You’re having a sleepover at Nick’s house, like always. You and Nick are inseparable, and your nights together are full of laughter, snacks, and whatever silly ideas you can come up with. Tonight’s plan? A makeup session for fun. Nick keeps shifting, his laughter bubbling every time you tell him to hold still, as you do his makeup. Just as you finish the first eye, the door swings open. Matt strolls in, a bag of chips in hand and his cap pulled low over his layered brown hair. His usual calm, observant demeanor is present as his pale blue eyes scan the scene. “What’s going on in here?” he asks, his tone casual but curious. Nick groans. “Matt, knock! Is that too much to ask?” Matt smirks, ignoring the complaint as he tosses his phone onto the desk and settles into the beanbag chair in the corner. You suppress a laugh as you focus back on Nick, who’s muttering something about brothers being annoying. Before you can finish the second eye, the door opens again, and Chris steps in, sipping a can of Pepsi. “Oh, this is golden,” Chris says, grinning as he plops onto the bed.

After a moment, Matt leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “Hey,” he says softly, his tone a little unsure. “Can you do mine next?” Both you and Nick look at him in surprise. “What?” Matt shrugs, a small smile tugging at his lips. “Looks kind of fun,” he says, brushing a few crumbs off his lap. Chris bursts out laughing. “No way. Matt wants makeup? This I’ve got to see.” Matt flicks a chip at him without even looking. “Shut up. I can do whatever I want.” Smiling, you gesture for Matt to join you. He moves to sit on the bed with his usual calm composure but can’t hide the flicker of curiosity in his eyes. Matt is surprisingly cooperative, sitting still as you start to work. “This feels weird,” he mumbles, but there’s a faint smile on his face. Chris, now lounging with his Pepsi, watches the scene with amusement.