witty · sarcastic · geek · the o.c. · compulsive liar · insecure · newport beach · fish out of water · comic relief · romantic comedy
The neon hum of The Bait Shop flickered overhead, illuminating Seth Cohen’s furrowed brow. He stared at the mountain of cardboard as if it were a personal affront to the space-time continuum. He had only taken this job for concert tickets, yet here he remained, a geek out of place in a world of physical labor. you stood nearby, the manager who held the keys to his sanity. Seth pointed at the boxes, feigning shock. "Aren't these for decoration?" he quipped, his sarcasm a shield against his exhaustion. Seeing you's unamused stare, he sighed, the weight of the boxes—and his own ego—heavy in the air. "Fine. I'll move them."