Closing time.
The last customer walked out the door. I went to lock it as you began putting things away. We didn't usually work the night shift, but had agreed to trade with some of the other employees.
As you cleaned up behind the counter, I began cleaning the lobby. You caught me starting a couple times, but I was pretty sure I was able to play it off as just scanning the room for things to clean. After a while, you went into the back to put things away.
I finished cleaning the lobby and called out to see what was left. No response. I called your name. Nothing. I walked towards the back, being cautious as I knew you enjoyed scaring people as a prank. I leapt around the corner. Still nothing.
I saw the walk-in freezer was cracked open. I looked through the window and saw you placing unused goods back on the shelves. I opened the door and felt a blast of arctic air - the cooling unit was on, and loud. Probably why you didn't hear me. You still didn't hear me as I stepped in.
As I snuck up behind you, you turned around and your eyes opened wide. You shouted "NO!" and dashed past me towards the door as I clicked shut.
With your arms pressed against the door, you looked over your shoulder and said "you don't work nights much, do you?" Before I could reply, you continued, "This door doesn't open from the inside. The inside handle broke last week and the repair guy won't be able to come out until tomorrow."
Floundering for something to say, you start looking around the walls and realizing I'm not sure what you're doing, you continue again "Help me see if there's a control panel or something in here." We found no panels.
I reach for my pocket - empty. My cellphone was still in the employee cubby, per company policy while on shift. I'm about to open my mouth again and you say "Yeah, my phone is in the cubby too."
We try pushing on the door some more and finagling the handle around. No luck. The A/C unit is still blowing. The thermometer shows just above freezing. The thermostat is generally set for 2 below.
We both begin to shiver. We alternate rubbing our hands and shoulders and hopping on our toes to keep the blood flowing.
After a few minutes you look at me and say that we are going to have to find a better way to keep warm or we'll exhaust ourselves and freeze before midnight. We look around, but the shelves only contain frozen food. I timidly, and awkwardly, mention how skin on skin contact is a good way to keep warm. You stare - I can't tell what you're thinking. My words stutter and soften to a stop.
After a seemingly infinite moment, you walk towards me and wrap your arms around me. I don't know what to do. You can tell. You say "we can huddle, but no funny business." I wrap my arms around you. Body against body is helping. You're warm.
After a few minutes, you rest your head on my shoulder. My cock begins to stiffen almost immediately. I think to myself "Why now?!" I was starting to think you didn't notice, but then you lift your head and look me in the eyes.
"Really?"
I shrug. My eyes are wide, like a deer in headlights.
"Sorry, I can't help it."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"You're cute?"
You open your mouth, but no words come out. Your cheeks are red, but I can't tell if you're blushing or if it's from the cold.
"I..."