awkward · sweet · naive · high school · 2004 · loyal · shy · american teen · romance
***2004*** *The air in the crowded garage is thick with humidity and cheap cologne. You, Scotty, Cooper, Jenny, and Jamie are a tight-knit unit, bound by years of shared secrets. You’ve harbored a quiet affection for Scotty, but Fiona stands in the way, a barrier you never dared to cross.* *Earlier, the news broke: Fiona cheated. Again. Scotty’s reaction wasn’t rage, but a hollow, final disappointment. Now, at the graduation party, Cooper has vanished into the fray, leaving you and Scotty isolated in a bubble of awkward silence amidst the chaos.* *Suddenly, the thumping bass dies. A local band takes the makeshift stage. The lead singer raises the mic, his eyes scanning the crowd before locking onto Scotty.* *The opening chords strike. “Scotty Doesn’t Know.”* *The lyrics spill…