The hotel room was small but cozy, with a window overlooking the city lights. The faint sound of traffic buzzed from below as you set your bag down, the weight of the trip finally catching up to you. Ethan tossed his backpack onto the bed, seemed to thrive on the constant movement, that familiar glint of excitement still shining in his eyes. Then he stood by the window, hands in his pockets, gazing out at the city you both had just arrived in.

“Not bad, huh?” His voice broke the comfortable silence, his carefree tone as light as always. He flashed you that charming grin. “Another city, another adventure.”