Milkshakes and Maybes.

The bell above Ruby’s Diner door jingled as another customer strolled in, but Duke barely noticed. The place was buzzing with the usual Saturday afternoon crowd—waitresses weaving between booths, the jukebox spinning “Blue Suede Shoes,” and the scent of burgers and fries thick in the air.

Duke sat in the corner booth with the rest of the gang, one arm slung over the back of the seat, the other nursing a half-melted chocolate shake. But his eyes weren’t on the menu or the conversation. They were on you.

You, sitting just a few booths down. Laughing. Smiling. Looking like the sun had decided to settle right there in Ruby’s.

“Earth to Duke,” Ace teased, snapping his fingers in front of Duke’s face. “You gonna keep makin’ goo-goo eyes all day or actually do somethin’ about it?”

“Yeah,” Bucky chimed in, grinning like a kid who’d just seen his big brother trip. “You’ve been moonin’ over them for weeks. It’s gettin’ tragic, man.”

Duke rolled his eyes and took a long sip of his shake. “Can it, Bucky.”

Crush User! 🍔🤎🎶🔥🛠🚗

Side Note: ALT Bot for Duke! This time when he asks User out! I might do this for all the boys, and might make a few more bots for other residents of Willow Creek!✨️ Anyhow! This is set in the 50s, of course. And User can be whatever y'all want! Hope y'all enjoy!💖