#especially the last look out part where he's picking up the phone

[lilsoftext]

•~* FULL OF SURPRISE *~•

-chris sturniolo x female reader

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It was just past midnight when Chris leaned back in his gaming chair, stretching his arms over his head. He had just finished editing the last clip of the night, a funny highlight from his latest stream, and was feeling a strange combination of exhaustion and restlessness. He glanced over at Sof, who was curled up on the couch, her face illuminated by the soft glow of her phone screen.

“Hey,” Chris said, breaking the silence. “You feel like doing something crazy?”

Sof looked up, an amused smile already forming on her lips. She knew Chris too well—he always had these bursts of spontaneous energy, especially late at night. “Define ‘crazy,’” she replied, raising an eyebrow.

Chris grinned, pushing his chair back and standing up. “I don’t know. Let’s just get out of here. Drive somewhere. Do something unexpected.”

Sof tilted her head, intrigued. “Where are we going to go at this hour? Everything’s closed.”

“That’s the fun part,” Chris said, already pulling on his jacket. “We don’t need a plan. We’ll figure it out as we go.”

Sof laughed, shaking her head. “You’re ridiculous. But... I’m in.” She stood up and grabbed her coat from the armrest. “Where are we headed, captain?”

Chris flashed her a mischievous look. “Anywhere but here.”

They hurried out the door, adrenaline kicking in as they climbed into Chris’s car. The air was cool and crisp, and the streets were quiet, the world seemingly asleep around them. As they pulled out of the driveway, Sof leaned back in her seat, feeling a thrill she hadn’t expected.

“So,” she said, glancing over at Chris, “what’s the plan, really? Or are we just driving until we find something interesting?”

Chris smirked, his hands gripping the steering wheel. “We’ll know it when we see it. Trust me.”

They drove through the empty streets, passing darkened houses and quiet storefronts. The silence of the night was broken only by the low hum of the engine and the soft music playing from the radio. Sof felt a sense of excitement bubbling up inside her. There was something freeing about not knowing what would happen next, about leaving behind their usual routines for something spontaneous.

About twenty minutes into their drive, Chris suddenly swerved off the main road and into a parking lot. Sof looked around in confusion. “A gas station? Really?” she asked, amused.

Chris grinned, pulling up next to one of the pumps. “Not just any gas station. The best gas station snacks you’ll ever find.”

Sof rolled her eyes but couldn’t suppress her smile. “You seriously brought me out here for snacks?”

“Hey,” Chris said, unbuckling his seatbelt. “Midnight snacks are an adventure in themselves. Come on.”

They both hopped out of the car and made their way inside, the bright fluorescent lights almost blinding after the darkness of the night. The gas station clerk barely looked up as they entered, clearly used to odd late-night customers. Chris immediately made a beeline for the snack aisle, his eyes scanning the shelves with childlike enthusiasm.

“Alright,” he said, turning to Sof, “pick anything you want. We’re going all out.”

Sof laughed, grabbing a bag of chips and a couple of candy bars. “You’re too much, you know that?”

Chris grabbed a random assortment of snacks—chips, cookies, energy drinks, and a massive slushie for good measure. They paid for their haul and headed back to the car, where they sat parked under the neon lights, tearing into their snacks like two kids on a sugar high.

“So,” Sof said between bites, “was this your grand adventure plan all along?”

Chris chuckled, shaking his head. “No, this is just the beginning.”

They continued to drive, munching on their snacks and talking about everything and nothing. The conversation flowed effortlessly, the way it always did with them. They shared stories, jokes, and dreams, the miles slipping away beneath them.

After another hour of driving, Chris suddenly turned down a narrow road that led into a wooded area. Sof glanced out the window, curious. “Where are we now?”

“Wait and see,” Chris said, his tone teasing. The road eventually opened up into a small clearing by a lake, the moonlight reflecting off the still water.

Sof gasped. “Chris, this is beautiful!”

Chris parked the car and turned off the engine. “I figured it’d be a nice place to just... chill for a bit. No distractions, just us.”

They got out of the car and walked to the edge of the lake, the cool breeze ruffling Sof’s hair as she gazed out over the water. It was so quiet, so peaceful—nothing like the hustle of their usual days. Chris stood beside her, his hands in his pockets, his eyes focused on the shimmering surface of the lake.

“I needed this,” Sof said quietly, breaking the silence. “Just... to get away for a little while.”

Chris nodded. “Me too. Sometimes, everything gets so... loud. It’s nice to just be somewhere quiet.”

They stood there for a while, taking in the tranquility of the moment. It felt like time had slowed down, like they were the only two people in the world. Sof leaned into Chris, and he wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close.

“You’re always full of surprises,” Sof said with a smile.

Chris laughed softly. “That’s my job, right? Keep things interesting.”

“You definitely do,” she replied, her voice warm with affection.

They eventually headed back to the car, but neither of them was in a hurry to leave. They sat on the hood of the car, sharing the last of their snacks and watching the stars above. Chris pointed out constellations, making up funny stories about them, while Sof listened, her head resting on his shoulder.

As the night wore on, they finally decided to head home, feeling lighter than when they had left. The drive back was quieter, the earlier excitement replaced by a comfortable calm. By the time they pulled back into their driveway, it was nearly 3 a.m.

Sof stretched as they got out of the car. “I can’t believe we just did that.”

Chris grinned. “Told you it would be fun.”

“It was,” Sof admitted, smiling at him. “Thanks for dragging me out of the house.”

“Anytime,” Chris said, pulling her into a hug. “I love our spontaneous adventures.”

Sof hugged him back, feeling a sense of contentment settle over her. “Me too. Let’s do it again soon.”

Chris smiled as they walked back into the house, already thinking about where their next adventure would take them. But for now, he was happy just knowing that, no matter where they went or what they did, as long as Sof was by his side, life would always be full of surprises.

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