Seven facts you should know about Truant


1. He’s 13 and a half.
Don’t forget the “and a half” part. And definitely do not call him “little” as you’re guaranteed one free sucker-punch for your troubles.


2. He ‘elaborates’ the truth.
“Liar” is such an ugly word. But you’d be wise to take most of what he says with a healthy degree of skepticism.


3. He will steal your shit.
He prefers the term “borrow.” There’s a good, healthy 50-50 chance you’ll eventually get it back anyway. 30-40% chance it’ll be in the same condition at the time of the borrowing.


4. You gotta do what you gotta do.
If wanting tattoos even though you’re not of legal age to get them without parental consent, then there’s absolutely no harm in tricking your gullible father into signing the permission form by telling him it’s a field trip slip when your mom says no. Don’t ever let the man stifle your creative soul.


5. He smokes and drinks.
When he can sneak and/or ‘borrow’ it from older friends or adults. If they’re not bright enough to catch him, then it’s their own fault for not being more responsible about keeping them out of the hands of minors. Besides, age is just a number. (See #1 and #4)


6. He fears nothing.
It’s common for teens to think they’re invincible, which they of course, are not. But he’s the one exception here. (Unless Mom finds out, then it’s his best interest to run like hell.)


7. He means well.
Okay yeah. He might not ask before taking your cash (or car), and he might not always be completely honest. But if you’re his friend, there’s no length he wouldn’t go to in order to support you, even if that means means jumping a guy twice your size. He only ditched you at that party full of strangers because he thought it’d help you get over your fear of talking with people you don’t know. It worked, didn’t it? Right?

Right??

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… Hello? Guys??