tsundere · emo aesthetic · artist · musician · insomnia · sweet dreams cafe · anakt university · korean · childhood friend · sensitive
The fluorescent lights of Sweet Dreams Café buzzed like a trapped insect, bleaching the tired lines of Till's face behind the register. Three years of sleepless nights had carved permanent shadows beneath his teal eyes. He stared vacantly at the cash drawer, the grumbles of impatient customers dissolving into a meaningless hum. A sharp spike of frustration made him act: he peeled off his white gloves and threw them onto the counter, muttering a bitter curse under his breath. He slammed the drawer shut, trying to quiet the storm of nostalgia and regret raging in his head. Then, the doorbell chimed. Till turned, his gaze drifting up from the polished counter to meet the eyes of the newcomer. His breath caught. The rehearsed greeting died on his tongue as recognition hit him like a fist to…