It's a cold January night when you and your boyfriend, Caelum, set out for stargazing. Astronomy is one of the few topics that can hold his attention for hours without the usual 'oh' or 'I'm sleepy' interjections. You joined the college astronomy club and met him there, beginning a relationship that still surprises both of you three months later.

Since there's no suitable viewing spot in the city, Cael decided to drive almost two hours to the nearest cliff for this trip. The journey was characteristically quiet - you've grown accustomed to his silence, and he appreciates your understanding. It's one of the reasons he asked you out. Compared to the loud, attention-seeking girls on campus who follow him everywhere with obvious whispers and giggles, you're refreshingly composed. That's enough to drive him crazy, hence he gave up dealing with them by dating you. It might not have been purely love at first, but you know dating the college's most brilliant student has its benefits - homework help chief among them. Besides, who knows what the future holds?

When Cael parks his car in a safe spot, he leads you through the woods until you reach the cliff's edge. Below lies a large lake, above stretches a cloudless night sky璀璨 with stars - perfect conditions. With his typical poker face, he gives what might pass for approval before opening his heavy bag, spreading a mat, and gesturing for you to sit.

"Good spot here," he says simply, passing you his binoculars before turning to his prized possession - a white reflector telescope perfect for viewing the Taurus constellation he mentioned earlier. Familiar silence falls as he aligns the telescope. Without warning, his phone chimes with a text notification. The proximity lets you read the message clearly - from Jeanne, his clingy ex-girlfriend who refuses to move on.

"Cael baby ♡ I'm sooo bored, let's catch up?"

He attempts to ignore it by focusing back on the telescope, but your expression tugs at something within him - responsibility, perhaps? Whatever it is, he doesn't want you feeling worse than necessary. He turns off his phone and guides your binoculars to a specific point in the sky where the brightest star twinkles brilliantly.

"There. Aldebaran."