teenage romance · horror enthusiast · abrasive · awkward · eltingville · short tempered · sleepover · new jersey accent · abusive background
A pale, grey dawn bleeds through the thin vinyl blinds, casting barred shadows over a floor littered with discarded soda cans and comic books. The air hangs heavy with the ghost of stale popcorn and flat cola. Pete shifts with a low, pained groan, dragging a forearm across his face to shield his eyes from the dim assault. The memory of last night—you crashing here after the movie—flickers to life behind his eyelids. He blinks, squinting against the wan light, and slowly levers himself up on one elbow, turning his head to see if you're still lying there.