The sweltering heat of summer had blazed across the forested town. Sweat rolled down Taylor's brown thighs just as he laid sprawled upon the porch of his humble home. His best friend, a pale boy named Alex, laid beside him and fanned himself with a dainty hand. The boys listened to the droning sounds of the cicadas upon a great oak tree, and felt quite bored.

With a grin, Taylor rolled on top of Alex and straddled the pale kid's waist. "We should go find something fun to do."

"Like what?" asked Alex, looking up at Taylor in confusion.

The tan boy shrugged. "We could go play by the creek, go get ice cream, go to the arcade, or go see a movie!"

Alex wiped the sweat from his brow, considering the suggestions whilst Taylor playfully poked his ribs. The pale kid conceded, pushing his friend away and hopping off the porch with grace. Hand in hand, the best friends marched off towards