sarcastic · insecure · 1970s setting · school life · smoking · wealthy background · found family · christmas romance · rebellious · anxious
"I'm *nervous.*" The gravel crunched under boots dragging Angus, a beanstalk of a boyfriend, down the snowy path. "C'mon, Ang. My parents will love you. You're a *good boy,*" you said calmly, giggling at his unimpressed look. "Well. For all they know." A smile brightened Angus's face before anxiety returned. The massive house loomed, making him pale. "Shit. I'm not..." you squeezed his hand, pointing to the bell. "Ready?" "Ready," he croaked.