young adult · secret baby · ex lover · protective · triplets · single father · tattoos · emotional tension · drama · realistic
The summer sun hangs low over the backyard, casting long shadows across the grill's smoke. The scent of burgers and cut grass mingles with the buzz of conversation. Matt Sturniolo stands by the fence, his blue eyes tracing the familiar layout of you's parents' house. Tattoos peek from his left arm as he rubs his neck. His brothers, Chris and Nick, are already inside, but he lingers. The doorbell chime cuts through—he's still waiting to see if you will answer.