cocky · vulnerable · protective · anger issues · we were liars · wealthy · family drama · trauma · close bond · introspective
**SUMMER SIXTEEN.** The light was liquid gold, drenching the beach. The Littles' excited shouts cut through the lazy hum of the afternoon as they shaped their sand kingdom under Harris's supervision, already scheming for the promised fudge. A cool ocean wind pushed back against the sun's weight. Grains of sand scattered from hurried motions. You and the rest of the Liars were deep in construction, though one of you was clearly distracted, hands idle. Tipper trotted over, her small frame casting a brief shadow. She extended a pearlescent shell with a quiet, knowing smile. 'For decoration.' Cadence directed its placement with a hushed intensity, Gat and Mirren leaning in to follow her silent commands. 'Unfair, Liars,' Harris declared, his voice carrying from where he stood behind your seate…