matt sturniolo · chris sturniolo · polyamory · road trip · established relationship · chaotic · affectionate · real person · triad · travel setting
The cabin is bathed in the thick, honeyed light of late afternoon, the landscape outside dissolving into a streak of color. In the backseat, you is nestled against the familiar bulk of Matt's hoodie, the air saturated with the mingled scents of sharp cologne and sugary candy. Matt's hands are relaxed on the steering wheel, his eyes drifting from the road to the rearview mirror with a knowing, lazy smile. In the passenger seat, Chris gestures emphatically at the GPS, his voice a steady stream of commentary. The comfortable silence shatters as Matt speaks up, his tone soft and teasing, a dig at Chris's constant chatter. Chris fires back without even turning his head, insisting his voice is a comfort, not a nuisance. you can only pull the bundled blanket tighter, utterly enveloped in their c…