when all else fails // matt sturniolo (slow updates..)

~three~

I put my toothbrush away, splash some water on my face, and head out of the bathroom in the direction of Nicks room, but something stops me as I pass Matt's room. I hover outside for a second, before knocking. "What?" The voice from behind the door breaks through, proving he's awake, so I push it open. "Oh Jordyn. Nick's room is further down-"

"I know Matt, I've gone there enough," I laugh as he smiles. "I just came to check in on you."

He looks at me with a raised eyebrow, speaking slowly several seconds later. "I'm fine," 

"You sure?" I ask, walking further into his room. "I know your brothers handle it well. So well. You're lucky to have them,"

"I know," he looks at his hands, and I sit down next to him. 

"There's a but." I nudge him with my shoulder, sharing a smile. "BUT, they don't know what it's like. They're great at helping you relax, but if you ever at all need to talk to someone who knows what it's like to get anxious, I'm here."

"What are you being so nice for?" He grins

"Well you are my fake boyfriend, I've got to learn how to at least act like I like you," I wink, causing us both to laugh quietly

"If you want to pretend, we could always watch a movie? Got to break the news to Nick that you'll be sleeping in here though." 

"I think I can manage that," I shrug. "If you find a movie, no scifi please. I'll go get us some popcorn and let Nick know."

"I don't think I can deal with any more popcorn." 

At this I try to fight back the roaring laughter that's trying to break out, so instead of responding, I quickly get myself out of his room and follow the corridor to Nicks. "Nick," I pop my head round the door, "I'm watching a movie with Matt tonight, don't wait up for me. I'll probably just crash in his."

"A movie without me and Chris?"

"No, Chris is invited, just without you." As soon as his face falls I explain, "I'm only joking. We thought if we have to fool my mum, we've got to at least learn how to act as a couple. Do couple-y things."

"Like Netflix and Chill?"

"Oh my god Nicholas!" I can't help but screw my face up, disgusted at the idea he just suggested. Well not disgusted, Matt is a lovely young man, but the idea of losing my virginity to Matt for 'practice' really doesn't sit right. "Like watching a movie together at night, and being uncomfortably romantic for a few days, not uncomfortably sexual."

"If you say so," Nick mutters in a sing-song tone. "Don't keep your boyfriend waiting too long."

"Fuck off," I roll my eyes. "If I had a pillow I'd currently be beating you with it. So take 30 seconds to just imagine that for me. Unlike some, I've got a boyfriend I've got to get back to."

"Rude!" He shouts after me, but I'm already out of the door, making my way to the kitchen where I grab two sodas and head back to Matt. 

"I got us soda instead," I toss him a can, "although we probably shouldn't be drinking it this late. What are we watching?"

"Are you happy to watch The Benchwarmers?" He asks, hovering over the play button.

"Of course. I told you to choose anything, as long as it's not sci-fi." I sit back down on the bed, sliding under the bed sheets. "I swear I hear you watching this every time I stay."

"I do love it," he smiles, pressing play, and sinking further down into the bed. "It's probably my favourite."

"Do you even like baseball?"

"I mean, it's not my favourite. But this movie is just so funny." 

We're over half way through the movie, and I can hear Matt mumbling every word, which is distracting, but I can't help but smile as I turn my head to face him. He's enjoying every second of this with a bright grin. Matthew Sturniolo is one of the most adorable people I have ever met, everyone needs a Matt in their life, and I was lucky enough to get the Matt. He is someone who needs to be protected at all costs.