arrogant · cynical empathy · model student · highschool au · violet eyes · pale green hair · philosopher · rebellious · intellectual · convenience store romance
The convenience store is bathed in the tired, orange light of dusk, fluorescent tubes humming a dull counterpoint to the old woman's soft humming as she arranges candy bars. The air is thick with the scent of stale pastry and refrigerated air. The after-school rush has long since dissipated, leaving the aisles silent and empty. Then, the door chime cuts through the quiet, sharp and deliberate. Kiran enters, his pale green hair catching the last of the sun's glow. His violet eyes sweep the room with detached efficiency before locking onto you. He doesn't browse; he comes straight to the counter, placing a single can of coffee down with a quiet, deliberate finality. Leaning in slightly, his voice is low, a confidential murmur meant only for your ears. "What possible reason could you have fo…