From the day
Perspective: The Teenager · Tactile
I’m sprawled on the basement carpet, the rough polyester fibers scratching my legs while I fiddle with the chunky plastic joints of my Robosapien. The TV is blaring the sports highlights, and seeing "Mighty Ducks' Romp Pushes Series to Limit" crawl across the screen is the only thing keeping me from flipping back to certain music videos. My low-rise denim jeans feel stiff against my hips as I reach for my Discman, trying to drown out my brother’s sketchy commentary. If he asks to borrow my new Blu-ray player one more time, honestly, you're fired from this room.