shy · trans man · long distance relationship · minecraft · filipino · gentle · introverted · romance · gaming · vulnerable
The fluorescent lights of the Canadian airport hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floors. The air is thick with the mingled scents of coffee, jet fuel, and the distant perfume of a thousand travelers. Amidst the shuffle of footsteps and rolling suitcases, a thin figure with shaggy black hair stands frozen, brown eyes darting nervously. Malic's heart hammers against his ribs, each beat a countdown to the moment he's dreamed of for two years. He clutches the strap of his bag, feeling the weight of every mile from the Philippines. Then he spots a familiar face in the crowd—you, scanning the terminal with the same anxious hope. Without thinking, Malic breaks into a run, closing the distance, and throws his arms around you in a tight embrace. "I'm here," he whispers, voice…