Hello, there. So, you know #54? The one where your amazing boyfriend that was in the military came home? Well, I decided to make a prequel. You don't really need to go back and read it but there will be some slight references. Enjoy!

IMAGINE  YOURSELF...

  Eyes squinted shut and you cuddling deeper into your blankets. You knew it was going to happen in the next five minutes so you switched to cuddling him. You slowly lifted his arms, not wanting to wake him, and wrapped them around your waist. You nuzzle your nose into his neck as his grip on you slightly tightened. You enjoyed the warmth that radiated off of him and sighed in content feeling as though nothing could break the moment. But, like you said, it was going to come eventually, and it did.

You groaned hearing the, all too, familiar beeping and your love stirring and groaning from the noise. His eyes opened slowly and a small smile found its way on both of your lips. He pressed a quick kids on your forehead before pulling away and and slamming down on the alarm clock. Before he could get up, like always, you crawled on top of him.

"Please, don't get up." You rested your head on his chest as he gently played with your hair. You felt the steady rise and fall of his chest as he breathed and heard the slow beating of his heart.

"I have to." He simply stated before he pushed you back to your side of the bed as if you were as light as a feather. He swung his legs over the side of the bed and clicked the lamp. Your pout slowly fell seeing the sad expression on his face as he coveted it with his hands. You got on your knees and wrapped your arms around his shoulders from behind.

"You okay, babe?" You asked couldn't help but feeling concerned. He hesitated slightly, which made you know that the next statement was going to be a lie. You've been with him long enough to know all his little quirks and perks, all his cries and lies.

"Yeah," he shrugged while grabbing your hand and kissing your knuckle. "Just fine."

He then got up to do his normal routine; shower, shave, get dressed, etc. And you did yours. You sat on the small chair, in the corner of the room, and read. Your eyes slowly rolled over the words but didn't register them. You thoughts were to fixed on something else more important than a girl picking out the perfect prom dress.

Seconds later, he walked through the door dressed to perfection. The soft smell of cologne filled the room causing you to smile. You gently placed your book down on the table and made your way over to him. You pressed a gentle kiss to his lips causing him to smirk.

"Looking handsome, as always." Your words brought a wider smile to his face and he leaned down to kiss you. First on the lips, then on your jaw and then down to your neck, leaving you breathless. He noticed this and smirked.

"Looking beautiful, as always." He played with your words. You resisted the urge to roll you eyes.

"I haven't even showered or put on makeup..." He tilted your chin up with his fingers and stared at you intensely.

"You could be covered in dirt, have spinach stuck between your teeth, and you hair making you look like you've been attacked by a bear, but you'd still be the most beautiful creature to walk the planet. You're not even human, that's how pretty you are. And I may not be able to tell you every day but you better remember that." Your insecurities were swept away by his smooth words. You nodded and he smiled. "Good, now go take a shower so we won't be late." He playfully patted  your bottom causing you to turn bright red and make a high pitched sound. He chuckled and walked out of the room.

You were finishing the last touched on your makeup when you heard him yell from the living room downstairs.

"Babe, have you seen my passport?" You racked your brain for the last time your saw it and decided to go downstairs.

"Did you look on the counter?" You called back vaguely remembering seeing it on the kitchen counter. As you got closer, you heard his heavy footsteps hit against the ground quickly.

"Of course I checked ther- oh! I found it!" You raised an eyebrow being in the room right next to the kitchen.

"Where di you find it?" You asked snaking your arms around his waist. He jumped slightly but relaxed.

"On the...counter." You chuckled slightly and he turned around so he was facing you. You saw something unusual in his eyes that you hadn't seen much before. You could feel his heart race against your chest and he gave you a smile. But it didn't reach his eyes.

"Are you sure your okay?" You wanted to know the root of his problem and just like that he hugged you tightly. His fingers played with the fabric around your waist as his muzzled his face in your hair.

"I don't want to go," you heard the heartbreak in his voice. "I don't want to leave you. You make me a better man and you make me smile when none else can. You bring the most joy to my heart ever and I'm afraid..." You couldn't hear what he said after that.

"What was that?" You asked softly, not wanting to sound pushy.

"I'm afraid...that if I'm gone too long, you'll get bored and want to find someone else who will actually be there for you everyday. And if you leave than I'll meter be happy again because you are my source of happiness, the reason I can't stop smiling, and I love you so dang much that not a single word can describe it." You felt your eyes water at his words and you slightly pulled away so you could look him in the eyes.

"I love you,  too, and that is never going to happen. There is not a single person or thing in the world that could keep me from stopping me from loving you. You are my everything and without you I'm nothing. I don't want you to leave either but you're doing it for a good cause. You're protecting people and saving their lives." He sighed while looking down.

"I know I just wish that I could stay here and save people's lives." You nodded while pressing your lips to his.

"You and me, both." But it was cut short by his lips pressing against yours harder. You savored the kiss knowing it would be the last one for a long time.

You looked around at all the other men, women and children all around and sighed. You were all going through the same thing but, for you, you felt as thought it were different. But you brushed those thoughts off as he squeezed your hand and continued to pull your through the other crowds of people.

He went though everything he had to go through and signed all the stuff and now you had five minutes. You didn't hesitate to wrap your arms around him. You felt the tears push against the barriers of your eyes and slide down your cheeks. He quickly thumbed them away.

"No, no, no, no," he mumbled while connected you eyes with his. "Don't cry. You're going to make me cry." You giggled softly at his statement but still felt the ever growing sadness in your heart.

"Sorry," you mumbled while sniffling. He gave you a small smile.

"For what, baby?"

"I promised you I wouldn't cry but here I am." You gestured to your face and he chuckled. His quiet laughter filled your ears leaving your heart a fluttering mess. He leant in slowly and pressed his lips against yours. He put every ounce of love and passion he had into the kiss and you did the same. A guy walled by with a disgusted expression on his face.

"Ew." He mumbled and you pulled away slightly. That was the guy he was supposed to be rooming with. Looks rude.

"B-babe," you stuttered gripping his uniform tighter. "Don't leave me." You felt him sigh as he pulled away pulling you hands off.

"I love you." He whispered on last time.

"I love you, too." And then he turned away regretfully leaving you only to see the back of his military uniform.