I met him at Gate 23. Or at least, I thought I did. My flight was delayed, my hair was messy, and I had forgotten my glasses somewhere deep in my tote bag. The airport was full of half-asleep travelers, and I was just one of them, holding a cup of burnt coffee and pretending to be awake.
Then I saw him.
He was sitting a few seats away, typing on his laptop with the kind of calm confidence that makes you look twice. His white shirt was simple but perfectly fitted. Even without my glasses, I could tell he looked put together. He had that quiet energy, like someone who knew exactly who he was.
Everything about him looked effortless. I made up a whole story in my head. Maybe he was flying for work. Maybe he read smart books on the plane. Maybe he smelled like something clean and expensive.
When boarding started, I lost sight of him in the crowd. I told myself it was fine. Just another short airport fantasy. But when I found my seat, my heart stopped for a second. He was right there, sitting next to me.
It felt like a movie for about three seconds. Then I reached for my glasses.
Reality hit me in high definition.
His skin was dull and uneven, his hair was greasy, and his face looked tired, like he had washed it with hotel soap for the past month. The man who looked mysterious and confident from a distance now looked like someone who thought skincare was optional. My crush disappeared faster than the Wi-Fi signal.
I turned toward the window and laughed quietly to myself. It was such a small thing, but it changed everything. Sometimes attraction is not about looks. It is about how you take care of yourself.
That moment made me realize why men’s self-care matters so much. It is not about looking perfect. It is about looking clean, healthy, and confident. The kind of look that makes people want to sit next to you, not turn away.
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