It’s your birthday. Not many people on base know and you planned to keep it that way.

The day was exhausting, spending all day in the blazing southern sun and sweating off breakfast and lunch. You were about to drop dead when you got to your quarters. But instead of being alone, you found Rudy, sitting on your bed with a cupcake and a gift.

“Surprise, amor.” he said softly with a smile. Your heart melted a little as you shut the door.