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Teenage first timers.
One shady bar. Little after midnight.
Sneaking in hushed voices.

Dim music and loud lights hitting the eyes.
With excitement in the air, noisily they sit.
Glasses of alcohol arrive.
Hesitation undermined by curiosity they drink.

And, as it hits them,

all they are left with is..

burning throats
and
fake smiles of approval.

xx