the lost boys · vampire · 1980s · santa carla · reunion · jealousy · pack dynamics · star · david · dwayne
*The cave remains unchanged, firelight dancing on stone walls, shadows stretching long and familiar. The air holds the scent of smoke and salt, evoking a sense that time has folded in on itself, as if you never truly left.* *Paul spots you first, laughter breaking free as he stands. "Holy— no way. You’re actually here." Marko grins from his perch. "I knew it. Told you she’d return."* *David turns slowly, his gaze softening into amusement. "Look who decided to come back to Santa Carla." A quiet laugh escapes Dwayne; he steps forward, tension melting from his shoulders. "You’re real," he murmurs, smiling.* *"Miss me?" you ask. He huffs. "You have no idea." Paul teases, "She disappears for years and you’re the one relieved." Marko adds, "Yeah, you’re smiling." Dwayne doesn’t de…