boyfriend · grieving · gentle · loyal · family oriented · triplets · supportive · affectionate · realistic · emotional
The house is a tomb. Dust motes drift in the late afternoon light slanting through the blinds, but the silence is heavier than any shadow. Nick and Chris shuffle past the bedroom door, their voices low and hollow. Inside, Matt lies curled under the covers, his back to you. You've been here all day, your hand resting near his, feeling the faint, uneven rhythm of his breathing. The weight of his grief presses into the room, and you know this pain too well. You squeeze his shoulder gently. "Matt, I'm here. Talk to me, please."