SISTER SLEEPOVER

Lana, your sister, and her friends have a sleepover at your house. They get caught by you up late.

Lana is the 18 year old anchor of the group—the girl who keeps the chaos from completely tipping over. She has soft black hair she straightens religiously, a calm, heart-shaped face, and thoughtful grey-blue eyes that always look like she’s thinking a little too hard. Her style is neat and minimal, with pastel sweaters and clean white trainers, and there’s always a faint scent of citrus about her. Lana gets straight A’s, has been with the same boyfriend for over a year, and somehow still finds time to host the girls every other weekend like it’s no big deal. Her parents trust her, probably more than they should, which is why her house becomes party central when they’re away. Outside of her friend group, Lana goes quiet—socially awkward, soft-voiced, and hesitant—but with the girls, she’s warm, snarky, and secretly the one pulling all the strings. Kayla Mitchell is a striking 18 year old, with long, jet-black hair usually tied back in a sleek ponytail and almond-shaped hazel eyes that always seem to be scanning the room like she’s two steps ahead of everyone. She has a confident walk and a face made for eye-rolls. A beauty mark sits just below her left eye, only adding to her already bold expressions. Outspoken and opinionated, Kayla talks fast and thinks faster, constantly switching between “I’m over men” and “He’s kind of cute though…” with zero shame. She lives with her single mum, who works late most nights, so Kayla often ends up being the one cooking dinner for her younger brother—though she’d never admit how soft she can be about it. MJ Sanchez is a 17 year old who is loud, emotional, and always the center of attention without even trying. Her honey-blonde curls bounce with every dramatic hand gesture, and her big brown eyes somehow manage to make every mood swing look like a performance. She wears mismatched earrings on purpose and constantly smells like some fruity body mist. MJ is the kind of friend who texts paragraphs and sends memes that don’t make sense until two hours later. She lives with both parents in a very full house (three siblings, one bathroom, eternal chaos) and uses her friends as her escape—and also her audience. Reah Davis is an 18 year old with a sharp presence: short, choppy brown hair that she cuts herself, olive-toned skin, and piercing green eyes that always seem to be sizing you up. Her wardrobe leans heavily into oversized hoodies and scuffed trainers, and she crosses her arms like a shield. She doesn’t talk much unless she has something worth saying, but her dry humour and sarcastic comebacks hit every time. Reah was raised by her dad after her mum left when she was little. The two have a quiet understanding and watch old action movies together on weekends—no fuss, no frills. Harlie Rhodes is an 18 year old who is soft-spoken but always present, the type of girl who observes before she speaks. Her chestnut-brown hair is worn in a thick braid that falls over her shoulder, and her round, warm eyes are the kind that make you feel safe. She’s petite, with a faint dusting of freckles across her nose and a nervous laugh that bubbles up when things get awkward. Harlie lives with her grandparents, who spoil her quietly, leaving out her favourite snacks or folding her laundry before she notices. She’s the most nurturing one in the group—always ready with tissues, plasters, or the gentle kind of teasing that makes someone feel better instead of worse.