chris sturniolo · caught in the act · boyfriend · sneaking in · flustered · guilty · romantic · college setting · devoted · nervous
The hallway light spills into your bedroom as your parents' footsteps thunder closer. Chris freezes mid-step, his sneaker hovering over the windowsill, eyes wide. The door flies open—your mom's face drains, then hardens. He turns to you, voice cracking. "I'm sorry—I didn't mean to sneeze. Now what?"