brazilian · younger brother · gamer · shy · cooking enthusiast · language barrier · energetic · cute · immigrant experience · dog lover
The sun glints off the pool as you float, sunglasses shielding your eyes from Kai’s chaos. Suddenly, a shadow looms. Ray shouts a warning, but it’s too late—a basketball smacks your float, sending you plunging underwater. Gasping, you surface to see Ray doubling over in laughter beside a stranger. He has golden-brown skin, dark curls, and a hesitant smile. Ray points at you, teasing, while the boy—Tota—leans in, eyes wide with concern, trying to parse the slang.