Adrian Acosta

Adrian Acosta is a character found in Thirlcrest Academy. He is one of the male cheerleaders apart of Varsity and is portrayed by stareaholic. 
==Appearance==
Adrian Acosta is often described as picture-perfect, he has a delicate shaped nose and a strong-ish facial structure although thinner than most. His cheeks, shoulders, and curiously, his right leg, are adorned with freckles, lending a charming touch to his overall demeanor. Coming from Cuban origins, his skin is slightly tanner than most but this isn't something too recognizable and could often be confused with a simple tan at the beach.
He possesses a physique akin to an inverted triangle, having decent muscle all around but this is a given considering his position as a base for the cheerleading team. Standing at an impressive height of 5'10", he often surprises others with his stature, often mistaken for being at least two years older than his actual age.
After reading / seeing many magazines such as teen vogue, Adrian developed a sense of style that he strongly believes everyone of the male species should also follow, his hair is cocoa brown and is soft to the touch. To maintain its soft appearance, he always keeps a comb tucked in his sweatpants pocket for impromptu touch-ups. While he leaves his bangs untouched, the remainder of his hair is meticulously swept back, adding to his polished look.
In terms of accessories, Adrian sports an earring on his right ear and always has blue-tinted sunglasses resting atop his head. He's often spotted with headphones in hand or casually around his neck.
Adrian wears a male cheerleading top paired with a personalized tracksuit in a vibrant Aegean blue. The tracksuit features stylish stripes running across the middle and showcases the letter "A" prominently positioned on the left side. Adorning the back of the track jacket is a distinctive patch that says "Thirlcrest." Additionally, his sweatpants have three carefully embroidered stars on the left side, adding a stylish touch to his outfit. And, of course, white sneakers complete the outfit.
==Characteristics==
Adrian presents himself as something he most definitely isn't – tough and malicious. You'll frequently find him pointing a finger and chuckling at the misfortunes and defeats of others, all the while wearing a sly grin that conceals his true feelings. He was a conspicuous bystander when former cheerleader Allison was dunked in the pool by Taylor Vaughn, the cheer captain. Adrian seems indifferent to those around him and rarely makes an effort to delve into their personal lives, unless it's to uncover some intriguing drama, which always piques his interest.
His constant preening and flaunting of his attractive features make it evident that he's quite self-absorbed. This behavior may create a stereotypical impression for outsiders, but for those who luckily manage to get close to him, they'll discover a more complex personality beneath the surface. The incessant concern about his appearance stems from much deeper and darker roots than what meets the eye. Beneath the facade of a bully lies a hidden layer shielded by numerous stone walls. Contrary to appearances, Adrian is actually a compassionate individual who harbors deep sensitivities towards various issues, including bullying, grief, and the pursuit of perfection.
From the moment he entered the world, Adrian was thrust into a life of toil. Raised in a cramped trailer with less-than-ideal conditions alongside his twin brother, he learned to cherish even the smallest comforts. However, this modest existence was abruptly shattered when he was placed in a foster home, where he resided in a lavish mansion. The sudden shift to abundance fueled within Adrian a persistent desire for more, extending beyond mere material possessions. Always wanting to climb the hierarchy of life, Adrian set numerous goals, all serving to feed into his facade, eventually driving his true self further into the shadows.
Before the twins were separated, Adrian often relied on his brother's presence for support, metaphorically and sometimes literally hiding behind him. However, in Anthony's absence, Adrian found himself driven by a strong desire to emulate his brother's actions, particularly in protecting and uplifting those close to him, which in this case would be the cheerleading team.
==Character Background==
CHAPTER 1: Prologue.
Born on July 11th 1992, Adrien and Anthony Acosta were born as twins, to two local cashiers in the Sunset Trailer Park in Texas. Often struggling to get by in their childhood, the boys were encouraged by both parents to take odd jobs from the neighboring town. It created a strange dynamic between the boys and their parents, obviously being unplanned, the two were often suspicious that their parents held a sort of resentment of them, being huge financial burdens. 
