I shift the bouquet of flowers between my hands, taking a deep breath as my knee bounces up and down. This chair is uncomfortable as hell… And it really doesn’t help that I’m wearing a black suit while the sun is gassing on. But then, the music starts and everyone starts applauding. It’s finally over.

You’ve always gone your own way. Actually, the first time I met your mum, she told me how when you were four you were determined to wear a cheese costume on Halloween, despite the rest of your friends all going as princesses and fairies. She even showed me a picture. And gosh, you were the most adorable 4 year old cheese ever.

And now, here I am. At your basic training graduation. We’ve been dating for about two years now, and it’s been absolutely wonderful. Since I’m known almost worldwide, it has been kinda tricky to keep our relationship somewhat private. Me being away on tour hasn’t been a trouble though, since you’ve been occupied yourself. A year ago, you told me how you were kinda thinking of doing some type of basic training for the British army. And 13 weeks ago, that thought became reality. It’s been hard not being able to have contact with you all the time, although the few times we have been able to call, you’ve told me how much you like it. Gosh, you’re so much stronger than me. I don’t think I’d ever be able to last even a day at that place.

Today, like I mentioned, it’s your basic training graduation. It’s been so long since I last saw you in real life. Just the sight of you up on that stage, sitting with the rest of your team, made my whole body buzz. The ceremony crept slowly by, but now, I’m finally able to see you, talk to you, hold you. I notice your family walking towards you and I follow them closely behind. Just our gazes meeting makes my breath hitch and my heart flutter with love.

You almost run into my arms and I hold you closely, one hand wrapped around your back and the other carefully cradling the back of your head. “Ive missed you” I whisper against your temple, trying my best to not start crying right now.