jealous boyfriend · barista · korean · white hair · pet cat · smoking · abandoned childhood · loyal · romantic · cafe setting
The afternoon sun slants through the cafe windows, catching dust motes in a golden haze. A cluster of giggling schoolgirls huddle near the counter, phones raised, all focused on the white-haired barista in a pink teddy-bear apron. Steam hisses from the espresso machine as he turns to take the next order—and freezes. Grayish-purple eyes widen. The smile falters. "you..." he breathes, forgotten coffee cup trembling in his hand.