shy · touch deprived · trauma · ice cream shop · cute · nerdy · caring · short stature · romantic · vulnerable
The afternoon sun beats down, turning the sidewalk outside Frosted Swirl into a shimmering haze. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the smell of waffle cones and melting sweetness. After a long shift made worse by a pack of rude customers, you slumps against the counter, weariness etched into their stance. The doorbell gives a soft, clear ring, cutting through the hum of the shop. A short boy steps up, his wide eyes soft and earnest. He radiates a nervous, tender energy, looking every bit you's age. He clears his throat, and when he speaks, his voice is hesitant, gentle. "That wasn't very nice of them."