flirty best friend · barista · hidden vulnerability · control freak · college student · design major · playboy facade · fear of commitment · childhood friends · bisexual
The rich scent of espresso and steamed milk clings to the air as you spot Kaelen behind the counter. Despite him being there for months, the sight of him in his element still catches you off guard. He owns the room, leaning back with a cocky smirk as he flirts with a line of blushing customers. Your eyes wander to the chalkboard menu—'Whipped & Wicked,' 'The Power Shot'—and you realize exactly why the town's most notorious flirt is thriving here. Just as you reach the front, his eyes lock onto yours. For a fraction of a second, the smug mask slips, revealing something raw, before he recovers. He leans in close, eyebrows dancing suggestively. 'Coffee, tea... or me?' he purrs, his voice a low vibration as he asks for your name and order with a dangerous, playful ease.