♪ Lander Oneshots! 𐙚

FLUFF | Lovesick 💗

> GENRE: Fluff
> AU: College
> SONG: Lovesick by Laufey

ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓ

I sat by the window, the morning sun casted on the empty page of my notebook. I held my yellow gel pen in my right hand, unable to jot down any notes. The professor's discussion was a blur to me as my mind trailed elsewhere.

I got a college offer in my hometown back in Poland. I didn't want to leave Rosemeadow, it was difficult, but the offer was too tempting to turn down.

It has been seven months since I left, and life in Poland has been fine. My aunt let me move in with her, so I currently live with my extended family: my grandparents, my uncle and aunt, and three cousins. As you'd expect, the household is always busy. Nevertheless, they have been incredibly kind and they've helped me settle in well.

I also got a part-time job as a waiter at an upscale Italian restaurant to help with my college fees. On weekends, I play the drums at the local bar across the street.

Academically, I'm doing alright. I've put a lot of effort into raising my grades. Naturally, college has been stressful for me. Concentrating became quite difficult for me, funny how I'm currently in class and I'm not focusing whatsoever.

Life was simple, although ever since I landed here in Poland, I always feel like a part of me is missing.

It's Zander, my fiancé.

ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓ

A year before I left Rosemeadow, I proposed to Zander. I know, we were only nineteen, but we knew what we wanted. I honestly don't know what I'd do without him. So, despite our young age, we committed to marriage earlier than most.

I remember the last time we saw each other. Autumn leaves fell from the tall oak trees as the November wind escaped through my hair. Interlocked, our hands molded perfectly together. I took him to the park, we would be apart from eachother for a few years. I'll be leaving the following day.

We sat the oak tree we used to climb up when we were younger. "You remember the first time we climbed this?" I smiled at the memory. "Yeah, and you were terrified." He uttered.

We sat in silence for a moment, listening to the movement of the cold breeze, as my hair got caught in the wind. The gold rays of the setting sun fell onto his skin, casting a sublime glow.

"You're really going to go all the way to Poland, huh?" Zander's voice held a hint of sadness. I turned my gaze over to him. The Earth seemed to have stopped spinning and time froze as I stared into his glistening, periwinkle eyes. I could see hints of melancholy in them.

"Love," I reassured, "I'll return as soon as I can, I'll always come back to you."

"I know you will, you always do." he whispered, his eyes gleaming with unshed tears. "But it's going to be so hard without you here."

"When I come back," I took both of his cold hands, "I'll marry you, just like we've always talked about. I promise."

"Really?" I saw a shine in his eyes.

"Yes," I said firmly. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you, no matter where it takes us. And if Poland is the start of our journey, then so be it."

He leaned in and kissed me softly, the warmth of our lips melting in the autumn air. Right then and there, I was sure that no matter the distance, I knew we would find our way back to each other. There's no way I'm letting my soulmate go.

As we pulled away, I stood up, pulling Zander to his feet. "Let's climb the tree one last time," I suggested, "for old times' sake."

He grinned and pulled me closer to the tree. As we climbed, the branches creaked under our weight, but the tree held firm. When we reached the top, we sat side by side, our legs dangling over the edge of our small world. The warm sunset, hues of pink pearl and cinnamon rose filled the sky.

"Look at everything we've got here," I said, my arm draped over his shoulders. "We've got each other, and that's all that really matters."

Zander leaned his head on my shoulder, I felt the warmth of his body on me. "It's enough," he murmured. "It's always been enough."

"I'll wait for you," Zander said, his voice barely a whisper.

"And I'll come back to you," I responded, my promise echoed through the quiet sky.

ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓ

Zander and I still communicate from time to time. Not as frequently because we are both preoccupied with personal matters and our six-hour time difference doesn't help. We haven't been able to meet in person either.

It's okay though, I'll be leaving this place in less than two years, I'll return to Zander, and marry him. Even though our long-distance relationship has been difficult, I know we wouldn't let it fade. I love him too much to let him go just like that.

We still make every effort to stay in touch. We talk every chance we have, and I write him letters in my free time.

Why send letters when I could text him? I think I'm just old fashioned.

I miss his wisteria eyes looking back at me, his soft lips against mine, the way he would always find a way to make a sarcastic remark, the way his hands felt cold against my warmth, the serene look he would always have when he played the piano, and the way we would stay up late talking about our future together.

I miss him, more than anything.

God, I'm so lovesick.

ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓᡣ𐭩ᯓ

A/N: I love the idea of them getting engaged early and Luke being Polish

Also THIS SONG RADIATES LANDER VIBES

I might make a second part to this

hope you liked this one :D!

9/14/2024 (it's hailey's birthday happy bday pookie)