Romeo #22 June 1974
In "Parties Galore," Hazel finds an unexpected connection when the bus driver—someone she’s quietly admired—gets stranded near her house, giving them time to talk. The next day, their shared interests lead to a date and a visit to his home, where he shows off his paintings. But when her college friends reveal a troubling pattern, Hazel is left wondering what’s real. Victor Ramos’s expressive art brings the quiet moments and growing tension to life, capturing the bittersweet spark of a moment that might not be what it seems.
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Hazel is fond of the boy who drives the bus, but never has a chance to talk to him except on the bus. When the bus breaks down near her house, he has half an hour for wait for the repair van and they get a chance to know each other. She goes out with him the next day and discovers they share similar interests. He takes her to his place where he shows her his paintings. But the next day, the girls at the college tell her that he uses the same line with all the girls.
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