The reunion

NORA's

It had been about a week since my phone call with Alex and I have to say I was really exited things were looking up. I'd exchange a few more messages between Alex and George (the old group chat had come out of hibernation) just catching up and talking about life. We'd decided to meet at an old diner called Nora's. But this wasn't just any place this was our place all four of us used to come here every week and I knew it was gonna be hard seeing it again. That place held so many memories I mean it was where I met Will it was so special yet so painful and honestly I didn't really know how I was gonna react seeing the empty chair at our usual spot.

And that's when it hit me they wouldn't have invited
him would they?

Surely not

They wouldn't do that to either of us

Would they?
No of course not it just sounds more dramatic using a rhetorical question.
I was being ridiculous even thinking about it they would know that it would just end in disaster.
And with that I pushed the thought out of my mind reassuring myself it would all be fine.

One week later night of the reunion

Tonight's the night I thought walking in from another boring day of serving customers at work. I was so exited after all this time I was finally gonna see the most special people I've ever met , again. I didn't even care that I'd left work slightly early making my boss lash out at me giving me one final chance , I just wanted to get home.

I ran to the shower as quickly as possible and let myself melt into warm soothing water for as long as possible. I wanted to stay there forever but I knew I didn't have much longer to get ready.
I stumbled out and ran to grab the hairdryer. I didn't feel like trying anything fancy I wasn't trying to impress anyone so I just went with casual. I looked at my phone and realised there was no time for makeup which I really didn't care about (which I would be grateful for later). Walking over to my wardrobe I realised that my usual method of trying on about 50 outfits wasn't gonna work and I had to decide quickly. I flicked through a few options before I finally made up my mind

Here are some outfits for you to choose from

(Btw you don't have to use these you can imagine y/n to look and wear whatever you want it just may not Match some of my descriptions perfectly)

Great I was all ready.  On time too,my taxi hadn't sent a message to let me know it was here yet so I just waited. I hate waiting a couple of minutes feels like hours especially when your looking forward to something. I twisted my fingers together losing myself in my day dreams until I was abruptly awoken my the buzzing of my phone.

Your taxi 763009 has arrived

My heart stopped as I read the message as the realisation kicked in. This was really happening your gonna see your friends again. Just before I left I noticed my glasses on my desk , I really was meant to wear them all the time but I hated wearing them out in public. I could always wear them in front of the boys though and that's what convinced me to grab them and and put them on as I locked the door of my apartment.

I ran down the stairs all the way down to the lobby like an exited child on Christmas morning.
I spotted my taxi outside and jumped in telling myself it was only a ten minute drive it will pass like lightning.i was wrong. I seemed to be in the car for a lifetime passing shops and schools and restaurants and other buildings till I felt like I'd seen everything in London. I was about to say something to the driver who I thought was scamming me when from the corner of my eye I saw the place I loved most Nora's.

The car stopped and I handed the driver the money while stepping out onto the pavement below , I then shut the door and watched the little black car speed of into the night. I turned to the door about to push it open when I felt a strange sensation in my lower stomach. It was nerves I don't know why it had all just suddenly kicked in and my anxiety was the only thing I was capable of feeling.

I didn't even know If they were inside yet it was just the feel of the place it used to be so familiar to me and now was so distant. I paced the street a few times filling my lungs with the cool crisp winter air until I practically forced every bone in my body to just open the door.

I was flooded with the delicious familiar smell of chocolate and coffee as I stepped inside.
"Ping" went the little bell at the top of the door.

I looked around and was greeted by the two familiar faces smiling over at me . I couldn't help it tears began to fall down my cheeks as I ran over and gave them the biggest hug as I could possibly manage . It was like in an instant the past didn't matter I didn't care about them not being there for me all those years ago i just loved now and I knew that I wanted to stay this happy forever.

"Hey you crying" I heard George say in a playful tone  as we let go of each other.
I rubbed my face (thanking the lord that I hadn't worn makeup ) trying to stop myself but I just couldn't i was so overwhelmed by everything that was happening.

"I'm sorry I just missed you guys so much" I said smiling up at them. I forgot how staggering the height difference between us was. I mean George and Alex were certainly not giants but they still managed to tower above me and don't even get me started on Will he was at least double my height ok maybe I'm exaggerating a bit but still . Right no y/n stop thinking about him this was about Alex and George not Will.

"Don't be sorry we're only kidding we missed you too" Alex said putting his arm round me.
I loved this so much I had my best friends back.

We spoke for a few minutes just catching up on basic things then George offered to get some drinks.

" hey anyone thirsty , I'll go get some drinks chocolate shakes the usual." He said while standing up looking over at the counter.
All I could do was nod it was so strange how he talked about it like it was so normal and how he remembered such a small detail from long ago.
"Sounds good"Alex said from behind me.
"Wait you still remember that"I say
George just laughed and stopped on his way to the till and said "of corse it's hard to forget when we came here all the time and always ordered the same things".

George returned with the drinks and sat back down next to Alex opposite from me.
"So I want to know everything"I said sipping my drink "how's YouTube going?"
"Alright channels have really grown since we last saw you"George replied
"Yeah really enjoying it"
I did feel boring telling the two famous YouTubers that I worked in a cafe but I guess I was boring compared to them.
"Listen y/n before we talk there's something we should probably tell you"Alex said stumbling over his words slightly like he was nervous about something.
I just looked at him confused "yeah"I paused "What is it".

George and Alex just seemed to exchange awkward glances and stumbled a few words back and forth.
All of a sudden the I heard the bell at the top of the door ping.

A wave of guilt covered the boys expressions and they were both fixated on something behind me.
"What are you guys staring at"I said turning my head   without thinking to where they were looking.
I was suddenly faced with the biggest past problem of my life.
The man I loved then lost.
Will.
Will was here.
Fuck
Our eyes met and I could already feel tears prickling my eyes.

Heyyyyy I hope you liked this chapter. Sorry for the cliff hanger though. If you enjoyed I would really appreciate it if you committed and voted thank you so much and I'll see you in the next one. 😁

Oh btw I've recently discovered fake messages and calls so be expecting that soon byeeeee 💚