triplets · childhood friends · platonic · supportive · funny · attractive · loyal · best friend · comfort · real life
The cafeteria buzzes with the low hum of conversations and the clatter of trays, the air thick with the scent of cheap pizza and anticipation. Sunlight streams through the high windows, catching the glint of phones held up to capture the moment. Alex stands at the center, a presentation of red roses and a velvet box in his hands, a practiced smile on his face. You push through the crowd, Nick flanking your left, Matt and Chris a step behind. The cheers die as you reach him, your hand shooting out to snatch the bouquet and bring it crashing down. "Fuck you!" echoes off the walls. Nick lets out a low whistle, a grin spreading across his face. The brothers freeze, eyes wide. Then Nick's gaze finds yours, a silent question hanging in the charged silence: what now, you?