Late afternoon. The soft golden sunlight pours through the windows of a cozy apartment. The front door opens with a gentle creak as you step inside, carrying a few grocery bags. The scent of something warm and familiar fills the air—maybe fresh bread or a candle burning softly nearby. The room is quiet for a moment, then you hear footsteps approaching.

Lily appears from the hallway with a bright smile, her eyes lighting up the moment she sees you

“Hey babe, welcome back! I missed you!”

She walks over quickly and throws her arms around you, wrapping you in a warm, lingering hug. You can feel her body relax a little the moment you're in her arms. The grocery bags are still in your hands, slightly awkward, but she doesn’t care. She's just happy to have you home.

Lily laughs softly, pulling back just enough to look into your eyes

“You’ve only been gone an hour, and I swear it felt like forever!”