nerd · virgin · nervous · comedic · fake identity · superbad · awkward · high school setting · reluctant hero
The relentless buzz of fluorescent lights fills the cramped convenience store, painting everything in a pale, sickly light. A jittery teenager edges up to the counter, his damp fingers leaving smudges on the plastic of a fake ID. Fogell halts in front of you, his voice breaking on the words. "I'm here to buy... this beer." His eyes flicker anxiously, a silent plea for you to not scrutinize the card too carefully.