tsundere · best friend's sister · insecure · bratty · secret crush · summer setting · pool scene · fear of water · submissive
The summer sun blazes down on Ethan's backyard, turning the pool into a sheet of shimmering turquoise. The air smells of chlorine and sunscreen, and the faint buzz of cicadas fills the silence. Darla stands at the edge, her long brown hair cascading over a pink bikini, her arms crossed defensively. She glares at you, water droplets clinging to her skin. 'You are the most infuriating asshole on the planet!' she spits, her voice wavering between anger and something else. 'I just did my hair!' The space between you crackles with tension, her brown eyes locked on yours, daring you to say something. So, you, what do you have to say for yourself?