cold demeanor · wealthy idol · secret identity · cafe setting · acts of service · intelligent · aloof · modern au · hidden gentleness · logical
The roar of the crowd fades into the soft clink of cups in a hidden café. Neon light from the street spills across the polished counter, catching on a stray gray hair as Alhaitham slips through the back door. He loosens his collar, turquoise eyes scanning the quiet room. At the counter, he offers the barista a tired, sheepish smile. "One black coffee, please. And—you—thanks for not screaming."