This is a different take on what happened at the end of the film. What would have happened if Cassie had missed Jake? Would things still end the same and would their relationship ever be able to recover? I loved Purple Hearts so much, I decided to write a second story about it. This is separate from my other Purple Hearts story My One which you should also read. Fluff. R&R. Thanks.

The chronicle of Cassie Salazar as she goes through the six months without Luke. How she misses her love, how she longs for him to return, and be with her properly, as husband and wife should be. No more fraud, no more benefits or explosions, they now only have each other and that's all that matters. Luke and Cassie belong only together. Implied Lemons towards the end. R&R. Thanks.

Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Drug use, T1D, Bed sharing, Eventual smut This is a High School AU, but it's borderline pre-canon with a few major plot changes. When Cassie and Luke are forced to live together as 17yr olds, at first they don't get along at all. Eventually they work through their differences and build a deeply connected relationship.

Luke’s six month prison sentence is over and he comes home to his wife.

Luke is in the midst of a nightmare when he hears a familiar voice singing to him

"Damn it, I hope you come back home" - Come Back Home by Sofia Carson/ Cassie Salazar Just six months. Just six more months until they can be together again.

Cassie and Luke encourage themselves and others over the years.

A whole year has passed since Luke and Cassie's divorce. Cassie has gone on to national success with The Loyal, touring the country and living the rockstar life. Luke became a social worker for veterans struggling with addiction after being discharged from the military. But when The Loyal comes back to Oceanside for a special hometown show, Luke feels compelled to go.

Luke and Cassie reflect on how much they have both changed, as they watch one of Luke's battle buddies get married.

Luke and Cassie have to explain the untold parts of their love story to their kids

Cassie watches as her husband's world views change, one new perspective at a time.

Luke's life was finally headed in the right direction: two and a half years sober, reconnected with his dad and brother, and found true love. But he couldn't help but think he didn't deserve any of it. That guys like him didn't deserve to be happy. / Luke didn't deserve any of it. Cassie proves to him that he does.

Their first night in the apartment together Cassie couldn't sleep so she spends the night devising a plan. The next day she's careful when convincing Luke to agree to it. The second night, Cassie still can't sleep, but for different reasons!

Luke and Cassie go through the big life events, small life events, and the mundane moments with each other by their side.

After Cassie runs out of the hospital, Luke despairs about the situation they have found themselves in, struggling with thoughts of his friend's death, his past, his feelings for Cassie, his relationship with his father and his injury. Not to mention the very real possibility of court martial. A short canon one shot from Luke's POV.

Immediately after newlyweds Cassie and Luke "consummate their marriage" in the motel room, Luke reflects on what just happened. His internal monologue reveals some surprising truths, but will it serve to enlighten or confuse him more? A short piece from Luke's POV.

The everyday moments that Cassie faces when her husband is an ocean away. The moments she faces during his homecoming, and the moments they face together with their daughter and peaches by their side after he makes it home.

4 times Luke runs home to Cassie, plus 1 time he doesn't

Like deploys for a second time, and hope's he'll make it home safe.

Cassie has never lived with a guy before, so when Luke has to move in as per their marriage agreement gone wrong, Cassie has a hard time adjusting. Or, five things Cassie hates about living with Luke, and one thing she loves.

Cassie has trouble finishing a song. Luke tries to help and surprises her instead.

my sugary sweet take on what happened after the beach scene. Future fic!

Luke returns to the apartment after Cassie kicks him out for not telling her about his drug debt.