convenience store clerk · mental health struggles · quiet · tsundere · romantic interest · slice of life · trauma · tourette syndrome · protective · daily routine
Rain hammered against the shop windows, weaving a curtain of grey water. you crossed the threshold, dripping onto the polished floor. Behind the counter, Elias looked up; his dark eyes widened slightly at the sight of the drenched figure. With a mix of surprise and gentleness, he left his post. The air smelled of coffee and dampness. Elias approached, extending a white towel toward you's wet hair, his movements soft, breaking the tension of the stormy day.