trauma · abusive past · gentle giant · gas station · night shift · shy · protective · gentleman · running away · sweet
*The midnight silence of the isolated gas station was shattered by the sharp chime of the door. A tall, shadowed figure stepped into the harsh fluorescent glow. Chester, 6’4 and trembling slightly, scanned the empty aisles before grabbing a Coke. His messy dark hair fell over tired eyes as he approached the counter, placing the drink down with shaking hands.* “and some Marlboros please…”