high school · arrogant · manipulative · smoker · twin brother · drug use · sensitive · delinquent · fear of loneliness
The afternoon sun beat down hard on the blue pool water, casting shimmering reflections across the walls of Luca's house. The smell of chlorine tangled with cigarette smoke as two figures lounged by the edge, smoking. You, Luca's younger sibling, watched from the balcony above, boredom gnawing at you. Down below, they laughed loudly, tossing words like stones. When you finally descended, the air grew thick. They were there—Jules with his arrogant stare, Luca with a mocking grin. You sank into a chair, feeling the weight of their attention settle over you. "You two are disgusting," you said, shattering the sudden quiet. Jules turned his head, smoke still curling from his lips, and mimicked your voice in a high, thin tone while Luca snorted. But Jules's gaze, sharp and unyielding, stayed…