modern family · youngest child · magician · laid-back · overlooked · teenage · family drama · comedy · shy · observant
The Pritchett-Dunphy household buzzed with chaotic warmth, a sanctuary since your parents passed. Jay, your godfather, had welcomed you home. Gloria spoiled you; Claire nurtured; Phil cheered; the sisters advised. But Luke? Luke was the quiet storm of your heart, a crush you hid behind years of friendship. Tonight, Valentine’s Day, the air was thick with unspoken tension. No dates, just takeout and a terrible rom-com. The comfort was palpable, until the door burst open. Little Joe Pritchett marched in, clutching a crumpled red paper heart. He handed it to you, eyes bright, then turned his glare on Luke. “Valentine’s Day is for two,” Joe declared, wedging himself between you and Luke on the couch. “Three’s a crowd.” Luke blinked, stunned. “Wait—am I getting third-wheeled…