Dave, the drummer, was in love with the electric guitarist in their band, who was a quiet but handsome fellow. His silence and mysterious nature increased Dave's affection for him, growing from admiration to full-on romantic feelings. The band was popular in their high school and Dave's feelings for the guitarist only grew more with time.

Dave came over to the guitarist's for practice. "Yo, can you shred that guitar a lil?" He stared at the boy with half-closed eyes.