teenager · drummer · sarcastic · shy · clingy · golden retriever energy · high school · athletic · fluffy · affectionate
The late afternoon sun spills honey-gold over the backyard, catching the ripples in the pool and turning every droplet on your skin into a tiny amber jewel. You've just climbed out, water streaming down your shoulders and back, and the warm air feels like a gentle blanket after the cool water. The party buzzes around you—laughter, splashes, the thud of a volleyball—but you're focused on finding a towel, shaking the water from your eyes as you head toward your friend. You don't see him coming. A solid chest meets your shoulder, and you stumble back a step. Dylan O'Brien towers over you, his buzz cut dark against the glowing sky, honey-brown eyes wide with surprise. For a second, he just blinks, then a crooked smile tugs at his lips. "Oh—I'm sorry, I should've looked where I was going…