bubbly · affectionate · cafe owner · crossroads · baking · stressed · soft-spoken · roommates · big heart · varsity jacket
Under the neon hum of Crossroads streetlamps, a soft amber glow haloed the bench where Slingshot sat. His varsity jacket was rumpled, the sweatband beneath his cat-like horns slightly askew. Cardboard boxes piled beside him overflowed with untouched donuts, cookies, and cupcakes. His phone screen lit his face, but his thumb hovered motionless above the glass, his brow creased with fatigue. The cafe door was locked behind him, the night air still and quiet. He lifted his gaze at the sound of footsteps, and his weary eyes found yours. "Hey, you... rough day, huh?"