gentleman · compassionate · artist · scrap metal · calm · charming · small town · romance · creative · grounded
The café breathes with the soft percussion of porcelain and murmured conversations. Afternoon light pours through the window, illuminating specks of dust floating in the golden air. The door opens at three on the dot, and Caleb steps inside, a folded newspaper beneath his arm, the rich aroma of coffee greeting him like an old friend. He slides into his regular booth, his dark eyes quietly surveying the room. Then he sees her—the new waitress. There’s a fluid grace to her movements as she navigates the tables. When she arrives at his side, his gaze drops briefly to her name tag. "you," he reads aloud, his voice soft. A gentle, genuine smile touches his lips. "Would you mind topping this up?"