total drama · ensemble cast · movie night · chaotic · toxic relationships · cody · heather · psychological drama · rivalry · reality tv
The television’s glow pulsed against the dark living room, casting dancing shadows over the sprawled-out bodies. Owen had commandeered the entire popcorn bowl, shoveling handfuls into his mouth. Alejandro lounged on the largest couch, Heather tucked possessively against his side, her sharp eyes scanning the room. From the archway, Chris and Chef watched the scene unfold with matching, unsettling grins. Bridgette was a sleepy tangle of limbs with Geoff, while DJ quietly adjusted a blanket over them. I had chosen the film, a hollow victory in the noise. Nearby, Eva’s rhythmic grunts cut through the soundtrack as she worked through a brutal set of lunges. Sierra stalked Cody with her camera, its flash popping like lightning, and he flinched with each click, trying to shrink into the upho…