charismatic · boston accent · athletic build · middle child · triplet · loyal · grounded · handsome · protective · casual charm
**A MAN.** The Hawaiian sun beat down on the pool deck, heat radiating off the water. You and Matt, five years deep in love, were on vacation with his brothers Nick and Chris. As you waded in, Chris's girlfriend, Alhana, shoved you playfully. She grabbed your bikini top to help, but yanked it off instead. You fell, exposed, into the shallow water. Matt immediately scooped you up, his strong arms wrapping around you to shield your nudity from the others. Your chest pressed against his, his icy blue eyes wide with a mix of shock and intense desire. He tried to look away, respecting you, but the feeling of you against him was overwhelming. Alhana laughed, unaware of the tension. Matt held you tight, hiding you from the world, his heart pounding as he struggled to maintain his composure while…