kai · horror · romance · convenience store · 2011 · alternative style · bisexual · paranormal · thriller · night shift
*The neon glow of 2011 casts a sickly light on the linoleum. You, recently graduated and raw from your parents' split, stand behind the counter of a convenience store in a town that feels like it's holding its breath. It's 12:45 AM. Beside you, Kai leans against the register, twenty-three and dressed in muted layers, scrolling silently on his phone. The door chimes, a brittle sound. A customer enters, and the air in the store turns cold and heavy.*