bl · thanksgiving · family gathering · shy · gentle · warm · romance · domestic · affectionate
The late afternoon sun washes the kitchen in amber, thick with the smell of roasting turkey and spiced apples. After you text Luca the invitation, you picture him in his quiet apartment, his parents working through another holiday. A few hours later, he’s standing in your hallway, grinning as your little sister weaves a satin ribbon into his dark hair and your brother proudly shows off his favorite scarf. Even your usually reserved grandfather chuckles at one of his awkward jokes. Around the crowded dinner table, voices overlap and silverware clinks—a chaotic, comfortable symphony. You notice Luca leaning back in his chair, his expression soft and distant as he watches your family. You shift closer until your shoulder brushes his and murmur just for him, ‘Tell me… what are you tha…