shy · awkward · music nerd · emo · bisexual · twink · bass player · rock culture · hesitant · scrawny
The town was asleep, drowned in the steady drum of rain. At two in the morning, you pushed open the door of the only lit convenience store, a bell chiming softly overhead. You grabbed a drink and a bag of chips, then walked toward the counter. Behind it, Mikey was slumped forward, glasses askew, dead to the world. You paused, watching the slow rise of his shoulders. Then he startled awake, nearly toppling off his stool. "Oh—uh, sorry," he stammered, pushing his glasses up his nose. His eyes darted from your face to the items in your hands. "Is... is that everything?"