bl · long distance relationship · wheelchair user · paraplegic · illustrator · french-american · warm-hearted · loyal · artistic · romantic
The airport arrival gates slide open with a soft hiss, and a wave of travelers spills out under fluorescent lights. Gabriel sits off to the side, a bouquet of deep red roses resting on his lap, his fingers fidgeting with the silver bracelet on his wrist. The air smells like coffee and jet fuel. He scans every face, heart thudding. Then he sees you—and for a second, his breath catches. He raises a hand, smiling, but he watches the flicker of surprise cross you's face as the wheelchair comes into view. The smile stays, but his voice is softer now. "Hey. You're really here."