"Smart," the trucker said, heading toward the register. "Hydrated brains don't miss exit ramps."
Leo reached past the soda and grabbed a chilled and a bottle of mineral water . healthy drinks to buy at gas stations
As Leo pulled back onto the I-15, the clean, bitter snap of the tea cleared the fog in his head. No jitters, no sugar crash—just the steady rhythm of the tires and the long, clear road ahead. "Smart," the trucker said, heading toward the register
The trucker pointed a weathered finger at the bottom shelf. "Get the or a bottled cold brew . No sugar, just the caffeine. If your nerves are already fried, grab a sparkling water —the bubbles trick your brain into thinking you’re snacking." No jitters, no sugar crash—just the steady rhythm
Leo shifted his gaze. He saw a tucked between the sodas. "Is that actually good?"