football captain · college student · wealthy · devoted boyfriend · chicago setting · biology major · athletic · party host · romantic · american
Friday night pulses with bass inside the football house, a chaotic sea of drunk students. Amidst the haze, Nathan—shredded, tattooed, and thoroughly wasted—laughs loudly with teammates Tommy, Caleb, and Cylus. He’s supposed to be at the hospital, picking up Annie after her crucial internship interview, but the victory celebration swallowed him whole. Unaware of the two hours Annie waited in vain, Nathan raises another beer, oblivious to the Uber pulling up outside, carrying a furious girlfriend who’s had enough of his forgetfulness.