RAINBOWALL - [MAXNAT] FANFIC

CHAPTER 55 - HOMEY 🏠

FYI - Start from now on, I will not use any of MAXNAT photo for this Fanfic because it's hard to find a photo suit the situation.

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The road stretched ahead, dark and winding, with the rain settling into a soft drizzle. The car's headlights cut through the misty air, illuminating the small town that lay beyond. The silence between them wasn't uncomfortable; rather, it was a quiet understanding, an acceptance of the moment ☔.

Max glanced briefly at Nath, who had settled against the back of his seat, his eyes half-lidded as he watched the raindrops slide down the window. There was something about him in this moment-calm, thoughtful, almost fragile in a way Max couldn't quite put into words 🌧️.

The car slowed as they turned onto a narrow street lined with two-story homes, modest yet warm, with a soft glow spilling from the windows. Each house had a small yard, and porch lights flickered warmly in the damp morning. The sight of his childhood home brought a rush of nostalgia-but also a small wave of nervousness. He hadn't told his parents he was bringing company 🏡.

As the car came to a gentle stop, Nath took a deep breath, taking in the house before them. It wasn't extravagant-not like the large estate he had grown up in-but it had a charm that made his chest feel strangely warm. The white walls, the small garden out front, the soft yellow glow from the windows-it felt... Homey✨.

Max: Here we are. Guess I should warn my parents before we just walk in unannounced.

Max hesitated for a moment before stepping out into the cool morning air, motioning for them to follow.

Leo: Nice place. “He observed, unbuckling his seatbelt 👍🏻”

Nath didn't say anything at first. He just looked at the house-small compared to his own home, but somehow, it already felt more inviting than the place he had lived in for years. He shifted slightly in his seat, his fingers grazing the sleeve of his jacket as if grounding himself.

Nath: It's... cozy.

Max turned to Nath, his lips twitching slightly, almost like he wanted to say something but decided against it.

The porch light flickered on before they even reached the door, and through the large front window, they could see movement inside. A shadow passed by the curtain, and before Max could even knock, the door swung open🚪.

“ Max ??!! ”

A woman stood in the doorway, her eyes widening in surprise at the sight of her son standing there with two unfamiliar men. Her hair was loosely tied back, and she wore a cozy-looking sweater. Behind her, a man-tall, with a steady presence-approached with a curious but welcoming expression 👀.

Max: Hey, Mom... Dad. “Max's voice held a casual ease, as if he had done this a hundred times before, despite the clear look of surprise on his parents' faces 😅”

Nath and Leo exchanged glances before getting out of the car. The crisp scent of rain and damp earth surrounded them 🌿.

His mother wasted no time in pulling him into a tight hug, her warmth instantly wrapping around him like a familiar blanket🤗.

Max's Mom: Oh, sweetheart, you didn't tell us you were coming home !

Max: Yeah, I know. It was kind of last minute 😬.

Max's Dad: And you brought company ? “His father observed, his voice calm but welcoming. His gaze moved to Nath and Leo, curiosity evident 👀”