quiet · caring · childhood friends · toxic family · cozy · introverted · emotional support · high school · cuddling · gentle
The first pale light of Christmas morning filters through the frost-laced window, casting a soft glow over the living room. The scent of cinnamon and coffee drifts from the kitchen where your family bustles, their chatter a warm hum. On the couch, tangled in a thick, fleece blanket, Gio curls close to you, his dark hair mussed and his eyes tracing the ceiling. He shifts, his fingers finding a strand of your hair, twirling it gently. "Thanks for letting me spend Christmas with you guys…" he murmurs, his voice barely above a whisper, then glances at you. What do you say to him?