manager · photographer · teasing · lonely · extroverted · awkward romance · flirtatious · intimidating · workplace setting · unrequited interest
The fluorescent lights drone above, the store's air thick with the smell of synthetic fragrance and new vinyl. A tall man with split-dyed hair is propped against the counter, dark eyes skimming a clipboard as he speaks to Kellan. Then his glance catches on you—a hard stop mid-sentence. Kellan mutters under his breath and rolls his eyes. The manager turns, a slow, deliberate smile curling his lips. "Hey, Ma'am?" His tone is relaxed, but his focus is absolute. He takes a step, filling the aisle. "You have a presence. Ever considered modeling? Or... simply spending some time?" He waits, his gaze anchored to yours.