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apple guts splattered all over his gas grill, that day had come.
    He cuffed Zachary on the back of the neck since he was closest and made him clean it off before they could start their fireworks show. Alec was guilty by association, so he helped with the mess. He looked flattered that Dad was treating him like he had my brothers. As if Alec was already a part of my family.
    I was thrilled when they took to Alec almost instantly, especially after the big news that we had moved in together. I had expected my family to balk at the idea or for my parents to play the concerned card. Neither happened. They had treated me like an adult and allowed me to make my own decisions. How ironic. The very thing that I was stressing so much about lately. Being an adult. Alec walked to my side and placed his arm around my shoulder as the fireworks show was about to begin. All I could think about was how I wanted to rewind time back to Christmas Eve when none of this mattered. I wanted my happy place back.

Chapter 6
     
     
     
    The next morning, Alec opened the car door, handing me a latte and a paper bag with a chocolate chip muffin inside. "You didn't get anything?" I asked, stifling a yawn. I was still dead tired from staying up so late the night before.
    He buckled his seatbelt and pulled out of the parking lot. "Nah. I'll get something after I drop you off." He placed his hand on my knee and I laced my fingers through his. I left my muffin and coffee untouched, not wanting to miss a moment of caressing him. There would be plenty of time to eat once I was gone. We were only a few miles from the airport and I'd already decided that Alec should drop me off rather than accompany me inside. There was no reason for him to fight the parking garage when he couldn't even go through security with me.
    My plan was to get a little work done while I waited to board the plane. Olivia wouldn't be flying out until later that evening, so I hoped to bang out a couple thousand words to at least feel productive.
    As the exit signs for the airport came into view, I gripped Alec's hand tighter. With all my recent misgivings, the trip felt thick with bad mojo. My stomach clenched painfully, and I had an overwhelming feeling that if I let go it would be the last time I ever held him. There was no reason for my apprehension, especially since I never had been a superstitious person. Our relationship was solid—strong even. Alec wasn't even aware of any of my recent doubts.
    The departure terminal loomed ahead. "I love you," I said, almost desperately. I turned to look at him, fighting back tears. This was why I never went to summer camp and chose not to attend college out of state. I sucked at goodbyes. My heart ached anytime I'd ever been forced into an extended absence. Thankfully, it hadn't happened much in my life. I guess I was fortunate.
    Alec pulled to the curb in front of the baggage drop-off area before turning to me. His hand trailed up my arm slowly, cupping my face. "I love you too, sweet stuff. It's going to be fine." He swiped away a stray tear that was trekking its way down my cheek. "Think about military families. Those goodbyes are months on end. We can talk and text constantly. We'll FaceTime it." I nodded, choking back a sob while trying to maintain a brave face.
    He was right. Of course he was. I was acting like a child.
    "Besides, I'm already looking forward to all the dirty text messages you're going to send me."
    I chuckled through damp eyes. "Won't you be too busy learning how to take care of patients?"
    "Exactly. I'll need something to break up the monotony. Those kinds of texts will be a welcome distraction."
    "I better go," I said, spotting an approaching airport cop. "Don't forget to feed Severus," I added for the millionth time, pressing a hard kiss to his mouth. It felt desperate, and I briefly wondered if he could read my mind. My lips clung to his, not ready for the contact to end. His tongue caressed mine before he finally did