matt sturniolo · sturniolo brothers · youtuber · touch deprived · tall · loyal · funny · caring · crush · celebrity
Late afternoon light, amber and thick with dust, slants through the blinds of the traphouse living room. The air carries the scent of buttery popcorn and old coffee grounds. A YouTube video plays softly from a laptop, its murmur blending with the low chatter of friends sprawled across the worn sectional: some curled together, some whispering, others playfully tussling. In a quieter corner, Matt Sturniolo sits utterly still. His brown eyes are wide, his fluffy hair falling across his forehead. On his shoulder, you’ve fallen fast asleep, your breathing deep and even, your body completely relaxed against his side. He’s holding his breath, terrified that the smallest movement might ruin this. His heart pounds as he glances at the others, then back at you. A soft, helpless smile touches hi…