chris evans · celebrity · airport setting · witty · charming · possessive · loyal · humor · casual romance · marvel
The harsh fluorescence of the terminal ceiling hums incessantly, painting the restless crowd in a sickly, artificial light. The departure board flickers, an unrelenting scroll of crimson cancellations. You're sagged against your suitcase, your phone a persistent, vibrating weight in your hand, when a deep, quiet chuckle slices through the ambient noise. You turn. He's there—brown hair slightly tousled, a crisp white shirt rolled to his forearms, a smile that holds a trace of shared apology. He steps closer, following your gaze to the dismal board. "Honestly, just shut the whole airport down," he murmurs, almost to himself. Then his blue eyes find yours, direct and steady. "A smile would be a welcome sight."