On Monday, Caleb said yes to Albaruenta. He signed the contract. He was officially leaving for Spain for fifty days.

When he came back home and found Hanna there, he sighed and sat on the couch next to her.

"I said yes." he murmured.

"And you did the right thing." she replied without looking at him.

Caleb gently turned her to him with an hand and spoke again.

"Hanna... I don't care if I signed a contract, ask me to stay and I will stay. You and Liam are my priority, everything else comes after. I'm accepting without knowing if I'm actually going to be able not to see you for all of those weeks. And everytime you spur me on to try, I can read into your eyes that you're making a huge effort. Babe, if... If you don't feel like staying here without me, just tell me. Please."

"I'm gonna miss you, Caleb. It's clear that I don't like the idea of you going to the other side of the world, but... But once again, that's your big chance. And you need to take it. Don't hang back. Just promise me that you're gonna call me everyday."

He nodded, then hugged her the tightest he could.


The following days flew away. And every single one of those days, Caleb looked at Hanna and wanted to call Albaruenta to cancel everything. But then she pounded away. She didn't want him to screw everything up, even though she knew it wasn't going to be easy.

The night before leaving, after packing, Caleb personally made Liam fall asleep, knowing that he was going to see him again fifty days later. It was his way to say him goodbye. Once the kid was fast asleep, Caleb photographed that moment and printed it into his mind so that he could take it with him to Spain. He closed Liam's room door with a few tears into his eyes, and walked to his own bedroom, then he climbed on the bed next to Hanna. Without saying anything, he hugged her tightly and finally gave in, crying. She held him with an arm wrapped around his back and the other around his neck, stroking his hair through her fingers. He calmed down after a few seconds, and only then he looked into her eyes.

"I'm gonna miss you guys..." he murmured, briefly touching her lips with his fingers.

Then, Hanna couldn't help but start crying as well. She had been able not to cry in front of Caleb for all of those days, but in that moment she just lost it. Caleb sighed deeply and held her into his arms again.

"I'm sorry..." she whispered against his now wet shirt.

"For what?"

"For making you see me this way, I absolutely didn't want to... You already have a thousand restrains on your own, and now I also act this way..." she mumbled against his shoulder.

"Shhh... Hanna, even if you hadn't broken down, I would have known that you were feeling this way anyway... Besides you don't have to fear to cry in front of me... You silly girl!" he gently told her as he stroked her hair.

"Yeah... Just a silly girl could love so much an idiot like you..."

"You're totally right." he said, holding her tighter.

"I'm gonna miss you so much..." she sobbed between tears.

Caleb searched for her lips and connected them to his ones, as the tears kept falling down from both of their eyes. He took her clothes off slowly, in order to make that moment last the longest possible. One button a time of her blouse as she slid his shirt off. Her pants were off, her bra was off. And then also his jeans were off. Caleb found himself on top of her, who was still weakly crying. He kissed her gently, as he slipped her lace panties down. He made them slightly touch her thighs through all their way down, still slowly, then he threw them to the floor. Then he took his boxers off as well and sank his mouth into Hanna's. They crossed each other's gazes and locked eyes. Hanna moved an hand over his mouth and then went to his cheeks to wipe his tears, so he did the same. It was then that, still making eye-contact, she slowly opened her legs for him and crossed them behind his back. Caleb placed his forehead against hers and finally pushed himself into her flawless body. Hanna jumped off slightly, so he held both of her hands in his and restarted thrusting. He stopped for a few seconds just to kiss her, to taste her hot mouth, to smell her fresh scent, to feel the softness of her skin, to listen to her light panting. Their bodies joined together kept taking from each other and giving to each other until a feeling of extreme pleasure filled them both completely, at the same time. Caleb squeezed Hanna's hands with all of his strength and Hanna squeezed them back, then he collapsed on top of her, breathing heavily.

He had given all of himself to her, in an assolute way, because he knew they would have to wait a long time before feeling each other again so passionately. Then, he pulled himself up on his elbows and slid outside of her, rolling over and lying on the mattress next to her. Still panting like her, he dragged Hanna closer to him with his arm, gently hugging her, then he pulled the blankets up making sure they could cover both of them at least till their waists. He kissed her forehead and gently caressed her shoulder with his fingers, without daring to say anything not to ruin that moment so perfect. She didn't say anything either, she just rubbed her hand up and down his chest and abdomen, enjoying the moment.


Caleb barely slept. Actually, he didn't sleep at all. He watched Hanna sleep, even though the truth was that she had just her eyelids closed, but she didn't sleep either.

The alarm went off at half past six in the morning. Hanna and Caleb went downstairs to have breakfast. She was going to accompany him to the airport, of course. Ashley was going to be there soon to keep an eye on Liam. Caleb didn't dare open the room of the kid again, because he feared that he wouldn't have been capable of leaving then. When Ashley came, Caleb hugged her and said her goodbye. He was really attached to her. And then, he took Hanna by the hand and exited the house, dragging his suitcase behind his back and closing the front door. He was about to put his luggages into the trunk of his car when Ezra and Aria showed up with their car. Ezra pulled the driver window down and smirked.

"C'mon, put your luggages in there, man! We're driving you to the airport!" he said.

Caleb smiled and did what he had been told to, then he and Hanna hopped in the rear seats. Once they were inside, he briefly hugged Ezra and quickly kissed Aria on the cheek.

"You really thought we weren't going to say goodbye?" The girl asked.

