"Why do you keep looking at me?" Y/N finally asked, her eyes still focused on the book in her hands.
Hermione's voice was gentle as she replied, "I like looking at you."
"Yeah?" Y/N asked softly, her voice barely above a whisper.
Hermione nodded, he...
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The hours on the plane continued to pass, a mix of sleep, conversation, and occasional turbulence. As the plane's engines hummed and the sky gradually lightened, everyone each lost in their own thoughts.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the announcement came over the intercom: "Ladies and gentlemen, we will be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts and return your seats to an upright position."
A collective sense of relief swept through the cabin. The weariness from the long flight was evident in the yawns and stretches of the passengers. The plane began its descent, the view outside the window changing from clouds to glimpses of the landscape below.
As the wheels touched the ground and the plane taxied towards the terminal, a sense of accomplishment filled the air. The journey that had begun in the early hours of the morning had come to an end. The group of friends exchanged tired smiles, a mix of exhaustion and excitement for the adventure that awaited them in the Philippines.
With a gentle jolt, the plane came to a complete stop. The familiar sound of seatbelt buckles being released and the shuffling of bags being retrieved echoed through the cabin. The passengers began to gather their belongings.
As the doors opened and the warm, tropical air of the Philippines greeted them, the sense of accomplishment was undeniable. The long flight had come to an end, and they were now ready to explore the new and unfamiliar terrain that awaited them.
"Blimey, it's cold even though it's night," Ron's voice grumbled as he rubbed his eyes awake, adjusting to the change in temperature. Y/N followed suit, descending the stairs of the plane with a groggy expression.
"We're pretty damn close to the equator, Ronnie. Did you expect it to be freezing?" Y/N responded with a hint of amusement, her yawn punctuating her words. She tilted her head to ease the stiffness in her neck, a consequence of trying to sleep in an uncomfortable airplane seat.
"Does your neck hurt?" Hermione's whispered inquiry held traces of concern, her voice slightly raspy from just waking up.
"Mm, it's bearable," Y/N grumbled in response, her feet meeting the ground as she steadied herself. However, a sudden uneasiness washed over her, a sensation like a tingling in her ears that sent a signal to her brain. Her brow furrowed in confusion.
"What was that?" Y/N murmured, her gaze scanning her surroundings as she felt a shiver run down her spine, her skin covered in goosebumps.
"What was what?" Harry's voice held curiosity, his attention on adjusting his jacket.
"Probably... just the wind," Y/N murmured, trying to dismiss the feeling of unease, although her jaw remained slightly clenched.
"Are you sure your neck's okay?" Hermione's concern persisted, her gaze fixed on Y/N.
Y/N nodded slowly, her unease lingering in the background as the group continued to prepare for disembarkation. The mixture of exhaustion and anticipation for their adventure in the Philippines kept their minds occupied, even as Y/N's instincts remained on edge.
