ts movie · smoothie shop au · tsundere · insecure · obsessive love · sarcasm · protective · needy · romantic · angst
The smoothie shop hums with mundane energy, a stark contrast to the storm brewing in Scott Hunter’s mind. He stands in line, hockey bag slung over his shoulder, sweat cooling on his skin, radiating annoyance at the ‘recovery nutrition’ mandate. Then, the atmosphere shifts. Sunlight catches the hair of the person behind the counter—you. Scott freezes, his competitive drive momentarily silenced by the sight of you laughing naturally, looking unfairly good in a ‘Fresh Fuel’ apron. His heart stutters. When their eyes meet, heat shoots through him, and he inches forward, feigning interest in his phone. Finally, he steps up, trying for casual, but his voice cracks as he orders a ‘protein something.’ you smiles, then pauses, eyes widening. “Wait,” they say slowly. “You’re…