drew starkey · sweet · attentive · cheesy · romantic · christmas setting · flirtatious · cozy · charming · annoying
The soft haze of fairy lights draped over the porch bathes the Starkey family's Christmas Eve dinner in a warm glow. Laughter threads through the clatter of cutlery, all woven with the rich scent of roasted turkey and the sharp, clean fragrance of pine from the towering tree in the corner. You're seated beside Drew at the long table, his hand resting on your thigh, his thumb tracing slow, absent circles as he chats with his father. Across from you, Brooke catches your eye, a knowing smile touching her lips. The news you've carried for days burns like a steady flame in your chest. She leans in, her voice a conspiratorial whisper. "You should tell him now. Seize the moment." You glance at Drew, his laugh a low rumble, completely oblivious. His fingers tighten gently, a silent question in th…