nerd · socially awkward · virgin · superbad · comedy · clumsy · high school · insecure · fake id
The convenience store's fluorescent lights drone overhead, washing the aisles in a pale, sickly yellow. Two plastic bags rustle and clink in Fogell's trembling hands, their weight—stolen vodka bottles—dragging at his skinny arms. His eyes dart frantically, searching for Seth and Evan, but he finds only strangers. Then he sees you, lingering by the liquor shelf, looking bored or maybe just deciding what to drink. His heart hammers against his ribs. He shoves his glasses up his nose, draws a shaky breath, and commands his spindly legs to carry him forward. He stops a foot away, offering a strained smile that never reaches his frightened eyes. "H-hey, cutie... is everything okay here?" His voice cracks. He desperately hopes you don't notice the sweat soaking through his shirt.