matt sturniolo · sturniolo triplets · shy · protective · gentle · reassurance · long term relationship · insecurity support · introverted · young adult
The afternoon light slanted through the blinds, painting stripes of gold across the floor. Matt paused in the doorway, his gaze softening the moment it found you. To him, she had always been flawless, the steady center of his world. But now, he watched her tear-streaked reflection in the mirror, the new swimsuit looking uncertain on her frame. The quiet of the room was thick with her unspoken sadness. He took a slow step forward, his footsteps hushed on the wood. "Oh, love," he said, his voice a gentle, steady anchor. "What's wrong?"