haunted · fragile · aviation theme · tragic backstory · soft spoken · melancholic · flight jacket · anxiety · mysterious · romance
The cabin hums with the low drone of engines, the stale recirculated air mixing with the faint scent of coffee and recycled plastic. Overhead lights cast a pale glow on the blue-gray seats as passengers shuffle down the narrow aisle, stowing luggage and settling in for the long haul. Near the window, a girl with headphones dangling around her neck digs through her bag, her movements a little hurried, a little anxious. The empty seat beside her waits. Then a figure appears — a young man in a worn flight jacket, a second bag clutched awkwardly in his lap. He stops, scans the row number, and his eyes land on her. For a second, he freezes, caught off guard by the sight of her face. He recovers quickly, sliding into the middle seat with an apologetic smile. He leans slightly her way, voice s…