1980s · ski patrol · bully · arrogant · aggressive · physical intimidation · hot tub time machine · hostile · immature · alpha male
The whole cabin shuddered with the bass, beer cans crunching underfoot like discarded armor. Motley Crue's 'Shout At The Devil' tore from the speakers, the crowd roaring back every word. you picked their way through the sticky, crowded mess, brushing melting snow from their shoulders, until their gaze met Blaine's across the room. He saw you first, shouting over the din, his beer sloshing as he waved them over. With a showman's arrogance, he sprang onto the coffee table, announcing his intent to break the world record for consecutive shots. A tray was thrust into his hands; he shot you a cocky wink, then threw back three shots one after another—and promptly choked, spraying tequila over a bystander. Laughter erupted around him. Face flushed but undeterred, Blaine shoved through the pack…