whether to answer the question or not.

The truck jerked to a stop and Chad felt a body land onto his. He groaned as he felt himself lying on the floor. '' Sorry. Dude you okay? '' Nathan shrugged as he lied on top of Chad. Chad chuckled dryly as he shoved Nathan a little '' I would be if you would get off of me. ''

Nathan smirked and slowly stood up '' huh.. but i'm so comfortable.. '' He offered Chad a hand and pulled him up. Chad laughed lightly and rolled his eyes '' sorry hun but i'm not gay. ''

Nathan faked a sob '' but I love you.. '' he smirked and grabbed his bag from the ground '' come on dude. We're the last ones here.. ''

Chad looked around the now empty truck and shrugged '' welcome to hell.. ''

Nathan chuckled and patted Chad's shoulder '' vol. 2 remember? ''

Chad chuckled as he and Nathan climbed out of the truck, into the base. They cringed as they heard explosions from the battlefield, that apparently wasn't that far from them. Quickly glancing around the base, they found their captain and moved towards their squad, just in time to hear '' We move in from the right, group red, you check the house for enemies, group blue, you keep watch. Now go eat lunch and be ready to leave in an hour '' Chad shrugged quietly and sent a look at Nathan. Nathan understood the look and chuckled a bit '' yeah. I hate being in group red too.. '' he said as they started walking to lunch.

The hour went by quickly. All the soldiers were keeping to themselves, mentally preparing themselves for the mission. Chad spent the hour just thinking. He thought about the past. When he had no actual idea about war, when his days were full of pictures, autographs and screaming fangirls. The constant competition between So Random and The falls seemed so pointless now. So stupid, so childish. He wondered what would have life been like if they had just gotten along. How would he and Sonny acted like then?

He was still thinking about Sonny when they finally got to the house, they were supposed to secure. As he stared at the old house with a huge bomb hole in one wall, he finally put the thought of her aside and concentrated on the mission. It was no place to be distracted.

His group consisted of 16 men, each of them paired up. He was paired up with Nathan. The group spread apart and Chad and Nathan, also known as team 5, quickly and silently moved in through the huge hole. They quickly looked around the room and continued their way through the empty concrete rooms, side by side, constantly communicating with each other by hand signals and their headsets keeping them in touch with their captain.

After looking through many rooms, they across a closed door. Quickly letting the captain know about their discovery they both stood next to the door and locked their guns, just in case. They had to wait for a signal before moving into the room. Chad bit his tongue as he felt a chill run through his spine. He had a bad feeling, but he had no time to investigate it, seeing as the signal came and before he knew what they were doing he found himself running into the room behind Nathan. The noise was almost deafening. Sudden gun shots, a woman screaming, mixed with a child cries

Sonny sorted through the mail as she started walking back into the house. She stopped walking as a letter, in a white envelope with lots of stamps caught her eye. She quickly ripped it open and bit her lip as she started reading.

Dear Sonny,

it's been two weeks. Two hard weeks, but we're doing good. The food is better here than it ever was at the commissary. The guys, they're all supportive and we all understand each other. By the time you get this, we'll be already moved. The captain told us yesterday that we'll be sent out to a mission in 4 days. I can't tell you where we're going, we're not allowed to do so.. and I don't even know it so yeah. So what else..

Oh. Guess what? We're at the same squad as Chad. He seems to be doing fine. Tired and a constant sad look in his eyes, but the same look is in everyone's faces, so I guess it's normal. He has changed, but you know that already. His hair is gone, his a lot nicer too. Me and him actually get a long now. He helped me and Grady through pledging. Yes, we had to pledge. Apparently that's what they do to all the new guys here. But it wasn't anything bad.. just a few sleepless nights.

I have to go, training awaits. But i'll write to you as soon as possible. Don't worry about us Sonny, we'll do just fine. We'll all be back before you know it.

Ps. Can you check on Tawni for me? I'm kind of worried..

PS2. I gave your address to Chad, hope you don't mind. :)

Nico.

Sonny stopped reading and smiled weakly. She was glad to hear from Nico, she had been so worried for them. All 3 of them. She folded up the letter and put it in the envelope and started walking back to the house. She tried imagining them, where they were at, but she quickly stopped. All she could imagine was the gun shots and people getting hurt. She didn't want to think about that. She didn't want to picture her friends getting injured.

'' Hey hun, you okay? '' her mum's voice startled her as she walked into the kitchen, deep in thought. She flashed her a small smile and nodded '' yeah. I'm fine.. '' she shrugged and sat behind the dinner table, next to her mum. Connie smiled at her lightly and took the mail from her hands. '' anything interesting? '' she asked while looking through the mail. Sonny shook her head no and played with the hem of her skirt. She bit her lip before looking at her mum '' hey mum? ''

'' hmm? '' her mum asked while opening an envelope. Sonny looked at her '' is it okay, if I ask Tawni to come here? ''

Connie raised her head and smiled at Sonny '' of course hun. You know she's welcome anytime. When is she coming? ''

Sonny bit her lip and stood up '' I don't know if she's coming. I just wanted to check with you first.. i'm gonna go call her now.. '' she said and started walking up the stairs. Connie stopped her '' Sonny? ''

'' yeah mum? ''

'' Jake's been asking about you. '' Connie shrugged and looked at her daughter '' he thinks your avoiding him. ''

Sonny shrugged and nervously laughed '' no, of course not.. i've just been busy .. '' she said and crossed her arms. Connie nodded lightly '' So, it's not a problem that I asked him to dinner tonight? ''

Sonny gulped slowly '' no problem at all '' she lied and quickly climbed up the stairs.

As soon as she finally got to her room she fell to her bed. She didn't want him to come here. She had been avoiding him. Ever since the first time they saw each other again. The time when she sobbed in front of him. She didn't want to see him again. He was probably thinking that because of what happened they had to get back together or something like that. No. not probably. DEFINETLY.. after the statement he did about the promises and stuff.. how could he not?

Sonny groaned, getting frustrated with thinking about Jake..

Jake. Her best friend since preschool, her first boyfriend, her first kiss. Her first love.

Sonny sat up in her bed, feeling extremely guilty. She shrugged to herself '' what do I do now huh? ''

She spent the next hour staring at the wall. She didn't even think she just stared, completely zoned out, not knowing what was going on around her. Suddenly her phone started ringing and she finally snapped out of her daze. She grabbed her phone from the bedside table and answered it quickly '' hello? ''

'' Heeeyy '' Tawni sang into the phone. Sonny smiled and bit her lip '' hey, what's up? ''

Tawni smacked her lips together and Sonny imagined Tawni with a lip gloss. She smiled bigger.

'' nothing. Canada is boring.. '' Tawni shrugged. Sonny bit her lip '' really? Well.. come here.''