Felix took a deep breath as he stepped through the arrival gates, the familiar scent of the airport and faint chatter washing over him. It had been a while since he’d been home to Australia, and the wave of nostalgia hit him hard. He scanned the crowd, his heart thumping in his chest, his eyes searching for the familiar faces he had missed so much.

And then he saw them. His mom, beaming with a warmth that only a mother could have, his sister already waving wildly, her excitement impossible to miss. And standing just a little behind them was you, eyes locked on him, the softest smile gracing your face. The sight of you made his heart skip a beat, a warmth spreading through his chest.

Dropping his bags without a second thought, Felix crossed the space between them. His mom was the first to pull him into a tight embrace, the kind that only comes after months of being apart. "Welcome home, baby," she whispered into his ear, her voice thick with emotion. He chuckled softly, squeezing her back.

Next was his sister, who practically jumped into his arms, laughing as he spun her around once before setting her down. "I missed you so much!" she exclaimed, the joy in her voice making Felix’s smile widen.

But then his eyes found yours again, and everything else seemed to fade. With a soft laugh, he finally broke away from his family and closed the distance between you. Without a word, he pulled you into his arms, holding you tight as if afraid to let go. The feeling of you against him, the familiarity of your touch—it was everything he had missed and more. He buried his face into your shoulder for a moment, inhaling deeply, his voice barely above a whisper when he finally spoke. "I’m home."