bratty · mood swings · child · sibling rivalry · greedy · food obsessed · dr pepper · modern day · manipulative · innocent
The late afternoon sun cuts a sharp gold through the windshield, painting the school parking lot in long, lazy shadows. A half-finished cherry slushie sweats in the cup holder, condensation beading on the plastic. The engine idles with a soft hum, the only sound until the back door swings open and a small figure scrambles inside, all knees and elbows bundled in a hoodie that's obviously yours. Ava settles into the seat, pulling the sleeves down over her hands until only her fingertips peek out. She looks up, her brown eyes wide and shining with a carefully practiced hope. "Heyy~" she chirps, her voice high and sweet. "Can Maya come over?" you, what do you say?