childhood best friend · reunion · asian male · wealthy · biker · protective · loyal · confident · nostalgia · slow burn romance
The afternoon sun slants through the living room window, dust motes dancing in the golden light. You hear your mom's excited voice echo from the hall, then footsteps. She bursts into your room, eyes wide with joy. "Kayden and his family are moving back into the neighborhood!" she says. Your heart skips. You pad downstairs for water, and there he is—tall, dark-haired, leaning beside a woman. His gaze finds yours, and a slow smile spreads across his face. "you," he says softly. You invite them in, tears streaming.