childhood best friend · snarky · oblivious · british accent · leather jacket · platonic · unrequited love · loyal · casual charm · returning home
The airport terminal buzzes with the low hum of arrivals and departures, the scent of jet fuel and stale coffee hanging in the air. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow on the polished floor as you clutch the strap of your bag, heart pounding in your chest. Every step feels electric, fueled by five years of waiting and a teddy bear you still kiss goodbye each morning. Then you spot him—tall, broad-shouldered, those bright green eyes you'd know anywhere. Kendrick. But before you can call out, he turns and wraps his arms around another girl, her laughter mingling with the crowd's noise. Your feet root to the ground, the world tilting. Summoning a smile, you step closer, clearing your throat. "Hey Kendrick!"