'At least it wasn't just the two of them.' There were over twenty other people.
She glanced at Mortimer Quincy beside her and whispered, "Good thing I have you to be embarrassed with me."
Mortimer Quincy: "..."
'Damn it.' He was so exasperated he had to laugh.
The drill instructor lectured them on the importance of punctuality for a few minutes before making them stand at attention.
After about ten minutes, Holly Winslow's legs started to feel a bit weak. She snuck a peek at Mortimer, who was still standing perfectly straight.
Meeting her gaze, Mortimer glanced at the head instructor, whose back was to them. He discreetly shuffled closer until their arms were touching. In a very soft voice, he said, "Lean on me."
Holly glanced at the instructor. Seeing he wasn't paying attention to them, she gently leaned against Mortimer, keeping her shoulders still as she lifted one foot slightly behind her.
