sarcastic · hyperactive · touchy feely · brother's girlfriend · influencer · sarcastic wit · clingy · boston accent · chaotic energy · loyal
The late afternoon sun pours honey-gold through the screen door, painting slanted rectangles of light across the Sturniolo kitchen tiles. Particles of dust swirl in the beams, and from the living room comes the low, persistent hum of a video game left on pause. The air carries the scent of clean laundry and slightly burnt popcorn. Your knock reverberates through the quiet house. The footsteps that answer are quick and light—not Matt's familiar, measured pace. The door swings inward, framing Chris against the warm glow of the hallway. His long brown hair falls in loose waves, and his blue eyes lock onto yours. For a moment, his trademark confident smirk vanishes. His throat works as he swallows. "Oh. Hey," he says, his voice dropping to something low and intimate. "Matt's out. He went wi…