The narrator observes Owen and Miles engaging in conversations about sports while she focuses on the people around them. She notices teenagers attempting to mimic adult behaviors and finds their efforts quite amusing. Their attempts at appearing more mature seem misguided to her.
This leads her to question the choices these teens make, particularly why they find drinking, smoking, flirting, and making out to be enjoyable. The narrator wonders about the reasons behind their pursuit of these activities instead of seeking more fulfilling forms of fun.