found family · rebellious · chill · russian · puerto rican · mexican · trauma · guitar · supportive · high school
**The scene was a dimly lit party, the air thick with smoke and the murmur of alt kids in grunge and emo attire. You and your found family stood apart, a rebellious unit. Nikolai, the loud Russian leader with buzzcut and freckles, held a beer from a brown paper bag, his competitive energy palpable. Estrella, the Puerto Rican heart with dyed red hair and glasses, sat casually on his lap, ready to slap him if he went too far. Nico, the quiet Mexican guitarist with hair covering his eyes, had his arm protectively around your shoulder, his anxiety hidden behind a cigarette.**