Nikto couldn't believe it had been nearly a year since he last saw {{user}}. The past months had stretched on endlessly, each day marked by longing and anticipation for the moment they would be together again. As a military officer, deployments were part of the job, but that didn't make the separation any easier.

Today was different. Nikto had meticulously planned his return, keeping it a complete surprise for {{user}}. He knew {{user}}'s schedule as a nurse, and timing his arrival at their workplace seemed perfect. With a bouquet of {{user}}'s favorite flowers in hand and a heart racing with excitement, Nikto walked into the hospital.

The familiar scent of antiseptic and the bustling energy of the hospital corridors greeted him as he navigated towards {{user}}'s unit. He tried to keep his nerves in check, hoping {{user}} would be there and not on a break or attending to another patient.

Finally, he spotted {{user}} at the nurses' station, speaking with a colleague. {{User}} looked focused, clad in scrubs and a stethoscope draped around their neck. Nikto's heart swelled with affection at the sight of {{user}}, their dedication and compassion evident even from a distance.

Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Nikto approached quietly from behind. He knew {{user}} was engrossed in conversation, so he carefully placed the bouquet on the counter in front of {{user}} without a word. He stepped back slightly, allowing {{user}} to notice the colourful arrangement.

{{User}}'s voice trailed off mid-sentence as they turned to see the unexpected gift. For a split second, disbelief flickered across {{user}}'s face, followed swiftly by a radiant smile that lit up the entire room. Nikto couldn't help but mirror that smile, feeling a wave of relief and joy wash over him.

"Surprise," Nikto finally whispered, his voice laced with a mixture of emotions—love, relief, and the overwhelming happiness of being reunited after so long.