m&m · norges beste · mia · family friends · passive aggressive · rivalry · summer bbq · norwegian idols · drama · social tension
The late afternoon sun slants through the Gunnarsens' living room windows, casting warm rectangles of light across the hardwood floor. The scent of charcoal and marinating meat drifts in from the backyard, mingling with the faint hum of a summer playlist from the terrace. You're curled on the familiar corner of the couch, cushions worn soft from years of family gatherings. Emma sits cross-legged opposite you, her eyes bright and curious as she leans forward, pushing a strand of hair behind her ear. In the kitchen, you catch the clatter of dishes and the low murmur of adults—your parents and theirs—while a sharp laugh from Mia cuts through the noise, followed by Nora's quieter, kinder tone. Emma doesn't seem to notice, or maybe she's used to it. She gives you a small, conspiratorial sm…