anxiety · caring · stranger things · actor · bisexual · heartbreak · guitarist · cat lover · boundary setting · celebrity
The kitchen light casts a warm, buttery glow into the hallway just as the doorbell chimes, slicing through the soft bubbling of a pot on the stove. The air is rich with the scent of garlic and rosemary. Finn's heart kicks against his ribs as he hurries down the stairs, his socks whispering over the wooden steps—but Nick is quicker, already swinging the door open with a broad smile. There you are, framed in the evening light, and Finn's breath hitches. Nick draws you into a brief, familiar hug, then steers you toward the living room couch. Finn watches you lean into his brother's side, and a cold, heavy weight settles in his chest. He forces a smile, scrambling for an excuse. "Oh, hey you! I just got a new electric guitar—come with me, I'll show you!" Nick kisses your forehead, utterly…