"I didn't think the time of my flight was really comfortable for you guys." Caleb smiled.

Ezra chuckled slightly and started the engine of the car.

"You knew?" Caleb asked Hanna.

"Of course I knew..." she replied, winking to Aria.

Caleb approached Hanna and kissed her gently.

"Give the little man a big kiss when he wakes up..." he whispered after that, moving a strand of her hair off her face.

She nodded and cuddled up against his chest. At some point throughout the ride, Aria said something.

"Oh, Caleb... In something like a month, there's Emma's birthday party... We'd be happy if you manage to come back for it... I think that's a really good excuse to come back to LA, right?"

"Sure, I'll do whatever I can. I want to be here for the little princess, even if actually, if it was for me, I'd come back every weekend." Caleb replied, holding Hanna closer to him.

Shortly after, they arrived to the airport and Ezra parked the car.

"Is everyone coming inside?" Caleb asked opening his door.

"Of course." Aria smiled.

They walked to the check-in and then it was the moment to say goodbye. Aria was the first one. She threw her arms around Caleb's neck and hugged him tightly.

"Be a good guy, I recommend you. And make them see what you're worth!" she whispered into his ear.

Caleb kissed her cheek.

"Don't worry, I'll do my best. Stay close to her." he replied, eventually nodding toward Hanna.

Aria nodded, then pulled away and went next to Hanna, taking her hand. Then it was Ezra who hugged Caleb.

"Don't be an ass!" he told him.

"Shut up, man!" Caleb laughed, patting Ezra's back.

Ezra pulled away and held Caleb's hand before walking to Aria and wrapping an arm around her shoulders. Then, Aria let go of Hanna's hand and walked a few feets away with her husband. Caleb and Hanna locked eyes, and she suddenly started crying, silently.

"Hey, don't you wanna say me goodbye?" he asked her, biting his lip trying not to cry as well, since seeing her that way destroyed him.

Hanna bit her lip as well and wrapped her arms around his back, placing her head against his chest and holding him tightly to her. He linked his arms behind her waist and left a few kisses on the top of her head.

"My babe..." he whispered with croaky voice, feeling the warmth of Hanna's sobs push against his shirt.

He waited a minute for her to calm down a little, then he took her face between his hands and wiped her tears away.

"I'm sorry..." she mumbled, placing her own hands on top of his ones, still on her face.

"You don't have to be sorry for anything. Listen to me... Anything you need or you just wanna tell me, you call me, okay? Whatever time it is... Plus, we're also in different time zones, so..." he added, trying to earn a smile from her.

She made a small one, a little sad too, but he thought it was enough.

"Don't worry, though, I'm gonna call you too. I'm gonna need to hear your voice very often..." he continued.

"As soon as you land, let me know. The weather is not really good, you could meet some turbulences, and—"

"Babe, it's not my first flight. Relax. However, of course I'll let you know." he interrupted her, smiling.

"Be careful, please."

"Don'worry, they're gonna treat me well, I'm not going to fight for a war. Be careful you too, and once again, call me for anything. And don't forget to give Liam a kiss for me."

"I'll give him, don't worry."

"And... Will you give one to me now?" he added as a single tear streamed down his right cheek.

Hanna smiled softly and lifted her head toward Caleb's, placing her lips on his.

"I love you." he whispered in her ear then.

"I love you too."

"I really have to go now." he said, looking over the flights board.

"Sure. C'mon, you're gonna miss your flight..."

"One last hug, come here..." he told her, spreading his arms once again.

Hanna threw herself into them, looping her own arms behind his neck. They kissed multiple times into their hug, also trying to wipe each other's tears away.

"I'm gonna miss your smell..." she said, rubbing her nose over his throat.

"There's that black sweater of mine home, I left it there, in my drawer. Just put it on if you miss my smell, okay?" he replied, kissing her forehead.

"Okay." she replied, pulling away and taking his hands in hers.

"Alright, I'm gonna go. But I promise you that I'm going to come back here everytime I can, even if it's just for a few hours. Okay?"

"Of course it's okay. C'mon, just go now."

"Fine... Bye."

"Bye."

Caleb motioned a smile, and then grabbed her hips to pull her to him and gave her one last kiss, a longer and deeper kiss. Then, he kissed her hand before letting go of it, mouthing an 'I love you', and he finally turned around. He dragged his suitcase behind his back and disappeared through the airport.


A/N: Hello everyone :) Sorry for the late, exams' fault :( so, just to let you know, I'm not a huge Ezria —or Ezra either— supporter, but for once I thought about trying another friendship other than Caleb/Toby, so... That's it :) Then, I'm really happy about your reviews to the last chapter :D Seriously, I'm very glad you enjoyed the Caleb/Liam scene :) A special thanks to the guest who reviewed writing me a thanks for putting so much thought and details into my updates... That really touched me, seriously, you're so kind... Thank YOU :) And everyone else too, of course ;) Well, then... Caleb's officially leaving :O This means that the drama has begun :P Next chapter Caleb's going to meet some people from the cast... Two actresses, actually ;) And I hope you're gonna like where this story is heading ;) Soooo... I hope the Haleb goodbye of this chapter wasn't too sweet, too trivial or too heartbreaking, so let me know if you liked it, hated it or whatever, it really means a lot to me to know about your opinions... Also, I'm gonna update GoW too asap, I promise ;) That's all for now :) Thank you guys so much for your amazing support and for reading, of course ;) Love you all! xx -Atramea.