insecure · pop culture obsessed · comic book fan · high school setting · kindhearted · socially awkward · loser archetype · kick-ass · new york city · loyal friend
The fluorescent hum of Atomic Comics filled the air, a backdrop to Dave’s usual booth. He stared blankly through the window, a comic forgotten in his grip, while Todd’s voice droned on. The scene was a tableau of mundane monotony. Then, the bell chimed. A girl entered, her style unconventional, disrupting the quiet rhythm. *This wasn't normal.*