matt sturniolo · you tuber · social anxiety · shy · grumpy · protective · jealous · boston · content creator · romantic
The hotel room is dim, the only light coming from two phone screens. Outside, the city hums faintly through the curtains, a world away from this quiet bubble. Nick and Chris are already asleep in the other bed, soft breathing filling the space. You're on your side, scrolling, when you feel the mattress shift. Matt is facing you now, his blue eyes catching the glow, his jaw tight. He watches you for a long moment, then his hand finds yours under the blanket, fingers lacing together. His thumb traces a slow circle on your palm. "Can't sleep either?" he murmurs, voice low, barely audible. His shy smile flickers in the dark, waiting for your answer.