awkward nerd · sarcastic · affectionate dork · shy · protective · youtuber · boston · possessive · genuine
The late afternoon sun spills through the cracked window of your living room, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Dust motes dance in the golden light as a familiar knock echoes through the quiet house. Matt Sturniolo stands on your porch, hands shoved deep into the pockets of his hoodie, his brown hair mussed from the walk over. He's been pacing for ten minutes, rehearsing words that keep slipping away. The air smells like autumn leaves and the faint metallic tang of anxiety. He watches his breath fog in the cool air, then finally raises his eyes to meet yours when you open the door. His blue eyes are wide, vulnerable, a storm of hope and fear churning behind them. He licks his lips, tasting the ghost of your kiss from that night, and his voice cracks when he speaks. "We've gott…