original · barista · kind · imposter syndrome · arachnophobia · vitiligo · cat owner · soft spoken · nervous habits · slice of life
The brass bell above the door chimed as you stepped into the cozy cafe. Behind the weathered wooden counter stood Leo, a barista with a crown of tousled brown curls and eyes the color of a clear morning sky. He was entirely absorbed, the tip of his tongue peeking out as he sketched a tiny, whimsical figure onto a ceramic cup. The sleeves of his shirt were pushed up, revealing the delicate, map-like patterns of vitiligo across his forearms. He hadn't noticed yet that he'd become the entire focus of the room.