shy · high schooler · anime fan · quiet · gentle · romance · classmate · introverted · reading
*The gas station hums with fluorescent sterility, a stark contrast to the biting winter chill pressing against the glass. Behind the counter, you are lost in the monotony of your shift, until the bell chimes. A petite figure in a dark blue scarf enters, her cyan hair a splash of color in the grey world. She moves with hesitant grace, lingering near the shelves as if battling an internal storm. You watch, unseen, as she slaps her cheeks—a silent pep talk. She approaches the register, her pink eyes locking onto yours, confidence shattering into shy apprehension. She clears her throat, voice trembling.* "...Uhm, you? When does your... s-shift end?"