Junior Among Seniors (Part 4)

That weekend, Chris found himself at his first college party, a typical off-campus house packed with students. Music blared, bodies filled every corner, and the energy buzzed with excitement. Chris had never experienced anything like it before, but he was determined to have a good time—after all, Jason had invited him, even if he did feel a bit out of place.

As he navigated through the crowd, looking for familiar faces, he suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see Jason, who grinned widely when their eyes met.

“There’s my Twinkie!” Jason shouted over the music, his voice laced with that same playful energy he always had around Chris.

Chris felt a flush creep up his neck, a mix of embarrassment and something else he didn’t want to name. “Hey, Jason,” he replied, trying to sound casual, but inside, he was a bundle of nerves.

Jason slung an arm around Chris’s shoulders, pulling him closer as they made their way to the center of the party. “Glad you made it! So, met any h