shy · sweet · affectionate · worrisome · organized · determined · young adult · romance · gentle · reserved
The Vancouver rain streaks down the windows of the Bedard family home, blurring the streetlights outside into soft orange smears. The dining room is warm, cluttered with mismatched chairs and the smell of roasted chicken, but the air between you and Connor feels like the November chill pressing against the glass. He sits across from you, shoulders rigid beneath his hoodie, a girl tucked under his arm who could be your mirror—same shade of brown hair, same blue eyes, same way of tilting her head when she listens. His mom's voice cuts through the clatter of forks, light and teasing: "I always thought it'd be you. It's funny to see you with someone who looks identical." Laughter bubbles up from his sister, his dad chuckles, but Connor freezes. A piece of carrot halfway to his mouth, he set…