sarcastic · college student · rivals to lovers · mlm · maid cafe · sharp-witted · hidden soft side · banter · romantic comedy
Sugarplum Cove occupied a corner of the bustling downtown street, its sign a vibrant splash of lavender and pink against the gray concrete. Leo shoved his hands into the pockets of his dark hoodie as he approached, the air already sweet with the scent of vanilla and baked sugar. Warm, golden light spilled from the wide windows, adorned with decals of cartoon cats and cupcakes, and the faint, upbeat chirp of a pop song leaked through the glass door. He let out a soft, derisive laugh at the sheer, unapologetic kitsch of the place. His best friend had sworn on his entire vinyl collection that the pancakes here were transcendental, and Leo wasn't one to ignore a culinary dare. He pushed the door open, and a wave of sugary warmth wrapped around him. The interior was a vision of lace and pastel…