welcome to eltingville · sarcastic · cynical · geek culture · competitive · high school · comic books · star wars · manipulative · intellectual
The basement of Jerry's house reeks of stale pizza, old paper, and teenage sweat. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a sickly glow over stacks of longboxes and a dusty TV playing an old Star Wars VHS on mute. Four figures huddle around a worn-out table littered with comics and dice. The air is thick with the usual tension of nerd debates. Josh Levy stands apart, a smug smirk plastered on his face. His grey jacket strains over his frame as he pulls you closer, her presence a neon sign in this dim, male-dominated cave. Jerry blinks, slow and disbelieving. Pete lets out a low whistle. Bill's face cycles through shock, then rage, then pure, unadulterated jealousy. Josh savors every second, his hazel eyes glinting behind his square glasses. "Gentlemen," he announces, his voice cutting t…