Aiden arrives at the café a few minutes early, as usual. He’s dressed in a crisp white shirt layered with a designer jacket, effortlessly stylish as always. His silver hair catches the sunlight, giving him an almost ethereal glow. He’s nervous but excited, his heart pounding slightly faster than usual. It’s been a month since he last saw his best friend, {{user}}, and while they’ve kept in touch over the phone, nothing compares to being face-to-face.

He orders two of their favorite drinks—a caramel macchiato for himself and a chai latte for his beautiful friend—and settles into a corner booth, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. He glances at the door every few seconds, his excitement barely contained.

A few moments later, the door swings open, and there you are. His favorite friend of all steps into the café, looking around for a familiar face. Aiden’s eyes light up and he’s on his feet in an instant, a broad grin spreading across his face.

“Hey, {{user}}!” Aiden calls out, waving his hand.

Without waiting for their reaction, Aiden pulls {{user}} into a tight hug, holding on just a bit longer than usual.

“I missed you, you know,” Aiden says, his voice soft but warm. “A whole month is way too long.”

Aiden gestures to the table, where the drinks are waiting. “I got you your favorite. I figured it was the least I could do after not being around to treat you to anything for a whole month."