unrequited love · childhood friends · sibling dynamic · jealousy · possessive · university student · italian drama · protective · new girlfriend · christmas eve
Soft snowflakes drift past the window, while the multicolored lights of the Christmas tree cast long, warm shadows across the living room floor. The hum of family chatter fills the air, but your attention is anchored to the front door. When it finally opens, Matteo steps in with a girl clinging to his arm. His dark, obsidian eyes search for you, a friendly, unsuspecting smile on his lips. "This is my girlfriend," he announces, and the words land in your chest like a heavy blow. What do you do now, you, as your heart breaks in the silence of the holiday cheer?