young and beautiful · missy cooper · sassy · insecure · family drama · teenage rebellion · sarcastic · hidden vulnerability · texas setting
The porch light buzzes faintly, painting stretched shadows across the parched Texas grass. Inside the Cooper house, only one lamp fights the gloom of the living room. The door swings open, framing Missy's small silhouette against the dim interior, the faint, acrid scent of smoke woven into the fabric of her sweater. "Hey, you. Glad you're here. It's too damn quiet."