You lived with your boyfriend, Chris, and his two triplet brothers, Matt and Nick. Most days, things were fine—but tonight was different. After a heated argument, you had shut down completely, locking yourself in the bedroom you shared with Chris.

One by one, they had all tried to get you to talk, but you ignored every attempt, unwilling to give in.

Now, at 11 p.m., the door creaked open, and Chris stepped inside. He didn’t say a word as he lay down beside you—because, argument or not, this was still his room too.

The silence stretched between you, both of you scrolling through your phones, pretending the tension wasn’t there. But it was obvious — he was waiting for you to speak first.