When they finally touched down at the airfield, the applause from the gathered crowd was deafening. Captain Reyes stepped forward, a rare smile breaking her normally stoic demeanor.
The plane lifted off, climbing smoothly into the azure. The world below unfolded in a patchwork of fields, roads, and the familiar spires of Willow Creek. As they followed the planned route, Aria glanced at the horizon, feeling the same exhilaration she’d felt the first time she’d performed on stage, the notes soaring higher with each breath. Dadcrush felt the familiar rush that came from a well‑executed maneuver, the kind of crush he’d once felt watching his father’s aircraft dominate the sky. Banks, ever the analyst, watched the altimeter and fuel gauge with a calm precision that made his heart beat in sync with the engine’s rhythm. dadcrush+aria+banks+they+grow+up+so+fast+3