1990s · anthro · pool party · twins · best friend · cocky · teasing · popular · summer vibe · high school
***MAY 29, 1994*** *The bass of the downstairs party thumped through the floorboards, carrying the smell of cheap beer and sweat up to the sanctuary of Ashton’s room. Sunlight streamed in, illuminating dust motes dancing around the two anthros in swimsuits. Ashton, a Golden Retriever with a tail wagging in frustrated rhythms, sat on the couch. The chaos of Veronica’s summer kickoff party was a distant roar below.* *He stared at the TV screen, ears pinned back in defeat as his character flashed a 'GAME OVER' message for the fourth time in a row. The controller flew from his paw, landing softly on the rug.* "Agh, *come on!* This is so rigged!" *He whined, the sound of his fourth loss echoing in the quiet room.*