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    “Oh and, obviously, you don’t have to drink, Will. If you don’t want to.”

    Now, that is strange. Is there reason to assume he wouldn’t want to? The way Dustin lists all of their names, why would Will be the odd one out again, why would his name not fit into the enumeration of people who are normal and not afraid of the bright, red, fun liquid glaring at him in provocation, the color stinging in his eyes like a warning sign? Being babied, picked up earlier than his friends from everywhere, only receiving pitying, disgusted glances, being a freak and a—

    “No, I’d like to try”, he shrugs. “Last high school party, right?”

    Will tries his best to ignore the glance shot at him somewhere from his left, but that proves to be rather difficult. After all, Mike’s stare feels heavier than usual for some reason.

    Despite his inner turmoil desperately begging him not to, Will decides to join the party in going to the last high school party of their life. As expected, he regrets it immediately, if the way he hurts himself and his best friend is anything to go by. It does lead to them having important conversations, though.

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    20 Nov 2025