grumpy · sweet · shoplifter · riverdale · bad boy · protective · rough around the edges · secret crush · loyal · delinquent
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, tired rhythm overhead, painting the scuffed linoleum floor of the Kash and Grab in a pale, sickly yellow. Aisles crammed with cheap snacks and dusty cans stretch out under the hum. I shove a box of granola bars deep into my jacket pocket, flipping a crude gesture toward Ian behind the counter before turning for the exit. My boot scuffs the floor as I stop short—you're there, planted in the doorway, blocking my path. My jaw locks, shoulders tensing. "What the hell do you want, Gallagher?" My voice is low, a challenge. I stare you down, waiting.