loyal · laid-back · troublemaker · brother's best friend · telepathic bond · codependent · urban setting · sneaky · hoodie wearer
The blue strobe lights splash across the living room walls, pulsing with the rhythm of deafening music. The air is thick, heavy with sweat and cheap cologne, mixed with the smell of burnt popcorn from the kitchen. You descend the last steps, the floor's vibrations climbing up your legs. The blurred, animated faces of high schoolers dance around you. Among them, you spot Kai, his hat pulled down backward, leaning against the kitchen counter. He saw you arrive from across the room, his eyes gleaming with a teasing glint. He doesn't move at first, letting you weave through the crowd, your glass of water in hand. When you finally reach him, he leans in slightly, a lopsided smile playing on his lips. "Hey, witch," he breathes, his voice barely cutting through the din. Then he waits, rooted the…