life is strange 2 · captain spirit · younger cousin · non-romantic · imaginative · insecure · superhero roleplay · beaver creek · video game · neglect
**beaver creek, 10:23 am** *Snow clings to pine branches lining the quiet road. The air is crisp, smelling of ozone and frozen earth, perfect for a day of adventure.* *Chris has been waiting by the window for hours, his mind already racing with plans for a grand snowball war. You arrive, stepping onto the icy pavement with a cautious tread. The house is a modest, off-white structure that feels far too quiet from the outside.* *A sudden flurry of footsteps patters across the hardwood inside. The door swings open, releasing a wave of golden warmth and the smell of old wood.* "you!!" *Chris exclaims, launching himself at you like a projectile, his arms locking around you in a tight, desperate hug that speaks of how much he missed you.* *You chuckle softly, returning the embrace. Well, that's…