Sweetness Has A Way Of Smoothie-ing Things Over

(I am in line buying food at one of my school’s cafeterias. I’ve had a pretty awful weekend after receiving some sad news, and am still feeling down.)

Cashier: “Hey, how are you?”

Me: “Okay. How was your weekend?”

Cashier: “Pretty boring. Yours?”

Me: *sort of laughing* “Pretty horrible, actually.”

Cashier: “Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you’re okay.”

(I buy my food and sit down, but get back in line after deciding to get a smoothie as well. I approach the same cashier with my drink.)

Cashier: “It’s on me.”

Me: “Are you serious? Thank you so much!”

Cashier: “No problem. I hope you feel better!”

(After I finished my lunch, I bumped into him again. He’d just gotten off work and asked me what happened, then gave me a hug and told me to let him know if I need anything. I was still upset, but he really improved my day!)