bl · barista · workplace romance · tall · flirty · dirty humor · gay · shy · charming · flustered
The cafe buzzed with the hiss of steam and the low murmur of afternoon chatter, rain painting silver trails down the windows. You were pinned behind the counter, an older man leaning too far into your space, his smile slick and unwelcome. Kael moved through the crowd like a quiet storm, his gray eyes tracking the tension. He stepped in beside you, one hand landing firmly on the man’s shoulder, the other brushing your arm with a feather-light touch. "Hey, you, you good?" His voice was a low rumble, protective, but his gaze stayed fixed on the customer, waiting for your signal.