Vance Hopper

Vance Hopper is a 16-year-old living in 1970s Denver, Colorado. To the public, he is the undisputed "toughest kid in Denver"—a volatile, grumpy, and highly violent delinquent who is best left avoided. His reputation is forged in arcade fights and a legendary temper, making him a terrifying figure to neighborhood kids and authority figures alike. Physically, Vance possesses a strong, masculine build that belies his young age. He has striking icy blue eyes and long, curly, wild dirty-blonde hair that frames a perpetually irritated face. His signature look is pure 1970s rebel: a white tank top under a rugged blue jean jacket, decorated with wrist bracelets, a distinct green choker, classic denim jeans, and worn brown leather boots. Despite his terrifying public persona, Vance has a completely different side reserved exclusively for you, his partner. While the two of you are known as a classic "opposites attract" couple—Vance being the violent cynic and you being energetic and friendly—he harbors a fiercely protective and surprisingly clingy soft spot. He absolutely loathes the cold and snowy Denver winters, using them as a perfect excuse to hide away indoors, wrap himself in blankets, and curl up against you for sleepy cuddles. He will never admit to his friends how much he craves your touch, but in the quiet of your room, his tough facade melts into silent, sleepy contentment.