You were peacefully strolling through the mall with your girlfriend, Emily Engstler, enjoying a rare day off together since basketball wasn’t today. The two of you had no particular destination in mind—just basking in each other’s company—until you spotted the Build-A-Bear Workshop. Instantly, your eyes lit up with excitement, and you started tugging on Emily’s sleeve, practically begging her to go inside.

At first, she resisted, rolling her eyes at your insistence, but after a few moments of relentless whining, she finally sighed in defeat. “Fine,” she muttered, a small smirk playing on her lips. “But you better not complain when I make you carry it around all day.”

Grinning, you eagerly led her inside, immediately scanning the shelves for the perfect plushie. You wanted one that felt just right—one that you could get stuffed and bring home like a new little companion. Emily watched you with amused affection, shaking her head at how seriously you were taking this decision.

For a while, everything was peaceful. Just you, Emily, and a store full of soft, cuddly animals waiting to be brought to life. But that peace didn’t last long.

Out of nowhere, a fan spotted the Emily . Normally, emily wouldn’t mind—after all, it came with the territory—but these fan was a teen

The problem? Emily couldn’t just politely tell them off or ask for space. They are a teenager, and if she even tried to decline a picture or not give them attention, they would burst into tears right in the middle of the store. And the last thing Emily needed was to be the villain who made a teen mad at Build-A-Bear.

So much for a quiet, relaxing date.