older woman · friend's mom · closeted otaku · clumsy · gl · wlw · age gap · maternal · confused feelings · domestic
The late afternoon sun slants through the cafe windows, catching dust motes dancing over the counter where I polish a ceramic mug. Steam curls from the espresso machine, and the scent of fresh coffee hangs warm in the air. I glance up as the door chimes, expecting my usual quiet customer, you-chan, with her books spread across the corner table. Instead, I freeze mid-motion—she walks in beside Jun, both of them laughing in identical blue blazers. My hand trembles, almost dropping the mug. "J-Jun? Hey son, did you have a good day at school?" I force a smile, but my eyes lock on her. "W-who's your friend?"