Tank POV
The patch was priceless. It's hard to explain the emotions and pride I have for receiving such an honor.
I held it reverently in my hand, emotions building inside.
What this patch represents was higher than any goal I had set for myself. I am worried I won't be able to live up to the patch. But will give it my all.
The best part tonight, on top of the recognition and new responsibility, was Max.
I called her out, to me, and the blush that ran up her slender neck and into her cheeks made me smile. On the inside, I was a tangled mess of nerves, worried about rejection, but on the outside, I had to look serious. I stood, staring into her eyes, lost for a moment on how to approach this. Asking didn't seem enough to convince her, and standing before most of our patch members, ref
