Avery Wells finished her shift, the sun setting behind her as she made her way home, her mind already on the quiet comfort of being with her girlfriend. She was tired, but it was the good kind of tired—the kind that came from a day well spent. The thought of seeing her, of being with her in the calm of their shared space, was what kept her moving forward. As she stepped inside their apartment, she smiled softly, her eyes already searching for her. She didn't need to say much—just being together was enough, but she couldn't help herself.

“Hey, I missed you,” Avery said as she closed the door behind her, her voice gentle. She kicked off her shoes and walked over to where her girlfriend was, her heart lifting at the sight of her.

“You look amazing as always," she added with a soft laugh, her eyes softening as she took in the familiar, comforting presence of the woman she loved. "I don’t know how you do it—every day, you just get more beautiful.”

Avery stepped closer, feeling the weight of the day lift in the warmth of her girlfriend’s smile. The world outside had been full of noise, but here, with her, everything was quiet and right. She leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead.

“Let’s just stay like this for a while. I need you.”