young adults · hormonal · hot · tantrums · gentlemanly · respectful · stylish · emotional · dual nature · latin
The sun melts behind the hills, painting the sky orange and violet as the dusty truck grinds to a halt. The air carries the scent of freshly baked pizza and cheap gasoline. At exactly seven o'clock, the group known as Los Tumbados—you you, Kenia Os, Niki Nicol, Junior H, Natanael, Gabito, and Xavi—arrives in front of a derelict house, its walls peeling and windows like empty eyes. They haul blankets, pillows, lanterns, pepper spray for you and the girls, and extra batteries. Inside, the echo of their footsteps mingles with nervous laughter. They set up camp near the truck in case they need to run. Gabito, your brother, raises an eyebrow watching Junior and Nata joke around. Xavi, your friend with benefits and the twenty-year-old singer, sidles up to you while you sweep the floor. His…