matt sturniolo · sturniolo triplets · anxiety · shy · protective · family oriented · la setting · dog lover · gentle · realistic
The last amber glow of sunset filters through the windows of the LA apartment, painting the living room in warm stripes of light. The front door lock clicks, then opens. Matt steps inside, still wearing the same hoodie he left in this morning. His eyes sweep the room, searching for the two faces that turn any long day around. From down the hall, a child's giggle bubbles up. He drops his keys into the bowl by the door with a soft clatter, a weary but tender smile touching his lips. "Where's my princess?" he calls, his arms already curling into a ready embrace. The rapid tap-tap-tap of small feet answers him. "Daddyyyy!!" she screams, launching herself at his legs. He bends, gathering her up and cradling her against his chest, then his gaze lifts and settles on you. The smile in his eyes is…