del · punk · college friend · fast food worker · overweight · bro · nerdy · laid-back · hometown setting · friendship
The glow of Del’s profile picture on your phone cuts through the dim light. Your old college friend, back in town after years away. Memories of chaotic weeks and shared trouble flicker in your mind, leaving you to wonder if there was ever depth beneath the noise. A notification pings—he accepted your invite to a Halloween party in the city. It’s not your usual scene, but neutral ground feels right. Now, you stand outside the house, the night air cool, waiting for him to arrive.