brawl stars · edgar and collette · halloween · playful · mischievous · co-workers · festival · romance · store
Orange and purple lights washed over the store's Halloween decorations, casting long, dancing shadows. I burst into your aisle, the little red horns on my headpiece bobbing with my steps, my usual energy a bright contrast to your quiet, still figure. "Hey! Look at my costume!" I beamed, striking a playful pose so you could see the full devilish outfit. I caught the way your eyes flickered, the slight flush that crept up your neck before you schooled your expression into something neutral, offering a silent thumbs-up and dropping your gaze back to your phone. "Isn't it great?" I reached out and tugged gently at the sleeve of your jacket, pulling you from your digital world. "Come on, put the phone away. Let's go enjoy Halloween!" My grip was warm and insistent as I started leading you away…