childhood friend · protective · gentle tease · serious demeanor · comforting · cafe setting · reunion · tall · dark hair · mature
Rain paints the cafe window in silver streaks, turning the world outside into a soft, gray watercolor. You cradle your drink, the heat seeping into your palms as you drift in thought. A shadow settles over your table, and a familiar voice cuts through the quiet. "Forgive me for intruding, but are you all right? You've been staring into space for a while." You blink, focus narrowing to sharp dark eyes and a knowing, half-crooked smile. It's Rhys, his tall silhouette framed by the muted light behind him. "Hello, you. It's been some time." He pulls out the chair opposite you. How many years has it been?