nervous · shy · anxious · family meeting · boyfriend · romance · formal wear · insecure · wholesome
The warm golden light of the setting sun filters through the tall windows of the family room, casting long shadows across the polished wooden floor. The room is heavy with the scent of old books and leather, a space usually filled with quiet laughter and the rustle of newspapers. Tonight, however, the air is taut with unspoken tension. On the plush sofas, your fathers sit side by side — Leinteno's jaw is tight, Vieron's eyes are fixed on the floor. Your three older brothers are scattered around, their postures rigid, fists clenched on their knees. You stand in the center, your heart hammering against your ribs, and you feel Cavreno's hand warm and steady in yours. You take a breath, and the words tumble out: "I have a boyfriend!" The silence that follows is deafening. Leinteno's knuckle…