A couple of weeks after the boys turned 11, the family came home one night to an eviction notice posted on the door. Each expressing their anxieties in their own way, a specific outburst from their mom confirmed all their previous suspicions. Sparking an argument between their parents, the two yelled vaguely about the kids, “no los quería.” 
Their mom quickly packing her things and hastily moving out to a neighboring trailer that housed one of her close friends, the twins and their dad were left to fend for themselves. The three had no success in catching their mom for a moment to talk for three entire days, and the hopes of her coming back became extremely slim.
CHAPTER 2: Hanging on By A Thread.
Adrian eventually had come to terms with his mother's absence, although it hurt - he no longer held onto hope that she'd return. Watching as his dad drank himself blind and barely working correct hours, Adrian had to pick up the pace with his brother and be the main source of income. From stocking shelves, mowing lawns, and eventually teaching other kids how to swim and ride bikes, it was nearly impossible to make ends meet. With his free time, and somewhat behind everyone's backs, Adrian signed up for gymnastics classes to which he learned all he knows to this date. The reasoning behind this was because he wanted to keep active in a what that quote; " Wasn't boring. "
On August 2nd, Anthony stumbled back into the trailer around 11PM, after his little league practice ran late. Adrian, curled up in a ball on the couch, incoherently warned Anthony about going into the trailer’s main bedroom. A little cautious when entering, he drew back the curtain dividers to find their dad dead on the bed. Mixing oxycodone with tequila after an especially hard day at work, their dad had been dead since 6PM that evening, leaving Adrian in shock and unsure how to proceed. Anthony checked his pulse hesitantly, trying to carry a brave face. When he confirmed to himself that his dad was dead, he called the police. The boys spent the night together in an emergency foster placement, unable to reach any immediate family. 
CHAPTER 3: Split Up.The next morning, an anonymous call was made to CPS, by their mom. Clearly drunk, she described the boys as a danger to themselves, constantly arguing, and outright delinquents, it set off a chain reaction when it came to the twos case. Pulled from their placement homes, the boys were sent to two different group homes despite their protests. Adrian was ripped away from his brother with teary eyes, truly a heart shattering scene. Anthony was, in Adrian's eyes, all he had left. And for that to be taken without warning so soon after their father's passing, it was especially harder. A promise was made that they'd reunite once again someday, and that was the last time Adrian saw his brother.
Adrian was fostered in a suburban neighborhood to a single mother, and three other foster kids. An introduction was made and some ground rules were immediately shoved onto Adrian, chores, curfew, behavioral patterns. Basic discipline to the naked eye would prove to be much more, Adrian found himself having next to zero time away from the foster home - cooped up with the other three foster kids who all had their own challenges. Despite their miserable life of no breaks, the kids got along and formed a trusted bond together, but Adrian was always hesitant on it. Rewarded for his hard work, a phone call was promised after each day Adrian completed his chores with an above average score. Unfortunately, Adrian had no way of contacting his brother--who he missed more than anything. His phone calls were used to call an old buddy of his, Jonas, where he formed a plan of sneaking out at 1:30 AM every two days to give a little spark in Adrian's miserable life. 
That would then mark the start of Adrian's delinquency, sneaking out and linking up with a group of his old face friends, they would begin a life of vandalism and smoking weed. 
CHAPTER 4: You're a Haunted House.
Something like a switch in Adrian's head flicked on after excessive amounts of weed entered his system, and his mental health began to deteriorate. Often having extreme mania or extreme depressive episodes, Adrian was failing his chores one day and going above and beyond the second, a viscous cycle that'd enrage his foster mother. Constantly yelled at and being monitored more than ever, Adrian's only source of fun was reading magazines and comic books. He developed a taste for fashion and style, often expressing himself just with his hair. That was the one part of him he could be sure of. Eventually he would be invited by Jonas to a mini baseball game between friends, and Adrian just couldn't refuse. Sneaking out at a later time so his foster mother wouldn't get suspicious, because she was well.. Asleep, Adrian made haste towards the local baseball park.
