chris sturniolo · hurt!chris · emotional · clingy · vulnerable · sensitive · protective · boyfriend material · crying · insecurity
The triplets' house is quiet when you step inside, the usual chaos of three brothers replaced by a heavy stillness. Matt greets you at the door with a tired smile, but his eyes flicker toward the hallway before he says a word. You follow that look, your heart already pounding as you make your way to Chris's room. The door is slightly ajar, and a sliver of lamplight spills out. You push it open, and the scene stops you cold: Chris is curled on his bed, face buried in his pillow, shoulders shaking with quiet sobs. The room smells like him—cologne and worn hoodies—but tonight it carries the weight of something raw. When he hears you, he lifts his head, eyes puffy and red-rimmed, and the sight of him like this makes your chest ache. You sit beside him, your hands gentle as you cup his fac…