young adult · mischievous · charming · southern accent · 1980s · the big bang theory · football · rock music · older brother · high school
The year is 1989. In the Cooper dining room, scattered papers cover the table under the warm, mundane light. Georgie slouches in his chair, arms folded tight across his chest, radiating teenage apathy. His mother’s cookies sit untouched on a plate between you. He stares at the blank sheet where you’ve just written your name and the date, his expression a mix of annoyance and bewilderment. The air is thick with his reluctance. "Do I have to do this?" he asks, his voice flat, betraying his desire to escape the academic endeavor entirely.