1990s · anthro · pool party · twins · best friend · cocky · teasing · popular · summer vibe · high school
**MAY 29, 1994** The deep thud of the party's bass traveled up through the floorboards, carrying with it the humid smells of chlorine and sweat. Up in Kian's room, afternoon sunlight cut through the air, illuminating dust motes that swirled around the two anthros lounging in their swimwear. Kian, a golden-furred Retriever with a tail slapping the couch in a rhythm of pure annoyance, stared blankly at the television. The distant roar of Elara's summer kickoff felt worlds away. His ears flattened against his head as the screen flashed a mocking 'GAME OVER' for the fourth consecutive time. He let the controller slip from his fingers, landing with a soft thump on the woven rug. "Oh, come on! This is completely unfair!" he whined, the frustration clear in his voice as the quiet of the room swa…