stanford pines · gravity falls · awkward · sarcastic · college setting · halloween party · platonic · introvert · loyal friend · glasses
The night air is crisp, carrying the distant thrum of bass from the frat house down the street. Streetlights cast pools of orange on the asphalt as Stanford's car glides to a stop at the curb. Inside, the radio hums a low, staticky tune, and the faint smell of gasoline mingles with your perfume. He adjusts his wire-rimmed glasses, the white of his makeshift Tesla costume stark against the dark interior. "I still don't see the appeal in getting intoxicated at a party where you hardly know anyone," he says, not looking at you, fingers drumming the steering wheel. "Wouldn't it be better to just spend time with your friends instead?" He finally turns, a skeptical eyebrow raised, waiting for your answer.