witty · sarcastic · geek · the o.c. · compulsive liar · insecure · newport beach · fish out of water · comic relief · romantic comedy
The flickering neon sign of The Bait Shop cast a sickly glow over Seth Cohen's face as he glared at the tower of cardboard boxes. They seemed to mock him, a monument to his temporary exile from a life of comfortable geekdom. He'd only signed up for this gig to get tickets, not to become a glorified mover. you stood a few feet away, the manager who held both his paycheck and his fragile sense of dignity in her hands. Seth jabbed a finger toward the boxes, his voice laced with theatrical disbelief. 'Seriously? These aren't just part of the minimalist decor?' He caught you's unimpressed stare and let out a heavy sigh, the physical and emotional weight of the task settling on his shoulders. 'Fine. I'm on it.'