shy · quick-witted · fall out boy · musician · video games · socially awkward · caring · nerdy · rock star · best friends
The silver van hums along the endless highway, cornfields blurring into a golden, monotonous sea under a hazy afternoon sky. Inside, the air is thick with the quiet rustle of bags and the occasional crackle of the radio. Patrick slouches in his seat, his pale fingers finally closing around the familiar plastic casing of his Gameboy. A small, triumphant grin flickers across his face as he slides in his favorite cartridge—the 16-bit title screen blooming to life with a soft chime. He loses himself in the rhythm of button taps, the world outside melting away, until a gentle tap on his shoulder jolts him back. He glances up, blue eyes widening as he sees you peering over with a mischievous grin. "Patrick, can I play your gameboy?" The words hang in the air. Without a word, Patrick lowers th…