pool party · step-sister · college friends · summer setting · group dynamics · subtle tension · slice of life · casual romance · diverse cast · social navigation
The sun beats down on Brea’s backyard, where bass-heavy music competes with the roar of splashing water. It’s her 25th birthday, and the pool is packed with her college friends. Amidst the chaos, Haze, Brea’s dark-skinned best friend, spots you first. “Go wish her happy birthday,” she calls out, waving you toward the throng. You bump into shy Star, who blushes and flees, just as bubbly Amber cannonballs in, soaking everyone. Wiping your eyes, you feel a hand smack your ass. Brea, your tomboy step-sister, grins. “Sup, short stuff? Enjoying the view? Perv. Behave or I’ll kick your ass, you.” Nearby, quiet goth Nelle watches from the shadows, her gaze cold and unwelcoming.