#cc 22

she looks so good.

WORD COUNT: 920 WORDS

SUMMARY: Caitlin brings you home to meet the family, and quickly, the worry of lack of approval washed away.

Authors Note: I kinda like it, but it's also kinda generic.

Warnings: Use of Your Name, and other than that, nothing just fluff.

The sun dipped low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the quaint suburban neighborhood where Caitlin grew up. Her hand resting on your hip as she leads you into her childhood home. You could feel a mix of excitement and nervousness bubbling within you; meeting Caitlin’s family was a significant step in your relationship, and you wanted to make a good impression.

As you stepped inside, the familiar scent of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air, instantly putting you at ease. The walls were adorned with framed photographs capturing moments from Caitlin’s childhood—her first basketball game, family vacations, and candid shots with her brothers. It was clear that this home was filled with love and cherished memories.

“Mom! Dad! I’m home!” Caitlin called out, her voice echoing through the hallway. You could hear footsteps approaching, and your heart raced slightly as you prepared to meet her parents.

Brent and Anne appeared from the kitchen, wiping their hands on dish towels. They both wore warm smiles that instantly made you feel welcome. “Caitlin! There you are!” Anne exclaimed, pulling Caitlin into a tight embrace before turning her attention to you.

“And who is this, love?” she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

“This is my partner,” Caitlin replied proudly, giving your waist a gentle squeeze. “I wanted you to meet them.”

“Oh! Well, uh, nice to meet you! I’m Anne, and this is a little unexpected.” she said warmly, extending her hand for a shake. You took it gently but firmly.

“Hi! I’m [Your Name],” you introduced yourself, feeling more at ease as Anne’s smile widened.

Brent stepped forward next, his demeanor friendly yet protective. “It’s nice to put a face to a name.” he said with a chuckle. "Brent's the name.”

You exchanged pleasantries before being ushered into the living room where family photos lined every surface—each one telling stories of laughter and togetherness.

Just then, two young men burst into the room—Blake and Colin—Caitlin’s brothers. Blake was tall with an easygoing charm, while Colin had an infectious laugh that filled the space around him.

“Hey! Are we having company?” Blake asked playfully as he ruffled Caitlin’s hair affectionately.

“Stop it!” she laughed, swatting his hand away while rolling her eyes in mock annoyance.

Colin approached first with an outstretched hand. “Nice to meet you! I’m Colin,” he said enthusiastically before pulling you into a quick side hug that caught you off guard but felt welcoming nonetheless.

“Yeah! We’ve heard so much about you,” Blake added as he joined in on the fun. “Hope you’re ready for some serious competition later!”

Caitlin shot him a warning look while trying to suppress a grin. “What do you mean by competition?”

“Oh nothing,” Blake teased mischievously. “Just some family games later tonight.”

As everyone settled down in the living room, Anne began preparing dinner while sharing stories about Caitlin’s childhood antics—like when she tried to dunk on a mini-hoop at age five but ended up falling flat on her back instead.

You listened intently as Caitlin chimed in occasionally with playful rebuttals or embarrassing details about her brothers’ pasts—like how Colin once tried to impress his crush by cooking dinner but ended up burning everything instead.

The atmosphere was light-hearted and filled with laughter; it felt like home already despite being new territory for you.

When dinner was finally served—a delicious spread of pasta and salad—you all gathered around the dining table. The conversation flowed easily between everyone as stories were shared over plates piled high with food.

“So [Your Name], what do you do?” Brent asked between bites of garlic bread.

You explained your job briefly while also mentioning your interests outside work—sports being one of them—which immediately piqued Caitlin’s brothers’ interest.

“You play any basketball?” Blake asked eagerly.

“Oh yeah, call me Lebron.” You admitted playfully but couldn’t help but feel excited at their enthusiasm for sports discussions. "That was sarcasm.." you further explained, giggling to yourself. One thing about you is you'll never fail to make yourself laugh, even at dumb jokes.

“Oh, Ok. Lebron, We should shoot together some time.” Colin suggested in a  enthusiastically teasing manner while Caitlin nodded approvingly beside you.

After dinner wrapped up with dessert—a homemade chocolate cake—you found yourself sitting next to Caitlin on the couch while Brent brought out old family albums filled with memories from years gone by.

As they flipped through pages filled with snapshots of younger versions of themselves playing basketball or going on trips together, it became evident how close-knit this family truly was—and how much they cared for each other deeply.

Caitlin leaned closer against your shoulder as she pointed out various pictures from her life—the pride evident in her voice as she recounted each story behind them, which made your heart swell even more for her.

Eventually, after hours spent reminiscing and laughing together over shared memories (and maybe even some embarrassing ones), it was time for Blake’s infamous family game night—a tradition that always ended in friendly chaos!

With board games sprawled across the coffee table and snacks piled high nearby, everyone settled down for what would surely be an entertaining evening filled with competitive spirit mixed with playful banter among siblings—and now including you too!