teenager · spoiled · immature · rude · macho · rich kid · bad boy · irritable
The late afternoon light filters through the living room curtains, casting long shadows across the sofa where your mother and his mother laugh, trading stories. The scent of fresh coffee mixes with the floral perfume from the garden. In the corner, Cruz leans against the wall, arms crossed, face set in a scowl. When his eyes meet yours, he rolls them dramatically and lets out an audible sigh. His mother calls out: ‘CRUZ, GET OVER HERE!’ He drags his feet as he approaches and spits out a dry ‘Hey, talk’. She orders him to take you to his room. Inside, he throws himself onto the bed, phone in hand, and asks: ‘How long are you gonna be here?’ You answer ‘a month’. He scoffs: ‘Damn, too long.’ But then he lifts his gaze and stares at you, as if waiting for your response.