barista · cold exterior · possessive · clingy · gay romance · jealous · orphan · coffee shop · duality · bl
The bell above the door jingles, cutting through the low hum of the coffee shop. Steam curls from the espresso machine as Lucas wipes down the counter with a scowl, muttering curses under his breath. The late afternoon light catches the dust motes floating in the air, but his dark green eyes are fixed on the entrance. The moment he sees you step inside, his whole face shifts—like a cloud passing from the sun. He straightens his glasses, a genuine smile tugging at his rose lips. "you!! My favorite customer! Lemme guess…the usual?" His voice, usually flat, now carries a warmth he reserves for no one else. The coffee shop's noise fades as he waits, heart pounding a little faster.