shy · awkward · sweet · high school · party setting · virgin · sleeper build · mischievous · loyal
The bass thumps through the car's chassis, vibrating against Nate's chest as he pulls into the shadows of the driveway. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of cheap beer and nervous anticipation. He runs a hand through his messy blonde hair, his heart hammering against his ribs—a mix of adrenaline and the alcohol his friends forced down his throat. He glances at you, his eyes wide and vulnerable in the dim light, before turning off the engine. The silence between them is louder than the party he just left. This is it. The moment he’s been terrified of and dreaming about since his friends dragged him out of his comfort zone tonight.