He also rememebers the harsh moment in which he had said his goodbyes to you to go prospecting. Unlike himself he had delayed the talk to the last moment and when you learned you only had mere hours with him before he would board a pod and be gone, you broke down. You were afraid. You were lost without him. And you told him. "Come back to me, Ezra. I will wait a thousand years if I have to. But come back."

Now, with Cee next to him and a limb less, it might be a good idea to go back. He hoped that you were indeed still waiting for him. And he begged to Kevva that you were still attracted to him like he was to you.

-

It had been... Years. Almost ten years. He had send word to you every once in a while, between jobs. Your comm device hadn't been upgraded for those years out of fear that the messages would be gone somehow if you migrated your data to the new one, and/or Ezra wouldn't be able to reach you, scared the living hells out of you.

He was on the Green Moon now. You had heared of it's dangers, from rumours of dangerous locals to the fairly known toxic dust that hang around the planet. You prayed to Kevva daily for his survival and good harvest. You always worried -even after these ten or so years- for him. You never moved on from Ezra, neither his friendship nor the pressing crush you had for him. People have tried to court you and ask you out but it was never him how much you tried to enjoy the dates.

As you scrolled through his old messages, a new message joined the chat. Excitedly you read the words.

"My dearest, a terrifying event has happened on the Green which left me with the loss of my dominant arm and a teenage girl. She is a darling, but we will need help. I need help. I know we have barerly seen one another since my journey took me through the galaxy, but I wish to return to you. We land in three days time at 7 in the morn. I wish to see you. Please, my flower. Always yours, Ezra."

You were shocked to say the least. He is returning. Wounded, and with a child, but he is coming back. After the shock made way for excitement, you jumped around in happiness before readying your home for your two guests.

-

Ezra had told Cee about you. She listened to his stories from his childhood and found that herself and him weren't as different as she first thought. Cee was glad that he had such a good friend but the spark of joy and eventual sadness and regret in his eyes spoke volumes to him and she knew that he loved his best friend more than he should for a normal friendship.

As the two of them readied themselves for landing, Cee hoped that you would like her. She knew that she couldn't stay if you didn't like her and the thought of going into the galaxy alone was terrifying. Ezra had already more a dad than Damon had ever been in the little time she knew the one armed man and she loved living with him.

The pod landed with not much trouble and Cee gazed out on a grassy planet. It was way less green than the toxic moon they had been on previously. Next to her, Ezra was visibly excited as he got out of the pilot chair and gathered a duffle the two had previously packed for their stay here. He asked her if she was ready and with a nod she followed him out of the pod.

The landing pad was half filled with other pods and mechanics walked around, fixing things on other pods. One mechanic came up to Cee and Ezra, the latter was looking around for her most likely. So Cee spoke for the two of them whilest Ezra was distracted.

Ezra grew worried. You weren't here. He had hoped to fly into your arms the moment he opened the vac doors. He tried not to show his disappointment as Cee asked him for the point transfer for the landing pad. He swiftly paid and lugged the bag with him to the exit as Cee worriedly followed him.

"She isn't here, is she?" Cee asked quietly and Ezra just glanced at her with heartbroken eyes. He shook his head and breathed in deeply. "We shall figure this out, little bird. Do not worry" he said, his voice thick and heavy. Cee squeezed his hand before hauling him to the exit.

-

You were late. So late. You couldn't sleep due to the excitement of seeing Ezra again and thus when you did fall asleep, you slept right through your alarm. And when you woke up, you realised it was already five past seven.

So you hadn't even stopped to get dressed in normal clothes, brush your teeth or hair, nor eat any breakfast. You just dashed to your car and speeded to the landing pad, hoping that he was running late and you could still catch him in time.

Which, was impossible, because this was Ezra. If he said 7 O'Clock in the morning he would be there, 7 O'Clock in the morning, no matter what. You had never met a mire punctual person in your life than Ezra.

So it was unsurprising when you got there, 15 passed 7, that you saw Ezra waiting outside at the cab area. At least you caught him in time and he hadn't left the area, but he was gloomy looking.

You took a moment to park the car and look him over. His sleeve on his right arm was knotted halfway and obviously missing. His beard and hair isnt as carefully cut as it used to be. He looked tired. Opening your car door, you finally called his name.

He barerly had looked up from where he talked with Cee when you had flung your arms around his body. The overwhelming familiar scent attacked him and he didnt have to look to know it's you. And you were rambling.

"Ez. Oh Ezra. I'm so sorry. I couldnt sleep last night and slept right through my alarm. I missed you!" Were along the things you said to him, holding him tightly and sobbing in his neck when you finally melted into his comfort.

Ezra sushed you and held you at arms length, looking you over and smiling at you. "It is all right now, my gem. You are here now." He said softly. After a few moments, he turned to look at someone next to him. The young lady he had told you about.

"This is my little birdie, Cee. She has helped me during our stay on the Green and it is thanks to her I am still standing here." Cee looked away blushing, muttering that it wasn't a big problem and that she was long happy to have someone to travel with. Ezra waved off her mumbling.

"Cee, this is my gem. My dearest friend, and the love of my life." Your name left his lips almost as easy as his confession and you stared at him with an open mouth. He grinned at you and if Cee noticed your gaping, she didn't comment on it and just shook your hand. Cee's hands afterwards went back to fumbling with some loose threads on her sweater.

"I- Yes- Ehm.. I readied my home for both of you.. Shall we go?" You asked, a bit nervous now. The two nodded and you all got into your car, on your way home.

-

It was night now. Cee had settled into her guest room well and retired upstairs after dinner. She had found your copy of Streamer Girl and excitedly asked to borrow it, to which you told her to keep it as a welcoming gift. The young girl had hugged you tightly and promised to take care of it.

Ezra and you were outside. The stars were winking at you happily and it relaxed you. He held your hand in his as you layed in the grassy field, in silence. Until you broke it.

"Did you mean it?"

"Mean what, my gem?"

"That.. That I am the love of your life.."

"Dearest, I have loved you the moment you asked to sit with me at school. Yes, I meant it"

"No no.. as in.. Do... Do you love love me?"

The sentence was barerly spoken when his soft lips moulded over yours. It was a sweet kiss, unhurried, and full of love.

"I do" he whispered as he broke the kiss.

Your eyes searched his for lies but after not finding any in them, you smiled brightly and brought your lips to his in another kiss. After you broke away, you both settled again, now you leaning your head on his chest, and his arm wrapped around you.

You gasped as you saw it. "Look Ez!" You pointed at the falling star. "Make a wish!"

Ezra just smiled down at you. "I do not need to, because every wish I ever had has come out this night."

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