"So how is Harry? At least from the last time that you have written to him?" Niall asked as we were walking to our first class that we had together. I had to miss practice yesterday because I had to get Harry's letter.

I know that he would not approve of this, but this is a habit of mine. I always tend to skip practice when I know that his letter is supposed to be coming in that day. I would not practice for that whole week in fact, because sometimes the letters would come in a bit later than I had expected. How am I still team captain? I have no idea. Am I going to change anything about it? Nope! And here is why...

He is my freaking boyfriend! Love of my fucking life! I swear to you that I can only see myself with him. I can see us getting married and everything. Like... if I don't get a letter from him, then that will change so much for me. It will be the only thing that I will think about and it will be something that soccer won't even distract me from. I will worry and I will panic. My friends will possibly see me having a panic attack if I don't get a letter from him for a month. 

Harry and I were the 'it' couple in high school. Zayn and Liam were a close second, but we were it. Sure, we weren't popular, but everyone admired us as a couple. They always told us that they would not be surprised if we were the high school sweethearts that see it through till the end. Til death do us part. It was seriously like as if we were making our wedding vows when we only just started dating and took it seriously since then. When we talked about what we would be doing after high school, I would not lie.... it did shock me when he told me that he was going to be enlisting in the military. It scared me and of course, I still have those fears now, but at that time, I really thought that he was going to end things when we graduated. 

I grew distant from him after that conversation, because if we don't have 'the talk' then I thought that there was nothing for me to worry about relationship wise. However, Harry didn't like that as it made him worry about our relationship and he really thought that I just didn't want him to enlist (which is only  1/4 part of the truth), but that wasn't it. I was happy and so proud of him. I told him the truth then and when he told me that he wasn't thinking that at all, I was relieved. He told me that I still had that choice of ending things, but he personally did not want to let me go and he still hoped to be with me through it all, because he simply did not know how long he was going to be in there. Which made me happy. 

Because of course, I was not going to let him go either. Which lead us to be in this long-distance relationship now. 

"He is doing okay. He has gotten sick recently, so he is just working on his recovery. I told Zayn to tell Liam to watch over him, so hopefully he does just that," I said as we were walking into the classroom. "He told me that that he doesn't know when he will be visiting again though..." I said and Niall frowned at that. "I guess Liam would not know either?" He asked and I shook my head. "Oh man... I miss those two. No offense, but we really have the most fun when the 5 of us would hang out together," he said and of course, I didn't take offense as what he said is the truth.

"I get it, but I just miss him like crazy, you know? the longest that I have gone without seeing him physically would be like... a whole damn year. What if this is one of those times. Like, I was happy that I was able to see him after that year when I was done for my first year of uni here... but still..." I said sadly as I was getting my supplies out. 

"I understand, but at least you know that there is still a chance for him to visit soon, right?" He asked and I nodded my head. "He told me that him and Liam will soon be able to gain the privilege of video chatting with us as they are going up another rank in the next three months," I said and  Niall perked up. "Really?" "Yeah and apparently the ship that they're on has pretty good reception, they are just going to need to resort to sending letters when they are stationed somewhere of course," I said and the final bell rings. the teacher walk in and she immediately started to teach us a new topic. 

Great start to the new semester... 

....
"Dude, that lady needs to get laid or some shit, because she would not freaking stop for the life of me. Half of us were not even able to catch up," Niall said as we were walking out of the class. "Yeah, but I was able to gather as many notes as I could. If you want to borrow them, then you are more than free to," I tell him and he was happy with that offer and he thanked me. Just then, Zayn joined us and we shared a quick hug as we were now walking to the cafeteria. "I am going to go ahead and meet up with Shawn, but we should still be free to hang out after this next class, yeah?" Niall asked I nodded my head. "Yeah. After our third class though, Zayn and I have work, so you and Shawn can stop by at the restaurant if you wish?" I offered and Niall shook his head. "Thanks for the offer, but I am going to be meeting Shawn's family after school. they are only here for a week and they want to meet me." "Alright then. Have fun!" Zayn exclaimed and Niall nodded and we shared a hug goodbye before we are there watching our friend leave. 

"So, how was class?" Zayn asked as we were only grabbing a quick snack and sitting at a table together. We only had an hour till our next class starts, so we just decided to chill for that hour. 

"It was too much man... That teacher needs to learn how to slow the fuck down. It was as if we were writing a timed essay or something..." I complained and Zayn laughed. "My class was pretty well actually. The teacher was actually pretty chill today, so either she got a lover or she is high on something. She is usually a bit rude and strict," Zayn tells me and it was my turn to laugh.

"Dude, there was just a likely chance that she was getting a talking to or something about her attitude and she decided to fix it," I suggested and Zayn shook his head. "Nah man. She was too chill... She let us talk in class dude and she let us listen to music..." "Oh... then she definitely got laid," I agreed and we both laughed.

