I squealed in surprise as they came to a halt a couple steps away from me. I stared up at them, my wide green eyes shining hopefully as my lips curved into a grin. I hadn't really had the time or energy to talk to them earlier today, as I was always rushing to get to school. But now that I saw them again, I felt completely elated.
"Mother! Father!"
My mother hugged me tight, pressing her face into my hair as she sobbed quietly. I hugged her back tightly as tears streamed down my cheeks, unable to keep myself from smiling broadly as I buried my face into her shoulder. After several moments passed, she reluctantly released me from her embrace, wiping the tears from her eyes, her eyes red with unshed tears. She gave me a reassuring glance and stroked my hair affectionately. "You idiot."
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