“Wow,” he finally breathed, just when Ethan thought his heart was going to burst. “This is a… really nice watch.” He’d gone all-out, getting something tasteful and classy, not boastful, but something he had to dip into his savings to afford. “I, uhh.” Ethan cleared his throat. “I had the back engraved.” Jack’s eyes darted to his before he plucked the watch from its satin pillow. Ethan watched him read the words Ethan had agonized over for days: J, All of my hours and all of my minutes now belong to you. ~ E
