A/N: I know Chris's parents aren't married anymore in reality but, it's easier to have them together in the story lol
Also, double updating since I won't update again until Sunday/Monday ♡

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤

𝐘/𝐍'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

The gravel crunched beneath the tires as I turned onto the familiar driveway. My parents' house loomed ahead, its wrap around porch decorated with potted flowers my mom had undoubtedly spent hours tending.

The scent of freshly cut grass filled the air, mingling with the faint aroma of something sweet wafting from the open kitchen window.

"Are you sure about this?" Madelyn asked, her fingers fiddling with the hem of her sweatshirt as she glanced nervously at me.

I reached over, squeezing her hand. "Positive. They're going to love you."

"Yeah, but what if—" she started, only for me to cut her off with a grin.

"Madelyn," I said, my voice steady and reassuring, "if Chris and Alba adore you, my family will too. Trust me."

She exhaled sharply, giving me a hesitant smile. "Okay. But if I say something awkward, you have to bail me out."

"Deal," I replied, leaning over to kiss her temple before stepping out of the car.

Before we even reached the door, it burst open, and my mom emerged, wiping her hands on a dishtowel. "There she is!" she called out, her face lighting up as she hurried toward me.

"Hi, Mom," I said, pulling her into a hug.

"And this must be Madelyn," she said, turning her attention to the blonde beside me. Her eyes softened as she took in Madelyn's nervous smile. "Oh, you're even prettier in person."

Madelyn blushed, her hand reaching out to shake my mom's. "Thank you, Mrs. Evans. It's so nice to meet you."

"Oh, honey, none of that 'Mrs.' stuff," my mom said, pulling her into a hug. "It's Susan. Welcome to the family."

As Madelyn laughed softly, Chris and Alba's car pulled up behind ours. Chris hopped out, his signature grin plastered on his face.

"The gang's all here!" he announced, pulling me into a bear hug before turning to Madelyn. "How's my favorite soon-to-be sister-in-law?"

Madelyn's eyes widened, and she stammered, "I—uh—what?"

I groaned, shoving Chris lightly. "Chris, stop scaring her."

"What?" he said innocently, holding up his hands. "I'm just saying, she's basically family now."

Alba appeared, looping her arm through Chris's. "Ignore him. He's been rehearsing his big-brother antics all morning."

My mom chuckled, ushering us all inside. "Come on, everyone's waiting. Your dad's already started grilling, and the kids are running wild."

As we entered the house, the chaos hit us like a wave. My dad was at the grill, flipping burgers with precision, while Carly and Shanna were corralling their kids.

The sound of laughter and chatter filled the air, and the smell of sizzling meat made my stomach rumble.

"Finally!" Carly said, spotting me. She jogged over, wrapping me in a tight hug. "We thought you bailed on us."

"Not a chance," I said, hugging her back before stepping aside to introduce Madelyn. "Madz, this is Carly, my older sister."

Madelyn extended her hand, but Carly waved it off, pulling her into a hug. "Any girlfriend of Y/n's is a friend of mine."

Shanna joined us, her toddler on her hip. "And I'm Shanna. I've heard so much about you."

"All good things, I hope," Madelyn said, her smile a mix of nervousness and warmth.

"Mostly," Shanna teased, her eyes twinkling. "But don't worry, we'll get the real dirt out of her later."

The kids swarmed me next, tugging at my hands and demanding my attention. "Auntie Y/n, come see what we made!"

Madelyn watched with amusement as I was dragged to the living room, leaving her with my sisters and Alba. "So," Carly said, looping an arm around Madelyn's shoulders, "how do you handle her stubbornness?"

"She's not that bad," Madelyn replied, laughing.

"Oh, you're still in the honeymoon phase," Shanna said, shaking her head. "Just wait until she insists she's right about something ridiculous."

"Like the time she swore she could grill better than Dad," Carly added, smirking.

"Or when she thought she could beat Chris at Mario Kart," Alba chimed in.

Madelyn grinned, glancing toward me as I tried to wrangle the kids. "I think I can handle her."

