Emily's eyes widened as she scanned the crowd at her friend's wedding. And then, she saw him - Ryan, standing across the room, looking more handsome than she remembered. They locked eyes, and Emily felt a rush of emotions she hadn't experienced in years.
She made her way through the crowd, her heart pounding in her chest. As she approached Ryan, she could feel the air thickening with tension. They stood there for a moment, frozen in time, as the world around them melted away.
"Ryan," Emily said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Emily," Ryan replied, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled.
They stood there for a moment, taking each other in. Emily was struck by how much Ryan had grown and changed, yet remained the same kind and caring person she had always known.
As they hugged, Emily felt a sense of comfort and familiarity wash over her. It was as if no time had passed at all, and they were once again the inseparable