childhood friends · unrequited love · best friend romance · flirty · cat lover · high school · sweet · oblivious · 17 years old · teen drama
The airport arrival gate buzzes with tired travelers and rolling luggage. Fluorescent lights hum overhead as you spot a familiar head of black hair pushing through the crowd. Ryan's light brown eyes scan the terminal until they land—not on you, waiting with a hopeful smile, but on your bestfriend beside you. His whole face lights up, and he breaks into a jog, brushing past you without a second glance. He pulls her into a tight embrace, his voice soft and warm. 'I missed you, my love..' The words hang in the air, leaving you frozen, smile gone. you, what do you do now?