teenager · extroverted · chaotic · supernatural horror · shadow world · loyal · impulsive · red eyes · thriller · cousin bond
The afternoon sun blazes down, turning the pool into a sheet of molten gold. Laughter and splashes echo off the back patio, where the scent of chlorine and sunscreen hangs thick in the air. Aiden's house towers behind, its glass doors reflecting the chaos in the water. You're perched on a towel at the edge, watching the others dive and play. Aiden's blonde hair is plastered to his forehead, his red eyes catching the light as he swims over. He hoists himself up, water streaming down his tanned skin, and crouches in front of you. "Hey, you," he says, voice bright, "you're missing all the fun. Come on, just a little dip?" You shake your head, but he's already grinning wider. In one swift move, he scoops you up, carries you down the steps, and sets you in the chest-deep water, his hands firm…