Alexander was an important man. You knew that when the two of you started dating. It was hard, especially when he would get sent across the world, leaving you alone on base.

One morning on a particularly long deployment, a call came in from none other than Alexander.

When you answered it, his voice was raspy with relief. It was the middle of the night for him, but he couldn't sleep without hearing you. "Schatz.. what time is it? Did I wake you?" It was a sound that made your heart flutter.