When Sinbad first started his adventure he had met you, someone looking for a place to belong. You had been almost everywhere. You told him stories and shared some of your favourite places with him. You joined him for a while, you and Ja'far even became close friends. Everyone loved you. You were always smiling and laughing. You always managed to get the most interesting things from your travels.

During those years, Sinbad had developed a crush on you. At the time he convinced himself that it wasn't real and it was just because of your beauty. Everyone bothered him about it. Everyone.

When you left you promised to send him letters telling all of them that you would see them before leaving on a boat to wherever you were going. 

Now, you did keep your promise. You sent him letters as often as you could. When he finally settled down in Sindria he got them more often since you knew where he was. How did you know? He never knew. He, however, could never send any to you. You were always moving. Never in one spot for long. Which upset him since he wanted to talk to you. He wanted to see you again.

Today was different, he got a letter from you. He opened it and read the letter. It wasn't long but a few words caught his attention. He stared at the words over again to make sure what he was reading was true.

You were coming to Sindria. 

He was quick to tell everyone and plans were set into motion. He only had a week to prepare and he had to make sure everything was perfect for you. Everyone was excited to see you again. Being able to see you again made everyone feel a little more at ease as they prepared for your arrival.

When your boat was close to the bays of Sindria Pisti was the one to greet you before you even made it there. Sharrkan was more than angry but when you arrived, Pisti smirking in victory, he engulfed you in a hug. Yamraiha was next as she pushed Sharrkan away. Hinahoho lifted you up and commented on how much you had grown before pulling you into a bone crushing hug. Masrur quietly wrapped his arms around you and said how he too had missed you and you felt yourself tear up a bit. Masrur had never been on to say such things. Drakon and Spartos pulled you into a small hug before you maneuvered around the crowd and looked at Ja'far.

"My, you've grown." You said as you pulled him into a hug. He didn't hesitate to hug you back. He felt safe when he was around you. You pulled away you take his face in your hands. "You look so much older now. You have bags under your eyes. Sinbad better not be working you too hard" You said to him and Ja'far gently took your hands. 

"Sinbad is Sinbad. You know how he is" He says before sighing and you smile. "It's good to see you (Name)" You sighed to yourself. He was just a little taller than you were. The boy used to be shoulder height last time you saw him.

"Where's my hug?" Sinbad questioned as he smiled at you. You laughed and pointed to the boat.

"It's on the boat where the rest of my things are." You say before wrapping your arm around  Yamraiha's arm. "Show me to my room? Please" And she quickly whisked you away from a pouting Sinbad. Though he didn't mind. He, with the help of Masrur brought your things to your room. You only had two bags that weren't even that heavy so Sinbad mostly just tagged along as Masrur carried them.

"So are you going to confess to her?" Pisti teased as she appeared beside Sinbad. 

"I don't know what you're talking about" Sinbad hummed before spotting you across the hall and yelling over to you. 

"He's a coward" Pisti chimed, Masrur hummed in agreement as they watched at you pulled the man into a hug and the two of you left the hallway talking.

That night he surprised you with the preparations for a party. Everyone from Sindria was there. Music, food and beautiful dancers filled the streets. You happily stuck to Sinbad's side as he showed you around.

"How long will you be staying?" He asked and you hummed and chimed,

"Only a month" He smiled and nodded. He wasn't sure if he was ready to even think of you leaving. You notice his mood slightly shift and you dig into your bag to find something.

"Here, hold out your arm," You say. He does, no questions asked. He trusts you. You smile and pull out a small bracelet and wrap it around his wrist before tying it. "Look at that! A perfect fit!" You chime.

"What's this?" He asked as he looked the bracelet over. Multiple rocks that had different shapes and colours decorated the bracelet. 

"It's something I made over the course of my journies. Every time I found an interesting rock I'd add it to the collection. Think of it as good luck" You hummed and he was quick to reply,

"I can't take it-"

"Since when did you become so modest?" You cut him off and he sent you a small smile. You nudged him with your elbow. "I want you to have it. Besides, I already gave everyone else their presents. I figured I'd wait to give you yours." He smiled and looked down at the bracelet. 

"She's leaving in a few days Sinbad," Sharrkan told him as he sat on the man's desk. "What are you going to do?" Sinbad hummed not paying attention to him. He looked out the window, gently tracing his fingers over the rocks on the bracelet. Sharrkan huffed before jumping off of the desk and placing his arms behind his head. "She's going to leave again if you don't stop her"

"If she has a reason to leave perhaps you should give her a reason to stay" Ja'far said as he stood near the door. Sharrkan let out a surprised yelp as he turned his head to see Ja'far there. 

"How did you-"

"I'd hurry Sinbad. She's already starting to pack for her departure" He hummed and Sinbad stood up from his seat and left the room.

"How are you able to get him to do stuff?" Sharrkan whined and Ja'far shrugged his shoulders.

"It's a gift"

"Come in" You chimed as you heard someone knock on your door. Sinbad opened the door and closed it behind him. You glanced over at him. "Hey, Sinbad. What can I do for you?" You asked as you turned to face him.

"Are you already preparing to leave?" He asked and you nodded patting the bag beside you. 

"Yup. Might as well get ready a little beforehand" You say to him as you sit on your bed. He moves to sit beside you. 

"I wish you could stay," He says, "Everyone does. No one wants you to leave" You hum and gently lean on him. You don't say anything. You don't need to. He knows that , somewhere inside, you didn't want to leave either. "Why can't you stay?"

"I don't belong here. You know me" You say before smiling at him. He takes your hand in his. You take note of how big his hand is. It surprises you.

"But (Name) you belong with me," He kneels in front of you taking both of your hands in his. He holds them tight. "Stay here with me please."

"Sinbad... What are you-?"

"(Name) I've loved you. I've loved you for over ten years. Ever since we first met I have been in love with you. I know you want to keep moving but stay here. I can make it worth your time" He says as he clutches your hands so tight it hurts. "Please (Name)...!" He looks so vulnerable that you feel slightly guilty to see him that way. You manage to squeeze his hands in reassurance. 

"It took you this long to finally say it?" You say and he stares at you in shock as he notices tears in your eyes. You pull one of your hands from his grasp to wipe your tears away. He stares at you as you whisper, "I love you, you big idiot" He lunges up and wraps his arms around you and brings you into a tight hug. 

"Yea- I am aren't I?" He says before laughing lightly. He pulls away and kisses you.

You won't be leaving for a long time.