"So what do you think their new ranks are?" Zayn then asked and I knew that he was obviously talking about our boyfriends at sea. "I think it's a Petty Officer since they were Lead Heads just last year," I guessed and Zayn slightly shrugged. "I think they are Chief Petty Officers. With how serious they are taking things, it would be no surprise if they were promoted rather quickly," he said and I can see that. "Well whatever their rank is, I'm just glad that it gives them a chance to video call from the ship to here," I said and he agreed with me of course.

"Liam told me that he will be taking turns. Like one month, he could video call with me, and then the next month, he would video call with his family." "Yeah, Harry told me the same thing. He said that the month that he doesn't video call will be the month that I get a letter instead," I said to him and he nodded.

"Have you told Harry that you have been skipping practice to just get his letter?" He then asked me and I shook my head. "Nope. I feel like that would open a can of worms or something and that would be pretty weird to get that through letters. I might tell him during a video call. I'm not sure yet," I said and Zayn understood. Or he just went with what I said, I'm not really sure. He is not really the type to intervene with someone's love life, so he doesn't really put his two cents in. The only thing that he will do though is that if there is something that really needs to be talked about, then he will tell you that it would be best to discuss with your lover. Most of us are kind of like that. The main ones who would be butt in would be Niall, Liam, and admittedly me.

The only ones who just listen rather than talk too much about it would be Harry and Zayn. Harry would rather listen than speak as the other would more than likely would just want to be heard. He would put his opinion in if he was asked to, but for the most part he would do what Zayn does. Ask, get an answer, then talk about something else. If it is really important then he took would tell you to talk about it with your significant other.

"It sucks man... Like I know that I just saw him for 10 days during Christmas time, but I wish that he stayed a bit longer... Because now I'm going to be spending my birthday without Lima..." "I know what you mean. Now Harry doesn't know when he can visit me next, but I really fucking hope that it's soon..." I whined and turned on my phone to instantly see my boyfriend on my lock screen.

Like of course he had to shave before he left, but the fact that this photo was taken during Christmas time... I want to fucking scream. "He's so fucking hot too!" I whined and put my head down while Zayn chuckled.

"I really do wonder how long they will be doing this." "I do too. Like of course I'm going to support him, but I do hope that our relationship does grow from this. Like maybe we take that next step? Who knows? I just know that I want to be with him forever and ever," I spoke with a giddy tone and Zayn agreed.

After the hour was over, we headed to our next class that we had together. This teacher was known to be chill, so we talked whenever we could...

At night, I was resting in my bed, reading one of my letters. It was delivered on our 5 year anniversary. It was coincidental, but it made me even more happy, so I didn't mind. Because he surprised me that day....

Flashback
I was just making my way to my dorm, reading the letter that was brought to me. It was late, so it really seemed like I was in some kind of rush when I was opening the envelope. I wasn't, but I really was driving myself crazy as the days lead on that I didn't receive this...

Dear Louis,

   Our 5 year anniversary is right around the corner. Are you excited? I know that I am. It's just so crazy to me that I have spent only half of a decade with you. I know that this is just the start, but I can't help but feel so giddy thinking about what is to come for us. Even though I'm far from you, our love sees no distance. The only thing that makes things hard for me is that I can't even see you for our special day. However, I just know that when I get back, the moment is going to be filled with nothing but pure bliss. Even though that's the feeling every time that I visit, I just know that this one is going to be a bit more impactful than the others.

I just can't wait to see you! I wish that I could video chat with you, but I will need to be a certain rank in order for that to happen. I'm working on that though. Just so that our moments together aren't just from a letter.

I love you Louis. I know that I say that a lot, but I really do. The relationship that we have is so beautiful and a dream that anyone and everyone would ask for. I could never find another being like you and I won't ever find another person like you. Because I'm in it till I'm 6 feet under. I could never let go of you and sure some may see that as selfish since I'm not even with you for most of it, but I could care less. Does that make me sound rude? I'm sorry if it did. I just can't help but tell you the truth.

I hope that you enjoy that day. I wish there were things that I could do... but I'm not sure if I can.

"It's okay..." I said to myself before I had to get in my dorm. I didn't want to cry like this. Because today, I just wanted to enjoy this day, reading this letter over and over again. Maybe even read other letters. I'm not sure yet.

I get in and placed my keys on a nearby table.

"Zayn, I'm back!" "Alright man. I'm just doing work in my room, but I'll be out in a moment!" He called back and I just sighed, walking towards my room. I opened the door and placed my bag to the side. I then turned the light on and looked ahead of me.

And I screamed.

I jumped right into his arms and my legs instinctively wrapped around his waist. He held me up while I was hugging him. Of course, I started to cry, but I didn't care.

Harry was here!

"Happy anniversary darling," he said to me before we kissed. I was smiling as we kissed.

"Happy anniversary Hazza..."
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