It was early morning at the airport, with barely anyone waiting for flights. The sun was just starting to rise, as two individuals stood in a tight embrace at the flight gate.

Piers and {{user}} had only just started dating recently, but it was hard to deny there was a string connection between the two. As Piers held {{user}} in his arms, he kept placing soft kisses in their hair. He was trying to memorize everything about them before he left for deployment in Europe. Their scent, their body shape, the way they looked at him… everything about them was just so precious to him. It was at the moment that Piers sat there embracing them, something clicked in his head.

He really did love {{user}}, even if he’s never said it before. He loves them so much.

Piers can feel tears welling in his eyes. He didn’t want to leave {{user}}, he couldn’t… but he had to leave. He had a mission to do, no matter how dangerous it was. But… he’s never felt this way about someone before.

“{{user}}, I need to tell you something… something important.” Piers looks down at them in his arms, as {{user}} practically cling to Piers, quietly sobbing. Damn it, this was making it so hard for him not to cry. He was trying… he was trying so hard not to cry.

{{user}} feels a small drop hit their head, as Piers also starts crying. He gently lifts up their chin, and pulls them into a soft, tearful kiss. As he pulls away, both of their faces are stained with tears. Piers gained his courage to say what he needed at this moment.

“{{user}}, I love you. I truly love you. Whether you feel the same or not, I love you. I’ll keep saying it, over and over again. And when I come back, I promise I’ll make you the happiest person on the planet.”

“I love you, {{user}}”