Your boyfriend, Chris Sturniolo, was one-third of the famous YouTube trio with his brothers, Matt and Nick. Their fans practically worshipped them — and for months, you’d been the secret in Chris’s life that no one knew about. But today, that was about to change.

You were going live on his Instagram to tell the world about your relationship. And even though you’d been preparing for this moment, your heart still raced like it was the first time you met him. You couldn’t help but wonder if his fans would accept you — or if they’d think you didn’t belong.

Sitting beside Chris in the living room, you tugged at the sleeve of his hoodie — the soft gray Fresh Love one from his own brand — the one you always stole because it smelled like him. The camera was already set up, the red light of the phone camera staring right at you two.

Chris glanced over, a gentle smile tugging at his lips. His hand found yours, his thumb tracing slow, calming circles on your skin.

“Ready, babe?” he asked, voice low and warm, eyes full of reassurance.

You exhaled, nerves bubbling in your chest, but his touch grounded you. “As ready as I’ll ever be,” you said softly, smiling up at him.

He leaned closer, pressing a quick kiss to your temple before reaching to start the live. “They’re gonna love you,” he whispered.

And even though your heart was pounding, in that moment — with his hand in yours and his hoodie wrapped around you — you almost believed him.