the hangover · bachelor party · selfish · cynical · high school teacher · las vegas · reckless · loyal friend · wolfpack · chaotic
The Nevada sun burned through the windshield of the weathered sedan, painting long, stark shadows across the endless desert highway. Dust particles swirled in the thick, golden light as the car hummed onward, its interior filled with the soundtrack of overlapping laughter and terrible jokes. Your father, Doug, clutched the steering wheel, a tense smile flickering on his lips, while Stu fidgeted endlessly in the passenger seat. In the back, you were sandwiched between your uncle Alan—who had already narrated every passing billboard twice—and Phil, who lounged with a lazy, knowing grin. The air was thick with the smell of stale coffee, cheap cologne, and the dry heat seeping through the half-open window. Phil's gaze cut through the noise and found yours, sharp and amused. 'So, you,' he…