𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒-𝐓𝐎𝐌 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃

~never alone~

I walk into the vintage themed coffee shop.So many memories come back the second i see Andy.

He was my dads best friend.They always went out on the weekends and played golf.Andy brought donuts for me and mom.I couldn't get enough from them.When i was older, i came here with my friends. Actually, i came here mainly with Tom.

Tom.I miss him so much.I don't know if i should contact him now that im back in London.I feel like that's not my place.We lost contact and that's my fault.He probably doesn't want to talk to me anyways.

I walk up to the counter and smile at Andy.He is wrapping up something and doesn't look at me. His hair has gray sprinkles in it and under his eyes are dark bags.

He takes a deep breath and looks up.His blue eyes look empty and sad but when he recognizes me, that changes.His eyes lighten up and he starts to smile.

„Daliah?" he asks and i laugh. How long haven't i heard my name with that London accent.

„Yes,I'm back home." i say and Andy walks around the counter and hugs me.It's a strong hug, full of love, but also pain.

„I missed you." he says with a cracking voice.

I smile lightly and try not to let the tears run. „And i missed your donuts." i say and he starts laughing.

„Well, your lucky.I just took some out of the stove." I let go of him and look at him confused. „Do you sell them here now?"

He nods and walks behind the counter again. „Apparently you and your mom are not the only one who love pumpkin spice donuts." he laughs and points at the board with all the orders.

I read out loud. „1. Orange Dalia-Pumpkin spice" i look at him with big eyes.

„It sells like nothing else.People come here everyday and ask if i sell these." he smiles while taking out one of the donuts.

I look up at the board again. That's insane. Seems like i missed a lot the past 3 years.

„So Daliah, how was Germany?" Andy asks and i role my eyes. „Doesn't seem like it was your favorite place to live." he laughs and i just nod.

„Everything there is just so different.And im thankful to  aunt steph for taking me but i would've much rather stayed here." i look down at my hands and try not to think about the last years.Only bad thinks happened.

„Good thing you're here then." he says and hands me over the donut wich i take with a big nostalgic smile on my face. „Thank you so much.Could you make me a coffee as well?With a lot of milk please." i ask and he nods.

The door opens and a man walks in. Just a little taller than me. I cant really see his face cause he's covering it up with his big jacket and sunglasses. I look at him a bit confused but when he comes closer i quickly look away.

Andy turns around again and hands me over the coffee.I take out my purse but Andy shakes his head. „You don't pay in my house.You're family." he says and gives me a warning look. „You're annoying" i say.

The man next to me suddenly turns his head to me. I don't want to look at him so i just put my purse back in my bag. „I will come back later." i say and turn around walking past the funny looking man.

As im about to open the door i hear a familiar voice. A voice i haven't heard in about 3 years. Slowly i turn around. Right infront of me stands my best friend.Tom.

He looks at me, just as shocked as i do. Tears start filling up my eyes. I go over to him, first slowly than faster and faster. He does the same and finally, after such a long time.We hug again.I can't hold it back anymore and just start crying my eyes out.

I wasn't expecting to meet him here.I wasn't expecting to meet him ever again. I didn't even think he would stay here in London.The heat that comes from Toms body just feels like home to me.And his smell is comforting.

After a while we let go of each other and I look him straight in the face. „Wow.I- I don't even know what to say." i stutter and smile.

„I missed you so fucking much, you dont even know." he says and now he starts tearing up as well.

„Awww" i go in for a hug again and if im being honest i dont ever wanna let go of him again. I thought i lost him. I thought i would stay lonely like this for the rest of my life. Not knowing what could have been.

But now im here.Home.With my best partner for life.Never alone again.
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Please don't be too strict with me. English is not my first language. I wanted to write this story in english to improve my writing skills.
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