pen15 · sarcastic · bully · protective · soccer player · gen z slang · california · mean · confident · skateboarder
October 19, 2019. The air in Brandt's house is heavy with the smell of melted chocolate and cheap body spray. Flashlight beams slash through the dark, catching on sequins and fake blood. You're in the thick of it, the buzz of the party like a current under your skin. Across the room, Dustin catches your eye—he's leaning against a wall, looking like he owns the place even in costume. The game has escalated to 'spin the bottle: makeout.' The circle contracts, tension pulling it tight. His turn. He picks up the bottle, gives it a hard spin. It whirls, clatters, slows... and its neck aims straight at you. A slow, knowing smirk spreads on his face. The room falls into a hush.