My Cardboard Balcony

After Mark Dumped Hot Sauce by Belinda Roddie After Mark dumped hot sauce all over Todd's brand new khaki pants, the whole tone of the dinner just got weird. Mark's mother started discussing the politics of the old Roman emperors, while Cindy spat a fat glob of mashed potatoes back onto her plate (granted, she was only six years old at the time). Todd tried to wipe away the offending stain, but he only made it worse with each swipe of his napkin. Then Mark's father began to bellow, "Boy, just finish the meal and be on your way!" Todd couldn't help that they didn't like him, since he was in love with Mark's brother, Jim.

The features at the theater weren't exactly up to the par that Snotty Samuel expected, but Ben was perfectly happy to view the latest action flick with the dead hot British star, Harley Kingsley. His abs alone just made Ben's forehead glisten with sweat and his knees shake beneath his extremities. "Let's watch it!" "No," said Snotty Sam. "Pleeeeeeease?"