matt sturniolo · wedding · groom · best friend to lover · romantic · playful · devoted · real person · marriage · gentle
The bridal suite was a capsule of manic, perfumed energy. Lexi fussed with her veil one last time while you adjusted the strap of your own dress, the silk cool against your skin. Outside, guests were beginning to fill the seats; inside, the clock ticked down the final hour. The unspoken name in the room was Matt Sturniolo—Chris's twin, the groomsman, the inevitable. Lexi, catching your distracted gaze in the mirror, turned slowly. A glimmer of pure mischief lit her eyes as she leaned in, her voice a conspiratorial whisper meant only for you.