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The night had been a perfect blend of nostalgia and present memories. Kindergarten buddies had mingled effortlessly with high school comrades, and the union was indeed remarkable. As the evening hour ticked away, the jovial atmosphere was replaced by a serene quietness, punctuated only by the occasional laughter and soft conversations.
Orion, with his innate ability to strategize, quickly figured out the most efficient route to drop everyone home. The lively crowd slowly dwindled down, as one by one, the friends departed for the night.
"Hinata, your place is on the way. I'll walk you," Mikasa offered. Hinata nodded, throwing Orion a quick, shy smile.
As the night grew deeper, only Luna, Aurora, and Orion remained. They walked hand in hand, with Luna and Aurora's heads resting on Orion's shoulders.
Aurora, gazing up at the moon, mused, "Remember when we used to play 'Moonlight Shadows' back in kindergarten?"
Luna chuckled, "Oh, how could I forget? Orion would always turn it into a dramatic performance."
Orion smirked, "Well, I had to live up to my name somehow."
They continued to walk, the silvery moonlight casting long shadows on the pavement.
Arriving home, Orion and his sisters were greeted by the comforting sight of their mothers. Elara and Selene sat on the couch, wrapped in a cozy embrace, eyes glued to the television. Both women looked up, their faces lighting up at the sight of their children.
"Ah, the night owls are back," Selene remarked with a soft chuckle, her eyes glowing with warmth.
Orion shot Luna and Aurora a mischievous glance. "Excuse me, ladies," he said, darting forward and squeezing himself between his mothers on the couch, much to their amusement.
Luna and Aurora exchanged looks of faux betrayal but couldn't keep the giggles at bay. "He just can't help himself," Aurora said as they settled on either side of their moms, completing the family circle.
Elara wrapped her arm around Orion and ruffled his hair affectionately. "How could I not be proud? My son, the Romeo of the play!"
"Yeah, that kiss with Hinata was something," Selene chimed in, her eyes twinkling. "Even got her to blush like a rose!"
Orion felt a wave of contentment wash over him. "Well, had to make it memorable, didn't I?" He leaned into the warm embrace of his mothers, a sensation he'd never tire of.
Inside, he mused, This is it. This is my haven, right between the strength that is Mom Elara and the serenity that is Mom Selene. Nothing in this world makes me feel more grounded.
"Ah, to be young and in love," Elara sighed dramatically, squeezing Orion's hand. Her other hand was clasped by Selene, their fingers intertwined as if to symbolize their eternal unity.
Orion caught the eyes of his sisters, Luna and Aurora, and for a moment, they shared an unspoken understanding. A perfect circle of love, unbroken and unshakeable.
"Love's always been a complicated term," Luna began, stretching her arms and yawning. "But around you guys, it's so simple, so pure."
Aurora nodded, her eyes getting a bit misty. "Yeah, it's like the rest of the world just fades away. Our circle of love—that's my sanctuary."
The TV played on, mostly ignored now. Elara and Selene shared a knowing look, their hands squeezing tighter as if saying, 'We did good.'
Orion, still squished between the pillars of his life, his mothers, closed his eyes briefly. How many people find a love so free, yet so grounding? he pondered. In a world of chaos and confusion, this, right here, is my lighthouse.
"So, any plans for the weekend?" Selene's gentle voice broke the silence.
Orion exchanged a look with Luna and Aurora, then turned to his mothers. "We're planning to have our first time this weekend."
Luna and Aurora felt a touch of pink tint on their cheeks but held steady gazes. They had crossed into new territories of their relationship as lovers, and this was a meaningful next step for them.
Elara and Selene looked at each other and nodded. Society had its stigmas, but they knew better than most how misunderstood love could be. After all, it wasn't so long ago that their own love was a matter of hushed conversations and judgmental glances.
"We trust you," Elara began, her eyes soft but earnest, "If this is something you're sure about, we stand by you."
"Your hearts have always led you to beautiful places," Selene added, a gentle affirmation that seemed to wrap around the trio like a warm blanket.
"Ah, Mom, you're making it sound like we're heading into battle," Orion jested.
"You kind of are," Elara said, catching his eye. "The battle against conventional norms, against society's ignorance. And knowing you, Orion, you'll go all out, as you always do."
"Speaking of going all out," Selene said, her eyes twinkling with curiosity, "Did you explain your relationship with your sisters to your girlfriends?"
Luna piped in, her words laced with subtle humor. "Now that's a conversation I'd like to be a fly on the wall for."
Orion chuckled. "Well, actually, they're pretty cool with it. They know the bond we share doesn't diminish what I have with them."
Aurora gave him an appreciative nod. "You've always been so good at balancing love in its multiple forms."
Orion reflected internally, reveling in the tranquil ambiance of his home, the constant sanctuary in his otherwise chaotic life. As long as I'm rooted here, with my family, with the women I love, I can face whatever judgements the world hurls at me.
"It's late," Elara broke the comfortable silence, "but before we all head to bed, I just want to say something." She paused, as if collecting her thoughts.
"We've always believed in the power of love to break barriers, to cross borders, to change worlds," she began, her voice steady but emotive, "and we couldn't be prouder that you three have found that in your own unique ways."
Selene gripped her partner's hand tightly and then released it to sweep all three of her children into a spacious hug. "We love you—all three of you—and we believe in the love you share."
As the family lingered in the hug, each deeply lost in their own worlds yet profoundly connected in this one pure moment, Orion couldn't help but feel invincible. Fears about societal norms, judgments, and prejudices felt like distant specks from a long-forgotten past.
As they finally broke the hug, Luna looked at her siblings. "Well, I think we're up for a life-changing weekend, aren't we?"
Aurora grinned, "I've never been more ready."
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