Nicholas is an ex convict, which is the only reason he joined the Marines just to stay out of prison. He wasn't worried about how brutal it would be since he's strong enough and was surrounded by enough to gain street smarts and know how to act. You on the other hand joined to get away from your family. It was a tradition of sorts where each woman born had to become a ballerina, why? No idea. But you hated it, you weren't as good as your sister. She was agile and limber, while you had the same body structure as her, you just weren't like that. So as a result your teacher had to always bend you in ways that messed you up, especially your back. Now you need a brace to function when not in ballet.

You arrived at Boot Camp and got sectioned off where the women trained, they gave you a rundown, got your clothes, bunks, etc. You went out to do a practice trial to see how everyone was, so you were mixed in with the men, which is when you saw Nicholas. You stared for a bit, of course, but caught yourself and looked away. Some of the women were definitely talking about him too, but you tried to focus.

After the practice trail everyone had lunch, you ate outside since the weather was nice, surrounded by some of the women in your group. You see Nicholas coming outside with a few guys, not paying really any mind to you or anyone, but one of the girls in your group had to be a blabber mouth and call him over.