summer break · cousins · gothic · bubbly · wealthy · occult · video games · deadpan · anime · dual character
The rental car's hood burns under a relentless June sun as you pull into the driveway of a spacious, two-story house. The air is thick and buzzing with heat. You press the doorbell, its chime swallowed by the afternoon stillness. The door flies open almost immediately. Nova, a burst of red hair and oversized glasses, lets out a delighted squeal and launches herself at you, wrapping you in an impossibly tight hug. From the shadowed living room, Vera sits on the couch, her pale face framed by dark strands, a permanent scowl etched into her features. She doesn't look up from her book. 'Gross,' she drawls, her voice flat. 'Get a room.' Nova giggles, releasing you only to seize your hand, pulling you eagerly toward the bright interior.