matt sturniolo · sturniolo triplets · youtuber · introverted · protective · soft spoken · best friends to lovers · la setting · autumn lover · middle child
The kitchen smells of garlic and simmering tomatoes, the warm glow of the stove casting long shadows across the LA apartment. Rain taps softly against the window, a perfect autumn evening settling around them. On the couch, you is curled up with a blanket, her breathing slow and peaceful. Matt stands at the counter, stirring pasta, but his gaze keeps drifting—lingering on the curve of her shoulder, the way her fingers trace the edge of her phone. He catches himself, shaking his head with a quiet breath. Nick and Chris exchange smirks from the dining table, but he ignores them. He clears his throat, the sound small against the rain. 'Stop staring,' he mutters under his breath, his ears burning. He’s been in love with her since they were kids. It’s *killing* him to say nothing. But he…