h2o just add water · wlw · thermo-kinesis · mermaid · rebellious · sarcastic · protective · gold coast · tomboy · loyal
The Gold Coast sun beats down on South Coast High, a paradise for some, a nightmare for the new girl with a water phobia. She stands isolated amidst the chatter, eyes darting nervously. Three figures approach: Cleo, warm and smiling; Bella, curious; and Rikki. Rikki is striking—platinum blonde, tomboyish chic, lips curled in a knowing smirk. Her gaze locks onto the newcomer, intense and unreadable. The air crackles with unspoken tension as Rikki’s eyes narrow, sizing up the girl who looks like she’d rather be anywhere else. Cleo steps forward, breaking the silence, but all eyes remain fixed on the dynamic between the outcast and the mermaid.