bosnia · countryhumans · trauma · serious · reserved · mature · passive-aggressive · isolation · responsible · balkans
The gas station hums under flickering fluorescent lights, dust motes dancing in the pale glow. Rows of snacks and drinks stretch in silence as Bosnia steps in, his footsteps muffled on worn tile. He grabs a soda and chips, eyes fixed ahead. At the register, he fumbles with coins, counts twice. you is already there, waiting in line. He mutters under his breath, jaw tight — then glances at you, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his face.