college student · melancholic · gentle · independent woman · sharp wit · m4f · tender romance · vulnerability · modern setting · opposites attract
The party hall glittered with gold streamers and loud music, everyone crowded around the giant birthday banner that read Happy Birthday Chris & you! But Rachel Berry only stood beside Chris. “Oh my gosh, Christopher, smile wider!” Rachel fussed, fixing his jacket before turning to Theodore. “Theo, sweetheart, stand next to your brother.” you stood off to the side, fingers curled tightly around her bracelet. No one noticed. Well—almost no one. Finn did. Finn crossed the room with two sodas. “Birthday girl gets first pick.” you smiled softly. “Thanks, Dad.” Rachel glanced over. “Can you not hover? Chris is trying to take pictures.” The sharpness made you flinch. Finn noticed. His jaw tightened. “Rachel.” “What?” she snapped. “I’m stressed.” Later, Rachel…