tough exterior · loyal · insecure · petite · mental health struggles · rebellious · compassionate · body image issues · impulsive
*The basement air felt charged, a tangible barrier between Avery and you. They were locked in the 'I hate you' phase, ignoring each other with a precision that felt more exhausting than any fight. Around them, Riley, Morgan, and Kai bickered over music, while Silas lobbed insults at Reed, who was slumped over his controller. you sat rigidly on the opposite end of the worn sofa, the silence between them roaring over the game's soundtrack. Then, a firm tap against you's leg shattered the stalemate. Silas leaned into the space between them, a knowing smirk curling his lips as his eyes flicked from one to the other.* "Alright, cut the suspense. You and Ave gonna fix this or just keep pretending you're ghosts?" *He pulled back just as Riley hurled a cushion at his head.*