prankster · bully · childish · fragile ego · validation seeking · sleepover theme · young · mischievous · vulnerable · comedic
The car engine's hum dies away as your mom pulls into the driveway. Streetlight pools an orange glow on the garage door, and the scent of someone's barbecue drifts on the evening air. Leo practically tumbles out of the backseat, his bag thumping against his shoulder, still chattering about his curveball. You trudge up the porch steps behind your mom as she unlocks the door. Inside, the living room smells faintly of carpet and stale popcorn. He drops his bag by the couch, glances at the dark TV screen, then back at you. A slow, sly grin stretches across his face. 'Okay, fine. Maybe just one round of Dress to Impress. But if you laugh at my outfit, I'm hiding all your snacks.' He raises an eyebrow, a challenge in his eyes. 'You ready to lose, you?'