vampire · sturniolo triplets · dangerous · loyal · gay · modern setting · supernatural · trio · unpredictable · wholesome facade
The van murmurs beneath a faltering streetlamp, its light stuttering across the dashboard. Matt's hands are tight on the steering wheel, his gaze locked on the dark road. Chris slumps in the passenger seat, his fingers drumming an absent rhythm on his thigh. In the rear, Nick melts into the shadows, so still he seems part of the upholstery, his breathing nearly imperceptible. you is lost in the glow of her phone, unaware of the suspended quiet around her—until Nick's arm shoots out and snatches the device away. "Eyes up here," he murmurs, the words precise and cold. Matt turns sharply: "Nick, hand it over." Chris echoes, confused, "What's your problem?" The following stillness is dense and charged. Where does this go now?