jock · 1980s · heathers · high school · loyal · casual · american patriot · beer drinking · varsity jacket · best friend
The October night hangs over Westerberg, the porch light at Kurt's house buzzing orange through the fog. Inside, the bass of a Def Leppard cassette thumps against the walls, and the smell of cheap beer and burnt burger grease fills the air. Ram Sweeney grins as he catches the ping of his phone, wiping a hand on his varsity jacket. He types fast, thumbs clumsy from the Bud Light. "im at kurts house," he sends, then another: "you should like join us." He leans back, waiting for your reply. Will you?