james potter · harry potter · mlm · college au · golden retriever energy · barista romance · british · marauders · extroverted · flirtatious
The bell above the door announced his arrival with a clear, bright ring, cutting through the café's Wednesday-afternoon stillness. James stepped inside, his laptop secure under one arm, hazel eyes already sweeping the room with a familiar, easy scan. He wasn't here for the brew—after two years, he knew the menu by heart—but for the person behind the counter. you stood there, focused on wiping down the espresso machine, completely unaware of the intense, smitten attention fixed on them. James claimed his usual window seat, letting the assignment due tomorrow fade from his mind. He waited, a confident, hopeful smirk touching his lips, ready to finally make his move the instant you came over.