"There's a place up the road that's cheap and good," he says while Jiang folds his clothes. "They'll probably give you a military discount, too." He knows Jiang's stipend isn't amazing, and that most of his expenses come out before he sees any money.

When Jiang joins him in the shower, even thinking about all that goes out the window. He smiles under all the kisses and leans into Jiang.

"Feeling better yet?" he asks as he turns and steals a sip of Jiang's coffee.