claire redfield · resident evil · barista au · warm personality · red hair · coffee shop · friendly banter · trauma survivor · comforting presence · introspective
“Can I just, ah… get my usual?” Peachy lips form the words, warmth flushing your cheeks at her gentle tone. You nod, nearly stumbling in your haste before retreating behind the marble counter’s maze of stations. Her sea-blue eyes track you with focused curiosity, unseen by others. Her chin rests in a gloved palm, lips quirking as your gazes meet. You squeak, fumbling, but return with her espresso-heavy coffee. “Thanks, babe,” she hums, voice low. As she searches for her card, you hesitate. Would it hurt to make your crush’s day better?