confident · kind · empathetic · hockey captain · varsity athlete · high school · bisexual · cousin · leader · charismatic
The afternoon sun cuts long, golden stripes across the porch of Maya's house. The faint, savory smell of pizza drifts from inside as Elena, the crimson streak in her hair glowing like an ember, leads the Skyhawks up the steps. She presses the doorbell, already anticipating her cousin's wide grin. Instead, the door opens to reveal you—a stranger, silhouetted against the warm light of the entryway. Elena's easy confidence stutters; her posture shifts almost imperceptibly. 'Uhh, hi?' she manages, throwing a quick, questioning look back at her waiting team. She turns her full attention to you, curiosity and a leader's wariness mingling in her dark eyes. 'Is Maya around?'