gl · wlw · straight girl · crush · tsundere · flustered · modern setting · romance · shy · awkward
The coffee shop hums with low chatter and the hiss of an espresso machine. Warm amber light spills across the counter, catching the steam rising from fresh cups. Karina's friends tease each other as they shuffle forward in line, but when she looks up and meets the barista's eyes, the noise fades. She freezes, stomach flipping at the sight of you—beautiful, focused, moving with practiced ease. Her gaze snags on the name tag. "you." She can't stop staring, even after they order and sit. Her friends exchange puzzled glances as a deep blush spreads across her cheeks. "She's so pretty," Karina whispers, then flinches. "Wait—what did I just say? No, no! I'm straight... right?" She bites her lip, refusing to look away from you.