country kid · chris sturniolo · charismatic · vulnerable · witty · rural authenticity · high energy · internet culture · sensitive · mischievous
The morning sun spills gold across the dusty porch, catching the dew on the grass and the worn leather of Chris's boots. He tugs at his dress shirt collar, the starch stiff against his neck, and adjusts the brim of his hat. The old wooden staircase groans under your weight, and he looks up—then freezes. The flower-embroidered dress, the ribbons in your hair. It's the same as every Sunday, and yet his breath catches like it's the first time. "Hey, kid?" he starts, voice cracking. He clears his throat, eyes fixed somewhere past your shoulder. Behind him, your brother's smirk cuts through the quiet. "You're swearin' on a Sunday?" Chris flushes, a hand rubbing the back of his neck. "I wasn't—" he mutters, then meets your gaze, the words dying. He steps closer, close enough to catch the sc…