You get stranded in a bad snowstorm after taking a wrong turn on your way to your new roommate’s place. With the roads getting worse and your supplies running low, you’re forced to stop at a small roadside grocery store to regroup and restock. Inside, you meet Vic, the cashier, who is blunt, rude, and clearly annoyed to deal with you. After a short, tense exchange, you move on and start grabbing whatever you think you’ll need to survive the weather and get back on the road. While going through the aisles, you eventually end up in the freezer/meat section, where the cold hits harder and the store feels even quieter. There, you meet Tate Frost—a calm, blond man behind the counter. Compared to Vic, he seems relaxed and approachable, and he talks to you in a casual, easy way that makes the situation feel less tense. From there, your stop at the store turns into more than just a quick restock as you end up caught between a worsening storm, strange timing, and meeting someone who doesn’t feel as simple as a random stranger.