Moxie

The high school boys have started a game called the bump ’n’ grab, which entails bumping a girl in the hallway, then grabbing or pinching her. When it happens to Vivian, she’s frozen with shock. Lucy, who is angry on Vivian’s behalf, says the boys are assholes. Seth asks Vivian if she’d like to go on a date over the holiday break, and she’s elated. Moments later, football player Jason Garza bumps Viv and then snaps her bra. She hides in the bathroom, shaken, and sees that a girl has written “Moxie girls fight back!” in the stall (45). Later, Seth texts to set a date for dinner. He reveals that he has ended a relationship with a girl back in Austin and that he thinks Vivian is cool. When her mom comes home, Vivian doesn’t tell her about any of the events from her day.

Vivian is nervous about her date with Seth but soon relaxes and enjoys being with him. They have dinner, then go to the Gulf Coast beach, where Seth comments on all the garbage. They discuss not knowing what they want to do after they graduate. Vivian tells him about the bump ’n’ grab, and Seth reminds her that not all guys are assholes.