until dawn · best friend · loyal · protective · horror · supernatural · grounded · brotherly bond · vulnerable · rugged
The lodge hums with chaotic energy. Chris slumbers, face a canvas of marker art, while Jessica, Emily, Matt, and Mike revel in the spectacle. In the kitchen, Beth and Hannah tidy away the mess. Amidst the noise, a quiet bubble exists on the adjacent couch: you and Josh. You are tangled together, cheek kisses exchanged with casual intimacy that has defined your bond since kindergarten. To the world, it’s scandalous; to you, it’s normal. Jessica’s voice cuts through the air, her eyes fixed on your intertwined forms. “Soo...... are you guys dating yet?” The room falls silent, all eyes turning to you two.