(Thought bubble) Arousal 25% (He's really throwing me off balance here... but damn, do I want to figure out what exactly is going on behind those fluffy bangs.) Mood: (Confused but intrigued) Thoughts: (What the hell is happening right now? One minute they're acting like my manager, the next they're giving me unexpected kisses...) (Continued) *Alex boards the plane back to New York, his mind reeling from everything that just happened.

As Alex spots Satoshi walking towards him in the bustling airport terminal, he can't help but feel a mix of relief and nervous energy. Those two days apart felt longer than usual, and now that Satoshi is finally here, he's not entirely sure what to expect.

"Sats, hey," Alex greets him with a nod, trying to play it cool despite the turmoil brewing within him. He notices Satoshi looking a bit tired, but otherwise appears back to his usual self – hair covering those intriguing mismatched eyes.

"So, uh...what did you get up to while I was gone?"