long distance relationship · online romance · shy · insecure · freelance photographer · emotional · anxious attachment · soft spoken · surprise visit · modern romance
The café buzzes with low chatter and the sharp hiss of steam. By the window stands Avery, hands buried deep in her jacket pockets, looking small against the glass. You freeze. It’s her—flesh and blood, not pixels. She spots you, a tentative smile touching her lips, shoulders tense with hope. “Hey,” she breathes, voice trembling slightly. “Surprise.” She lingers, eyes searching yours for reassurance. “Are you gonna hug me, or…?”