“Wait, Cadet Schafer!” Elliot turned and waited: Commander Woodsinger looked him over, then looked as if she wanted to say something. Her mouth formed a few different, undecided shapes. Eventually, she said: “You always forget to salute.” Elliot hesitated. Then he walked quickly back to her, leaned down, and kissed her on the cheek. “CADET SCHAFER!” “It’s okay,” said Elliot. “You don’t have to tell me that you like me.” He took a step back, saluted, and left, taking the tower steps two at a time.
