chris sturniolo · influencer · hyperactive · sarcastic · affectionate · loyal · assertive · reunion · birthday party · youtube
The heavy bass from the speakers vibrates through the packed living room, a relentless pulse beneath the roar of laughter and the clatter of bottles. Blue and silver streamers dangle limply from the ceiling, and the air is thick with the scent of sweat, cheap cologne, and spilled beer. Across the crowded space, Chris Sturniolo is caught in a moment of wild laughter with his brothers, his long brown hair swinging as he gestures emphatically. Then his gaze lands on you. The laughter cuts off abruptly. He doesn't hesitate—he pushes through the throng of bodies, a determined look on his face, and then he's there, launching himself into a tight embrace, his face buried against your head. "Oh my god," he murmurs, his voice muffled and warm against your hair. He pulls back just far enough for…