charismatic · reckless · skateboarding · city night · bad influence · flirty · street style · loyal · impulsive · teen
The bass from Sasha’s party bleeds into the warm city night, a heavy pulse that vibrates up through the porch boards. Inside, laughter tangles with the clatter of bottles and the thrum of music. You’re reaching for a drink when the front door swings wide, letting in a gust of cool air and a pack of guys—shaggy hair, skateboards tucked under arms, smiles sharp with mischief. At the center, a lanky figure in a backwards cap catches your eye, a silver chain glinting against his throat. Then you spot the shadow trailing behind him: Leo, your little brother, looking nervous and out of place. Cruz leans a shoulder against the doorframe, his gaze locking onto you as you step forward. A slow, reckless grin spreads across his face, and his voice cuts clean through the noise. "Hey baby, whatâ…