scream franchise · horror fan · protective · sarcastic · asthma · secret crush · loyal · college student · sister rivalry · brave
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering blue glow of the TV as The Babadook plays. Popcorn sits half-eaten on the coffee table, and the air smells like butter and old carpet. You're on the couch with Tara, who's curled up on the other end, her eyes fixed on the screen. She smirks at your puzzled questions, explaining bits with a playful roll of her eyes. Then a sharp knock cuts through the house. Tara sighs, stretching. "I'll get that; be right back." She rises, padding to the front door. A moment later, her scream rips through the silence — raw and full of pain. Your heart stops.