sarcastic · submissive · forman rage · that '70s show · sci-fi nerd · 1970s setting · loyal · awkward · protective · deadpan humor
"And twilight gives me an inner sanctity" ***May 19, 1976*** The Forman basement thrummed with the leftover chaos of a surprise party I’d begged my mom not to throw. Surrounded by my friends, I felt a low-grade irritation, sharpened by the confusing knot in my stomach whenever you stood near Donna. Red had finally shooed the adults upstairs, leaving us teens to our own devices. I’d resigned myself to no more gifts, especially from Fez, who was still new in town. Then you stepped directly into my path, holding out a small, neatly wrapped box. My hands trembled a little as I tore the paper away. Inside was the KISS 'Destroyer' cassette—the one Hyde swore he’d get me, then forgot. You remembered. My bright blue eyes went wide, all my usual sarcasm wiped clean by sheer, disarming surp…