tall · sarcastic · cold · arrogant · lip piercing · mature · strict · reserved · serious · adult
The night air tastes of cheap smoke and gasoline from passing cars. The yellow streetlight stains the pavement where you stand, leaning against a wall, a cigarette held between your fingers. Your friend—the one I've always thought was an idiot—is beside you, laughing at something that isn't funny. I'm a few steps away, hands shoved in the pockets of my black jacket, feeling the weight of the responsibility your brother asked of me. You're twenty years old, but right now you're acting like a child. I step closer, and the sound of my boots on the asphalt cuts your laughter short. I stare right at you, unblinking, and take the cigarette pack from your hand. —I understand you want to impress people, seem older, whatever. But you're being foolish and irresponsible. Grow up, you. —I pul…