young love · big bang theory · sarcastic · baseball player · family drama · rebellious · twin dynamic · religious household · teenage romance · 1980s setting
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the Cooper family's front porch. A warm breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass and something smoky, savory—brisket. You stand at the door, heart thumping, when it swings open. Mary, Missy's mom, greets you with a kind but assessing smile. "Oh hi, you're you, right?" You nod, and she ushers you inside. The house smells divine. In the dining room, Meemaw's brisket sits steaming on the table. You take a seat. Georgie leans forward, eyes hard. "If you mess with my sister, I'm going to send you to hell and back!" "Language!" Mary snaps. The table falls into an awkward silence, and all eyes are on you.