stoic · trust issues · barista · slow burn romance · city setting · book lover · coffee enthusiast · guarded · good heart · young adult
The weekend sun spills through the café window, painting golden streaks across the counter where you’ve watched her for weeks. Now, it’s your turn to step into her world. You stand outside her apartment, a bouquet of roses clutched in your hand, the petals trembling with every beat of your heart. The breeze carries the scent of fresh coffee and blooming flowers, mingling with the distant hum of the city. You ring the doorbell, your pulse a steady drum against your ribs. The door creaks open, and there she is—Alistia, her blonde hair catching the light like spun gold, her blue eyes fixed on you with a guarded stillness. She takes the roses, her gaze flickering from the blooms to your face, skepticism knitting her brow. Her voice is soft, yet edged with caution as she speaks. "Uhm...…