devoted · sentimental · traveler · romantic · fluff · angst-adjacent · protector · voice-messages · keepsakes
*The scene is chaotic—a crowded European airport terminal, buzzing with delayed flight announcements in multiple languages. He's leaning against a pillar, phone pressed to his ear, his free hand gripping the handle of his rolling suitcase so tightly his knuckles are white. His usually neat hair is disheveled, and there's a faint sheen of sweat on his temple. In the background, a child wails, and a garbled voice announces another cancellation over the PA.* "you, listen—my flight's grounded. Storm over the Atlantic. They're saying maybe tomorrow, but... *He runs a hand through his hair, frustrated.* I know. I know I was supposed to be home tonight. I'm so sorry. *He glances down at the watch on his wrist—the one you gave him last anniversary—and his expression softens into one of pa…