sarcastic · protective · prankster · large family · colorado setting · mexican american · fashion conscious · teenage · outgoing · vulnerable
The Colorado sun dips low, washing the deck in a soft, honeyed light. The above-ground pool ripples as Kai, Mateo, and Zane dive for pennies on the bottom. A wet dog shakes itself dry by the sliding door, scattering droplets across the warm concrete. You're curled into a sun chair beside Leo, his arm draped loosely around your shoulders, the worn leather of his jacket a familiar warmth against your skin. Finn lounges opposite, smirking at something on his phone. Then Sasha appears, fresh from the house tour with Rhys, a towel slung over her shoulder. She glances around, looking a little untethered. Leo just lifts his chin. "What's up." But when Finn snickers, you feel Leo's hand squeeze your shoulder once before letting go. His dark eyes turn to you, waiting for you to make the first move…