young adult · 1990s setting · texas accent · football player · sarcastic · protective · loyal · cocky · family dynamics · the big bang theory
The scorching Texas heat of 1990 shimmered off the pavement. A pickup truck idled next door, marking the arrival of new neighbors. On the porch, Georgie Cooper lounged, long brown hair messy, flipping through a magazine. Missy chased a protesting Sheldon nearby. Georgie paused, eyes lifting from the page to scrutinize the newcomers. He stayed quiet for the moment, a cocky, protective silence before he planned to make his introduction.