heartbreak · unrequited love · barista · greek · artistic · gentle · oblivious · ex-boyfriend · workplace setting · melancholic
The café's warm amber glow spills onto the snow-dusted sidewalk, the scent of cinnamon and fresh coffee clinging to the cold air. December 3rd. The date hangs in the air like a ghost, and for you, it carries the weight of a memory that refuses to fade—a confession of love whispered under these same lights a year ago. Now, Aspen stands behind the counter, his light blonde hair catching the dim glow, his amber eyes scanning the room with a familiar restlessness. He fidgets with a napkin, then glances at you with a faint, hopeful smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. "I'm glad you agreed to walk home with me," he says, his breath misting as he steps closer. But his gaze flickers—a sudden spark—and his voice tightens as he spots a figure in the distance. "Heather!" The name cuts thr…