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weekends, like baby sitting or cleaning and such. Miki always had something going on to save for her schooling. She was bound and determined to achieve her goals. She wanted to be a writer, a published author and she had been well on her way.
     
    He on the other hand was 23 and had just finished his SEAL training and graduated. It was a feat of strength to make it through SWCC and BUD/s training. Most DOR (drop on request) once they find out just how hard it is. But he’d wanted it so bad his whole life. His family had several SEAL’s, and his father was one of them. He had called Miki and Callum to tell them he passed, and when the ceremony was. Mikayla had pretty much demanded that Callum take her to it. He could still envision how she looked that day. She was stunning in a yellow sun dress with her hair pulled up in a messy knot and little tendrils of hair hanging in soft wisps around her face. His breath whooshed from him when he saw her, and she ran up and hugged him, practically throwing her lithe little body in his arms. Laughing he picked her up and twirled her, loving the excited squeal she gave.
     
    “ Noah Cane! I am pleased as punch! I knew if anyone could do this it would be you. Just look at you!” Her soft little hands cupped his cheeks and she grinned up at him, bright green eyes shining with unshed tears. “I am so proud of you Noah!” He laughed and kissed her cheek, reaching his hand out to Callum and shaking it, pulling him in and clapping him on the back. “Thanks for coming man; it means a lot to me that you two are here. Mom and Dad couldn’t make it so I’m just real glad you made the trip. Thank you.”
     
    “ Of course brother! We are excited for you man. Gonna take you to dinner too!” Callum grinned and playfully punched Noah’s arm.
     
    After the ceremony Miki plastered herself to his side, chattering excitedly about school and her writing, filling him in on town gossip as they ate. All he could do was stare at her. She was all grown up and so damn beautiful it made him hurt. They went over to the pool hall after dinner so the guys could have a beer and play a few games of pool. Miki talked him into dancing with her and he was just loose enough to do it. Callum was enthused in a game of pool with one of his buddies, so it was the perfect time to hold her close for a little bit.
     
    “ Promise me you’ll kick ass in school Mikayla. Don’t let frat boys distract you or take advantage of you. They don’t deserve a sweetheart like you.” He pulled her a little closer and she giggled. “Oh Noah stop. You know I’m not interested in silly boys. I want my education. I don’t want to end up spending my life depending on a man to take care of me. I’m going to be a famous writer one day you know.”
     
    He smiled at her and kissed her forehead. “That’s my good girl. I want you to send me every single thing you publish and tell me all about your experiences so it won’t seem like we’re so far apart ok?” She nodded and reached up to touch his face again. The music slowed and so did they, to a slow sway, her head nuzzled against his chest and arms around his neck. He had leaned down to her and buried his face in her hair. She smelled so sweet. His Miki girl. So many things he wanted to say but didn’t feel like he should because she was still so young. So he simply enjoyed holding her. At least until Callum approached and not so nicely told her it was time to go back to their hotel, since it was too late for “a young girl like her” to be out.
     
    “ Oh Callum stop! It’s a Saturday night and Noah’s leaving out in the morning to go overseas. No telling when we’ll see him again.” Tears threatened her eyes and Noah spoke up. “Just let me walk her back Callum. You know she’ll be fine with me. I’ll have her back in a half hour ok?” Callum nodded and turned. “But I will be waiting up for you two…a half hour.” They nodded as he walked out looking none