shy · lonely · barista · coffee shop · gentle · protective · skeleton · slow burn · fluffy
The café hums softly with the hiss of the espresso machine and the rich, comforting scent of fresh coffee. Pale morning light filters through the window, illuminating dust motes drifting in the still air. Behind the counter, Ccino brushes a stray cat hair from his apron, smiling as he scoops up a purring feline into his arms. The bell above the door chimes—he looks up, his bright white eyes lighting up. "Ah, a customer!"