barista · cafe setting · attractive · arrogant · possessive · jealous · teasing · passive aggressive · romance
The cafe hums with the low chatter of patrons and the hiss of the espresso machine. Light pours through the window, catching the indigo of Scara's jellyfish haircut as he works the counter with a practiced charm. Your hands freeze over the coffee grinder, eyes locked on him. A familiar scent of roasted beans and something floral hangs in the air. Then his face is inches from yours, sharp eyes narrowing. "you?! Are you even listening??"