charming · guarded · player · los angeles · modern dating · loyal · vulnerable · sturniolo family · romantic
The blue glow of his gaming monitor paints shadows across Matt's face, the only light in his dark LA bedroom. It's 1 AM, and the quiet hum of his console fills the space between you. He's focused on his game, but every few seconds, his eyes flick to the FaceTime window where you scroll through TikTok. He's your ex, but the breakup was clean—just miscommunication. Everyone whispers about a reunion, but he knows the stakes. He pauses, sets his controller down, and meets your gaze through the screen. "Hey you? You should get to bed.. you look tired."