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“Spanner.”
The tool had appeared before Tech even made the request.
Echo knowing what needed to be done of course and with with too. But also, to some extent being in utter and total sync with the genius. The two having worked together well since first the moment Echo had joined the squad, if not even before. During Echo’s rescue mission and the following operation to defeat the Separatists on Anaxes more likely.
Tech could not help the smirk forming on his lips, taking the tool with a nod of thanks.
“So, any plans for later then?”
Echo probed a little just then knowing full well Tech was scheduled to lend his talent for an op for Cody and would be tied to the gig for several hours soon enough. Leaving Echo to his own devices for the duration. Something Echo really did no care for as the two usually being tied to the hip. Hunter’s words. Not that anyone minded them being as tight knit as they were.
Because Echo and Tech were a great match. On and off work.
“I’m needed for the op…” Tech made the final adjustments before turning back to Echo. “But you knew that already didn’t you, sweetheart.”
“Yeah… I did.”
Echo had been caught. Pining after his partner before he was even gone. And it would only be for the rest of the day. Not that long, not really.
Tech was really touched though, seeing as his partner did not want to spend even one moment apart.
Having found Echo and him become Tech’s significant other, a loving partner was something unexpected for the genius. Never really the one for feelings, not at least on the surface, but they were all there still very much present. Echo knew them well of course. Being now with someone Tech was so in tune with was, well… Tech felt so so very lucky to have Echo by his side.
And clearly, it went both ways. Echo feeling as lucky as Tech did. So, a perfect match, right!
“It won’t be long. I can crack the codes quickly enough and then I am free for the rest of the day.” Tech sounded sure of himself, but he was the best, hence the request to aid Cody.
“Yeah, I know you will…” Echo sounded subdued suddenly.
Tech was wondering as to why Echo suddenly felt this way. Kind of down as they had never really spent much time apart ever since having become a couple. But something was off today. Clearly.
“Echo, what’s wrong?”
“It’s… nothing.”
If Tech did not remember then Echo felt it wasn’t his place to remind him either. Feeling perhaps a sting his partner had forgotten such an important day. Not that it was that important, right?
“Echo?”
“Heh, it’s nothing. Just me feeling a tad under the weather is all.” Echo wasn’t very good of a liar either.
“Well, if you are sure?”
Tech really could not be sure, but something certainly was off with Echo. But he could not help it now, as he was expected. Later… Tech thought, he would figure it out. He always did, right?
“I am. Now, you should get prepped before you get late.”
Echo got up from the floor and aided Tech up as well. Kissing his partner before nudging him gently to him get moving.
*
Echo was in the couple’s quarters, reading on the datapad when Tech arrived from his op.
“Hey! Did everything go well?”
“Yes, love, it was a cake walk.” Tech assured Echo, heading for the fresher for his evening ablutions before getting to bed.
Echo was still reading when Tech came out of the refresher, but Tech looked kind of sneaky.
Echo was already in his nightwear, putting the datapad aside, lifting up the blanket to invite Tech into bed with him. But the genius simply stood there, staring at Echo with a coy expression. Worrying Echo to no end!
“What’s wrong, sweetie?”
Echo had kind of gotten over his angsty feels about Tech forgetting about something important in Echo’s mind, chucking it off as his own insecurity only and perhaps a slight nostalgia in there as well. But now, he was rather worried again. Had something happened during the op?
Tech was standing there with both hands behind his back, holding onto something?
“Tech?”
Tech let a smile slip on his face, his hands moving forward. Echo could see what it was Tech been hiding. It was a small package. Wrapped neatly with a bow on top.
Tech slid right beside Echo, giving him a quick peck on his lips before offering the gift to Echo.
“Here.”
“What’s this?” Echo looked at the neatly wrapped box but took it gingerly from Tech.
“Happy anniversary, my love.”
Echo’s eyes flew wide in surprise. Tech had not forgotten after all!
Echo leaned in, giving Tech a kiss in turn. Then his hand went behind him, drawing something forth underneath the pile of pillows. A small gift-wrapped box as well turning up from its hiding.
“Happy anniversary, my sweetheart.”
They each having their own gift to open, their special day never forgotten after all by either of them.
Echo really should have known better, as for Tech, remembering their anniversary was obvious. The special date of the very first time the two had ever met in the barren lan of the Techno Union.