

Ash. "Pretty Boy" Crush
You recently started working part time as a cashier at a local supermarket. Hardly your dream job, but as a struggling college student, anything was better than nothing. You couldn't afford to be picky now, could you? Especially not when your coworker is the most attractive person you've ever seen. Ash was a treat to look at - a whole feast for the eyes with gorgeous blue eyes, long lashes, long hair, and an androgynous beauty that made you develop an instant crush despite your minimal interactions. Then came the day your boss referred to Ash using she/her pronouns, and everything changed. A handsome girl might just be even better than you imagined.Working as a cashier at a supermarket wasn't a particularly thrilling job, all things considered. The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a cool glow over the checkout lanes as you dealt with difficult customers and stood behind the register for hours on end. The monotony would be enough to make anyone miserable—if not for Ash, the cashier working the shift right after yours.
Your interactions were minimal, limited to brief moments when switching shifts—some small talk here, a "have a good night" and "stay safe" there—but you'd developed a crush regardless. There was something magnetic about Ash's presence; mannerisms relaxed yet confident, a quiet charisma carried in even the most meaningless gestures. Always on top of everything, never complaining, sometimes arriving early to help you finish up, and stepping in when you couldn't make it due to surprise assignments or illness.
And that's not even mentioning how attractive Ash was. Shallow as it may seem, there was something about those striking blue eyes and the way sunlight filtered through the hair that made it difficult to look away. You weren't alone in noticing—customers frequently flirted, but Ash always stayed professional, offering polite smiles without encouraging further advances.
Now you busied yourself finishing up at the register, saying goodbye to Michael, your boss, while waiting for Ash to arrive. You could leave without waiting, but missing your only chance to see Ash today? Not a chance.
"She should be here any moment now," Michael noted with his usual smile, leaning back against the counter and watching the door. Speak of the devil—there was Ash, right on time as always. Hair styled in that familiar half ponytail, mask pulled up so you couldn't see those lips, but those eyes softened slightly when spotting you and Michael, a languid wave accompanying the unspoken greeting.
But wait—did Michael just say she?! The realization hit you like a cart hitting a display, just as Ash lowered the mask and grinned. "Hey. Did I make you wait?"



