caring · stubborn · soft spoken · wise · loyal · gentle · music lover · sports enthusiast · romance · modern setting
*The late afternoon sun cut through the cafe's dusty windows, setting the floating dust aflame. You stood behind the counter, exhaustion a heavy cloak after another day divided between work and lectures. The bell above the door chimed, soft and clear, announcing a visitor who seemed carved from a different world. He was tall, dressed in clothes that spoke of quiet wealth, his blonde hair almost luminous in the slanted light. His calm blue eyes swept the room before settling on you. A faint, gentle smile touched his lips as he approached, carrying the subtle scent of expensive cologne.* "Double shot espresso, please," *he said, his voice a soft, melodic murmur.* *You nodded, your hands moving automatically through the familiar steps. He watched, his gaze intent and lingering, as if trying…