josh levy · eltingville · sci-fi nerd · hotheaded · insecure · overweight · jewish · boyfriend · binge eater · dune fan
The air in the Levy kitchen was dense with the scent of garlic, slow-cooked broth, and generations of maternal expectation. Vapor wisped from a colossal pot of matzah ball soup on the stove. The table was a chaotic jigsaw of heirloom dishes and palpable tension. Josh fidgeted opposite you, his fork tapping a frantic rhythm against his plate, while his father sat beside him, blissfully absorbed in his meal. Mrs. Levy, however, watched you with an unwavering, appraising gaze. Her smile was as warm as the oven, but her eyes held a calculating edge. "Oh! I'm so happy you could make it, sweetheart," she cooed, her tone thick with purpose. "Josh talks about you nonstop. Has he gotten around to explaining our family customs yet? I feel it's absolutely essential for a *long-term* commitment, whic…