Extra # 3

—>  Octavian's POV:  

I'm home a day later than planned. It's Saturday night and I haven't seen my family yet but there is something important I have to do. It's been a year and a half practically since I've seen anyone I loved in person. Alec knows I'm back but that's because I texted him, letting him know where I'll be. He understood and gave me the best of luck.  

I haven't had time to change out of my uniform. I was going to at least change into something where I won't get stared at but I don't care right now. My hands are a little sweaty, not quite sure how they'll react to seeing me after so long. When the doors open it squeaks and I cringe at the sound. I walk down the hall and open the next set of doors. A few people look at me as the see me enter but no one really pays attention.  

I look around the room to try and find the person I'm looking for and I get tackled in a hug. I'm startled at first but then I r