Houston, Sophomore Year (pp. 139-142) Summary

Steve and Dub spend spring break at the condominium of a friend's parents. The condominium houses several students who watch television, party, and make out. One night Steve and Dub decide to have sexual intercourse. At nearly the last moment, however, Dub requests Steve use birth control. Steve is not prepared and therefore they do not have sex. They spend the rest of the week playing beach football, drinking, and sitting around bonfires at night.

Houston, Sophomore Year (pp. 139-142) Analysis

Steve and Dub once again are ready to take their relationship forward but this time they are prevented by Steve's lack of contraception. Dub is subtly represented as being much more knowledgeable about sexual matters than the napve Steve. This section contains some sexually explicit language.