ep 1 visiting my cousin

On a crisp autumn morning in upstate New York, the sun streamed through barin's bathroom window, casting a warm, golden hue on the tiles as he stepped out of the shower. The air outside was chilled, and he shivered slightly as he wrapped himself in a towel. barin, with his average height, had a slim build and dark brown hair. He took pride in his appearance, so he spent a little more time than usual getting himself ready. Today wasn’t his typical morning of coffee and work emails. He was frantically getting ready to head to the airport to catch his morning flight to visit his cousin joel. It had been a few years since he had seen joel, who was now 18 years old, while barin had grown to 23. The last time their family had gathered, barin had just turned 18-years-old, and joel, was merely 14. barin remembered how growing up he towered over joel who was always very slim and timid.

Their relationship had not been particularly close as they grew up, despite being cousins. They had distinct interests and lived in different places, which made it challenging to connect. However, the rise of social media had changed the game. They could catch up here and there, sharing life updates, and talk about their shared interest in video games. However, the day they both came out to each other online was a pivotal moment in their relationship. This shared experience not only deepened their connection but also created a strong bond of understanding and support between them. The realization that they both faced similar challenges and shared this important aspect of their lives made their relationship even more meaningful and helped them grow closer as cousins and friends.

The plane ride passed surprisingly quickly. After the stewardess completed her safety demonstration, he settled into his seat, popped in his headphones, and closed his eyes. The soothing music drowned out the cabin noise, and gradually, his mind calmed. Lost in the music, he became oblivious to the passing time. It felt like mere moments before he was roused from his peaceful state by the announcement that the plane was preparing to land in Dallas.

He strode through the airport, swiftly passing the security checkpoint. Among the bustling crowd of people waiting for their loved ones, it didn't take long for his eyes to land on Brian, who was energetically waving him down. The last time he had seen Brian, he was a scrawny little boy, but now, it was clear that his cousin had grown up. He had shot up in height, surpassing Joel, and sported a neatly trimmed goatee, his same wavy, dark brown hair, and a newly attained sense of style.

Time seemed to slip away as they rekindled their bond during the car ride, chatting eagerly the entire way. When they arrived at the quaint 2-bedroom house, he noticed that, aside from the trees having grown taller, not much else had changed since the last time he was there. They stepped inside, Uncle Vinny excitedly greeted Joel. They spent a few minutes catching up before Brian guided Joel to his room. “Welcome to my room!” he exclaimed proudly. “Please make yourself at home!” Brian set down the suitcases and left Joel to settle in. His room was decorated with posters of his favorite video games all over the walls. Yawning from the day's journey, Joel lay back on the king size bed, taking a moment to relax. Before he knew it, Uncle Vinny was knocking on the door to bid him goodnight. Glancing at his watch, he was surprised to see that it was already 10 pm; the day had flown by.

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