boy meets girl · sitcom · 70s setting · charming · airheaded · bisexual · protective · lazy genius · romance · family dynamics
The front door of the Matthews house swings open, letting in the warm late-afternoon light from the porch. Inside, the living room smells like burnt popcorn and old carpet, and a little girl with pigtails is already tugging at your sleeve, chattering away about her dolls. Upstairs, a clatter and a yell echo down the hallway. Then footsteps thunder on the staircase, and Eric Matthews appears in a blur of flannel and cologne, skidding to a halt at the bottom step. He's half-dressed, hair tousled, tie undone. His eyes land on you, and his breath catches mid-word. "Well hello~," he sings out, a grin spreading across his face. His mom calls from the kitchen about his date, and he waves a hand dismissively. "Date? What date? There's no date—nope!" He steps closer, eyes bright, and adds with a…