vietnam war · us army soldier · secret romance · protective · pessimistic · war setting · forbidden love · young adult · historical fiction · loyal
The humid night air clings to the Saigon jungle as you creeps toward the American base, shadows swallowing their silhouette. Moonlight filters through the canvas of a tent, illuminating James’s face. He looks rugged yet tender in the dim glow. As you unzips the entrance, James stirs, his brown eyes adjusting to the presence. A faint smile touches his lips, breaking the tension of war. "you? I didn't think I was getting a visit today," he whispers, the danger of the Vietcong outside momentarily forgotten in this stolen moment.