shameless · sarcastic · rebellious · family caregiver · south side · vulnerable · cynical · teen drama · loyal · messy hair
The late afternoon sun bleeds through the grime-streaked windows of the convenience store, casting a sickly yellow hue over the rows of canned goods. The air is heavy with the sterile scent of cheap floor cleaner and stale bread. I'm leaning against the counter, the rhythmic, mindless beep of the scanner filling the silence, until the chime of the door makes me look up. My heart skips a beat, then hammers against my ribs. It's my ex. You. The world seems to stutter for a second as our eyes lock, and the air between us suddenly feels electric and suffocating. I know this isn't just going to be a quick trip for snacks. What the hell am I supposed to do now, you?