It was a crisp Friday night, Scott and I rolled up to our old High School's football game, in his 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
The game was already in full swing by the time we found a spot in the bleachers. We weren't die-hard fans; mostly, we were just two guys there to hang out, grab some nachos, and soak in the atmosphere. Scott, as usual, was scanning the crowd for familiar faces.
"Hey," he said, nudging me. "Look who it is."
I followed his gaze and saw Rhonda, his ex-girlfriend, laughing with her group of friends a few rows down. She caught Scott's eye, and her face lit up with a smile. Before I knew it, she was making her way up to us, leaving her friends behind.
"Scott," she said, stopping in front of us, her voice warm and teasing. "I thought you'd disappeared off the face of the earth."
Scott chuckled, shifting a little uncomfortably. "Nah, just been...busy." He didn't mention the fact that he was seeing someone else now, and I wisely kept my mouth shut.
The two of them started catching up, their banter easy but charged with an undertone of familiarity, while I stood there awkwardly, pretending to be engrossed in the game.
Eventually, Rhonda floated the idea of heading to IHOP after the game. Scott glanced at me, raising his eyebrows. "You in?"
"Sure," I said. "We should go now, so we can beat the crowd."
The game was forgotten as we all piled into Scott's Cutlass. Rhonda slid into the backseat while I took the passenger seat. Scott drove, chatting with Rhonda over his shoulder as she admired the car.
"This is awesome," she said, running her hand over the plush upholstery. "These seats are so soft. Perfect for... Scott, I'm sure you've fucked back here haven't you?"
I stifled a laugh, glancing sideways at Scott. He was trying to play it cool, but I could see the smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Actually, No" he said, his voice low and casual. "Though, I bet they would be great for fucking."
Rhonda leaned forward, resting her chin on the back of Scott's seat, whispering in his ear. Scott glanced at me, his grin widening.
Before I could process what was happening, Scott was pulling over. "You drive for a bit," he said, climbing into the backseat with Rhonda.
"Seriously?" I asked, incredulous.
"Just do it," he said with a laugh, shutting the door behind him.