Carly and Shanna exchanged amused looks. "We like her," they said in unison.

. . .

The dining table was packed with plates of food, everyone crammed together in the best kind of way. Madelyn sat beside me, her hand occasionally brushing against mine under the table.

"So, Madelyn," my dad said, his tone playful. "What's it like dating our Y/n? Any embarrassing stories yet?"

Madelyn laughed, her eyes sparkling. "Oh, plenty. Like the time she tripped over her own feet trying to impress me at the beach."

The table erupted in laughter, and I groaned, covering my face. "Madz, you promised you wouldn't tell them that."

"I lied," she said, grinning as she squeezed my hand under the table.

Chris leaned in, his smirk mischievous. "And the worst part is, she probably tried to play it cool after."

"She did," Madelyn confirmed, giggling. "It was adorable."

"Hey!" I protested, though I couldn't help but smile. "Whose side are you on?"

Madelyn leaned closer, her voice low so only I could hear. "Yours. Always."

It didn't take long for everyone to practically fall in love with Madelyn, especially my mom who was probably spending more time with Madelyn tonight than I was.

I watched from across the room as the two of them laughed and joked together, it warmed my heart to see her getting along so well with my family.

. . .

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲: *𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩*

The golden light of late afternoon filtered through the tall windows of our LA apartment, casting a warm glow on the polished wooden floors.

The hum of the city below was distant, muted, as though the world itself had decided to give us a moment of calm.

After spending over a month in Charleston, where everything felt slower, more deliberate, and almost like a dreamy escape, being back in LA was a jarring reminder of how fast life could move.

But Charleston had become something more—a home away from home, a sanctuary where Madelyn and I could simply be.

I leaned back into the plush couch, phone in hand, scrolling through the carefully curated carousel of photos Madelyn and I had pieced together.

Each image told a story, most images we have had a funny story behind them. I stared at the pictures and smiled to myself, my girlfriend is hot.

"Are we really doing this?" I asked, glancing up from my phone. My voice was steady, but the weight of the decision pressed down on me.

Madelyn stood in the kitchen, her mug of coffee cradled in both hands, looking like the embodiment of comfort in one of my oversized hoodies and a pair of her favorite lounge shorts.

Her hair was loose, cascading down her back in soft waves that caught the afternoon light just right.

Her eyes met mine over the rim of her mug, and a playful smile spread across her face. "You mean, are you really doing this? Because, babe, I've been ready."

I laughed, setting my phone on the coffee table. "Ready? You've been hinting at this so hard, it's like you want TMZ to camp outside my apartment."

Madelyn raised an eyebrow, sauntering over to me. "I'm just saying, you're a big deal, Evans. And people have definitely noticed me stealing your hoodies on camera." She perched herself on the armrest, her fingers brushing over my shoulder. "Besides, I look better in them than you do."

I tilted my head, giving her a mock glare. "Bold claim, Cline. You sure you want to start this fight?"

She grinned, slipping down onto the couch beside me and curling her legs under her. "Absolutely. I'll win, hands down."

Her confidence was infectious, and I couldn't help but smile as I wrapped an arm around her, pulling her closer. "Okay, fine. But I'm keeping my sweatpants."

Madelyn gasped dramatically, placing a hand on her chest. "What? No fair. The sweatpants were supposed to be next."

I loved everything about her—the way she fit seamlessly into every aspect of my life, the way she made Charleston feel like more than just a vacation spot, the way she turned every mundane moment into something memorable.

"You nervous?" she asked softly, her voice pulling me back to the present.

I hesitated, glancing at the phone still sitting on the coffee table. "Not about the fans," I admitted. "It's... everyone else."

Madelyn leaned back, tilting her head to look at me. "Your family loves me. Your friends adore me. Who's left to worry about?"

A small laugh escaped me as I ran a hand through my hair. "You make it sound so simple."

"That's because it is simple," she said, her voice gentle but firm. "What we have, Y/n—it's real. And the people who matter already see that. Plus I want everyone to see how much I love you."

I turned to look at her, my hand sliding to her knee, squeezing lightly.

"Now, come on. Let's make it official before I lose my nerve."

