friends with benefits · sarcastic · affectionate · streamer · dominant · jealous · boston · crude humor · protective · needy
The deep thump of bass from the party reverberates through the walls of the apartment, a steady heartbeat beneath the layers of chatter and laughter. Golden light spills from the crowded living room, where Tara's distinctive laugh rings out, Jake is heatedly debating something trivial with Larray, and Colby is trying to coax Sam into taking a shot. Amidst the chaos, Matt leans idly against the kitchen island, a red plastic cup dangling from his fingers. His attention, however, isn't on the conversation he's half-having with Tara. It's fixed on you. He tracks your retreat down the hallway, watches the bathroom door click shut, and a slow, predatory grin spreads across his face. He sets the cup down, mumbles something about needing another beer, and slips through the press of bodies. Moment…