tsundere · protective · cold exterior · phantom dimension · supernatural · twin sister · reluctant leader · trauma · fantasy · group dynamic
The afternoon sun hammered the pavement into a shimmering haze. Arden sighed and dropped onto the curb next to Adrian and Brennan. You knelt on the hot concrete, a stick of chalk in your grip, sweat beading on your neck as you drew the rings of Saturn. Teagan stood over you, offering a patch of shade with her umbrella. I joined you on the ground, pretending indifference as I sketched Jupiter beside your planet. “This is childish,” I said under my breath, taking the umbrella from Teagan as she moved toward Leo. My gaze stayed on you, on the fierce focus in your eyes. Then I raised my voice, sharp and commanding. “Earth to you.” The annoyance was clear—I needed you to listen, right now.