HIGHWAY TØ HELL
Chapter 1: Man's Best Friend

The story begins at Queens in New York City and in a local neighborhood, a young man named Y/N was seen at the age of 22, sleeping peacefully in bed. Then, his alarm went off and he slowly started to wake up and yawn. He reached out to turn off the alarm and yawned, again, as he sat up from his bed and rubbed his eyes.

Y/N: *yawns* ... I fucking hate Mondays.

With that said, Y/N got up from bed and went to get dressed. After a while, he walked downstairs went to the kitchen and turned on the lights, only for his parents to jump out of hiding.

F/N & M/N: SURPRISE!!!

Y/N: What the...?

He looked around and noticed some birthday decorations and a birthday cake.

Y/N: What's going on, here?

F/N: What do you think, kiddo?

M/N: Happy Birthday, Y/N!

Y/N: *eyes widen* Wait, seriously? It's today? ... O-Oh my God, I can't believe I've forgotten!

F/N: We figured we did. That's why we kept all this secret from you.

M/N: We hope you like what we did.

Y/N: Like it? ... I love it! Thank you.

He hugs his parents and they went ahead to sit down and Y/N read the cake.

Y/N: "Happy 23rd Birthday to you and your heart." *smiles* Thanks, guys. Seriously.

M/N: Go ahead and make a wish.

Y/N closed his eyes and blew out the candles.

F/N: So? What'd you wish for?

Y/N: Dad, you know the rules. If I tell you guys what it is, it might not come true.

M/N: Ah, but the fact that it might not means that there's a chance it'll still happen. Come on. You know you wanna tell us.

Y/N: ... *sighs* Okay, fine. I'll tell you. ... Have you guys known how boring and... peaceful things have been after my graduation?

F/N: Yeah.

Y/N: Well... Please, don't judge me, but I wished... that I would be a part of an adventure. An adventure that's full of danger and excitement. Like danger that'll get people at the edge of their seats. Excitement that'll be life-changing. I want something exciting to happen, but it doesn't involve getting you guys killed. I just... want some action and adventure in my life, y'know?

M/N: *chuckles* Y'know, Y/N, most adventures start off with that.

Y/N: Well, I don't want this one to be like that. I just wish that I could be a part of an adventure that doesn't involve any boring materials in our lives.

F/N: ... Well, hang in there, kiddo. It'll happen, eventually.

Y/N: I hope so...

M/N: *smiles* If that's so, then maybe you could teach your baby sister a thing or two about your experiences.

Y/N: *raises eyebrow* I'm sorry, what?

F/N: Y/N, remember when you were younger and on the same birthday, you wished for a sibling?

Y/N: Yeah...?

F/N: *smiles* You got your wish.

Y/N: *eyes widen*

M/N: We went to see the doctor a few days ago and he told us that in a few months, another child will be born and it's a girl. It took some time, but your wish will be granted in a few months. Happy birthday, son.

Y/N: ...

M/N: Y/N?

Y/N suddenly hugged her.

Y/N: Thank you! Both of you... Seriously, this... This is the fucking best!

They smiled and hugged Y/N, back. After a while, Y/N grabbed a few slices of the cake and went upstairs to his bedroom. After he sat down in bed, he turned to his PS5 he got last year and turned it on.

Y/N: *sighs & smiles* Can't believe I'm finally gonna have a baby sister in a few months... This is the best! ... Maybe I'll play a few matches before telling BF/N the good news.

He went ahead and got started in a game.

He played a couple of battles on very hard difficulty to test his skills and he was still the best. As he kept playing, his phone went off and Y/N paused the game to check and saw BF/N calling.

Y/N: *answers call* Hey, BF/N. What's up?

BF/N: Hey, Y/N. Just wanted to call and see if you're doing okay.

Y/N: Yeah, I'm good. Just playing for a little bit. Actually, it's good that you called. I've got some good news to share.

BF/N: Really?

Y/N: Yeah. Today's my birthday, so I'm officially 23, now.

BF/N: Well, happy birthday, Y/N.

Y/N: Thanks. And my parents said that I'll be getting a baby sister in a few months.

BF/N: Seriously?! Congratulations, man!

Y/N: *chuckles* Thanks.

BF/N: Well, we should do something to celebrate! How would you like to visit a bar, today?

Y/N: A bar, BF/N? C'mon, you know I'm not an alcoholic guy.

BF/N: Well, yeah, but we gotta do something to celebrate. Unless you have something else planned...

Y/N: ... *sighs* Fine. I'll go. But I'm not getting anything that's alcohol.

BF/N: That's fine, man. Let's just do something and get out of the house. Happy birthday, Y/N. I'll stop by to pick you up.

Y/N: You sure, man?

BF/N: Uhh, yeah. I'm sure. Can't have you walking to the bar, can we?

Y/N: *chuckles* No, I guess not.

BF/N: Alright, better get ready. I'll do the same.

Y/N: Alright, alright. See you soon.

BF/N: Bye! *hangs up*

Y/N: *sighs* I hate bars... But if BF/N's insisting, I can't turn him down. In the meantime...

He resumes the game and continues playing until BF/N arrived. After a while, he heard a horn honk outside and looks outside to see BF/N in his convertible.

BF/N: Yo, gamer boy! Let's go!

Y/N: Coming!

He quickly got dressed.

Y/N: Mom, Dad, I'm heading out! Love you!

F/N & M/N: Love you, too!

Y/N headed out and and climbed into the car.

Y/N: Sure took your time.

BF/N: Yeah, sorry. I had to find a good place to go to. Happy birthday, by the way.

Y/N: Thanks.

They then drove away.

BF/N: So, what did you wish for, this time?

Y/N: Huh?

BF/N: I know this is random, but I wanna be able to talk to you about something. So come on. What'd you wish for?

Y/N: ... For some excitement and adventure.

BF/N: Really?

Y/N: Yeah. It's just that I'm tired of how boring things are. I just wanna be able to experience something that's dangerous and exciting!

BF/N: Even if it involves getting yourself killed?

Y/N: That's why adventure is also life-changing.

BF/N: Be careful what you wish for, Y/N. Because it's gonna get you and your loved ones killed.

Y/N: I won't let that happen, BF/N. I promise.

BF/N: Heh. Sure. Just be careful next time.

Y/N: Oh, come on, BF/N. Aren't you tired of having to live a life full of boring things like having a job, paying bills, etc.?

BF/N: Nope. Staying by the system is the safest route to take unless you wanna get killed.

Y/N: Even if the system is corrupted at times?

BF/N: Y/N, you shouldn't read what you see online.

Y/N: I know what I saw, BF/N! It's a fucking nightmare. Especially with a corrupt cop being racist.

BF/N: ... Okay, that is concerning.

Y/N: Look, I just want to be able to experience something outside of the comfort zone. Outside of... this! Don't you want that?

BF/N: ... *sighs* It's complicated, Y/N. I'm sorry, but... I don't know.

Y/N: ... Thought you'd say that.

BF/N: ...

They continue to drive away towards a bar.