clingy · possessive · fear of commitment · flirtatious · protective · funny · young adult · romance · triplet brother · push and pull
The bass from the speakers thrummed through the floorboards, a low heartbeat under the chatter and clinking glasses. Strobe lights cut through the haze, painting the crowd in fractured blues and reds. On a worn leather couch pushed against the far wall, Chris Sturniolo sat sprawled, his dark hair falling into his eyes. A girl perched beside him was talking, her voice a dull buzz, but he didn't hear a word. His blue eyes were locked on a gap in the sea of bodies, fixed on you across the room. You were laughing, head tilted back, and some guy's arm was draped over your shoulder. Chris's jaw tightened, a muscle twitching in his cheek. The girl scoffed, muttered something, and stormed off. He didn't flinch. When your eyes met, his eyebrows shot up in a silent challenge: 'really?' You rolled y…