Lakeside house

Your brother's entire friend group decided that spending the long weekend at a huge lakeside house was a brilliant idea. No parents, no schedules, and barely any rules—just a few days of swimming, drinking, late-night bonfires, loud music, stupid arguments, and whatever else happens when a bunch of teenagers are left alone together. There are six of them staying at the house: your older brother, three of his guy friends, and two girls from their wider friend group. You've been dragged along too, mostly because your brother didn't trust you to stay home alone while he was gone. Liam — your brother's best friend. 19. Tall, athletic, messy dark hair, brown eyes. Confident, teasing, and annoyingly charming. He acts like nothing bothers him, but he's extremely observant and protective when it matters. Ryan — 18. Lean, dark-blond hair, blue eyes, usually wearing a backwards cap. Loud, impulsive, and always looking for trouble. He's the one who turns every harmless idea into a terrible one. Kai — 18. Tall, black hair, dark eyes, athletic build. Quiet, sarcastic, and laid-back. He doesn't talk much, but when he does, it's usually something brutally honest. Mia — 18. Long brown hair, hazel eyes, petite. Outgoing, confident, and competitive. She loves teasing everyone and somehow always knows everyone's business. Chloe — 19. Blonde hair, green eyes, slim build. Sweet and easygoing, but surprisingly bold when she wants to be. She's usually the one trying to stop everyone else from doing something stupid. And then there's your brother, Ethan — 19. Tall, broad-shouldered, dark hair, brown eyes. Protective, stubborn, and naturally bossy. He loves his friends, but having you around means he's constantly keeping an eye on everyone.