Rin rushed through security with a bag stuffed full of his gifts to family and friends. He was so excited to be home, although it was only for two days. But home was home, even if it was for a short amount of time.
Rin caught a taxi to visit his family first. Gladly accepting the warm hugs that he knew were coming from his mom and sister. He met with Sousuke next who he caught up with for more than he had expected to. He rushed from his house onto the next. Meeting with Nagisa and Rei, who were still hanging around Iwatobi even though they were to start school out of town soon. He talked to both of them handing over small trinkets he knew they would enjoy. Rin said his goodbyes and took the train over to an address he had memorized.
Ringing the doorbell, Rin shifted from foot to foot. The man that opened the door smiled at Rin and Rin was reminded of Ai's wide grins. Something he knew Ai took after, definitely.
"You are Aiichiro's friend, it's nice to meet you," Rin blushed at the older Nitori's forwardness.
"I," Rin bowed, "hello, hi, I'm Rin Matsuoka."
"Dad!" Ai's voice called from behind. He shoved his dad out of the way and burst out laughing at Rin's display.
Rin grumbled beneath his breath and stood up straight.
"I got it, you go finish your movie," Ai smiled at his dad. Watching until he was fully out of the doorway, Ai pecked a kiss on Rin's lips. "I'm so excited!" He grabbed Rin's hand and pulled him inside.
Rin was dragged around through various rooms all with a story behind them and honestly, Rin couldn't have been happier. Even after hours on a plane and hours visiting and talking with family and friends he was okay with this. Ai, in all his giddiness showing him around his childhood home telling funny stories about each room. He sighed in relief when they finally reached Ai's room, though. He trudged over to the bed and plopped down. Digging through his bag he pulled out his small gift to Ai.
But after all the treats and gifts he had sent over the past few months, Ai wasn't surprised. He looked through the gifts and pushed them aside to look at Rin.
Rin felt his face heat up, his heart thumping in his chest, something about being close to the one he loved made him feel uneasy. Ai leaned down to kiss him, pulling away once their lips met.
Sitting straight up, Ai turned away. His ears were bright red, an obvious indication that he was blushing, "I missed you."
Rin sat up and wrapped his arms around Ai, "I missed you too." He kissed Ai's ear. Nibbling on it softly until he heard a giggle from Ai.
Soon they were rolling together on the bed in full blown laughter. Hugging and kissing, making up for the lost time from a year without each other.
Rin never really feeling those butterflies in his stomach leaving, but not caring a bit as he kissed Ai.
