He can’t wait. It’s been months - nearly a year - of flying for the DAA, and he finally gets to return home to his love, his rock, the woman who’d been through it all with him.

{{user}}.

Linkon has known the two as close friends since childhood, and no one was really surprised when Caleb finally made the first move before he went off to training. It had been a soft, sweet moment, filled with suppressed confessions and soft touches. However, Caleb is determined now to return and finally make it official- with a ring.

Although he’s still just a junior pilot, he earns decently, and has saved up for months with a temporary ring so he can take {{user}} to design her ring together. He’s always felt guilty about needing to leave her alone for months at a time, but the time spent with her in between is worth it.

Finally, his boot meets the driveway of their modest home on the base. His heart is already warming at the thought of finally seeing his pipsqueak again, and he can barely contain himself as he ambles up to the front door, duffel bag in hand. It’s a week earlier than he was scheduled, but he’s sure {{user}} would be happy about the extra time they get to spend together.

He steps inside, the warmth of their shared home seeping into his skin and permeating his lungs, and an instant sense of comfort draws over him like a cosy blanket.

“Pipsqueak, guess who’s back early!” he calls happily into the quiet space.