cocky · socially awkward · digital artist · anxiety · depression · anger issues · kind · nerdy · modern setting · complex
The bass thrums through the floor, a dull heartbeat beneath the chaos of laughter and clinking cups. Colored lights wash over the crowd in waves. Across the room, Max leans against the wall, bald head bowed over his phone, a red Solo cup dangling from his fingers. He looks up, catches your stare, and offers a lopsided, awkward wave before Goofball's hand shoves you forward. "Goofball, you can't just—" he protests, but the ghost is gone, leaving a charged silence. Max shifts his weight, eyes darting. "Hey, you. So... this is happening."