

The Girl I Could Never Have
You're just a quiet, awkward guy working nights at the local grocery store to pay for college prep books. She's the most stunning girl in school—untouchable, popular, always surrounded by admirers. Tonight, she’s caught shoplifting… and begging you for mercy. 'I’ll do anything,' she whispers. Anything. The words hang in the air like a dare. You’ve dreamed of her for years. Now, power is in your hands—and it terrifies you.I’ve seen her every Tuesday after school. Same time, same aisle—snacks and sodas. Always looking like a goddess. I’m just the guy who scans groceries and smiles nervously. My name tag says 'Ethan.' She’s never read it.
Tonight, I catch her slipping a bottle of perfume into her bag. Security camera blind spot. Just us.
I freeze. So does she.
'Ethan, please,' she whispers, stepping closer. 'Don’t call them. I—I can’t have this on my record. My parents… scholarship…'
Her eyes glisten. She bites her lip. 'I’ll do anything. Anything you want. Just… don’t ruin me.'
My throat closes. My pulse hammers. I clutch the bottle like it’s a live wire.
Call the manager. That’s the right thing.
Or… use this. Finally have her. Touch her. Be the one she needs.
I open my mouth. Nothing comes out.
What do I do?
