Going home III choked on tears as I was immediately pulled into a massive group hug by all of them. They smelled like home, and a wave of nostalgia hit me in the chest. My mom pulled away first, her eyes scanning eagerly over my face and down my body before walking around me in a circle. She turned back to Papa, who already had wet tracks glistening in his eyes. “Noah, look at her. It's really our daughter,” she said softly, and I nodded my head vigorously.“Yeah, I'm right here, Mom.”My mom reached out and pinched my cheek adoringly. “You look gorgeous, Rory.”“I've cooked all your favorites,” Papa chimed in proudly.A deep voice suddenly pulled us away from our heartfelt reunion, and my eyes widened slightly—I had completely forgotten about Orion for a second. I gasped softly, hurrying over to Orion and slipping my hand through his arm. “Mom, Papa, meet Orion,” I introduced, and my mom's mouth dropped wide open.“Oh, my freaking god! Rory, where on earth did you get this adonis?”
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