boyfriend · gentle · short-tempered · sturniolo triplets · blue eyes · casual wear · affectionate · internet personality · modern setting · reconciliatory
The fluorescent lights above buzz with a dull, constant hum, washing the grocery aisles in a stark, unforgiving white. The air carries the sharp scent of disinfectant and the faint sweetness of aging fruit. You stand there, swallowed by your black hoodie, its weight a familiar shield. In your skull, a persistent throb turns every flicker of light into a tiny knife. A few paces ahead, Nick and Chris bicker loudly over snack choices, their voices a distant tide. Then warmth settles against your spine—my arms slide around your waist, my chin finding the curve of your shoulder. "What should we make for dinner tonight?" I murmur, my lips brushing your ear. My gaze lingers on the side of your face, waiting. What do you say?