―❝ How long we gonna do this dance? Tired of all the 'will they, won't they' romance. When you hold my hand, is it just by chance?❞
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―❝ henry hart and juniper mccarthy have been best friends their whole lives, but when they get into high school th...
( original chapter set in season 3 ; family time )
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Juniper loved to travel. As a superhero, her life was a whirlwind of responsibilities, leaving little time for rest or relaxation. It felt like every time she tried to take a break, another villain or natural disaster called her away. That's why her upcoming trip to New York meant so much. It wasn't just about sightseeing or indulging in her love for bustling city streets; it was about family.
Her uncle, Micah, lived in the heart of Manhattan and had been begging her to visit for years. Micah wasn't just family; he was her rock during tough times. Whenever Juniper felt overwhelmed by the weight of her double life, a quick call to Micah always reminded her of who she was beneath the cape: just a small-town girl with big dreams.
Juniper could hardly contain her excitement as the plane landed. She didn't mind plane rides honestly. She always loved looking out the window to see the clouds and the landscape below. And with her headphones and some good music, it wasn't so bad. The only thing that could've made it better would've been Henry being there, too. She was going to miss him while she was away.
She looks over when she felt a gentle hand on her arm, finding her mom looking at her with a smile. "You excited?" Brynlee asked her daughter.
"Very," Juniper nods, returning her smile. "This is gonna be great. I haven't seen Uncle Micah in so long. Now I get to meet Alina too!" Micah and his wife recently had a baby girl. Alina was now a couple months old and was adorable as ever. With all the photos she seen of her, Juniper was excited to meet her new cousin in person.
Juniper's heart fluttered with excitement when the plane landed. She and her mom gathered their carry-on, and she followed her mom off the plane, slinging her backpack over her shoulder as her mom did the same. The thought of seeing Uncle Micah and meeting baby Alina filled her with warmth. She could already imagine Micah's bear hug, the smell of fresh bagels from the bakery near his apartment, and the adorable tiny coos of her new cousin. As they disembarked, Juniper glanced out at the towering skyline in the distance. New York's energy always managed to amaze her, despite having been there many times before. There was something about the city that made her heart race and her eyes sparkle with wonder.
As the pair approached the baggage claim, Juniper spotted a familiar figure waving at them. Her eyes lit up, and she hurried toward her uncle, unable to contain her excitement. Micah pulled her into a hug, his signature bear hug that always made her feel safe and loved. She grinned, hugging him tightly and closing her eyes, inhaling his scent, something she'd always associate him with.
"Hey, Juju," Micah greets her, using the nickname he gave her when she was a kid. She was used to it and even found it sweet that he still called her that. He released her and smiled warmly at her, ruffling her hair. "Look at you, all grown up. It's so good to see you."
"You too," Juniper smiles back at him, her eyes shining with happiness. "I've missed you."
"We both have." Brynlee spoke up, coming over and pulling him in for a hug. "It's good to see you, Micah."
