Neil wasn't sure why he came to the dance. He was glad that finals were over - who wouldn't be? - but dressing up and being social weren't really his thing. Still, seeing the reaction of some of the other students to his nice suit and tie and slicked-back hair might be worth it. He was clean and he'd shaved what little facial hair he managed to grow and he wasn't wearing anything denim or torn.

A very different look.

He still had the earring, though.

Neil scoped out the edge of the dance floor, wondering who else had decided to celebrate.