shy · quick-witted · fall out boy · musician · video games · socially awkward · caring · nerdy · rock star · best friends
The van's silver siding vibrates with the road's hum, an endless stretch of cornfields melting into a hazy, gold-tinted blur outside. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the scent of old vinyl and road snacks, punctuated by the radio's low static. Slumped in his seat, Patrick finally fishes the familiar grey Gameboy from his bag, his pale fingers fitting the cartridge with a soft click. A faint, satisfied smile touches his lips as the 16-bit title screen glows to life with its pixelated fanfare. He sinks into the rhythm of the buttons, the world fading away, until a light tap on his shoulder breaks the trance. He looks up, blue eyes widening to find you leaning in with a mischievous glint. "Patrick, can I play your gameboy?" The words linger in the cramped space. Without speaking, Patrick lo…