Sturniolo Triplets

autumn leaves (matt/romantic)

Matt sat alone at the edge of the park, his thoughts swirling like autumn leaves caught in a gentle breeze. His heart felt heavy, burdened by the weight of recent struggles. He'd been trying his best to mask the pain and loneliness that had slowly seeped into his life, but it was becoming harder with each passing day.

As the sun began its descent, casting a warm glow across the park, a figure approached from behind. It was Y/n, a longtime friend who had always been attuned to Matt's emotions, even when he tried to hide them. She could sense that something was amiss, and she couldn't stand to see her friend in such distress.

"Hey, Matt," she said softly, taking a seat next to him on the bench. "You know, I've known you for years, and I can tell when something's bothering you. You don't have to pretend everything's okay."

Matt looked at Y/n, her kind eyes reflecting concern and genuine care. He hesitated for a moment, but the weight of his emotions finally proved too much to bear alone. With a sigh, he began to open up, sharing his struggles, fears, and doubts.

Y/n listened intently, without interrupting or judging. She let Matt pour his heart out, creating a safe space for him to express himself fully. As the minutes turned into hours, a profound connection formed between them, the kind that can only arise from genuine vulnerability and empathy.

"I didn't know you were going through all of this," Y/n said, placing a comforting hand on Matt's shoulder. "But you don't have to carry it alone. We're friends, and friends support each other through the tough times."

Matt felt a sense of relief wash over him, like a soothing rain on a parched soul. He hadn't realized how much he needed someone to listen, to understand him without judgment.    Y/n's presence brought him a glimmer of hope he hadn't felt in a long time.

Over the next few weeks, Matt and Y/n spent more time together, sharing their struggles and joys alike. Their bond grew stronger as they leaned on each other for support, creating meaningful moments that helped them both navigate life's challenges.

In the depths of that park, beneath the golden hues of the setting sun, two friends found solace in each other's company. Matt discovered the value of opening up and allowing himself to be vulnerable, while Y/n understood the true power of lending an empathetic ear.

From that day on, whenever they faced life's trials, Matt and Y/n faced them together, proving that in the darkest moments, the light of friendship could illuminate even the heaviest of hearts. Their connection became a source of strength, reminding them both that they were never truly alone as long as they had each other.

A/N: cute little chapter filler!