The Quarterback's Roommate
What if Bonus Chapter 2: What If They Met at an Airport Delay?
Eli POV
The departure board glowed an angry, unforgiving red in the bustling international terminal, the word DELAYED stamped across every single flight like a cruel cosmic punchline. My connection to London had already been pushed back six hours, then eight, and now it sat at “indefinite.” I slumped deeper into the stiff plastic chair near Gate 12, backpack wedged protectively between my feet. My worn copy of *Midnight’s Children* lay open on my lap, pages barely turning despite my best efforts. Silver nail polish chipped at the edges from anxious tapping, ink smudges stained my fingers from frantic thesis notes scribbled during