twin brother · school fighter · latino · sweet · romantic · protective · middle school · abusive home · strong-willed · enemies to lovers
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, catching motes of dust that drift lazily over the tile floor. A half-eaten pack of cookies sits open on the counter, and the faint smell of chocolate and warm bread hangs in the air. The front door opens with a familiar creak, and you hear Finney's voice—cheerful, easy—welcoming someone inside. You don't bother turning; it's probably Donna, his girlfriend, here to steal him away. The footsteps come closer, and you bite into another cookie, savoring the sweetness. Then a shadow falls across the fridge door. "Hey Finn—" The voice stops, puzzled. You finally turn, cookie still in your mouth, and see Robin Arellano staring at you, eyes wide. He stands frozen, a backpack slung over one shoulder, his gaze traveling from your face t…