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~ 2 weeks later ~

New Orleans... fucking finally, I was so happy to be back. I missed this city so dearly that it even seemed that the air is fresher out here.

We stood in the main area of our home, no one was out there. "Hello, we are back home!" I and Mathias shouted through the whole house in unison "And suddenly our home seems to be full again," the Mikaelsons started to gather around us. I squealed and ran up to my parents to hug them "Hello, love," Mom and Dad told me at the same time "So, where is our special guest, my darling?" Dad continued to question "Right," I started nervously "Guys, this is Mattheo Riddle, Mathias's best friend and, also, my boyfriend," I introduced him to my family "Y/n Hope talked so much about Everyone and it is a pleasure to finally meet Your family," Mattheo spoke politely "Feel free around us, Mattheo, welcome to our family, you are a part of it now," my Dad greeted him and everyone hugged him too with a warm "Hi," I smiled at them thankful that they were so nice to him.

"By the way, where is Freya?" curiosity was visible in my voice "Yeah, we missed our lovely aunt and thought she would be here," Mathias said out loud what was on my mind "Freya is working hard on something for the past month, we can not tell you just yet," Elijah sounded apologetic, someone texted Kol and he quickly interrupted "And I have to go to help your aunt right currently," then my Mom went on with a smile "For now, you can go to your rooms and rest for a little while, dinner is at 7 pm, we will wait for all three of you downstairs". Something was off, what are they hiding from us, I was deep in thought while walking up the stairs. I hope everything is fine.

"What is on your mind, Y/n Hope Mikaelson? Are you feeling well?" Mattheo noticed my apprehension "Aha, totally fine", "I do not know if I should believe this one," I cracked up "You should. Alright, there is one guest room opposite Mathias in the back of the hall, but you can stay in mine if you prefer that way", "Can I stay with you?" I smirked "Come on in," and opened my bedroom door.

I quickly proceeded to the desk and took my phone from the drawer. There were so many messages from Kai Parker and a few from Celeste Salvatore. I read them and spoke up "Celeste with Lorenzo invited you, Mathias, and I to Mystic Falls for the last few days of our break before we leave for Hogwarts". Have I mentioned that they are a couple too right now? I knew that was coming from my first days at Hogwarts.

"If you are down for it, we could chat about this idea with Mathias and others at dinner," Theo nodded "Yes, sure".

The dining area was filled with conversations and laughter, it felt amazing to have family bonding time again. Aunt Freya brought her girlfriend, Keelin Malraux, I fancy her, Keelin was so nice to all of us. We talked about wanting to go on a trip to Mystic Falls and they agreed that we should visit our friends before we have to leave for school. My Dad and Mom asked Mattheo about him and his family, so Theo told his story, it was upsetting to hear that all over again.

Mathias and I saw how Mattheo's expression saddened with his every word, so after we ate, we took him on a night drive around New Orleans to distract him from disturbing thoughts. While we were standing next to our car and making sure that Theo feels better, my parents came up to us "We are sorry about what you just told us, our hearts go out to you," they hugged Mattheo, then Dad continued "The Mikaelsons will be there for you, always and forever because you a part of us, son".

~ MATTHEO'S POV

In the corner of my eye, I saw Y/n Hope and Mathias Kol standing there with smiles and nodding at me. My vision started to get blurry from the tears that were picking up, but I quickly blinked them away. So, this is what real fondness and care from others feels like? Those words meant so much and gave me the hope that I am worthy of love and family warmth.

I longed for this since I was a little boy, but instead, all I got from my father was torture and abuse. I wish that I was good enough for him.

Today, I felt more important than throughout my whole childhood and now I finally can understand: "Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life," because I am a part of one. I am so grateful for the people that I am surrounded with since Y/n Hope Mikaelson came into my life, I am grateful for her. She makes my days better, she makes me feel like I am living and not just existing. She is my whole world...

~ December 24th ~

Our home was magnificently decorated, and the atmosphere felt magical there, Aunt Rebekah made sure of that because Christmas is very important to her. Slowly falling snowflakes can be seen outside the window and the air cooled down. Festive music had been playing since early morning, and my Mom, Rebekah, Keelin, and I were baking and decorating biscuits. Mathias with Theo came to the kitchen and stole a few cookies "Put it down, these are for later, boys!" Rebekah said loudly "Thank you, Auntie, tastes heavenly," Rebekah smiled and ruffled Mathias's hair. Mattheo turned to me and chuckled "What is it?" I asked him, then he gently wiped, I assumed, flour from my cheek, my Mom watched us cheerily. It melts my heart to see everyone so joyful.

We did a Christmas movie marathon with mugs of hot chocolate, that the boys made and it was time to gather around the dinner table. There were four empty chairs left. Aunt Freya and Uncle Kol were nowhere to be seen, but I wondered what two more seats were for. Unexpectedly, the doors to the room opened and I sat with widened eyes in shock, it felt like my heart will stop beating any second. "Mom?" I heard Mathias's shaky voice and saw tears streaming down his face, I snapped out of my trance "Oh my lord, there you are, darling," they hugged each other strongly "Am I dreaming?" I asked Elijah, who was sitting next to me "No, you are not, love," he answered beaming. I ran up to Davina knocking off my chair and embraced her too "You are real, Davina", "Of course, I am, sweetheart," she spoke up crying out of happiness.

Marcel walked in and sat down in the last spot near Rebekah. Our family was reunited and all together again.

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