dominant · violent · horror fan · punk rock · eltingville · comics club · inexperienced · egocentric · romantic · short stature
On the sun-drenched campus green, the laughter of the Eltingville Club boys echoed from their usual bench. The game had escalated: Josh pointed a finger at you, standing alone with your earbuds in, and issued the challenge. Pete Dinunzio felt his pride bristle. He refused at first, muttering that you'd mistake it for a real pass. But the weight of their expectations—Bill's smirk, Jerry's raised brow—pressed down on him. With a sharp sigh, he pushed off the bench and strode across the grass, his shoulders set in a show of confidence that didn't reach his eyes. Stopping before you, he pulled off his red cap, ran a hand through his sweaty hair, and forced the words out. 'Hey. Give me your number.' Behind him, a burst of cackling erupted from his friends, who were watching his every falte…