requested by @Emma42003✨ (it's not letting me actually tag you😭)
warnings - none
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In the idyllic coastal town of Foosha Village, where the salty breeze mingled with the laughter of children, Paulie and Y/N formed an unbreakable bond from the moment they could walk. They were like two peas in a pod, inseparable from dawn until dusk, exploring every nook and cranny of their quaint village.
Their childhood days were filled with endless adventures. They would spend hours climbing trees in the lush forest, pretending to be fearless pirates searching for hidden treasure. Sometimes they would sneak into the old abandoned lighthouse, their hearts racing with excitement as they imagined themselves as brave explorers uncovering ancient secrets.
Paulie, with his unruly mop of curly hair and infectious grin, was always the ringleader of their escapades. He had a knack for getting into trouble, but Y/N was never far behind, her bright eyes shining with excitement as she followed him into every adventure.
As they grew older, Paulie began to realize that his feelings for Y/N were changing. What had once been a simple childhood friendship now blossomed into something deeper, something he couldn't quite put into words. He found himself longing to be near her, to hear her laughter and see her smile.
But with these newfound feelings came uncertainty and fear. What if Y/N didn't feel the same way? What if confessing his love ruined their friendship forever? These questions plagued Paulie's mind, causing him to keep his feelings hidden deep within his heart.
Years passed, and their paths diverged as they embarked on their own journeys. Paulie pursued his dream of becoming a skilled shipwright, while Y/N set out to explore the world beyond Foosha Village. Despite the distance, their bond remained unbroken, each letter exchanged serving as a lifeline connecting them across the miles.
It wasn't until one fateful day, when Paulie returned to Foosha Village for a brief visit, that he found the courage to confront his feelings. As he and Y/N revisited their favorite childhood haunts, memories flooded back, filling the air with a bittersweet nostalgia.
In a quiet moment, beneath the shade of their favorite tree, Paulie finally poured out his heart to Y/N, his voice trembling with emotion. To his relief and joy, Y/N's eyes lit up with understanding, revealing feelings that mirrored his own.
In that moment, surrounded by the echoes of their shared past, Paulie and Y/N realized that their friendship had blossomed into something beautiful and profound. It was a love that had quietly grown and flourished over the years, patiently waiting for the right moment to reveal itself.
And so, as they set sail together on a new adventure, hand in hand, Paulie and Y/N knew that their love would be the guiding star that illuminated their path through the vast unknown. For in each other's arms, they had found not only a soulmate but also a lifelong companion who had been there since the very beginning.
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