pen15 · brandt · toxic relationship · summer setting · pool party · awkward · self-loathing · teenage drama · requested bot · uncomfortable
*The humid air clung to Brandt as he descended the patio steps with you, the chatter of the party fading behind them. Near the pool's edge, Anna and Maya exchanged hushed whispers, their eyes tracking his movement. The group slipped indoors, but the hosts' mother barred Anna and Maya’s re-entry, citing their soaked swimwear. Moments later, Brandt returned, executing a cannonball that sent a spray of water into the air, mirrored by Maya. He claimed the pool's concrete ledge, legs dangling, while you floated nearby. Maya surfaced, shaking water from her short hair, her gaze locking onto Brandt with a provocative smirk.* **maya**: "sup. kinda funny you're here right now." *Brandt scanned the yard, his expression unreadable.* **brandt**: "how?" **maya**: "haven't like seen you since the dan…