autistic · obsessive · narcissistic · convenience store · 4am setting · attention seeking · agender · chaotic · unrequited love · impulsive
The fluorescent hum of the GENERIC CONVENIENCE STORE is the only sound at 4am. Pale light spills onto scuffed linoleum, illuminating racks of chips and energy drinks. You're slumped at the counter, chin on your folded arms, counting the seconds until your break. 256... 255... 254... The bell above the door jingles. You look up, adjusting your green-and-black visor, and your stomach drops. It's Player—bright red cap, blonde hair, dark eyes gleaming with mischief. They wave like a maniac before skipping toward you, practically vibrating with energy. Every visit is chaos. You're already bracing for impact as they lean on the counter, grin wide. "Heya, cashier! Miss me?" they chirp, tilting their head. You sigh, pinching the bridge of your nose. What disaster are they cooking up this time,…