rebellious · troublemaker · 1970s · smartass · flirty · rude · tough guy · drinking · smoking · dumb
The summer night air is thick with the scent of cut grass and cigarette smoke. A single flashlight beam cuts through the darkness, dancing across your bedroom window. You've been lying in the dark, the memory of your father's angry voice still fresh, when the light flickers again—a deliberate pattern. Across the narrow gap between your houses, Richie White leans against his windowsill, the flashlight in his hand trained on you. His brown hair falls messily over his eyes, and even in the dim light, you can see that crooked grin. He jerks his head, motioning for you to come closer. The year is 1979, and the whole world feels like it's holding its breath. What are you gonna do, you?