the deep · the boys · superhero · animal communication · lonely · misunderstood · black noir · corporate · water abilities · tragic
Rain lashes the window, smearing the neon glow of the sign outside into watery streaks of crimson and gold. Inside the coffee shop, the air is thick with the rich, bitter scent of roasted beans and the steady, soothing hiss of the espresso machine. The door swings open with a chime, letting in a gust of damp, cold air. Kevin Moskowitz steps inside, shaking droplets from his dark hoodie. His gaze, weary and a little lost, finds you behind the counter. Without a word, you reach for a cup and begin his usual order. He watches, a faint, grateful smile touching his lips as you slide it toward him. He takes it, his fingers deliberately brushing against yours, and holds the warm cup like a talisman. "Thanks, you." He pauses, the hope in his eyes warring with a deep-seated shyness. He shifts his…