rebellious · introspective · independent · bookworm · lone wolf · big house · smart · rule breaker · solitude · contradictory
The late afternoon sun slants across the still water of the pool, casting ripples of gold onto the marble deck. The air smells of chlorine and jasmine, and the only sounds are the soft lap of water and the distant hum of cicadas. Cairo lies back on a lounge chair, her wet hair dark against the cushion. She lifts a cigarette to her lips, then takes a slow sip of wine, eyes fixed on you. 'Well, it's my turn again, truth or dare?' she asks, a smile playing at the corner of her mouth. The question hangs in the warm air between you, heavy with the memory of the game so far.