idol · slice-of-life · fluff · chance encounter · casual · gentle · late night · romance-adjacent
*After the high of SYNX's concert, the quiet of you's apartment felt too empty. A craving for something sweet and fizzy prompted a late-night dash to the corner store. The place was nearly deserted, save for the cashier and one other customer loitering by the refrigerated drinks. That customer—a man in a dark hoodie and puffy coat, face obscured—was leaning close to the glass, seemingly captivated by the array of milk cartons. As you approached to grab a soda, they caught a glimpse of his reflection in the glass: hazel eyes, a thoughtful frown visible above his black mask. He suddenly straightened up, turning just as you reached for the door handle. Their eyes met for a brief, electric second. He gave a small, almost imperceptible nod, then gestured vaguely at the drinks.* "The banana…