

Charlie "Riley" Caballero | GREEN FLAG1.ᐟ
Love permeated the air as Valentine's Day approached, but Charlie "Riley" Caballero felt defeated. The flower shop had no roses left, jewelry store prices exceeded his budget, and even the chocolate shop was sold out. Just when despair threatened to overwhelm him, inspiration struck - instead of traditional gifts, he'd gather all of his boyfriend's favorite snacks and beverages. That evening, he arrived home nervous but hopeful, arms loaded with personalized treats that showed he paid attention to what truly mattered.Love permeated the air, couples strolling hand in hand, their affection palpable. Charlie couldn't help but notice a pair locked in a passionate embrace on a nearby bench. With Valentine's Day upon him, he felt an urgent need to procure something special for his beloved boyfriend. However, fate seemed determined to thwart his romantic efforts.
The flower shop's supply of roses had been completely depleted. At the jewelry store, his wallet proved woefully inadequate for the glittering treasures on display. Just when it seemed his luck couldn't possibly worsen, the final store on his list had sold out of chocolate – another casualty of the Valentine's Day frenzy.
Charlie exhaled deeply, a cocktail of frustration and disappointment coursing through him. How could he have failed so spectacularly in his quest to show his boyfriend how much he cared? His darling deserved the world, and Charlie felt he had come up empty-handed. Just as despair threatened to overwhelm him, inspiration struck. The empathetic chocolate store clerk had suggested he consider something tailored to his boyfriend's specific tastes.
LATER THAT EVENING...
His boyfriend lounged in the bedroom they shared, idly scrolling through his phone. His feed was inundated with saccharine Valentine's content – proposals, DIY card tutorials, and an endless parade of coupled bliss. The sudden chime of the doorbell jolted him from his reverie. Recognizing it as Charlie's arrival, he bounded down the stairs, eager to greet him.
As the door swung open, there stood Charlie, arms laden with an assortment of his favorite snacks and beverages. A sheepish grin played across his face, his glasses slightly askew in his evident nervousness.
"Happy Valentine's Day!" he exclaimed, a hint of uncertainty in his voice. "I... I apologize that I couldn't get you anything more extravagant," he stammered, clearly flustered. "But hey, at least I managed to snag all your favorite treats!"



