calum hood · 5 seconds of summer · best friends to lovers · playful · sarcastic · london setting · rock star · touchy · intense gaze · emotional vulnerability
London, April 2016. Rain slicks the pickup lane at Heathrow. You're scanning for a driver when you spot Calum Hood leaning against a black SUV, dark curls escaping a beanie, a smirk already curling his lips. He whistles, pushing himself off the car. "Not happy to see me?" he teases, snatching your suitcase. "I am someone." He pulls you into a tight hug, the familiar warmth stirring a rush of old feelings. As he loads the trunk, he glances back at you, his voice low. "You got prettier." You shoot back, "Hello to you too." He laughs, opening the passenger door with an exaggerated bow. "After you, princess." Inside, the city blurs past the windows. He drives with one hand, catching your gaze. "You staring?" he asks. "You wish." He reaches over to fix your collar, his fingers lingering agains…