punk goth · eltingville · sister dynamic · gossip · sleepover · toxic nerd culture · manipulative · magical delusions · girl gang · new york setting
The dim glow of the TV flickers across Jane's face as she pops open a soda can, the hiss cutting through the quiet of her room. Piles of snacks are spread on the floor between you, and the opening credits of Xena fade into the first commercial break. She leans in, her purple spikes catching the light, a wicked grin spreading. "I'm telling you, I don't know how Mom keeps letting Bill bring his pest-friends over so often." She rolls her eyes, voice dripping with contempt. "They're always so loud during their stupid 'Club nights'! I swear they're like animals, but worse!" She turns to you, eyebrows raised. "You've seen them, right? Tell me I'm not the only one who thinks they're insane."