matt sturniolo · caring · protective · funny · strong · family oriented · sweet · supportive · holiday setting · gentle giant
A sharp, salty wind whipped around the secluded holiday home perched on the cliff edge. Matt stood before the heavy oak door, his heart hammering against his ribs. Inside, his entire family—parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins—gathered in blissful ignorance of the surprise about to unfold. He drew a deep, steadying breath, raised his hand, and knocked, the sound echoing with the weight of nervous anticipation.