It's been ten years since Chris left for America to become an actor and you stayed in Australia to study and advocate for the Great Barrier Reef. You didn't think there would be a time where you weren't close.

Life had other ideas.

Chris is Thor. You've the lead scientist and a professor. You love your life, but you never lost your feelings for your sandy-haired childhood friend.

But life had a way of bringing you two back together.

You're standing in the airport in Melbourne, about to board a plane heading for Brisbane after spending the week with your family.

As you stand in the terminal, waiting for the boarding call, you see someone wandering a few feet away. Out of the corner of your eye, you see long sandy hair under a cap. The man is large, much taller than you. He's looking down at his ticket, trying to find his terminal.

"Adelaide or Brisbane?" you ask.

The man raises his head to look at you, and you gasp. "[Y/n]?" Chris asks, stunned.

You smile and run to hug him. "Chris!"

Chris laughs and hugs you back. "What on earth are you doing here? I thought you were in Brisbane now!"

"I am, I was here for the week--Wait, how do you know where I am?"

Chris blushes softly. "I've kept up with your career. I wanted to see how my best friend was fairing."

You grin. "Thanks...Thor."

Chris scoffs. You sigh, "My plane leaves soon. I'm headed home."

The actor chuckles, showing you his ticket. "I'm going to Brisbane, too, for a Marvel thing. I think we're on the same flight."

Excitement fills you, and the boarding call rings for your flight. "You're sitting next to me so we can catch up."

Chris nods, giving you a boyish smile. "Sounds perfect."

To Be Continued...