I laughed, pulling her closer. "Lose your nerve? You? I don't believe it."

She tilted her head, her smile turning mischievous. "Fine. But if we wait too long, I might start stealing all your clothes. And then where will you be?"

"Probably shirtless and cold," I replied, grinning as she laughed.

Her laugh was like music, and I couldn't help but think how lucky I was to have her. Reaching for my phone, I opened the Instagram app, hesitating for only a moment before glancing back at her.

Madelyn's phone buzzed almost immediately, notifications lighting up the screen. She glanced at it, her eyes widening as the comments started pouring in. "Oh my God," she murmured, laughing as she leaned against me. "They're losing it already."

I smiled, wrapping an arm around her and kissing her temple.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭

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Tagged: madelyncline
ynevans: Food thief, hoodie thief, wedding date, dog lover, nap enthusiast, beach baddie... oh yeah, and my girlfriend! Did I miss any, babe? ♡

user1: OH MY GOSH?! THEY CONFIRMED

dylanobrien: Turned my dawg into a simp. SMH. The betrayal is real.
→ madelyncline: Dylan, PLEASE let it go 😂
→ tylerhoechlin: She always liked me better anyway 🫢
→ dylanobrien: HOECHLIN, STAY OUT OF THIS

annashumate: This is the softest thing I've ever seen. Double date when??
    → madelyncline: ASAP. We're free tomorrow! 🥰

user2: THIS IS NOT A DRILL, I REPEAT THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!

user3: Bro it took you so long to post this 😭

user4: WE FUCKIN KNEW IT 😍

madelyncline: You forgot to say how in love you are with me 🙄
   → user1: MADELYN BAHAHAHAH
   → user5: Y/n posts Madelyn and instead almost gets her ass beat lmfao
  → ynevans: I'M IN LOVE WITH THEEEE MADELYN CLINE EVERYONE

madisonbaileybabe: MY FAVS 🥵

drewstarkey: I'm just waiting for the wedding
   → chrisevans: so am I
   → chrishemsworth: me too
   →ynevans: You're not invited Hemsworth🙄
   → chrishemsworth: WHY NOT

→ynevans: you said I wasn't worthy so no, but Elsa can come 😘
→ madelyncline: Drew, you and y/n/n are practically besties, tell her to get me a ring, brother 😔

carlaciagrant: Y'ALL ARE HOT 🤎

carlyevans: She didn't tell us she was posting! Rude. But welcome to the family publicly, Madelyn ❤️
→ shannaevans: Agreed. But Madelyn, be warned—Y/n's a mess when she's sick. 😏
→ madelyncline: unfortunately already had to deal with a sick Y/n/n, was not fun but 100/10 because she was adorable wanting to cuddle 24/7 🥺
→ ynevans: GUYS. Why are you exposing me like this?

jonathandavissofficial: I got no photo creds, thats messed up bro 🙃

sabrinacarpenter: UHM HELLO HOTTIES?! @madelyncline CALL ME!

alba.baptista: Still the best girl you've ever cuffed up ♡
→ user2: NOT ALBA TAKING SHOTS
→ user5: wait.. so did she ever date Scarlett?

user6: Y'ALL CHECK MADELYN'S INSTA

user7: MADELYN YOUR POST IS CUTE

→ user8: Y/n posted it on her story!

𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧'𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭

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Tagged: ynevans
madelyncline: what Sabrina said, except my girlfriend is jacked and kind 🤭😘

ynevans: so you got mad at me for not saying how much I love you and you didn't even... wow
→madelyncline: baby keep up, we have different rules, and you know I love you 😘

carlaciagrant: ADOPT ME
→ user1: ME TOO
→ rudypankow: GET YOUR OWN PARENTS
→ jonathandavissofficial: THESE ARE MY PARENTS
→ madisonbaileybabe: STOP FIGHTING

madisonbaileybabe: Madz, I'm so happy you're happy but... where's my photo cred? I suffered in the cold for this masterpiece.
→ madelyncline: You'll be repaid in snacks. Promise.

chrisevans: In-law