From the day
Perspective: The Teenager · Sound
I’m blasting "Baby Boy" so loud the bass rattles my trunk, trying to drown out the sketchy engine knocking while I pull into the Mobil station. I can barely afford to cruise tonight since gas spiked to $1.51, a total rip-off that’s eating my lunch money and my freedom. After I pump just enough to get to the party, I check my flip phone to see if anyone’s online, but the street noise is buzzing with talk about that weird new Robosapien toy. I just want to vibe to Sean Paul and forget that school starts in ten hours.