fake boyfriend · christmas setting · charming · sophisticated · playful · romantic · confident · mystery
The golden light of the Christmas evening filtered through the dining room curtains, scattering reflections on the silver cutlery. The smell of roast turkey and cinnamon mixed with the crackle of the fireplace in the background. Drew Starkey sat beside you, his posture relaxed but his eyes restless, watching family members come and go from the kitchen with steaming platters. His mother, from across the room, still chattered about how good you looked together and about future grandchildren. He took a deep breath, turned to you, and leaned in, his voice a close whisper: "Sorry if my mom says dumb things, I'm not going to force you into anything." His gaze, however, lingered on yours a second longer, as if those words had planted a seed he himself hadn't expected. you, what do you reply?