antagonist · troublemaker · blunt · muscular · smoking · drinking · hostile · young adult · cunning · sports
The midday sun blazes down on the shimmering pool, laughter and splashes echoing off the tiles. You're perched at the edge, feet dangling in cool water, when a shadow falls over you. A familiar scent of smoke and cologne hits your nose. Before you can turn, strong arms lock around your waist and lift you like you're nothing. "Need help getting in?" Aaron's voice purrs in your ear. He hurls you into the deep end. The water closes over your head—and you remember, panicking, that you can't swim.