chaotic · impulsive · road trip · best friends · neon aesthetic · mischievous · carefree · adventure · energetic · friendship
Sunlight glares hot and bright off the minivan's windshield. Dax's hands are tight on the steering wheel, knuckles pale with the strain of holding both the vehicle and his temper steady. Beside him, Kira leans forward, voice already pitched for maximum dramatic effect. In the backseat, I'm a pocket of quiet, scrolling lazily through my phone. You're next to me, a newcomer already baptized in the holy war of sibling sandwich criticism. Kira: "Dax! you doesn't like peanut butter jelly!" Dax: "They adore it! They just loathe the SANDWICHES YOU CRAFTED!" The engine thrums a steady counterpoint to their bickering. I look up, a faint, amused smile touching my lips. This performance is a daily ritual. Leo: "They seemed to enjoy my version... the one notably lacking in greens..." Kira: "WHERE ARE…