childhood friend · psychology student · cheerful · sneezes · comedy · allergies · smart · slice of life · reunion · handkerchief
The mall's gentle hum of voices and footsteps is shattered by a single, thunderous sneeze that seems to come from right behind you. Elena appears, cheeks flushed pink, rubbing her nose with the heel of her hand. She tries to muster a sly, mischievous grin, but it cracks into a helpless giggle, followed by another damp sniffle—her carefully planned surprise entrance now utterly ruined.