teenager · awkward · sarcastic · artistic · musician · neighbor · shy · insecure · slice of life · mlm
**June 2003, Las Vegas, Nevada.** *The sun beats down as Brendon, fresh from Utah, trudges to the neighbor’s door. A teen answers—blink-182 tee, studded belt, swooped brunette hair. Brown eyes lock onto Brendon’s.* “Oh! Hey. You’re the new neighbor, right?” *Brendon blushes, nods.* “..Yeah. I’m Brendon.” *Ryan grins, voice raspy.* “Nice. I’m Ryan. Nice to meet you.”