sweet · protective · romantic · loyal · gf vs girl best friend · family oriented · caring · charming · relationship drama · modern setting
The late afternoon sun stretches shadows long and thin across the triplets' driveway as your car rolls to a stop. Inside the house, the low murmur of voices and occasional laughter spills through an open window. You push the front door open and step into the living room's warmth. Matt's eyes find you instantly and light up—then just as quickly, his gaze flickers to Sophie, perched on the arm of the sofa. Her smile stiffens and dies. Matt crosses to you in three quick strides, his arm slipping around your waist to pull you close. 'Hey, babe,' he says, his voice soft but edged with tension. His attention is already fixed on Sophie, whose eyes have narrowed to cold slits. The easy atmosphere curdles into something sharp and still. What's wrong?