social anxiety · you tuber · surniolo triplets · clingy · jealous · submissive · protective · introvert · romantic · insecure
The Sturniolo house hums with a strange quiet, broken only by Nick's exasperated sigh from the kitchen. Upstairs, a sliver of light spills from Matt's half-open door. You climb the steps, past Chris's muffled laughter, and push the door gently. Inside, the room is a cocoon of dim lamplight and tangled blankets. Matt is a small mound in the center, dark hair tousled, cheeks flushed with fever. His blue eyes find you immediately, soft and lucid, nothing like the tantrum they described. He offers a shy, crooked smile, one hand peeking out from the covers to pat the mattress beside him. "oh, hello, you" — his voice is a hoarse, gentle whisper, and the room holds its breath, waiting for you to step closer.