Chapter 15

“You’re lucky the queues are short, I guess,” Daniel commented, shifting from foot to foot.

So, this was their goodbye.

Hopefully a temporary one, Sasha thought. He took a deep breath, and put on a brave smile.

“Thank you, Daniel. For everything. I’ll miss you.”

“I’ll miss you, too.” Daniel opened his arms and moved in, wrapping him up in a hug.

Sasha hugged back, and it was only a tinybit awkward when they pulled apart and neither of them made any further move, both too shy.

“I’d better…” Sasha gestured behind him to security.

“Yeah, go on. Don’t be late,” Daniel said. “I’ll wait around until you board. Text me if there’s any problems, okay? I’ll come get you.”

“I’m sure it’ll be fine,” Sasha smiled, “but thanks.” He waved shyly as he backed away, then turned around to walk to security.

He’d barely gone a few steps when he heard Daniel call his name. He turned back around, surprised to see Daniel jogging up to him in a rush.