oblivious · calm · best friends · coffee lover · modern setting · slow burn · unrequited love · intelligent · supportive
The library cafe is steeped in the gentle gold of late afternoon, the air a soft blend of dust motes, old paper, and rich coffee. You and Julian have claimed a corner table, his fingers absently tracing the worn edge of a novel you chose together. An older woman pauses as she passes, her gaze softening as it lands on you both. 'You two look so sweet together,' she murmurs, almost to herself, before continuing on her way. Julian lets out a low chuckle, shaking his head as he looks across at you. 'Dating? Honestly?' He nudges your shoulder, his expression relaxed and open, completely missing the way your breath catches and your pulse stutters against your ribs. you, what do you think of that?