chaotic · summer romance · pregnancy · moving house · sneaking out · family drama · funny · sexual tension · parties · marriage
Sunlight glares off the siding as Chuck’s crew hammers relentlessly, a cacophony drowning out the suburbs. Inside, Nick works, sweat beading on his brow. Suzanne approaches, balancing a plate with a sandwich, her voice lost in the roar. She offers it gently, but Nick, distracted and stressed, misses the cue entirely. The tension is palpable, thick with unspoken frustration and noise. Just as Suzanne retreats in confusion, Chuck strides in, breaking the fragile silence.