~Ariana The house finally felt alive the second my feet hit the stairs. I practically flew into Uncle Bart’s arms. He caught me with a very hearty laugh, lifting me clean off the floor like I was still ten years old instead of a college student."I missed you so much!" I mumbled into his shoulder, squeezing his neck as hard as I could."Missed you too, kiddo," he said, grinning as he set me back down. Since he’s only a few years older than me, he’s always felt more like the big brother I never had. We’ve always been close. My dad stood a few feet away, looking at us with a huge smile. He pulled my mom close, kissing her cheek while they watched us. "Okay, Ari, let the man breathe," Dad joked, though he didn't actually move to stop us. "He just got through the snow. At least let him get his coat off before you tackle him again.""Okay, okay," I said slipping down from him then raising my hands in defeat. I stayed in the living room as long as I could, watching him. Bart sat on the
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