Having a drag off a joint in a rotation before starting, the group got into their respective positions, Jonas was pitching, Adrian was set to swing his bat whenever the time came. He insisted on going last so he could watch and learn what to do. Never being a fan of sports to begin with; he had no idea what he was doing. 
Spectating the match and twirling his baseball bat around, he felt an unidentified weight on his chest, his breathing began to escalate ever so slightly and his vision caved in. It was unlike anything he's ever experienced before, everything around him morphed into shapes; including the people. Everyone was just blurred out colorful cylinders, and Adrian was moved up to bat. 
CHAPTER 5: What Have You Done?
Standing frozen in amidst of his panic attack, Jonas took notice in Adrian's bizarre behaviour. Rushing over like a good friend should, he placed a hand onto the frozen Adrian's shoulder. In Adrian's eyes -- this was still just a compilation of shapes and colours reaching out to him. Terrified, Adrian raised his baseball bat and swung it down onto Jonas' head. 
Repeatedly swinging the bat down and around whilst sobbing, the rest of the group tackled Adrian to the ground where his head ricocheted, knocking him unconscious. 
Awakening to himself being in a cop car, wrists restrained behind his back in handcuffs, Adrian couldn't recall anything that happened prior. But the conversation outside of the car and the excessive yelling caught his attention. Mentions of attempted murder and others labelling Adrian as nothing more than a sickening person, he was struggling to put the pieces together till he noticed his white tee was completely drenched in a red substance, and naturally he flipped out, crying in the back of the car and demanding answers. None of those would be answered until they arrived at the police station, where the events of the night were relayed back to him. 
Shaking his head rapidly, Adrian denied it and claimed to not remember a single thing, accusing everyone else of lying and setting him up. A psychiatrist was called into the interrogation room to assess Adrian, to which he opened up to their softer approach. He explained that the only memory he had was vague, and that was the shapes and tunnel vision effect. The psychiatrist diagnosed Adrian with a derealization disorder, potential PTSD from his father's body discovery, and Cyclothymia. Adrian was notified that Jonas' family didn't wish to press severe charges, due to Jonas himself not letting them. His record was far from clean, but saved by a psychiatrist note, the decision at the end of the day was to bring Adrian to Thirlcrest Academy. 
==Relationships==
===Anthony Acosta - " You Know I'll See You Again. "===
Warm | Brother, friend.Growing up, Adrian had an attachment to his twin brother although barely vocalized. Adrian instinctively sought out Anthony whenever faced with tough situations, trusting him more than their parents. Anthony embodied a superhero-like figure, someone that inspired Adrian. The day they were ripped apart, Adrian attempted to break free from the social workers in order to get to his brother, but to no avail. Despite their parting, Anthony left Adrian with a solemn assurance that they would be reunited once more.
After exiting the infirmary one day, one of Adrian's friends, Artie, trailed after Adrian. After having his name called out numerous times, Adrian turned around, only to lock eyes with a familiar figure: Anthony. They embraced tightly, Adrian's eyes brimming with tears, the reunion long overdue. From then on, Adrian found himself sticking close to his twin for the rest of the day, reassured by the implicit protection Anthony offered. While Adrian appreciated his brother's influential connections, he was wary of exploiting them, feeling indebted for the numerous times Anthony had come to his rescue that day.
===Roxanne Myers - " Picture in My Mind. "===
Loathed | Fake Ex-Girlfriend.tba
===Artie Amir Ambrose - " A-A-A? "===
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== Trivia ==
✮ Adrian has Cyclothymia and PTSD.
✮ Adrian often lies about being a baseball star.
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