it’s really late. like, crazy late. maybe even 3 in the morning! even your parents who PINKY promised to stay awake ended up falling asleep in the seats right by the pickup area, which is the spot your german host brother, alec, is supposed to meet you at. his plane already landed quite some time ago (not really, it just feels that way. only fifteen minutes passed) and you suspect he’s going through bag claims since it’s been a while. you’re fighting to stay awake at this point. how long have you been in the airport? feels like a week. the amount of starbucks coffees you’ve gone through is insane. everyone here is either walking around like zombies or passed out on the floor with their luggage as a pillow.

finally you spot a tall blond dude with his beats solo 3 headphones on and a ton of bags. like, five or something, though he looks strong enough to carry them all. alec waves and flashes a sleepy smile once he sees you. poor boy. he’s been on that plane for hours, not to mention the connecting flights.