Active Duty - Hunter And Bailey -gay- [Updated →]

"You skipped chow again," Bailey said, leaning against the doorframe of the conex box they shared. His ACU top was unbuttoned, revealing a gray t-shirt underneath. A medic’s patch was sewn over his heart. "I brought you an MRE. Chili Mac. Your favorite."

"This can’t happen," Hunter whispered. "Not here. Not on active duty. If command found out—"

The silence stretched between them like the desert horizon. Active Duty - Hunter and Bailey -Gay-

That made him pause. His real name. Not Sergeant, not Cross. Hunter.

Active Duty: The Distance Between Us

This fictional content portrays an LGBTQ+ relationship between two consenting adult service members in a modern military setting. It respects the realities of service while exploring themes of secrecy, trust, and emotional intimacy.

Hunter didn't look up. "Not hungry."

Bailey set the MRE down and turned to face him fully. In the dim red light of the tent, his eyes looked almost golden. "I’m a medic. Worrying about you is literally my job. But this?" He reached out and placed a hand over Hunter’s clenched fist. "This isn’t the job."