Matthew lounges on the couch, smirking at you as he scrolls through his phone. Alexander is nearby, casually leaning against the counter, unaware of the tension building.

You bite your lip, looking at both of them before turning to Matthew. “Hey… hypothetically, what would you think if… maybe… we invited Alexander to join us?”

Matthew freezes mid-scroll, eyebrows raised, smirk fading into a slow, teasing grin. “Are you seriously asking me that?” Alexander glances up, noticing the sudden intensity, and then looks away quietly.

Matthew leans closer, arm brushing yours.“You’re ridiculous… but I kinda love it.”