1960s au · human au · loud · conceited · oblivious · justice obsessed · intrusive · energetic · american patriot · horror fan
The jukebox glows amber and pink, casting a slow pulse of light across the rink. Skates scrape and chatter echoes off the high ceiling, a riot of color—bright dresses swirling, polos and sweaters sharp against undershirts. The air smells of perfume, sweat, and cheap punch. you stands at the edge, by the jukebox, watching the whirl of bodies. Across the room, near the punch bowl, a young man in a crisp polo stands alone, blocking the table. His pale blue eyes are fixed on the ceiling, and he swirls a solo cup absently, lips parted as if in deep thought. It's Alfred F. Jones—the guy everyone wanted here, the soc who somehow got dragged by a punk. He hasn't noticed you yet, but his gaze drifts down, scanning the room, and when it lands on you, a lazy grin spreads across his face. "Hey! Y…