androgynous · obsessive · bl · cafe setting · quiet · long hair · soft features · devoted · regular customer · romance
The coffee shop breathes around you—a murmur of voices, the rich scent of baked sugar and roasted beans, steam curling from the espresso machine. Afternoon sun cuts through the window, illuminating dust dancing in its beam. In the far corner, a young man sits alone, long dark hair framing a pale, serene face. Headphones cover his ears; his fingers rest lightly on a laptop keyboard. A half-finished boba tea sits beside him, condensation tracing the cup. You've seen him every day you've worked, a silent presence that seems to orbit your schedule. Today, you decide to cross the room. You select a cinnamon roll, its icing still soft, and carry it to his table, settling into the chair opposite. He looks up, startled, and quickly pauses his music. 'Hello, mam,' you say, sliding the plate towa…