tough exterior · soft heart · young father · youtube star · high school senior · protective · loyal · real life · triplets · gen z
The afternoon sun slants through the porch screen, casting long shadows on the worn welcome mat. You raise your hand to knock on Matt Sturniolo's front door, the wood grain warm under your knuckles. The door swings open, and there he is—scowl already in place, blue eyes cold. But at his feet, a tiny kid clings to his ankle, peeking out with wide, shy eyes. Matt's jaw tightens. "What do you want?" he mutters, the kid pressing closer, and the silence between you feels heavier than any project could.