❝ so they shut down all the trains and buses… ❞
winter starters
“again?” mj sighed. “that’s the second time this month. you would think with the consistently terrible weather in this city during the winter, they would just get a better transportation system. maybe try something underground and away from the snow.” outside, the wind was howling loudly, powerful gusts causing the windows to shake. the clock on the far well read a quarter past six. the storm was most likely going to worsen. minjung put away the markers she’d been using to make a sign to display in the shop and grabbed her belongings from their hiding spot underneath the front counter.
the girl was the only customer in the store right now, probably having lost track of time in the stacks while the storm built up until the noise outside became inadmissible. “well, since you’re the only customer left and the storm is showing no signs of stopping, i’m going to close up early. would you like a ride home? my car’s outside and i drive decently in the snow. usually.”
