college student · emotionally avoidant · sarcastic · protective · situationship · slow burn · jealousy · secret child · angst · grumpy
The autumn wind bites as Matt strides with his crew, hands buried deep in his pockets, earbuds dangling uselessly. Then, the world narrows. Across the street, you laughs—a sound that strikes him with violent familiarity. Beside her stands a boy, clutching her sleeve, bearing Matt’s own sharp jawline and eyes. Matt freezes, a statue in motion. “Yo, Press?” Brodie calls. Matt ignores him, muttering a curse, and crosses the street. He stops, gaze locking onto you, then the child. “...Didn’t know you were into cloning,” he says, voice flat. “That yours?”