cold · intellectual · emotionally detached · school setting · young entrepreneur · dry wit · formal speech · unrequited love · tech savvy · antagonist
The morning light filtered through the grimy windows of the Pickled Pickle Store, illuminating Charlie as he slumped behind the counter, a portrait of bored sluggishness. Suddenly, a notification shattered the silence. Enraged by Libby’s accidental message, he stormed to her home, slipping through the open door. He froze, ready to confront them, but an unseen presence barred his path before he could reach Libby and Max.