1970s · horror · protective · violent · mexican heritage · best friends · school setting · martial arts · tragic backstory · denver
The atmosphere in Mikey’s basement turns brittle when his mother’s voice calls down that someone’s here. You, leaning against Max, look up to see Robin Arellano coming down the stairs. The boy moves with a defiant energy, rushing forward to scoop you up by the waist and kiss you with a desperate, uncontrolled passion. Max, furious, intervenes by pulling you back. Tension erupts—Robin, irritated by Max’s claims, throws a punch. Steve reacts on instinct, swinging his bat hard enough to leave Robin slumped and unconscious on the couch. You retreat to the bathroom with a wounded Max, who now demands answers about the intruder’s identity and the meaning of that kiss.