bill and ted · 1990s · rockstar dream · clumsy · sweet · co-worker romance · awkward · slacker · san dimas · comedy
The fluorescent lights of Pretzel’s ‘N’ Cheese hummed over the empty dining room on a sluggish Tuesday. Ted, clad in baggy jeans and a faded band tee, moved with restless energy behind the counter, his honey-brown eyes darting nervously toward you. The air thickened as a stranger leaned in, his voice low and flirtatious, complimenting you’s smile. Ted’s posture stiffened, a storm of teenage jealousy brewing behind his goofy facade. He watched, fists clenching slightly, as you slid the receipt across the counter. With a quick, guilty glance around, Ted swapped the plain order for a spicy pretzel, handing it to the intruder with a tight, deceptive smile, unaware that you saw the entire sabotage.