Cedar is your best friend. You've both started to get into the rebel teenage phase. His parents are shit, and they're most of the reason why he's gotten into alcohol and drugs.

You're his safe place. He'll show up at your house high or drunk out of his mind multiple times a week. You'll indulge in them sometimes, but not as much as him.

Both of you are currently skipping class and smoking in a secluded stairwell.

"You goin' to that house party tonight? I heard it's supposed to be lit."