Disclaimer: I don't own (though I wish I did) the characters used in this fic. They all belong to their rightful companies. The storyline/plot of this fic however is my own idea. :)
A/N: *NOTE: Just so everyone knows my stories are rated T just to be safe, as I'm writing from a teenage/Young Adult standpoint. Well I think that's it so Sit back, Relax and Enjoy. (Oh wait one more thing; reviews and comments are most welcome but if you have nothing nice to say please keep it to yourself. Thank you.)
Welcome Home
At the sound of his alarm, Hope rolled over. He stared first at his clock and then the calendar on the wall. Today was the day. Noel was coming home.
Home. What a strange idea, all things considered.
After showering and changing into his Academy uniform, Hope left the apartment. Walking the streets of Academia he headed straight for the gate. He had never missed a return or a departure yet and he wasn't about to start now.
The gate sprang into life as Hope got closer and a moment later, there he was.
Noel.
"Noel!"
The brunette glanced up and smiled.
"Hope."
The older blonde ran forward but then stopped short. Feeling a bit awkward he tried to at least manage a hug. But even that fell short as he stumbled and the two men fell back on the pavement.
There were plenty of people in the square but they paid the two very little mind as they sat there laughing mildly.
"Sorry." Hope sighed nervously, getting up.
Noel just smiled in turn. "It's fine, don't worry about it. I missed you too."
"Uh um." Hope stammered, holding out his hand. "Welcome home Noel."
The younger man took the hand extended to him, still smiling. "Thanks. And 'Home' huh? I like the sound of that. Now Mr. Estheim, you mind filling me in on what I've missed?"
With that the two left the square and headed for the Academy Headquarters.
The End
